09/12/2011
Other NI News In Brief
Prison Tensions Rising
Two Sinn Fein MLAs, Raymond McCartney (Foyle) and Jennifer McCann (West Belfast) have this week visited Hydebank Young Offenders Centre and Women's Prison as well as Maghaberry Prison in their efforts to address ongoing concerns about conditions. Raymond McCartney said: "It is incumbent on the Prison Service to honour the agreement reached in August 2010 in spirit and practice. The failure to implement the recommendations on the agreement only serves to exacerbate already existing tensions, which serves no purpose." Colleague, Jennifer McCann added: "It will be to every ones benefit - prisoners and staff - that the ongoing concerns are addressed and done without any further delay."
Stormont Adverts Cut-back
The Stormont Executive has agreed to introduce tight controls on advertising expenditure, open classified advertising up to competition and change the legislation to allow greater use of online and other media for classified advertising. The proposals include an immediate freeze on non-essential campaign advertising between now and the end of March; the introduction of more stringent controls on campaign advertising from 1 April, opening up classified advertising to competition and changing the legislation which currently restricts public notice advertising to newspapers and opening up the option to use other media such as the Internet.
Olympic Torch For Dublin
The NI Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed news that the Olympic Torch is to go to Dublin in June 2012. "The Olympic flame is a very iconic symbol of coming together in friendship to compete through sport. It is a flame, which I think, has the ability to inspire our young people to get involved in sport and I want everyone to be inspired by its history and purpose. The journey will promote Ireland to an international audience and will bring benefits to the tourism and hospitality sectors here - it has the potential to bring a timely and welcome economic boost to us in 2012," she said.
(BMcC)
Two Sinn Fein MLAs, Raymond McCartney (Foyle) and Jennifer McCann (West Belfast) have this week visited Hydebank Young Offenders Centre and Women's Prison as well as Maghaberry Prison in their efforts to address ongoing concerns about conditions. Raymond McCartney said: "It is incumbent on the Prison Service to honour the agreement reached in August 2010 in spirit and practice. The failure to implement the recommendations on the agreement only serves to exacerbate already existing tensions, which serves no purpose." Colleague, Jennifer McCann added: "It will be to every ones benefit - prisoners and staff - that the ongoing concerns are addressed and done without any further delay."
Stormont Adverts Cut-back
The Stormont Executive has agreed to introduce tight controls on advertising expenditure, open classified advertising up to competition and change the legislation to allow greater use of online and other media for classified advertising. The proposals include an immediate freeze on non-essential campaign advertising between now and the end of March; the introduction of more stringent controls on campaign advertising from 1 April, opening up classified advertising to competition and changing the legislation which currently restricts public notice advertising to newspapers and opening up the option to use other media such as the Internet.
Olympic Torch For Dublin
The NI Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed news that the Olympic Torch is to go to Dublin in June 2012. "The Olympic flame is a very iconic symbol of coming together in friendship to compete through sport. It is a flame, which I think, has the ability to inspire our young people to get involved in sport and I want everyone to be inspired by its history and purpose. The journey will promote Ireland to an international audience and will bring benefits to the tourism and hospitality sectors here - it has the potential to bring a timely and welcome economic boost to us in 2012," she said.
(BMcC)
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31 August 2021
53-Year-Old Dies In Custody At Maghaberry Prison
A 53-year-old has reportedly died in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced. The Department of Justice has reported that the prisoner died on Saturday 28 August, that his next of kin have been informed and that the death was not covid related.
53-Year-Old Dies In Custody At Maghaberry Prison
A 53-year-old has reportedly died in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced. The Department of Justice has reported that the prisoner died on Saturday 28 August, that his next of kin have been informed and that the death was not covid related.
31 August 2018
Man Dies In Maghaberry Prison
A 22-year-old man has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has reported. The Department of Justice has confirmed that the man died in custody on the morning of Thursday, 30 August. The man's next of kin have been informed. The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed about the death.
Man Dies In Maghaberry Prison
A 22-year-old man has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has reported. The Department of Justice has confirmed that the man died in custody on the morning of Thursday, 30 August. The man's next of kin have been informed. The PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have been informed about the death.
14 March 2017
Female Prison Officer Injured After Being Attacked At Magahberry Jail
A female prison officer has been injured after being attacked by a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison just outside Lisburn. A sharp weapon is believed to have been used. The officer was taken to hospital to be treated. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "A prison officer has suffered a serious injury following an assault by a prisoner in Maghaberry.
Female Prison Officer Injured After Being Attacked At Magahberry Jail
A female prison officer has been injured after being attacked by a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison just outside Lisburn. A sharp weapon is believed to have been used. The officer was taken to hospital to be treated. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "A prison officer has suffered a serious injury following an assault by a prisoner in Maghaberry.
14 September 2016
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained at the prison in June 2014 and inflicted "extreme and shocking" injuries through self-harm over a three day period.
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained at the prison in June 2014 and inflicted "extreme and shocking" injuries through self-harm over a three day period.
26 October 2009
Prison Arts Celebrated
Northern Ireland prisoners have won two first prizes and landed more than 29 awards in a prestigious UK-wide competition for prison arts. Artwork from Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood was among 150 original visual pieces on display at the annual Koestler Awards Exhibition which previewed at the Royal Festival Hall in London today.
Prison Arts Celebrated
Northern Ireland prisoners have won two first prizes and landed more than 29 awards in a prestigious UK-wide competition for prison arts. Artwork from Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood was among 150 original visual pieces on display at the annual Koestler Awards Exhibition which previewed at the Royal Festival Hall in London today.
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