Tag #Northern Ireland

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Delays in Oxygen Deliveries to NI Patients Cause Alarm

In Northern Ireland, delayed oxygen deliveries are causing distress for patients like Una McMillan, who relies on the supply for survival, highlighting systemic issues within the oxygen delivery contract.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Increased Drug Seizures in Northern Ireland Due to Smuggling Route

International drug cartels are increasingly using Northern Ireland as a smuggling route into the UK and mainland Europe, leading to a 130% yearly increase in drug seizures by the PSNI since 2022, with over £13 million worth seized this year alone.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Man Admits to Causing Death by Careless Driving in Belfast Hit and Run

In Belfast, 27-year-old Martin Sean O'Lali pleaded guilty to causing the death of Richard Boyle, 42, by careless driving in a February 2021 hit and run incident; five others also received charges for related offenses.

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Queen of the Con" Found Guilty in UK After US Podcaster's Investigation

Marianne Smyth, known as the "Queen of the Con," was found guilty in a UK court of defrauding multiple individuals, following an investigation by US podcaster Johnathan Walton whose initial victimization by Smyth led to her arrest and conviction.

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Post-Brexit Review Criticized as Insufficient by DUP

An independent review of Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trade arrangements, led by Lord Murphy, has been deemed a "total failure" by DUP leader Gavin Robinson for failing to offer substantial solutions to the challenges posed by the Windsor Framework.

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Sectarian Attacks Force Family to Flee North Belfast Home

A young mother and her four children fled their new home in North Belfast three weeks ago following sectarian abuse and bomb threats, prompting a multi-agency meeting to address ongoing sectarian and racist attacks in the area.

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Def Leppard guitarist recalls Troubles-era stage tension

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell recounts performing in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, describing onstage tension due to band members' differing religious backgrounds, yet highlighting music as an escape from the conflict.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Prisoner" parents protest lack of NI special needs services

Parents of children with special educational needs protested outside Stormont on Monday, highlighting insufficient daycare and support services, coinciding with the return of assembly members after summer recess.

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Quality Education
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Northern Ireland Femicide Crisis: Victims Demand Stiffer Sentencing

Northern Ireland's record-high femicide rate, with 28 women and a girl killed since 2020, prompts calls for tougher sentencing guidelines as victims describe the justice system as re-victimizing.

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Gender Equality
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Women-Only Homeless Shelter Provides Safe Haven in Northern Ireland

A new women-only homeless facility in Northern Ireland, run by The Simon Community, provides safe and supportive housing for 22 women, enabling them to rebuild their lives after experiencing trauma and homelessness, addressing a significant need for gender-specific services.

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Gender Equality
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Belfast Man Jailed for Banksy Artwork Theft

Adil Hajjaj, 50, received a six-month prison sentence for stealing a £95,000 Banksy print from a Belfast art gallery on April 2nd, and an additional six months of supervised licence.

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Reduced Inequality
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Northern Ireland's Good Morning Program Combats Loneliness Among Elderly

A Northern Irish phone service, Good Morning, combats loneliness among the elderly by providing daily social calls, leading to improved mental health and even life-saving interventions.

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Good Health and Well-being

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