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Lisburn: Man arrested after suspected drugs worth £105k seized
Lisburn: Man arrested after suspected drugs worth £105k seized

BBC News

time4 hours ago

  • BBC News

Lisburn: Man arrested after suspected drugs worth £105k seized

A man has been arrested after suspected Class B controlled drugs worth an estimated £105,000 were seized in detection and arrest was made during the stop and search of a vehicle in the Ivy Hill area shortly after 17:00 BST on Wednesday. Police said a quantity of cash was also seized, along with a mobile phone. The driver of the vehicle, a 52-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. He remains in custody. Officers conducted a follow-up search of a property in the Antrim area later on Wednesday evening. Detective Sergeant Tracey said: "Under Operation Dealbreaker, we are actively committed to removing drugs from our streets. "We will continue to proactively investigate and carry out searches to disrupt this activity and those involved in the drugs trade."

Legislation ‘forthcoming' to stop Adams internment compensation
Legislation ‘forthcoming' to stop Adams internment compensation

BreakingNews.ie

time20 hours ago

  • Politics
  • BreakingNews.ie

Legislation ‘forthcoming' to stop Adams internment compensation

Legislation is to be brought forward to stop Gerry Adams receiving compensation over being interred in the 1970s, the Northern Ireland Secretary has confirmed. Hilary Benn said that draft laws to address issues highlighted by the Adams case was 'forthcoming'. Advertisement A Supreme Court judgment in 2020 paved the way for the former Sinn Féin president to secure compensation over his internment without trial in the early 1970s. Mr Adams won his appeal to overturn historical convictions for two attempted prison breaks, after he was interned without trial in 1973 at Long Kesh internment camp, also known as Maze Prison, near Lisburn. The Supreme Court ruled that his detention was unlawful because the interim custody order (ICO) used to initially detain him had not been 'considered personally' by then secretary of state for Northern Ireland Willie Whitelaw. At the time of the case, the previous government contended that the ICOs were lawful because of a long-standing convention, known as the Carltona principle, where officials and junior ministers routinely act in the name of the secretary of state. Advertisement Mr Adams subsequently successfully challenged a decision to deny an application for compensation for his detention. However, the Legacy Act stopped such payouts to Mr Adams and other former internees. The Act retrospectively validated the ICOs to make them lawful and halted civil claims related to the orders. However, in February last year, the High Court in Belfast ruled that the provisions of the Act related to the ICOs were incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. Advertisement The Labour government has not appealed that judgment and has tabled a remedial order in Parliament that will repeal various parts of the Legacy Act. The draft laws to be introduced by Mr Benn will aim to give effect the block on payouts to former detainees in a lawful manner. In a question to Mr Benn, Labour MP Chris McDonald asked 'what steps he is taking to address the issue of interim custody orders that were not signed by his predecessor' in relation to Mr Adams's case. Responding in a written answer on June 26th, the Secretary of State said: 'The main issue here is the application of the Carltona principle in the context of ICOs. Advertisement 'The previous Government's attempt to address this following the 2020 Supreme Court judgment in Adams has been found by the Northern Ireland courts to be unlawful and we need to find a better way of reaffirming this principle. 'The Government will therefore legislate to address this issue in forthcoming primary legislation.'

Legislation ‘forthcoming' to stop Adams internment compensation
Legislation ‘forthcoming' to stop Adams internment compensation

The Independent

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • The Independent

Legislation ‘forthcoming' to stop Adams internment compensation

Legislation is to be brought forward to stop Gerry Adams receiving compensation over being interred in the 1970s, the Northern Ireland Secretary has confirmed. Hilary Benn said that draft laws to address issues highlighted by the Adams case was 'forthcoming'. A Supreme Court judgment in 2020 paved the way for the former Sinn Fein president to secure compensation over his internment without trial in the early 1970s. Mr Adams won his appeal to overturn historical convictions for two attempted prison breaks, after he was interned without trial in 1973 at Long Kesh internment camp, also known as Maze Prison, near Lisburn. The Supreme Court ruled that his detention was unlawful because the interim custody order (ICO) used to initially detain him had not been 'considered personally' by then secretary of state for Northern Ireland Willie Whitelaw. At the time of the case, the previous government contended that the ICOs were lawful because of a long-standing convention, known as the Carltona principle, where officials and junior ministers routinely act in the name of the secretary of state. Mr Adams subsequently successfully challenged a decision to deny an application for compensation for his detention. However, the Legacy Act stopped such payouts to Mr Adams and other former internees. The Act retrospectively validated the ICOs to make them lawful and halted civil claims related to the orders. However, in February last year, the High Court in Belfast ruled that the provisions of the Act related to the ICOs were incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. The Labour Government has not appealed that judgment and has tabled a remedial order in Parliament that will repeal various parts of the Legacy Act. The draft laws to be introduced by Mr Benn will aim to give effect the block on payouts to former detainees in a lawful manner. In a question to Mr Benn, Labour MP Chris McDonald asked 'what steps he is taking to address the issue of interim custody orders that were not signed by his predecessor' in relation to Mr Adams's case. Responding in a written answer on June 26, the Secretary of State said: 'The main issue here is the application of the Carltona principle in the context of ICOs. 'The previous Government's attempt to address this following the 2020 Supreme Court judgment in Adams has been found by the Northern Ireland courts to be unlawful and we need to find a better way of reaffirming this principle. 'The Government will therefore legislate to address this issue in forthcoming primary legislation.'

Lisburn left flying the flag for NCU in Irish Senior Cup semi-finals
Lisburn left flying the flag for NCU in Irish Senior Cup semi-finals

Belfast Telegraph

time3 days ago

  • Sport
  • Belfast Telegraph

Lisburn left flying the flag for NCU in Irish Senior Cup semi-finals

Ross Adair and Neil Whitworth were the Lisburn heroes in a tense contest at the five-times winners. Chasing 229, Adair raced out of the traps as he thumped 10 fours and six sixes in a 48-ball 85, completely dominating an opening stand of 113 in 13 overs that had Lisburn almost half way to their target. Alan Mathew's three wickets and two for Johan George had Lisburn nerves jangling at 198 for seven but, crucially for them, skipper Whitworth was still there. His cool head saw the Wallace Park side over the finishing line, making a vital unbeaten 52 (four fours, two sixes). 2022 winners CIYMS could only manage 167 at Malahide, with overseas professional Herman Rolfes top-scoring with 58 (eight fours) and Carson McCullough making 42. James Newland was the destroyer-in-chief, taking six wickets. A fourth wicket stand of 67 between Jeremy Martins (40) and Cormac McLoughlin-Gavin (28) put Malahide on top and, despite two wickets apiece for John Matchett and Carson McCullough, the Dubliners squeezed home by three wickets. Balbriggan ended Donemana's dreams with a six-wicket win at Jack Harper Park. The North West side were dealt two blows beforehand with William McClintock and David O'Sullivan both ruled out. Anuj Jotin was again in the runs as he top-scored with 61 in a Donemana total of 220 for nine, with Jamie Huey (33) and Andy McBrine (21) also in the runs. Jordan and Matthew Hollard shared a combined five wickets. The reply was a cagey one initially with Donemana taking early wickets, but Cameron Rowe and Chris De Freitas shared a match-defining fourth wicket stand of 99 in 18 overs to put the hosts firmly in control. Rowe hit nine fours and three maximums in a top-score of 78, while De Freitas (71 not out) added a further 65 for the fifth wicket with Farooq Nasr (37) as Balbriggan eased to victory in the 44th over. Favourites Pembroke were beaten at Clontarf, for whom Seamus Lynch scored a century and Cillian McDonnell claimed a hat-trick. Carrickfergus won a real nail-biter in the National Cup, holding their nerve to clinch a one-run win at Adamstown. Atish Varape hit an unbeaten 112 adding 159 with Prince Sharma (45) in their total of 234 for three. They needed them all as Richard Hood kept his cool in a tense final over that went down to the last ball. Ballyspallen are in the hat after a seven-wicket win at Terenure. South African Test player Eddie Moore showed his quality as he made 142 from just 97 balls (13 fours, 10 sixes) to make light work of a 242 target. Moore shared a third wicket stand of 187 with Graham Kennedy (61 not out), with the Ireland A international earlier having claimed four wickets in the Terenure innings. Glendermott made the long trek to Kerry but lost by 56 runs, despite five wickets for Ben Mills and 41 from skipper Alan Johnson. Meanwhile, in the NCU Women's Premiership, North Down shocked leaders Holywood, beating them by five runs. Rebecca Webster hit an unbeaten 58 for the Comber side, while four wickets for Gracie Keenan sealed the victory. Waringstown are the new leaders after a 56-run win at home to CSNI. Charlotte Lyons made 54 and Abigale Gerken an unbeaten 31 in a total of 151 for three. Naomi Matthews then took four wickets to seal the win. In the North West, Strabane beat Bonds Glen to win the Sperrin Springs Cup. Mark McNulty's unbeaten 25 and three wickets for Andrew Mullen were the highlights of the 38-run win for the Tyrone side.

Lisburn Tata workers strike over pay disparity with UK
Lisburn Tata workers strike over pay disparity with UK

BBC News

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • BBC News

Lisburn Tata workers strike over pay disparity with UK

Workers at Tata Steel in Lisburn have continued to strike over a pay dispute. Union representatives say they have been unable to reach an agreement for Northern Ireland workers. Clark Davis, senior Unite representative at Tata Steel, said workers "feel underpaid and underappreciated".Tata Steel said they are "disappointed" that industrial action in Lisburn has proceeded. Joanne McWilliams, Regional Officer for Unite the Union, described the treatment of workers at the site as "ridiculous", and said the strikes are taking place because of "respect and pay"."Workers here are paid less than a lot of sites in Britain. Most of our guys are on minimum wage".Ms McWilliams highlighted the dangerous nature of the work, as well as the highly-skilled nature of the roles. "It's not being recognised by the company." In order to address the pay dispute, Ms McWilliams said attempts have been made to talk to Tata management since December she feels they are not being listened to. "They cancelled a meeting with us on Tuesday. That's just total disrespect for our members based in Northern Ireland."Ms McWilliams also highlighted the increasing pressure on workers caused by the rising cost of month, the rate at which prices are rising, known as inflation, remained unchanged at 3.4%.Official figures show the rate at which UK rents are rising is close to a record high, hitting 8.6% in the 12 months to June."You're scraping the barrel to try and get your food, your electric, and everything else paid", said Ms McWilliams."Tata is huge. They can't turn around to us and say they don't have any money."Tata Steel were this year given the go-ahead by planners to to build a £1.25bn electric arc furnace at its Port Talbot steelworks in Wales. A Tata Steel spokesperson said: "We have been clear in our disappointment that Unite the Union chose to ballot their members and proceed with industrial action in Lisburn while Tata Steel was engaged with employee representatives from across the UK, which included Unite, in the annual national pay discussions."Those pay discussions have just concluded, with all unions recommending acceptance of the proposals to their members, and we have immediately re-engaged with local representatives."We are very proud of the strong and positive relationships we have built over many years with our Trades Union partners, and share the common goal of creating a long-term sustainable and successful future for the UK steel industry." Clark Davis, senior Unite Representative at Tata Steel, said that workers are unhappy that "pay keeps getting reduced and diluted by minimum wage going up", while pay remains the same."A lot of the men in the workforce do not feel respected. "They feel underpaid and underappreciated."John Rea, a machine operator at Tata, said the pay has fallen "way behind".Mr Rea said working for Tata in Lisburn used to be a good career choice, especially for people supporting young families. "You used to queue up to get into this job. It was one of the best jobs in the local area."Mr Rea highlighted the dangerous work involved with the role and said the risk involved does not match the pay."I don't think we're getting looked after properly." Grant Chambers, who has worked at the site for more than 26 years, said the workers "need more money" for the work they are doing."All we're asking for is a fair pay deal."

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