31/08/2016 BBC Newsline

Good evening. This is BBC Newsline.

These are the headlines this Wednesday evening...

A Royal Marine from Larne arrested over dissident republican

activity can be questioned for an extra seven days.

The US firm Caterpillar is set to make a workforce announcement

tomorrow amid fears of heavy job losses.

The latest on Apple's tax arrangements in the Republic.

We're live in Dublin where the Cabinet has been meeting.

A man whose daughter has autism calls for changes to how

I think that is the problem with girls versus boys, they do that with

the attitude against girls. More people are coming to 11

Northern Ireland, fewer are leaving, and the population heading towards 2

million. -- coming to live in Northern Ireland.

He wanted to stay, but Ruan Piennar is leaving Ulster Rugby.

BBC Newsline is live with the Ulster branch chief executive Shane Logan.

And as we move into the new month, the new season brings a much more

Those stories in a moment, but first, there has been a major fire

at a waste recycling firm in West Belfast. Katherine Morrison is at

the scene and has sent this report in the last few minutes full is this

facility was on fire and it was reported just after the afternoon.

It is not clear how the fire started, but there is a quantity of

waste on fire, or omitting a huge amount of black smoke, which you can

probably see across the city. There are seven fire appliances battling

the blaze, with more arriving every moment, and the fire incident

Commander Rice book to just a short time ago said this could go on for

some time. -- the fire incident commander that I spoke to.

Detectives have been given another week to question Ciaran Maxwell,

the Royal Marine arrested as part of an investigation into dissident

Police teams returned to a forest park near Larne where bomb making

equipment was discovered earlier this year.

He was arrested last week in Somerset by police investigating

dissident terrorism. I request was approved from police to question him

for a further seven days. The arrest of Ciaran Maxwell is connected with

the discovery of two arms dumps in County Antrim...

It was an matchup this year that equipment was fined here, including

circuit boards and the quantity of explosives. Then this morning

forensic teams returned and have spent the day carrying out extensive

and detailed searches of the woodland just behind me. Police have

carried out a number of searches in Larne since Ciaran Maxwell was

arrested. This road was against the focus since today and has been since

Sunday, local politicians appealing for the public's patients. The

police have the job to do and we have to stand back and allowed them

to do that job. Hopefully all will become clear soon. Detectives from

the PSNI have also been given an extra five days to question a

27-year-old man arrested in Larne on Monday in the leash and to dissident

republican activity. -- in relation to.

There's plenty to come on the programme before seven.

We'll hear from the Children's Commissioner, who's concerned

at suicide and self harm rates among young people.

Almost 2,000 workers face an anxious 24 hours as the American firm

Caterpillar prepares to make an announcement about jobs tomorrow.

The company, which makes heavy machinery, has been shedding jobs

That's where our business correspondent Julian O'Neill is.

1900 workers on tenterhooks this evening, not knowing by this time

tomorrow night just how many will still be in a job. The nature at

those factories has been cancelled this evening, just as it was last

night, in order to allow as many workers as possible to attend

lunchtime briefing at 2pm tomorrow at each of the factories. It is at

that time they will be given what news, delivered from the United

States I understand, and after a low some time off to absorb that news.

That is never a good saying, normally meaning significant job

losses. But to be clear, we do not have numbers this evening.

To what extent would job losses have been expected?

It is not something that will have come out of the blue. This is an

American global company that has shed 14,000 jobs across the world in

the last year alone and recently made an announcement that there

would be more job losses to follow and we may see evidence of that

tomorrow. It is a heavy machinery maker and has been greatly impacted

by global business dip in trade in sectors like mining, energy and

construction, quite simply the demand for its products is not as

great as it was, which is what is behind this announcement tomorrow.

Clearly an anxious 24 hours ahead. For now, thank you.

The airline Jet2 says it will create up to 50 new jobs in Belfast.

It's part of a UK-wide recruitment drive looking for 1,000 new staff

to fill pilot, cabin crew and engineering positions.

Jet 2 currently flies to 17 destinations from

The Republic's Cabinet today met to discuss their response

to Europe's decision to impose a 13 billion euro tax bill

Enda Kenny's Fine Gael wants to appeal the ruling, but so far,

hasn't got the support of independent ministers.

Shane Harrison, has been following the discussions.

The Camelon meeting has been adjourned until 11 o'clock on Friday

morning. -- Cabinet meeting. This is a minority led government led by

Fine Gael, including independent ministers of various dance, but

dependent on the support for its survival on the Gayle. They want to

appeal the ruling on Apple for clarity and scrutiny. It is asking

who is right, Dublin or Brussels, as to whether they had secretly

colluded with Apple for a sweetheart deal to avoid being taxed. But to

turn your back on 13 billion euros, 25% of the money raised here in

taxation, is a huge question. Many of The Independent ministers want

more time to consult with outside experts. It seems they also want the

parliament to be recalled, due back in two weeks' time, and the house to

make a strong statement on taxation and that appears to be the prize for

agreeing to a new deal. There's been a question

mark over how long this What impact you think this will have

on its stability? Relations between The Independent Alliance and some

Fine Gael backbenchers is not good. Some have supported a Private

members on abortion which the Attorney General called

unconstitutional. It is too early to talk about a political crisis at

least until we see the results of the resume political meeting on

Friday but the political temperature has risen. One final point, despite

the last two days of Eddie Braben publicity -- of very bad publicity

for Apple, even as we speak, the share price for Apple is up by about

4%. Shane Harrison in Dublin, thank you.

A man accused of raping a 16-year-old boy in West Belfast

last month has been refused bail at the High Court.

39-year-old Gerard Scannell from Ballymurphy Road in the city

He's accused of carrying out the attack in the Falls Park area

A defence lawyer challenged the strength of the case insisting

that no DNA evidence had yet been established.

The judge denied bail on the grounds that Scannell could flee.

The funeral for five members of the same family who died

in an apparent murder-suicide in County Cavan is to

The bodies of Clodagh and Alan Hawe, along with their three sons

Liam, Niall and Ryan, were discovered in their home

12 people have been treated in hospital in the Republic

after a transatlantic flight was hit by severe turbulence.

The United Airlines Boeing 767, en route from Houston to London,

had to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport.

Nine adults and three children suffered minor head

11 of those have since been discharged.

Coming up later on the programme this evening...

Join me in Dublin we are tonight marks the end of the glittering

international career for the Republic of Ireland's record

goal-scorer Robbie Keane. A man whose daughter has autism says

not enough is being done to ensure The National Autistic Society has

called for doctors to have a better understanding of how the condition

affects different genders. Peter Nixon noticed his

seven-year-old daughter Ellie was not progressing

as quickly as expected Speaking to our reporter

Teresa Craig, he recalled Meet Ellie, like any other

seven-year-old, she loves to play but as a baby her father noticed

something different about her behaviour. When she was six, seven,

eight months, she was not engaging in the week my niece was who was a

few months younger. Your child laughing back at you, or just

looking at one specific spot on your body, or some years else. Within 21

months of looking for help, Ellie was diagnosed with autism. Can you

count to seven? While for family believe the age of three was

relatively quick when compared with other cases be recognised the

difficulty with coming to terms with the condition. The problem with

girls versus boys is they do that, with the attitude with girls, they

are under Reza host, trying to do whatever they can, but once you have

that diagnosis you wonder what you will do. -- they are under

resourced. Peter believes that early diagnosis is crucial but the

National Autistic Society says that scientists are missing autism in

some boys and girls because females can be bettered at masking them.

Girls can go through not understanding why they are

different, leading to other secondary problems, such as anxiety,

depression and eating good orders -- eating disorders. The National

Autistic Society says that better trading will help with earlier

diagnosis, allowing for better support for girls and women with the

condition. I love Ellie and the fact that autism makes a difference from

other children. The bond that we have is absolutely amazing. While

there have been challenges for the family, there is no doubt of the

bond between them. The number of suicides

in Northern Ireland has increased by 19%, according

to the latest statistics. Figures released by the Registrar

General Annual Report show that registered suicides increased

from 268 to 318 Of these deaths, 50 were young

people aged between The rising number of suicides

is in line with an increase in the number of young people

presenting at A due to self harm. The Commissioner for Children

and Young People in Northern Ireland It is never easy reading, what is

being done for young people feeling vulnerable, suicidal and attempting

self harm? There are many services. What we need to see is better

coordination of services, I help line, community-based services, and

also health service crisis intervention services. The concern

is that is not enough being done and not enough investment, because

Beano, behind each one of those statistics 50 young people, that is

a tragedy. -- because we know. Our family left devastated, and we need

to look behind the statistics and how we could have got in early and

we have massive underinvestment in Northern Ireland in mental health

services which needs addressed. With that well-being strategy or

programme, what do you see as a priority? One of the first thing

they have to do is understand what is not helping young people. We have

estimates going back ten years which say 25% there is higher prevalence

of mental health problems in Northern Ireland, which has to be

connected with the conflict we have had and we know if the parent or

grandparent has been traumatised, that will impact on the child and

grandchildren, unless there is intervention. But we don't know

enough. There are a lot of things we don't know about our children and

their mental health. How can we find that out? We need research, we need

the government to be clear about who these children are at what affects

them so that services invested in the services we know will likely

have the best outcome. And I am not convinced our government can say

that every penny spent on child and adolescent mental health is yielding

the results wanted. I think there is a will and I am looking to working

with the Minister for health and executive generally to improve the

mental health of young people. Money isn't always available and they know

that people doing great work on the front line that it is not always

about money. What extra help do they need to target and to reach those

young people who are self harming or who are suicidal? What young people

are saying, and this is the number one issue, which is why it is my

priority as the Minister, they want someone to listen to them, not to

dismiss them and see things like you will grow out of it, it is just your

age, there is always someone worse off. We all know, when we go through

a crisis, it doesn't matter if someone is worse off, we are going

through a crisis, so we need somebody who sports a young person

struggling or a family to know we they can get support. And for those

services to be properly resourced to meet the needs coming to the door.

How shocking do you see in that figure 15 years of age. How can

anyone looked at... That is reported? That is a child. That is a

family, parents and friends and school friends who have been left

devastated. Thank you for joining us.

Some other statistics that have grabbed attention today concern

It is estimated to reach two million within 20 years.

The figures are in the annual survey by the Statistics and

Research Agency and BBC Newsline's Mark Simpson

It may not be perfect, but Northern Ireland

The current population is estimated at 1.85 million - and it's growing.

Indeed, if current trends continue, it'll be

There's a natural growth here - the birth-rate is much higher

than the death rate - and more people want to come

In total, 23,600 people came to live in Northern Ireland in the year

34% came from England, 8% from Scotland and 8% from Poland.

But the part of Northern Ireland which experienced

in the past year was in the Lisburn and Castlereagh council area.

The lowest was in Derry City and Strabane.

At the same time, only 21,500 people left here.

That's the lowest number for almost 10 years.

Well, there were more than 24,000 births during the year -

Almost half the total number of babies - 44% -

The number of births to teenage mothers was down to 760.

Ten years ago, it was almost twice that number.

In terms of marriages, there's been no real change

in the marriage-rate in the past decade, but the most recent figures

suggest the most popular day of the year for a wedding.

It's the first Saturday in September.

We certainly do! Moving to sport now.

Ulster Rugby says it wanted one of its star players

Ruan Pienaar to stay, but the South African

is set to leave Belfast at the end of this season.

Good evening. Yes, the news that Ruan Pienaar is leaving has rocked

Ulster Rugby fans, attempts to make the IRFU increase the contract has

not worked. Shane Logan, what happened and what can you tell us?

This has rocked France. He is one of the greatest players, arguably over

the last seven years. But that is a Irish national succession policy and

to be able to keep him for as long as we have been able to goes against

that policy, so the IRFU are to make the difficult decision, one we

struggled with for some time, but we have to respect the difficult

decision that Ruan would not be allowed to renew his contract, even

though he wanted to. There have been reports that they have supported the

massive contribution made by him, but they have to support and grow

local talent, do you have sympathy with that? We have to promote rugby

in Ireland, we have the best national side, we are joined in

wanting the provinces to be the absolute best, in our case Ulster,

which can cause conflict. But the IRFU have recently around us to sign

short-term someone from Georgia. We have to make the best of next season

but Ruan. That we do the best to deliver during his time here. But

that is no way back? It is done and dusted, Ruan will be leaving? That

is correct, but we now spend four times at the academy than we did,

cracking players coming through, one of class players, and only meant --

the aim is to perform. Ulster Rugby, the GAA and the GAA is combining two

support volunteerism? -- ITFU and GAA. Without volunteers, we cannot

promote participation and promote the top end of our sport, so it is

vital, volunteers are the lifeblood and we want to encourage the ward

and build on the success that all three sports have had so far. We

appreciate you joining us. Thank you. I know you have an event to

attend. And by anyone's standards, it was a

giant-killing. Annagh United bottom of championship

one dumped Glentoran out of the League Cup last night,

claiming the first high profile managerial casualty

of the new season as Glens manager Today, the club's main sponsor

and one of its goal scorers Well, last night, in a squad of 14

men, I think there were only 14 peers over the age of 20 or 21. The

fear nothing. On and off, it is absolutely brilliant. One of the

best starts in the league. Great on and off the pitch. I would like to

thank Glentoran fans who turned out in them numbers last night. It is a

big boost for the club. Winning the game like this should drive us on.

They are a big team. Bringing us to Saturday, it will be fine.

Well done to them. After 18 years in the Republic

of Ireland shirt, it's farewell Martin Oneill's men play Oman

in a friendly international and there for BBC Newsline

is Stephen Watson It is set to be a special night for

Robbie Keane, as he says farewell to the thousands of adoring Republic of

Ireland fans, pulling down the car on a glittering international

career. The 36 you'll will play his last game for the Republic of

Ireland in this friendly in Dublin against Oman. He is the country's

record goal scorer, currently playing for early Galaxy in America.

He says that playing for the national team as B has always most

at home. It has definitely been emotional. -- is weird he has always

been most at home. It has been surreal, to be honest

with you, and I have dreaded this day for a long time, but it has come

to this, at the moment where I think it is the right time for me. I have

certainly had mixed emotions about it. It has been an absolutely

wonderful journey, I have enjoyed every moment. To the fans, and

everyone that has been very supportive to me or put the 18 years

I have had, it has been an incredible journey, something I will

never forget. He has scored 67 goals in 145

appearances for the Republic of Ireland. One more and he would equal

the record set by the great German striker Mueller. But he says he is

just chasing whatever record this next but it would be a fitting end

to what has been a remarkable career, kick-off at the Aviva

Stadium is 7.40 five. And Stephen will have the latest at

10.31 BBC Newsline. Get to see Ruan Pienaar when you can.

Before we depart this evening, the weather forecast.

Not too bad today, then August than in dust and dusted, and the chart

for Saturday is not pretty, not for a wedding, low pressure bringing

heavy rain and strong wind. Sunday looks better with the ridge of high

pressure but only for a while, as there could be some more heavy rain

to come. This is tied in with this ex-Harry Kane, which could influence

the weather by the end of the weekend. -- this ex-hurrican.

Tomorrow, the 1st of September, you should get away with a dry start

your day. If you are heading back to work or school before the rain

arrives in the morning. And before the rain, there should be some

sunshine. Not too bad a start to the morning, temperatures around 13 or

14 degrees. Some breeze from the south. But thicker cloud in the

afternoon, and the rain starts to come in during the second half of

the morning and it moves eastwards, most places raining by lunchtime,

but not wall-to-wall sunshine, some gaps and it could brighten up

briefly across Belfast and the South East. Tomorrow evening, the rain

moves away and the second half of the night dries up and stays mild.

Friday not too bad, some showers but also sunshine and temperatures not

too bad for early September. Today few have plans for the weekend,

especially on Saturday, stay tuned to the forecast as the detail could

change. Saturday looks quite wet. And that was BBC Newsline.