13/08/2014 BBC Newsline

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency says it's trying to

iron out problems local motorists have had taxing their cars.

Some people have had difficulties in getting documentation

since many functions were transferred

And it's a particular problem for drivers changing number plates.

Big Mac the Driver and Vehicle Agency used to have responsibility

for taxing cars. Last month, the system was transferred to Wales.

Some people have had problems. This man tried to taxes than at the post

office but was told he needed to contact the DVLA in Swansea. It is

annoying. You go to the post office to get insurance and MOT. It should

be a form and it is taxed and off you go, but then it is less simple.

Northern Ireland has quite a lot of personalised numbers and with

Coleraine closing down that is where the problem has been. Everything has

gone to Swansea. It is taking longer. The major hold-up is when we

send the paperwork away it is not just going off the road. The DVLA

said they had technical difficulties for a small number of vehicles that

had migrated from Northern Ireland...

I am extremely frustrated at this. I am furious at the DVLA in Swansea.

They knew these problems were likely to occur. These are issues we

flagged up prior to the transfer and it is largely why we fought so hard

against the transfer of this service to Swansea. These problems will be

worked through the system but in the meantime, many people have been left

with the frustration of not knowing whether their vehicle is

Belfast City Council is taking legal advice over an event

hosted by the Bradford MP George Galloway.

The DUP have called for next week's event to be cancelled,

because of anti-Israeli remarks made recently by Mr Galloway.

He is known for being outspoken and controversial. But the DUP said

George Galloway went too far in a recent speech about the Middle East.

We have declared Bradford and Israel free zone. We don't want any Israeli

goods. We don't want any Israeli services. We don't want any Israeli

academics coming to the University or the college. We don't even want

any Israeli tourists. Next week he is due to speak in Belfast at the

Ulster Hall. The DUP say Mr Galloway's views are so extreme he

could damage Kameni tea relations here. BBC Radio small in, he had

back. To be lectured on good relations by the DUP is like being

told to sit up straight by the hunchback of Notre Dame. He might be

keen to try and deflect attention onto other issues or, with

meaningless abuse -- come out with meaningless abuse, but this is a

real issue and we do not want those views expressed in a Belfast city

council facility. The Ulster Hall is run by Belfast city council. They

say they are aware of the Unionist complaints and are taking legal

advice. The event is billed not as a political rally but more of a

laid-back discussion. It is entitled, Saturday Night With George

Galloway, and it is supposed to take place on Saturday week.

The Commissioner for Older People says criminal charges should be

brought against care homes where staff

That's according to the Commissioner for Older People, Claire Keatinge.

Her comments follow highly critical reports

into several homes that have been highlighted by the BBC including

Cherry Tree House in County Antrim.

I was disgusted at the level of abuse people living in that facility

had been provided with. For over eight years, a damning catalogue of

perk are persisted in spite of all of the system of protection. -- at

care. Older people had to put up with levels of abuse we should be

The number of people claiming unemployment benefit

in Northern Ireland fell for the 19th month in a row.

Official figures show 52,700 people claiming the benefit,

As many as six fire engines attended a blaze close to the Shankill Road

Eight derelict houses went on fire in Glenwood Street,

sending smoke billowing through the area.

The police say at this stage they do not believe

Ireland's women rugby players have lost their world cup semi-final

against England in Paris despite a good start as Thomas Kane reports.

The Irish team have exceeded all expectations in this competition and

in front of the men's coach, who was in the crowd for the game, they

could hardly have asked for a better start. After consulting the video

referee, Philip Doyle's side were awarded a try. A well struck

conversion put them seven ahead. The English hit back soon after.

Pressure led to Michelle Clarke going over. Within three minutes the

World Cup favourites crossed the line again, merchant showing power

and pace. -- Merchant. Ireland must pick themselves up for a third-place

play-off. To football, and there was

a full programme of fixtures in the Irish Premiership this evening

with Belfast rivals Glentoran With seconds of the first half

remaining, David Scullion received a precise free kick. Glentoran doubled

their tally for the night with a spectacular strike from outside the

box. The blues battled back. Darren Burns headed in Lindfield's first

goal of the season. Then the visitors equalised, Peter Thompson

controlling the ball. In stoppage time, Darren Burns scored a dramatic

controlling the ball. In stoppage winner. Elsewhere, league champions

Cliftonville defeated Portadown at Shamrock Park. Joe Gormley scored

the only goal of the game. In Dungannon, McCaffrey put the home

side in front on the half-hour mark. McMenamin equalised for

Ballinamallard United. Crusaders drew 2-2 with Ballymena,

Institute beat Coleraine 2-0 and Warrenpoint lost by 2-02 Glenafton.

-- 2-0, two Glenafton. Rain overnight but it should be out

of the way by dawn tomorrow. We have this band seeking slowly south

during the small hours. Temperatures dipping to ten or 11 degrees

overnight. Tomorrow we still have showers in the mix. It has become a

refrain over the last few days. This is the picture you're waking up to.

Showers to start and then a reasonably bright morning. We have

got this from seeking ash max ending slowly south across Ireland and

bringing rain into Wales and the southern parts of England. What we

get behind that is fresh conditions. The rain works its way in along the

south coast. For us a bit of a cooler day as the wind whips around

the low pressure. It means the breezes coming out of the North.

Holding temperatures down just a little but as we go through the day

on Thursday. A few showers around but highs of 16 or 17 degrees. It is

a bit of a brighter picture by the time we get to Friday. Still the odd

shower but fewer and further between and we will have a few more bright

and sunny breaks. Not much of an impact on the temperatures because

of the northerly breeze. Highs of 16 or 17 on Friday. A drier end to the

week with a few showers popping up by the time we get to the weekend.

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