07/02/2012
Other News In Brief
Firms Use Lie Detectors On Potential Employees
It has been reported an increasing number of company bosses are asking potential employees to take a lie detector test before hiring them. According to the Irish Examiner, Cash-in-transit companies, pharmaceutical giants and even creche owners make up the bulk of Irish businesses which are turning to pre-employment polygraph testing to ensure candidates are honest and trustworthy.
Man To Face Child Abuse Image Charges
PSNI Crest Detectives from the PSNI's child internet protection team investigated the case. A 61-year-old man has been charged with making, possession and distributing indecent images of children. He has also been charged with possession of extreme pornography. The man was apprehended by detectives from the PSNI's child internet protection team.
Republic To Ban Outdoor Alcohol Ads?
Drinks firms will no longer be able to sponsor sports events, concerts or festivals in the Irish Republic, if recommendations in a report are adopted.The National Substance Misuse Strategy is expected to recommend banning all outdoor advertising of alcohol. They are also expected to push for minimum pricing in an effort to tackle underage and problem drinking.
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It has been reported an increasing number of company bosses are asking potential employees to take a lie detector test before hiring them. According to the Irish Examiner, Cash-in-transit companies, pharmaceutical giants and even creche owners make up the bulk of Irish businesses which are turning to pre-employment polygraph testing to ensure candidates are honest and trustworthy.
Man To Face Child Abuse Image Charges
PSNI Crest Detectives from the PSNI's child internet protection team investigated the case. A 61-year-old man has been charged with making, possession and distributing indecent images of children. He has also been charged with possession of extreme pornography. The man was apprehended by detectives from the PSNI's child internet protection team.
Republic To Ban Outdoor Alcohol Ads?
Drinks firms will no longer be able to sponsor sports events, concerts or festivals in the Irish Republic, if recommendations in a report are adopted.The National Substance Misuse Strategy is expected to recommend banning all outdoor advertising of alcohol. They are also expected to push for minimum pricing in an effort to tackle underage and problem drinking.
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Police Charge Man Over Sexual Offences
A man is due to appear in court later this month over sexual offence charges relating to a child. The 31-year-old will appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday 28 October.
Police Charge Man Over Sexual Offences
A man is due to appear in court later this month over sexual offence charges relating to a child. The 31-year-old will appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday 28 October.
06 March 2017
Three Men Charged After Firearm Discovered In Co Fermanagh
Three men have been charged after police discovered a firearm during the search of a car in Co Fermanagh. The weapon was found after the PSNI stopped a vehicle on the Dublin Road in Enniskillen on Friday, 03 March.
Three Men Charged After Firearm Discovered In Co Fermanagh
Three men have been charged after police discovered a firearm during the search of a car in Co Fermanagh. The weapon was found after the PSNI stopped a vehicle on the Dublin Road in Enniskillen on Friday, 03 March.
18 October 2023
Belfast Man Pleads Guilty To Making Indecent Images Of Children
A 54-year-old Belfast man has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornography. Named by the PSNI, Aaron Ravel pled guilty to four offences at Laganside Crown Court.
Belfast Man Pleads Guilty To Making Indecent Images Of Children
A 54-year-old Belfast man has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornography. Named by the PSNI, Aaron Ravel pled guilty to four offences at Laganside Crown Court.
29 August 2019
Man Jailed for Child Sex Offences
Police have welcomed the sentencing of a 41-year-old man for a number of child sex offences.
Man Jailed for Child Sex Offences
Police have welcomed the sentencing of a 41-year-old man for a number of child sex offences.
16 October 2025
Man Extradited To Germany On Child Sex Charges
A 38-year-old man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Germany to stand trial for a number of alleged offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child. The offences are reported to have occurred in the Berlin area of Germany between September 2020 and December 2021.
Man Extradited To Germany On Child Sex Charges
A 38-year-old man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Germany to stand trial for a number of alleged offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child. The offences are reported to have occurred in the Berlin area of Germany between September 2020 and December 2021.
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