02/07/2008
Other NI News In Brief
Honeymoon Drowning Tragedy
A Co Tyrone man has drowned on his honeymoon. Eamon McGlinchey, 38, who married Sinead on midsummer's day, June 21 had been enjoying a two-week honeymoon in Cyprus. A post mortem is expected to be carried out on Mr McGlinchey tomorrow in Cyprus to determine the exact cause of death. After that his body will be flown home and funeral arrangements made. SDLP councillor for the area Jim Cavanagh last night said said the entire Coalisland community were "devastated at the news".
Ireland's Own
More than 400,000 people in Northern Ireland have claimed Irish passports in the 10 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, it has emerged. Nationalist politicians said the figure showed large numbers of people were benefiting from the recognition of the Irish identify enshrined in the Agreement.
Road Toll 'Tax' Dismissed
Imposing congestions charges on Belfast traffic is not a priority for NI Roads Minister Conor Murphy. In fact, he has said such a scheme was unlikely to be introduced in the "foreseeable future". Having examined the issue, the Minister's department concluded such a levy would not benefit either commuters or the city. However, his announcement comes amid previous city council recommendations, in favour of the charge. Council officials had insisted congestion charges are an effective means of reducing traffic flow, while generating income for local spending plans.
Pensions IT Boost
The NI Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie, has announced a £23 million investment in new Information Technology which will radically improve the speed at which pensions are processed. Making the announcement at the Pension Centre, Belfast, where the Minister also revealed that the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) would be working in partnership with the Social Security Agency (SSA) to increase the uptake of benefits, Margaret Ritchie said: "This is great news for thousands of pensioners in Northern Ireland. This investment in new technology will make the application process quicker and more automatic, making a difference to those on the lowest incomes. Older people will be able to access Pension Services from the comfort of their home and this new process will make it easier for older people to claim the support that is rightfully theirs."
(BMcC)
A Co Tyrone man has drowned on his honeymoon. Eamon McGlinchey, 38, who married Sinead on midsummer's day, June 21 had been enjoying a two-week honeymoon in Cyprus. A post mortem is expected to be carried out on Mr McGlinchey tomorrow in Cyprus to determine the exact cause of death. After that his body will be flown home and funeral arrangements made. SDLP councillor for the area Jim Cavanagh last night said said the entire Coalisland community were "devastated at the news".
Ireland's Own
More than 400,000 people in Northern Ireland have claimed Irish passports in the 10 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, it has emerged. Nationalist politicians said the figure showed large numbers of people were benefiting from the recognition of the Irish identify enshrined in the Agreement.
Road Toll 'Tax' Dismissed
Imposing congestions charges on Belfast traffic is not a priority for NI Roads Minister Conor Murphy. In fact, he has said such a scheme was unlikely to be introduced in the "foreseeable future". Having examined the issue, the Minister's department concluded such a levy would not benefit either commuters or the city. However, his announcement comes amid previous city council recommendations, in favour of the charge. Council officials had insisted congestion charges are an effective means of reducing traffic flow, while generating income for local spending plans.
Pensions IT Boost
The NI Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie, has announced a £23 million investment in new Information Technology which will radically improve the speed at which pensions are processed. Making the announcement at the Pension Centre, Belfast, where the Minister also revealed that the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) would be working in partnership with the Social Security Agency (SSA) to increase the uptake of benefits, Margaret Ritchie said: "This is great news for thousands of pensioners in Northern Ireland. This investment in new technology will make the application process quicker and more automatic, making a difference to those on the lowest incomes. Older people will be able to access Pension Services from the comfort of their home and this new process will make it easier for older people to claim the support that is rightfully theirs."
(BMcC)
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07 September 2009
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, told Sky News that any claims of compensation from victims of bombings where Libya supplied the IRA with Semtex, would be a matter for the courts.
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
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24 September 2008
Free Cancer Care Drugs For NI Proposed
After news yesterday that PM Gordon Brown's plans to give cancer patients in England free prescriptions will not be automatically extended to Northern Ireland, it has emerged that NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey (pictured) is to publish fresh proposals on prescription charges.
Free Cancer Care Drugs For NI Proposed
After news yesterday that PM Gordon Brown's plans to give cancer patients in England free prescriptions will not be automatically extended to Northern Ireland, it has emerged that NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey (pictured) is to publish fresh proposals on prescription charges.
21 January 2003
Water service reform needed says NIO Minister
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Angela Smith has said that the current arrangements for water and sewerage delivery would have to be reformed to ensure that future water charges are fair and affordable.
Water service reform needed says NIO Minister
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Angela Smith has said that the current arrangements for water and sewerage delivery would have to be reformed to ensure that future water charges are fair and affordable.
15 August 2012
ICT Apprenticeship Launched
Computer buffs have been handed a new way to train and work towards employment. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry and Finance and Personnel Minister, Sammy Wilson, today launched an ICT Apprenticeship Scheme to recruit individuals into this growing and exciting sector.
ICT Apprenticeship Launched
Computer buffs have been handed a new way to train and work towards employment. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry and Finance and Personnel Minister, Sammy Wilson, today launched an ICT Apprenticeship Scheme to recruit individuals into this growing and exciting sector.
28 June 2011
First Minister Makes Lyrical Visit
First Minister Peter Robinson has visited the recently opened and fully refurbished Lyric Theatre, meeting the venue's chairman as well as a number of famous faces. The lyric is Northern Ireland’s only full-time theatre, producing plays and promoting local culture, employment, economic and community development.
First Minister Makes Lyrical Visit
First Minister Peter Robinson has visited the recently opened and fully refurbished Lyric Theatre, meeting the venue's chairman as well as a number of famous faces. The lyric is Northern Ireland’s only full-time theatre, producing plays and promoting local culture, employment, economic and community development.
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