http://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/default.aspxen-gbThu, 16 Jul 2009 20:27:23 GMThttp://www.teletext.co.uk/images/Logo64x64.gifhttp://www.teletext.co.ukThe devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont have edged a step closer after the Prime Minister agreed a process to address financial issues.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/Aim_UZfJFgs" height="1" width="1"/>
Downing Street, Treasury and Northern Ireland Executive officials are to examine funding pressure points.

Gordon Brown, First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness all met at No 10.

]]>d570fb833c8fc8165283a67c2d414ed2http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/Aim_UZfJFgs/Devolved+policing+'closer'.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/d570fb833c8fc8165283a67c2d414ed2/Devolved+policing+'closer'.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/d570fb833c8fc8165283a67c2d414ed2/Devolved+policing+'closer'.aspxPolice have come under attack in a third successive night of violence in north Belfast.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/TGYXgnfneGs" height="1" width="1"/>
One officer was injured and two teenagers arrested after the violence spread from Ardoyne to the Springfield Road and Ligoniel Road areas.

In Ardoyne a group of about 100 youths attacked police in riot gear with petrol bombs and other missiles.

]]>e44234ad2eb0e7ca53377972a85e268chttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/TGYXgnfneGs/Police+attacked+again.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/e44234ad2eb0e7ca53377972a85e268c/Police+attacked+again.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/e44234ad2eb0e7ca53377972a85e268c/Police+attacked+again.aspxA Sinn Fein junior minister in the Northern Ireland Assembly has been threatened by dissident republicans, it has been revealed.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/C7emqUnguA8" height="1" width="1"/>
Gerry Kelly said he was taking the danger seriously after three nights of violence in north Belfast.

Mr Kelly said he had been told to "to watch his back" but emphasised intimidation "will make no difference".

]]>6f01fc2921f9193911702e2c17aaf271http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/C7emqUnguA8/Sinn+Fein+minister+threatened.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/6f01fc2921f9193911702e2c17aaf271/Sinn+Fein+minister+threatened.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/6f01fc2921f9193911702e2c17aaf271/Sinn+Fein+minister+threatened.aspxPrison staff in Northern Ireland took an average of three weeks&#39; sick leave last year, it has been revealed.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/ervmYt30xzs" height="1" width="1"/>
The NI Prison Service (NIPS) has failed to meet a target to reduce the annual absenteeism rate to 12 days - with wardens taking an average of 14.5 days.

NIPS director Robin Masefield said that while targets had not been met it was "encouraging" to see progress made.

]]>2bfebbaee977a43b5a99b2b4e50cf8f5http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/ervmYt30xzs/Prison+sick+leave+revealed.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/2bfebbaee977a43b5a99b2b4e50cf8f5/Prison+sick+leave+revealed.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/2bfebbaee977a43b5a99b2b4e50cf8f5/Prison+sick+leave+revealed.aspxA businesswoman was threatened with a baseball bat during an armed robbery in west Belfast, it has been revealed.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/OifDya6SHW8" height="1" width="1"/>
She was approached by a man at Woodside Park after parking her vehicle who then demanded takings from the business.

He grabbed a bag with a substantial sum of money, a chequebook and passport from the car and then escaped in a taxi, said police.

]]>0bb9f82e004d8505f518c3c659323848http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/OifDya6SHW8/Woman+threatened+with+bat.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/0bb9f82e004d8505f518c3c659323848/Woman+threatened+with+bat.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/0bb9f82e004d8505f518c3c659323848/Woman+threatened+with+bat.aspxFour new cases of swine flu in Northern Ireland may be the tip of the iceberg after the end of routine testing.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/FJh2uQ0457o" height="1" width="1"/>
The Department of Health has said the total now stands at 50 laboratory confirmed cases.

The weekly bulletin said "there is evidence of a rise in the number of consultations for flu-like illness from GPs and out-of-hours centres".

]]>0b748a9b83b961d1c1858d28fdc5a0d8http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/FJh2uQ0457o/Four+new+cases+of+swine+flu.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/0b748a9b83b961d1c1858d28fdc5a0d8/Four+new+cases+of+swine+flu.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/0b748a9b83b961d1c1858d28fdc5a0d8/Four+new+cases+of+swine+flu.aspxA swine flu vaccination programme will start in September, Northern Ireland&#39;s Health Minister has said, with vaccines still expected to arrive in August.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/l_ocRNW9NfA" height="1" width="1"/>
"Vaccines will be delivered on a phased basis and prioritisation will be necessary," Michael McGimsey said.

The minister said people in N Ireland should still contact their GP or the swine flu helpline if they had worries.

]]>b17a39555d1ef7ecb4e31581e7475b0ahttp://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/l_ocRNW9NfA/Vaccine+programme+planned.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/b17a39555d1ef7ecb4e31581e7475b0a/Vaccine+programme+planned.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/b17a39555d1ef7ecb4e31581e7475b0a/Vaccine+programme+planned.aspxChildren as young as four are to be taught Polish in Northern Ireland primary schools from September, it has been revealed.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/q12LUmc7R9g" height="1" width="1"/>
The language has been added to the Spanish and Irish already on offer, and 25 schools have signed up to have a tutor provided foe primary classes.

Education minister Caitriona Ruane said the option was "exciting" for children.

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The call comes after figures reveal 11 children under the age of seven were suspended for assaulting school staff.

In one case a teacher was attacked with scissors. Seamus Searson said "small children can do quite a lot of damage".

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The men, aged 60 and 35, were released on police bail pending inquiries.

They were arrested over the murder of Kevin McDaid, 49, and the attempted murder of Damien Fleming, 46, in the Heights area of Coleraine.

]]>441cd8cd4971027ba00c08cf7a66cb01http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~3/PZZHOIOSoHE/Men+quizzed+on+murder+freed.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/441cd8cd4971027ba00c08cf7a66cb01/Men+quizzed+on+murder+freed.aspxhttp://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/441cd8cd4971027ba00c08cf7a66cb01/Men+quizzed+on+murder+freed.aspxThe scale of Ireland&#39;s economic woes has been laid bare with the unveiling of a 5.3bn euro cost-cutting plan.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/news/regional/northern-ireland/~4/h7Q8dHR8AMU" height="1" width="1"/>
Proposals include a 5% cut in welfare payments, healthcare and education cuts as well as closing the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

The report urges 17,300 public sector lay-offs and has already drawn threats of a painful strike by public workers.

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Impact warned that public workers will not be made scapegoats for the gaping hole in the State's finances.

The trade union's general secretary Peter McLoone said "there will be a reaction" including sustained strikes.

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The Northern Ireland Assembly is in recess until September 6.

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