07/05/2009
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Election Mail Held
As Royal Mail staff in Londonderry refuse to handle European election literature because of a pay dispute, it has emerged that the unhappy postal workers are paid the lowest fee in Northern Ireland for delivering such items. In Lisburn, Holywood, Ballyclare and Newtownabbey, staff are paid 6.6 pence per item. In Derry it is 4.2 pence. This is the second such dispute over the issue at the Londonderry Royal Mail facility.
Policing Devolution Looms
Policing powers could soon be centred at Stormont, NI Secretary of State Shaun Woodward has said. The NIO boss said substantial momentum had been created towards securing the devolution of policing and justice powers and he urged the parties to complete the process when the June 4 election has ended. Responding to speculation that October could be the likely devolution date, he agreed that the autumn was a realistic target.
NI Policing Board To Get New Boss
Property developer Barry Gilligan is expected to be named as the new chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. He is seen as the clear frontrunner to be elected when the board meets today. Mr Gilligan would replace three-times chairman Professor Sir Desmond Rea who is to stay on as an independent member for another two years.
M2 'Finished'
The third lane of the M2 motorway is due to open to traffic between Sandyknowes and Greencastle junctions on Saturday 9th May. Speaking about the opening of the third lane, NI Minister for Regional Development Conor Murphy said: "The opening of the third lane marks a significant milestone in these works, which are now almost complete. The new third lane on the Belfast-bound carriageway will make it easier for traffic to join the M2 at Sandyknowes Junction and will improve journey times on this section of the M2 during the morning peak. The overall M2 Improvements Scheme is currently on target to be completed later this month, some three months ahead of the original programme."
McGuinness Pledges Renewables Support
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said renewable energy has a vital role to play in the local economy. Addressing around 70 business delegates at an awards luncheon for the Action Renewables Association, Mr McGuinness stressed that the Executive will do all in its power to support renewable generation through the current economic crises.
(BMcC/JM)
As Royal Mail staff in Londonderry refuse to handle European election literature because of a pay dispute, it has emerged that the unhappy postal workers are paid the lowest fee in Northern Ireland for delivering such items. In Lisburn, Holywood, Ballyclare and Newtownabbey, staff are paid 6.6 pence per item. In Derry it is 4.2 pence. This is the second such dispute over the issue at the Londonderry Royal Mail facility.
Policing Devolution Looms
Policing powers could soon be centred at Stormont, NI Secretary of State Shaun Woodward has said. The NIO boss said substantial momentum had been created towards securing the devolution of policing and justice powers and he urged the parties to complete the process when the June 4 election has ended. Responding to speculation that October could be the likely devolution date, he agreed that the autumn was a realistic target.
NI Policing Board To Get New Boss
Property developer Barry Gilligan is expected to be named as the new chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. He is seen as the clear frontrunner to be elected when the board meets today. Mr Gilligan would replace three-times chairman Professor Sir Desmond Rea who is to stay on as an independent member for another two years.
M2 'Finished'
The third lane of the M2 motorway is due to open to traffic between Sandyknowes and Greencastle junctions on Saturday 9th May. Speaking about the opening of the third lane, NI Minister for Regional Development Conor Murphy said: "The opening of the third lane marks a significant milestone in these works, which are now almost complete. The new third lane on the Belfast-bound carriageway will make it easier for traffic to join the M2 at Sandyknowes Junction and will improve journey times on this section of the M2 during the morning peak. The overall M2 Improvements Scheme is currently on target to be completed later this month, some three months ahead of the original programme."
McGuinness Pledges Renewables Support
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said renewable energy has a vital role to play in the local economy. Addressing around 70 business delegates at an awards luncheon for the Action Renewables Association, Mr McGuinness stressed that the Executive will do all in its power to support renewable generation through the current economic crises.
(BMcC/JM)
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12 October 2004
DPP support reinforces police work: Murphy
The new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland have been reinforced by the creation of District Policing Partnerships and enhanced by the calibre of the men and women who serve on them, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said.
DPP support reinforces police work: Murphy
The new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland have been reinforced by the creation of District Policing Partnerships and enhanced by the calibre of the men and women who serve on them, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said.
17 December 2007
Community Policing In Focus
A newly introduced policing strategy that has just been rolled out across the whole of east Antrim may already be paying dividends. A local policing liaison group, covering the Glengormley area, has just been told of reductions in levels of reported anti social behaviour.
Community Policing In Focus
A newly introduced policing strategy that has just been rolled out across the whole of east Antrim may already be paying dividends. A local policing liaison group, covering the Glengormley area, has just been told of reductions in levels of reported anti social behaviour.
20 November 2007
Policing Partnership Meeting Abandoned
Sinn Fein's vote last January to back the PSNI and to nominate party representatives for seats on the N I Policing Board and the associated District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) for the first time, has proved to be easier to agree than to action.
Policing Partnership Meeting Abandoned
Sinn Fein's vote last January to back the PSNI and to nominate party representatives for seats on the N I Policing Board and the associated District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) for the first time, has proved to be easier to agree than to action.
29 March 2004
Assistant Chief Constable praises DPP members
The PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Roy Toner has praised the 'courage and commitment' of members of Northern Ireland's District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) whose work has, in many cases, been carried out in the face of intimidation and threats.
Assistant Chief Constable praises DPP members
The PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Roy Toner has praised the 'courage and commitment' of members of Northern Ireland's District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) whose work has, in many cases, been carried out in the face of intimidation and threats.
26 March 2004
PSNI performance figures released
Newly released PSNI performance figures have revealed that although the detection rate for violent crime has increased, it is still well below the target set by the Northern Ireland Policing Board. The targets are set in the Annual Policing Plan which the Board publishes every March.
PSNI performance figures released
Newly released PSNI performance figures have revealed that although the detection rate for violent crime has increased, it is still well below the target set by the Northern Ireland Policing Board. The targets are set in the Annual Policing Plan which the Board publishes every March.
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