Northern Ireland News for June 2022

Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2022
Govt Urged To 'Be On The Side Of Justice'
The DUP has urged the government to "be on the side of justice and victims rather than perpetrators" as East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson outlined the party's opposition to the proposed Legacy Legislatio...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2022
Renewed Appeal For Information Over Fatal Newtownards Collision
The PSNI have renewed their appeal for information on a fatal collision outside Newtownards on Tuesday 28 June. 58-year-old Lee Noble, from the Portavogie area, died as a result of injuries sustained...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2022
Vital For Belfast To Become A 'Cleaner, Greener, Safer City'
It is vital for Belfast to become a 'cleaner, greener, safer city', Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan has said, following the first meeting of Belfast City Council's Cleansing Taskforce. Councillor M...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2022
Hargey Calls For Action On Flags In South Belfast
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has called on the PSNI to act over the erecting of flags on the Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street in South Belfast. The South Belfast MLA said: "Flags erected by lo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2022
Kathleen Thompson Inquest 'Clear Vindication' For Family
The conclusion of an Inquest into the killing mother of six Kathleen Thompson in L'Derry in November 1971 has been welcomed as a "clear vindication of her family's long fight for justice". SDLP Leade...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2022
Robin Swann Named Politician Of The Year
Health Minister Robin Swann has been named Politician of the Year 2022 at the Civility in Politics Awards (CIPA) in London – which celebrates positive politics and encourage thoughtful and reflective ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2022
Police Officer Attacked During Arrest In Co Tyrone
The PSNI have condemned attacks on emergency personnel after a police officer was attacked and injured while making an arrest in Co Tyrone. An officer sustained facial injuries when he was attacked a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
'Bystander Approach' Event Addresses Violence Against Women And Girls
Everyone has a role to play in tackling violence against women and girls – this was the message of the largest ever Bystander Approach conference held in Northern Ireland at Parliament Buildings on Tu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
'Transform for Change' Project Hosts Finale Event
A special event has been held in Belfast to mark the finale of the EU-funded PEACE IV 'Transform for Change' project. NICVA delivered the 'Transformative Leadership' element of the programme along wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
Weather Warning Issued For Heavy Rain
The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for heavy rain expected across the east of Northern Ireland on Thursday morning. The forecaster said that heavy rain is expected from around 5am on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
Mental Health Service Waiting Times 'Deeply Concerning'
Sinn Féin have said that the number of children and young people waiting on referrals for mental health services is "deeply concerning". The party's spokesperson for Mental Health, MLA Órlaithí Flynn...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
MOT Waiting Times A 'Complete Shambles'
The current MOT waiting times in Northern Ireland has been described as a "complete shambles", Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said. The North Down MLA said he was still bein...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
NI Ambulance Staff To Trial Body-Worn Cameras
A number of Northern Ireland Ambulance Service staff are to be issued body-worn cameras in a new trial following an increase in attacks on workers. Welcoming the Body Worn Video trial, SDLP Health Sp...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
Pupils Benefitting From Lidl's 'Sport For Good' Initiative
Lidl Northern Ireland's 'Sport for Good' initiative is benefitting hundreds of secondary school pupils across County Antrim with a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme delivered by You...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
New Regulations For NI Pharmacy Technicians
New statutory regulations are to be developed for Pharmacy Technicians by the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, following approval by Health Minister Robin Swann. The new regulations are to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
Waterways Ireland To Develop New Sustainable Waterway Network
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has welcomed Waterways Ireland's ambitious plans to develop a sustainable waterway network which will contribute significantly to the recreation, social, economic a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2022
Other News In Brief
New £1m Household Recycling Facility Opened In Carrickfergus Environment Minister Edwin Poots has officially opened a new £1 million household waste recycling facility in Carrickfergus. The...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
PSNI Commits To New Neighbourhood Policing Pledges
PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has announced the launch of a new Public Engagement Vision and set of neighbourhood policing pledges, describing them as a "significant new milestone in the journey of...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
Appeal For Information On Fatal Collision Outside Newtownards
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal two-vehicle collision outside Newtownards just after midnight on Tuesday, 28th June. A man, aged in his 50s, has died after the motorb...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
Couple Convicted In NI's First Forced Labour Case
A married couple have been sentenced for forcing a vulnerable woman into labour in the first ever conviction of its kind in Northern Ireland. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
£9m Investment In NI's Aerospace Sector
Northern Ireland's aerospace sector is to benefit from a new £9million collaborative research and development project, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. 'Project SCENIC' is a collaboration...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
SDLP MPs To Vote Against NI Protocol Legislation
SDLP MPs Colum Eastwood and Claire Hanna have announced their intention to vote against the Government's legislation to overturn parts of the NI Protocol. The MP's described the legislation as a unil...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
Two New Healthcare Consultations Launched
Two new public consultation have been announced by the Health Minister, Robin Swann, to inform the development of policies on both Whistleblowing and on Violence and Aggression in the workplace. Both...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
Failure To Reform NI Politics Puts Devolution At Risk – Long
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has said that a failure to reform the Assembly and Executive "risks the future of devolution". Mrs Long has written to both the UK and Irish Governments, outlining a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
FIG Reverses Decision To Bar Local Gymnasts
The International Gymnastics Federation's (FIG) has announced a reversal of its decision to exclude local gymnasts from competing in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games on account of having compete...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
Fire Crews Forced To Withdraw From L'Derry Incidents
Attacks on emergency services have been condemned after fire crews were forced to withdraw the Gallagh area of L'Derry. According to reports, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) were cal...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2022
Other News In Brief
Birmingham Games Baton Relay Team Visit Fane Street PS Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has joined the Birmingham Games Baton Relay Team in a visit to Fane Street Primary School in Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2022
Two PSNI Officers Arrested In Corruption Investigation
Two PSNI officers have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office. According to reports, the officers were arrested in the greater Belfast area on Thursday 23...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2022
Jennifer Dornan Murder: Man Jailed For 22 Years
A 44-year-old man has been jailed for 22 years for the murder of Jennifer Dornan. Raymond O'Neill was sentenced at Laganside Court in Belfast on Friday 24 June. Jennifer Dornan, who was 30 years old...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2022
Ulster GAA Launches New Consent Campaign
Ulster GAA has partnered with White Ribbon NI for a new campaign on the issue of consent. Ulster GAA have partnered with White Ribbon NI for the campaign The ‘Never Cross the Line' initiative was lau...