09/06/2015
Other News In Brief
Call For Air Passenger Duty To Be Scrapped
The Managing Director of Belfast International Airport is calling for Air Passenger Duty for all flights from NI to be abolished.
Ulster Unionist MP for South Antrim, Danny Kinahan, has supported Mr Graham Keddie's calls.
Mr Kinahan said: "APD is an uncompetitive tax and a barrier to trade, investment and tourism. The Ulster Unionist Party believes that a cut in APD should be applied right across the whole of the UK so that the benefits are shared by all, and no part of the country is disadvantaged in any way.
"Recent changes have seen HM Government devolve APD on direct long-haul flights from Northern Ireland to Stormont on 1 January 2013. On 22 January 2015, it announced the devolution of APD to Scotland following the Smith Commission recommendations, in the wake of the no vote on Scottish independence.
"At Westminster, I am urging HM Government to think about this issue strategically and on a pan UK basis."
Over £470,000 Additional Funding Announced To Support Victims Of Crime
A total of £473,501 additional funding has been allocated from the Victims of Crime Fund to improve support services to victims of crime.
The Victims of Crime Fund is resourced by revenue recouped from offenders through the offender levy which was introduced in June 2012.
Minister of Justice, David Ford MLA, said: "One of my key priorities is to improve the experience of victims and witnesses in the vital role they play in the criminal justice system. This is clearly demonstrated through the ongoing work of the five year victim and witness strategy.
"The Victims of Crime Fund has made a significant contribution to the positive changes already achieved for victims and witnesses through the strategy."
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Magistrates Court.
Martin Cooper of Ashfield Road, Greysteel, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Rates totalling £13,703 while failing to declare capital. He was given a four month prison sentence suspended for two years.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD/JP)
The Managing Director of Belfast International Airport is calling for Air Passenger Duty for all flights from NI to be abolished.
Ulster Unionist MP for South Antrim, Danny Kinahan, has supported Mr Graham Keddie's calls.
Mr Kinahan said: "APD is an uncompetitive tax and a barrier to trade, investment and tourism. The Ulster Unionist Party believes that a cut in APD should be applied right across the whole of the UK so that the benefits are shared by all, and no part of the country is disadvantaged in any way.
"Recent changes have seen HM Government devolve APD on direct long-haul flights from Northern Ireland to Stormont on 1 January 2013. On 22 January 2015, it announced the devolution of APD to Scotland following the Smith Commission recommendations, in the wake of the no vote on Scottish independence.
"At Westminster, I am urging HM Government to think about this issue strategically and on a pan UK basis."
Over £470,000 Additional Funding Announced To Support Victims Of Crime
A total of £473,501 additional funding has been allocated from the Victims of Crime Fund to improve support services to victims of crime.
The Victims of Crime Fund is resourced by revenue recouped from offenders through the offender levy which was introduced in June 2012.
Minister of Justice, David Ford MLA, said: "One of my key priorities is to improve the experience of victims and witnesses in the vital role they play in the criminal justice system. This is clearly demonstrated through the ongoing work of the five year victim and witness strategy.
"The Victims of Crime Fund has made a significant contribution to the positive changes already achieved for victims and witnesses through the strategy."
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Magistrates Court.
Martin Cooper of Ashfield Road, Greysteel, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Rates totalling £13,703 while failing to declare capital. He was given a four month prison sentence suspended for two years.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD/JP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 October 2018
Almost £2m Recovered By Organised Crime Task Force
Almost £2 million of suspected criminal assets have been recovered as a result of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), the latest Annual Report and Threat Assessment has revealed. The latest report published today showed a "marked increase" in the success of the fight against organised crime groups operating in Northern Ireland.
Almost £2m Recovered By Organised Crime Task Force
Almost £2 million of suspected criminal assets have been recovered as a result of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), the latest Annual Report and Threat Assessment has revealed. The latest report published today showed a "marked increase" in the success of the fight against organised crime groups operating in Northern Ireland.
09 February 2015
45 Trafficking Victims Rescued In 2014
45 potential victims of human trafficking were rescued in Northern Ireland last year, according to the National Crime Agency. This represented 2% of the total number of potential victims of trafficking rescued across the UK in 2014 and was a 10% increase on Northern Ireland's figures for the previous year.
45 Trafficking Victims Rescued In 2014
45 potential victims of human trafficking were rescued in Northern Ireland last year, according to the National Crime Agency. This represented 2% of the total number of potential victims of trafficking rescued across the UK in 2014 and was a 10% increase on Northern Ireland's figures for the previous year.
15 January 2007
Victims Commissioner appointment not quashed
A High Court ruling has not quashed the appointment of Bertha McDougall as the Northern Ireland Interim Victims Commissioner. However, in his ruling Lord Justice Girvan said that the appointment was "improper and politically motivated.
Victims Commissioner appointment not quashed
A High Court ruling has not quashed the appointment of Bertha McDougall as the Northern Ireland Interim Victims Commissioner. However, in his ruling Lord Justice Girvan said that the appointment was "improper and politically motivated.
22 May 2025
DoJ Seeks Public Input On New Victims And Witnesses Strategy
The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation to gather views on a new draft strategy aimed at improving the experience of victims and witnesses.
DoJ Seeks Public Input On New Victims And Witnesses Strategy
The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation to gather views on a new draft strategy aimed at improving the experience of victims and witnesses.
29 November 2024
Justice Minister Aims To Improve Victims And Witnesses Services
The Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has announced proposals to improve the experience of services for victims and witnesses of crime. The Minister has launched a public consultation, seeking the views of the public as it develops its Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill.
Justice Minister Aims To Improve Victims And Witnesses Services
The Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has announced proposals to improve the experience of services for victims and witnesses of crime. The Minister has launched a public consultation, seeking the views of the public as it develops its Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.