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of Ashya King are in a Spanish jail tonight fighting extradition to

The inquiry into historical abuse hears how children "were exported

But some witnesses tell BBC Newsline the inquiry has let them down.

It was disastrous. I look forward for about four years to this day,

and it just came and went. How a farmer saw a gap

in the market to create 100 new jobs The ?9 million period property that

could finally have found a buyer. Donegal's Gaelic footballers are

through to another All-Ireland There'll be plenty of dry

and warm weather this week, but The historical enquiry team has

started again into the experiences of 130 children who were sent to

Australia. One witness said they were treated like BB convict is.

Reporter was at the hearing today and joins us live. The journey to

Australia could have been the worst part for

But, ultimately, it wasn't the journey over high seas

Many of the children say the worst part came in

these children these are some of the children who were sent to Australia

over the decades. 131 from Northern Ireland. Some of the children came

from institutions, from the sister of Nazareth homes. They all had one

thing in common, the dream and promise of a better life. For some,

it became a nightmare. In their witness statements, many of those

who give evidence to scribe their experiences after they arrived in

Australia in shocking terms. Setting out in graphic detail there are

descriptions of the severe hardships and grave sexual and physical

violence which they say they were as children in the institutions to

which they were sent in Australia. The inquiry heard today that church

is wanted this game to help maintain the religious well-being of young

people, but for the state were different reasons, including

financial. Also, to build and contain the British Empire and

ensure that the predominant population of the Empire was of

white, common writers block. The enquiry reflected on the words of

one man and his constant search. I always wondered what would have been

like to have a family, her mother and father and brothers and

sisters. I never got the chance to find out because I was sent to

Australia. We were exported to Australia like little BB convict.

The hearing also heard from a child migrant expert who claimed that many

of the children were deceived over the reasons for going. They were

going to Australia, and you are going next week. They did not know

they would not ever come back home. Over the next three weeks the

enquiry will hear from 50 child migrants who left Northern Ireland

many years ago. Including one account from one man who says he

still has nightmares about what happened to him and in Australia as

a child and is only happy when daybreak comes.

The inquiry started back in January and, so far, almost 70 people have

34 of those were children who lived in the homes.

Some have told BBC Newsline they are unhappy that key information

about their lives wasn't shared with them before they took the stand.

They're also critical of a lack of counselling to help them deal

I've been speaking to some of those who've given evidence so far.

Alison was ten years old when she went to live in a children's home.

Physically and sexually abused, she said the horrors she suffered there

are as clear in her mind as if they happened yesterday. Night-time so

the worst for me. I would set up most nights for other people would

be sleeping. I walk the floors. Then you are remembering every last

detail, smells, sounds. It is like somebody just terms on a movie and

doesn't let it stop. Allison give evidence to the enquiry back in

February, something she thought would lift Anna Waite from her

shoulders. It is like having chains around Pandora's box. He gave the

enquiry the key. The chains come off. You don't know what to do with

it. During her evidence, she was told that information -- she was

told information about the priest that abused her that she did not

know beforehand. Kate also give evidence. She only found out some

significant details of the past which took the stand. The shock of

finding out that I was abandoned when I was one-year-olds. I didn't

know that part. The shock of that. They're little screens in front of

you, all I could see was bad child, bad behaviour. All my life I have

thought it was a bad child. The former residents know so little

about their past that any snippet of information can have a big impact.

There has been criticism over the lack of counselling. Justice will

not be done here. I think a lot of our people are very disappointed.

They are wondering why we have allowed ourselves to go through

this. Isolation, depression and frustration are some of the emotions

the survivors describe going through. Alison has said that giving

evidence has not changed any of those feelings. Nobody knows what is

going on in your head. Painting, smile. -- painting on a smile. Some

have passed away before being given the chance to tell their story. It

is likely to be one more year before at the enquiry finishes. The enquiry

says that people often find it stressful and distressing to

describe their experiences. They said that all of their staff are

committed to helping them to the process as sensitively as possible.

They say that for other staff work full-time on victim support. It says

a trained counsellor is on site and each witnesses made aware of this

support but is available. -- that is available.

The police say a security alert which closed

the Westlink in Belfast for almost three hours was an elaborate hoax.

A suspicious object was found on Cullingtree Road, near a bridge

A number of homes were evacuated and the road was closed

in both directions, causing heavy traffic and tailbacks

The Westlink has since re-opened and families have been allowed to

100 new jobs have been created at a nursing home in Limavady.

The owner of the Cornfield Care Centre says demand for this type

Here's our North-West reporter, Keiron Tourish.

Almost ?3.5 million has been spent on an extension at the Cornfield

Care Centre. It will cater mostly for care of the elderly. The centre

opened in 1999 and the latest expansion means the facility now has

127 beds with trained nurses caring for patients. Staff numbers will

also increase by 100 up to 220 employees. Some patients do have to

pay, others can get help to meet the cost. ?624 per week. It sounds like

another lot, but if you were going for a holiday, you wouldn't get

round-the-clock nursing care for ?624. The managing director is a

former farmer who diversified only find a gap in the market. People are

living longer. There needs to be extra care provided. It can't be

provided in their own home, so it is provided by people like yourselves.

Patients say they are well settled and contempt. The care is

magnificent. The staff are very good. I like coming out for walks.

Chris was taking a final look around today before her 85-year-old mother

moves in. My experience of care in the community is well-meaning people

dashing in for a short period of time. My experience that to date has

not been good. The carers are excellent, it is not bad, it is the

time allotted to them. This investment was completed in the last

fortnight. The 100 extra jobs are now in place. The management said

they had not ruled out future expansion.

The Stormont Assembly is hopeful that it has found a buyer

for Ormiston House, a 19th century listed building in East Belfast.

The Assembly bought the property 13 years ago for ?9 million

and has spent tens of thousands of pounds on security and maintenance.

Here's our Political Editor, Mark Devenport.

Through the leaves on the trees it is hard to get a glimpse of Ormiston

House, but from the outside it is clear that the gatehouse is seen

better days, whilst there is evidence of how the Assembly is

running up a massive security bill on the property. The property. A

19th-century mansion, Ormiston House was owned by ship builders. In 2001

the Assembly bought it for ?9 million couldn't use it for extra

office accommodation. It was fine to be unfit for that purpose. One

estimate says that it has been costing the taxpayer ?400 a day ever

since. Neither the Assembly or the estate agent involved would mention

the possible buyer, or the purchase price. The property was recently

advertised for ?1.25 million. The Ulster Unionist had suggested it

might be a base for a new trauma centre, although that is not

happening, they are glad progress is being made. We bought it for ?9

million and seemed to be selling it for a little over ?1 million. The

running costs is continued on a daily basis to be a drain, as are

the running cost is of the army camp at Ballykelly and other places. To

off-load it and relieve the balance sheet of the running cost is a good

thing, but it is a very unfortunate episode altogether. With millions of

pounds down the drain, unfortunate is an understatement to describe

A County Antrim farmer who narrowly escaped death in

a slurry incident has been stressing the importance of safety on farms.

Slurry gas, which is known as the invisible killer, has claimed

It's only one of several areas of risk being targeted by the

Farm Safety Partnership this month, as Mervyn Jess reports.

Accidents involving agricultural machinery are still one of the main

causes of serious injury or death on farms. While the number of

fatalities has fallen in the past year, there is still no room for

complacency, as this safety exercise demonstrates. It is only a set of

over rolls stuffed with straw, but these aspiring young farmers get the

message. Unguarded machinery has its dangers. This is a nice easy year

for you to get the hang of things. It is great. You learn a lot of

stuff. There are a lot more safety features and the things you can be

more safe about. Like dealing with cattle, especially newborns and

their mothers. She was just born last night. Less than a day old. As

you can see, the mother is being very protect both. This is a time

when it can be quite dangerous. Because of the statistics involving

the talent he is on farms, people are more aware of safety issues, but

it is a slow burn and we will not see a quick fix. Deaths involving

farm slurry tanks have grabbed the headlines in recent years. When it

is stirred it reacts like a bottle of lemonade given off an invisible

gas that can kill in seconds. William narrowly survived just such

an incident. The methane and gases started to rise. Although it is a

very heavy gas it comes out from the slats and came down and settled in

the pits of the milking parlour. I felt myself a little bit silly. I

didn't understand what was taking place. I can remember throwing the

those dying and walking out to the yard where I collapsed. Thanks to

her man that was there, I was saved. Heartbreaking incidents have

happened where we have seen family members killed on farms. Yes, again

we are raising awareness about the key things that people need to do to

keep themselves safe. There will be pressure to get slurry on the land

now. It may seem the most perfect country ideal, but for those working

within agriculture it has its hidden dangers if you are not careful.

A lorry overturned today near Spruce field, causing some traffic caps.

Fermanagh is famous for its waterways, but not everyone

Over the summer, one group of people decided to build their own.

They took their inspiration from a traditional canvas boat

and on Saturday their curragh was launched onto the Erne.

Julian Fowler has been following the build and joined the maiden voyage

It began as a pile of wood and the plan. Over the last 12 weeks a team

of volunteers have been cutting ribs, steaming gunwales and skinning

the boat. It is a 33 foot curragh that will hold ten people and have

two sales. We plan to enjoy ourselves on Lough Erne and other

inland waterways. No experience necessary for this community

project. They encouraged everybody to join in. Hopefully that will

hold! They say this is fifth century technology, but they probably didn't

have ballistic nylon back then. The closest thing I have done is make a

wedding dress. The final job is hiring the canvas, then the curragh

is ready to take to the water. It was taken to the streets of

Enniskillen. It was blessed. And finally launched. As the curragh

sets off up Lough Erne, no sign of any leaks and the meals I put in

seemed to be staying put. For the volunteer boat builders, the long

times macro has paid off. I worked is on its from the start. I can look

at lots of little bit and say, I did that. It is magical when you're out

on the water. It is quiet, peaceful, you are with friends and can relax.

This is what it is all about. You have to earn your passage on this

boat, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

Now sport, and Donegal's Gaelic footballers are through to another

It's a second Croke Park decider for Donegal in the last three years.

Manager Jim McGuinness led his side to the All-Ireland

showdown yesterday with a surprise semi final victory.

Few outside Donegal fancied them to beat reigning champions Dublin, but

they produced a stunning performance to run out winners by three goals

Whether you were one of the 82,000 crammed inside Crook Park, or

outside enjoying the atmosphere, everybody expect the Dublin to make

it into the All-Ireland final. Well, almost everyone. What is the point

of being here if you don't believe? I think today they will beat them by

sector seven points. In a performance of skill, grip, tenacity

and professionalism. Six points was the winning margin and one of the

greatest ever sporting upsets. Key to the victory was a 20-year-old

student, he has set up a final exam against County Kerry. They are a

great side as well. We will be up against it again. County Kerry are a

great side and they have very talented with dollars. Back to the

drawing board on Tuesday night to come up with another great plan. He

stepped up to the plate every game this year. He scored two goals

today. He is a good lad and will get his focus back again very quickly.

He has won his first Ulster Championship and he is playing in

his first All-Ireland. Three years ago, Jim McGuinness took over a team

that was going nowhere. They are now facing the prospect of two

All-Ireland finals in three years. It is phenomenal. We will be forever

indebted to him for what he has done for us. We need to push forward

again. Michael Murphy has lifted Sam Maguire before. The intention is to

do it again. Graeme McDowell's place

on the European team for the Stephen Gallacher of Scotland,

who needed to finish in the top two at the Italian Open

to claim the last automatic qualifying place, but finished third

which meant McDowell's automatic Meanwhile, in Boston, Rory McIlroy,

who has won three of his last four tournaments,

had a stunning third round at the Deutschebank Championship to

haul himself into contention. A

near flawless seven-under par round 64 leaves him just two shots off

the lead going into today's final I played well, struck the ball

really nicely. It is all about momentum, especially at this stage

of the judgements, if you can keep the momentum going and definitely

helps. Linfield have been fined 15,000 euro

for breaching Uefa regulations which prohibit standing during their

Europa League home game against Tomorrow night, Linfield will

travel to Cliftonville. The champions went top of the

Irish Premiership table Scoring goals never seems to be a

problem for Cliftonville. They find the net four times against Ballina

mannered -- Ballon. Their next opponents secured three points

against Dungannon. Crusaders defeated Glentoran 1-0. Warrenpoint

are at the bottom of the table after another defeat, this time to

institute. Ballymena United are in second place. Glen Avenue when two

goals up. There was a late goal, but the home side held on for a bit

tree. Ulster had an encouraging 10-7 win

over Leinster on Saturday We'll have more

from the Ulster camp later in the week as they prepare for the opening

Pro12 game away to Scarlets. The Coleraine brothers Richard

and Peter Chambers won Bronze at the World Rowing Championships

in Amsterdam. They were part of the Great Britain

lightweight four team Pre-race favourites Denmark came

home in first place with the Londonderry's Aileen Reid finished

in fifth in the Grand Final of the Women's Triathlon in Edmonton

- that meant she finished eighth And in their two preseason clashes,

the Belfast Giants beat the Cardiff Devils 2-1 at the Odyssey

on Saturday before losing 7-5 This man will be dominating

the local sporting agenda We'll have all the build-up to boxer

Carl Frampton's world title shot on Saturday all this week on

BBC Newsline. Time for the weather.

Unfortunately, there will not be enough sunshine for an Indian

summer. High pressure has settled in, with plenty of dry weather for

the week ahead. We will not have wall-to-wall sunshine, just the odd

glimpse. There will be a lot of cloud around. Where the cloud

Brixton Knights, temperatures could fall down to single figures in the

countryside. There will be some fog to start the day tomorrow. Tomorrow

will be very similar to today, rather cloudy with occasionally

sunny spells. There will be some fog around to start tomorrow morning but

that will let quickly. A lot of cloud tomorrow. Where we do get some

sunshine, temperatures could get up to 21 degrees. Even where we have

the cloud, temperatures will be above-average at 17 or 18 degrees.

If you're travelling tomorrow, it is the same picture across Britain and

Ireland. A lot of cloud everywhere, but still warm for summer. Further

north and west, 18 or 19 degrees. If you're out and about across Northern

Ireland tomorrow afternoon it will be dry. If you have any washing you

need done, you can hang about, there will be no rain. Into Wednesday, it

will stay dry. Like tonight, if the skies to clear, it will drop into

single figures. Heading into Wednesday, it will be another nice

day, perhaps warmer. We could see temperatures hitting 22/20 2

degrees, that is about 5 degrees above normal for the time of year.

Plenty of dry weather to enjoy. Before we go, the BBC has been

marking the twentieth anniversary of the IRA's 1994 ceasefire. It was a

very different time and our colleagues on the news website have

been contrasting some images of then and now, you can see more of them

and learn more about the stories behind the ceasefire at the web

address - bbc.co.uk/newsni - on your screen now. We'll leave you this

evening with a few of the images that show the way places have

changed. We'll leave you this evening with

a few of the images that show He was just a big, honest,

decent man.