Northern Ireland News for May 2022 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
UK Households To Receive £400 Energy Payments
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £15 billion package of targeted government support to help with the rising cost of living. The significant intervention includes a new, one-off £650 payment to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
Sue Gray Report Should End Johnson Administration – SDLP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has joined a chorus of calls for the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign following the publication of the Sue Gray report. Mr Eastwood said that the contents of the repo...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
Health Minister Outlines New Initiatives On Waiting Lists
The Health Minister has outlined a number of new initiatives to treat more patients on hospital waiting lists. As part of these plans, Robin Swann named Omagh Hospital as Northern Ireland's second re...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
DUP Urged To 'Get Back To Work'
Sinn Féin has renewed their call for the DUP to "get back to work" so that they can begin to tackle hospital waiting lists. Making the call, Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Colm Gildernew said: "The D...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
Appeal For Information After Elderly Man Assaulted
Police in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following the report of an assault on the Strand Road on Wednesday, 25th May. Officers received a report shortly after 7pm that a...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
DUP Call On Liz Truss To 'Restore NI's Place In The UK'
The DUP has welcomed Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to NI, where they used the official visit to urge the Government "to restore Northern Ireland's place in the United Kingdom". DUP Economy Minister Gor...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
Congressman Accused Of 'Biased View Of NI's Past And Present'
The Ulster Unionist Party has said that comments made by US Congressman Richard Neal "demonstrate a biased view of Northern Ireland's past and present". Reacting to comments made by the US Congressma...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
Education Minister Offers Condolences On Texas School Shooting
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has offered her sincere sympathy to all those affected by the shooting at a school in Texas. The Minister said: "The events in Texas are truly heart-breaking and ...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
Appeal For Information On South Belfast Assault
South Belfast PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the report of an assault on the Ormeau Road in the early hours of Tuesday 17th May. Officers received a report that a man, aged in h...
Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2022
Other News In Brief
Storybox NI Marks Successful First Year With Charity Donation Storybox NI has announced that it will mark its first birthday this month with a donation to a local women's centre to deliver m...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
Swann Takes Steps To Ensure Access To HRT Treatments
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that additional steps are to be taken to help women access vital medicines safely and effectively. The Minister has today approved additional protocols to pr...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
SF Welcomes Westminster Action On Irish Language Act
Sinn Féin has welcomed news that legislation for an Irish Language Act will finally be tabled in Westminster. Speaking from London, First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill said: "At the weekend alm...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
Legacy Legislation Claims 'Out And Out Lie' – Eastwood
The British Government's claim that proposed legacy legislation is designed to promote reconciliation has been described as "an out and out lie", by SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood. The Foyle MP was speak...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
Schools 'Pilot Careers Inspiration Event' Announced
Belfast City Council has announced a pilot careers inspiration event for over 700 Year 9 pupils set to take place at St George's Market next week. 4C UR Future Live on Wednesday 1 June will be a fun,...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
Man Dies In Three-Vehicle Collision In Dungannon
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal three-vehicle collision in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. A man, aged in his 60s, died when his blue Ford Ka was involved in a collision with a...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
QUB Invests £200m In Three New Innovation Centres
Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has announced a 'major step forward' in its plans to build three new Innovation Centres, with an investment of £200m, as part of the Belfast Region City Deal. The Uni...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
UUP Leader To 'Stand Firm' In Meeting With US Delegation
UUP Leader Doug Beattie has pledged to "stand firm in defence of the true interpretation of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement" when he meets the American political delegation headed by Congressman Ric...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
Economy Minister Welcomes 'Successful Year For NI Businesses'
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a successful year for Northern Ireland businesses in the face of continuing challenges, reflected in the calibre of the companies on this year’s Belfast Tele...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
Appeal For Information On East Belfast Robbery
PSNI Detectives have issued an appeal for information following the report of a burglary in the Susan Street area of east Belfast. It has been reported that sometime between 8pm on Monday (23rd May) ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2022
Other News In Brief
DUP Call On PM To Include NI in Cost-Of-Living Measures DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has called on the Prime Minister to ensure that any cost-of-living measures introduced by the Chan...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Man Shot In The Back In North Belfast
PSNI Detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of a shooting in north Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday, May 24. It was reported shortly before 12:20am that a man, aged ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
'Indecent Haste' To Rush Through Flawed Legacy Legislation – SF
Sinn Féin have accused the British government of acting with 'indecent haste' to rush through totally flawed legacy legislation against the wishes of victims and families. Speaking ahead of demonstra...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
PSNI Back Initiative For Safe And Appropriate Use Of Off-Road Bikes
The PSNI has backed a new initiative has been launched to educate young people on the safe and appropriate way to ride off-road motorcycles. The Motorcycle Awareness Project (MAP) youth education pro...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Appeal Issued Over Newry Vehicle Theft
Police in Newry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following the theft of a vehicle this morning (Tuesday 24th May) from the Elmgrove area of Newry. Making the appeal, Inspector Macd...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Legacy Proposal 'Flawed And Unworkable' – Farry
The UK Government's proposed legacy legislation is "flawed, unworkable, and at odds with the rule of law, justice and reconciliation", Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. The Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Colum Eastwood Calls For Boris Johnson To Be Removed From Office
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has called for Boris Johnson to be removed from office after ITV News revealed pictures of the British Prime Minister breaking lockdown restrictions during a Downing Stre...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Man Arrested In Connection With Violent Street Robbery
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent street robbery in the Ormeau Road area of south Belfast on Sunday 22 May. Shortly before 7:50pm, it was reported that a man in his 20s...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Warning Issued Over Thefts Of Catalytic Converters
The PSNI has issued a warning to the public following a number of reports of thefts of catalytic converters from cars in the North Coast area. There have been four reports of catalytic converters – a...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Over £1m Built Heritage Investment Fund Announced
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that three funds totalling more than £1million aimed at conserving heritage assets, tackling social isolation, poverty, and increasing knowledge and p...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2022
Other News In Brief
Views Sought On Draft Music Strategy For Belfast People who play music, work in music, or simply love music are being invited to share their feedback on Belfast City Council's draft music st...