Northern Ireland News for March 2022 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2022
Belfast Named 'Best Devolved City To Live And Work In'
Belfast has been named 'the best of the devolved cities to live and work in' according to the latest Good Growth For Cities Index from PwC. Analysis of this year's Index, which has been refreshed to ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2022
P&O Ferries Sack 800 Staff Via Video Message
P&O Ferries has sacked some 800 staff with immediate effect via video message. According to reports, staff were called to a meeting, during which they told via video message that it was their "final ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2022
Addressing Skills Imbalances Key To Economic Growth
Addressing the skills imbalances is key to driving economic growth and delivering on societal ambitions, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has said upon the publication of the updated Northern Ireland Ski...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2022
Consultation Of Future Development Of Urgent And Emergency Care
People across Northern Ireland are being urged to help inform the future development of Urgent and Emergency Care. Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a public consultation on the findings of th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2022
Community Projects Funded By Living Places And Spaces Scheme
Some 107 projects are to be funded through the Living Places and Spaces grant scheme, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. £750,000 was available for the scheme, which was delivered ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2022
Economy Minister Finishes Three-Day US Visit
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has finished his three-day US trade and investment programme by addressing the NI Bureau St Patrick's Day breakfast and attending a reception at the White House. Comment...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2022
Lord Mayor And Cavehill PS Plant Saplings
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has helped plant tree saplings at a new tree nursery at Groveland's Park and Cavehill Primary School, as part of the Belfast City Council's One Million Trees campaign. The c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
New Campaign Launches To Raise Awareness Of Prostate Cancer
The Health Minister has joined former police Assistant Chief Constable Alan McQuillan in an effort to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Mr McQuillan, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Novem...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
Health Minister Raises Concerns Over Cost Of Living Crisis
The cost of living crisis will have serious consequences for the health service, Health Minister Robin Swann has warned. Minister Swann emphasised the link between deprivation and poor health outcome...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
New Bill To Protect Private Tenants Finalized
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has finalized a new Bill to protect tenants living in the private rented sector. The Private Tenancies Bill increases protections for tenants in areas such as rent...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
NI's First Ever Adult Restorative Justice Strategy
The first ever Adult Restorative Justice Strategy for Northern Ireland has been announced by Justice Minister Naomi Long. The strategy, which runs from 2022-2027, has been developed with statutory, v...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
Alan Gingles Jailed For Death Of His Grandmother
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have welcomed the sentence handed down to Alan Gingles for the manslaughter of Elizabeth Dobbin. Gingles, aged 34, appeared before Antrim Crown Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
Concern Over War In Ukraine Impact On NI Food Supply
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has raised concerns of the potential impact of the ongoing war on Ukraine on NI's agri-food industry with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affair...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
Births, Marriages And Deaths Can Now Be Registered In Irish
Births, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths can now be registered in Irish, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced. The new regulations are part of a phased response to a New Decade New Ap...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
Infrastructure Minister Visits Wrightbus Factory
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has visited the Wrightbus factory to see their new Zero Emission Buses as they are made ready to join the Translink fleet. The Minister toured the factory and m...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
Economy Minister Begins 3 Day US Visit
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has begun a three-day trade and investment programme to the United States, where he will promote Northern Irish trade and investment. During the visit, which begins in N...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2022
Other News In Brief
SF Dismiss David Frost 'Interference' In NI Elections Sinn Féin have described a call by Tory Lord, David Frost that the Assembly should have another election in 2024 prior to the Protocol c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
Fresh Appeal For Information On Laura Marshall Murder
The PSNI have issued a fresh appeal for information on the murder of 31-year-old Laura Marshall, who was found dead nearly six years ago in her apartment on Victoria Street, Lurgan In the latest epi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
Over 1,700 Patients Receiving Ground-Breaking Covid-19 Treatments
More than 1,700 patients at highest risk of serious illness across NI have received ground-breaking Covid-19 treatments. The patients have received neutralising monoclonal antibody (nMAB) and antivir...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
Six Men Arrested In Lyra McKee Murder Investigation
Six men have been arrested in L'Derry by detectives investigating the murder Lyra McKee. Journalist Lyra McKee (29) was fatally shot as she observed rioting in the Creggan estate on 18 April 2019. T...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
DUP: Appeal Court Judgement 'Destroying Consensus Politics'
The judgement from the Court of Appeal in Belfast on the Northern Ireland Protocol has been described as "destroying consensus politics", DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Speaking after the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
PSNI Working To Ensure A 'Safe And Enjoyable' St. Patrick's Day
The PSNI are working with Derry City & Strabane to ensure that everyone celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the city has a "safe and enjoyable" experience. Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Ryan Hend...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
All Restrictions On International Travel Into NI To Be Lifted
All international Covid19 travel restrictions will be removed for those travelling to Northern Ireland from 4am on Friday 18 March. Travellers will also no longer be required to take tests or complet...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
£8m Announced For Affordable Housing Initiative
A new affordable housing initiative for people over 55 who want to move to a more suitable home that better meets their needs has been announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Minister i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
Sinn Féin: Care Facility Failures 'Unacceptable'
Sinn Féin have said that it is "unacceptable" that any child should be at risk while in care. North Belfast MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: ''I was shocked to hear of the failures at a care facility which...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
Events Launched To Mark Sign Language Week
Belfast City Council and the Sign Language Users Forum have announced a series of special events at the city's newest arts space, 2 Royal Avenue, to mark Sign Language Week. Lord Mayor, Councillor Ka...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2022
Other News In Brief
SDLP Urge Parties To Support Period Poverty Bill The SDLP has urged all parties to back a Bill aimed at providing free period products in schools, colleges and public buildings. The bill, b...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2022
Households Offered £350 A Month To House Ukrainian Refugees
The UK Government's Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced a scheme offering households £350 a month to home Ukrainian refugees. The scheme is open to all households acros...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2022
PSNI And SIA Working To Protect Young People
The PSNI has announced a partnership with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) on a new operation to help young people safe. Friday 18th March marks Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Day. On...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2022
Oil Retailers Must Honour Agreed Price
Domestic home heating oil retailers and online brokers must honour agreed contracts – this means that customers cannot be charged more if prices increase between ordering and delivery. The Department...