07/02/2012 BBC Newsline

Good evening. This is BBC Newsline, with Noel Thompson & Donna Traynor.

The headlines this Tuesday evening. Problems on take-off force an

emergency landing for a holiday flight at Belfast International

Airport. As Ian Paisley's family continue

their hospital vigil, the First and Deputy First Ministers' appeal for

prayers from the community. New laws to stop human trafficking

as Northern Ireland has the fastest-growing sex industry in the

A high profile expose into who is using these services could be what

is needed to deter potential perpetrators.

Those numbers keep going up. Northern Ireland tops the European

league for the cost of motoring. The tension is palpable at Ulster's

top table, as David Humphreys tackles the Brian McLaughlin

question. Enjoy the dry weather while it

lasts this evening. It's going to be more unsettled tomorrow. I'll

175 holidaymakers had a terrifying experience this morning when their

Tenerife-bound flight developed technical problems minutes after

take off from Belfast International Airport. Emergency services went on

full alert, as the plane circled the airport for more than an hour

before landing safely. Conor Macauley reports.

This is the moment the aeroplane full of holiday makers and touched

down at Belfast International Airport. The emergency services

were their own number. As it turned out, they were not needed.

Ambulance, fire and police had been sent to the airport after it

emerged that the aeroplane with 100 and 75 air passengers was in

trouble. Its front landing gear would not retract after take-off.

It had no option but to turn back shortly into the flight, circling

for one hour to burn fuel. It made for an anxious wait for passengers.

Some 10 minutes into it, maybe five, we realised the aeroplane wasn't

getting any higher but staying at a steady height. Credit to the crew

and captain. The front nose wheel would not retract. Obviously, they

said they would keep us informed. We were flying around for more than

an hour. A police helicopter came up to inspect the exterior of the

aeroplane. We were all in tears. The airport has a major incident

plan fraught and occasions like this and were pleased it worked.

The captain registered the problem and put the standard procedures in

place. All of our procedures were set in place on the ground with the

emergency services, and everything went as we would expect. If Thomas

Cook brought another aeroplane to Belfast to take the passengers on

to Tenerife. It is believed all made the trip.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal plane crash at

Cork Airport last year has identified a problem with a sensor

on the right-side engine. Six people died, and six were injured,

when the Manx2 flight from Belfast came down on its third attempt to

land at Cork. An interim report by air accident investigators says

there was a mismatch in what's called the "torque" of power of the

two engines. But the cause of the crash is yet to be established.

The First and Deputy First Ministers have sent best wishes to

Lord Bannside, as he prepares to spend his third night in hospital

in Belfast. The former leader of the DUP is being treated for a

heart condition at the Ulster Hospital, from where BBC Newsline's

Julian O'Neill joins us. What is the latest? The hospital

has issued no medical bulletins during the day on the former First

Minister's condition, at the request of his family. When his son

left hospital with afternoon, he did so without making any comment

to the media on his father's condition. The editor of the local

newspaper has been talking to close friends and family and says that Dr

Paisley has been communicating with relatives. As you say, the First

and Deputy First Ministers have passed on their best wishes to the

family, and support. A man murdered in Lurgan at the

weekend was 43-year-old Andrew Lorimer. His body was found early

on Sunday morning in a flat at Portlec Place in the Mourneview

area. A 21-year-old man is still being questioned by the police.

The trial of two men charged with the murder of Constable Stephen

Carroll, has been told that gun shot residue was found on a jacket

seized from the home of one of the accused. Belfast Crown Court also

heard that explosive particles were found on another coat which the

prosecution claims belongs to the same man.

A forensic scientist told the court that he had found part of calls on

a jacket seized, which were likely to have come from the bullets fired

at the police officer. He also found a brown jacket in the getaway

car, and it is claimed this jacket also belonged to Brendan McConville.

Traces of explosive compounds were found on that jacket. The saddest

inspected a hooded top which it is claimed is owned by John Paul

Wootton. Both men denied any involvement in the shooting, and

the trial continues. Northern Ireland has the fastest

growing sex industry in the UK, according to an organisation which

campaigns for ethnic minorities. The Justice Minister has announced

plans for two new laws to help deal with human trafficking.

A hidden problem, but now a growing one. Since April last year, 26

victims of human back -- human trafficking have been rescued. 18

of them had been sexually exploited. An organisation campaigning for

ethnic minorities says the issue is becoming bigger. We know from

police statistics we have the biggest of growing sex industry in

England at the moment. Part of that could be a displaced problem from

the south of Ireland. As the legislative processes move on, it

could displace the problem to Northern Ireland. The Parliament is

taking the problem seriously, Sinn Fein called a debate this afternoon

and said more traffickers need to be prosecuted. We need to put these

people away, we need to make sure a strong message is sent which says

it is not acceptable. That sense of urgency was echoed by everyone who

spoke in the debate. One member saying anyone who used prostitutes

needed to realise the harm they were doing. This is not a film, at

a glamourous profession, this is rape for profit, a high yield low

risk crime. The Justice Minister said he was planning to introduce

two new laws, one meaning anyone from Northern Ireland who commits a

trafficking offence abroad can be prosecuted here. The other will

create a specific offence for trafficking UK citizens within the

UK. I believe it is possible we will have amendments to our law in

line with the European Union directive by April next year. So

we're not lagging any -- it in any way behind. A Northern Ireland

appear it is used -- introduced the debate into the House of Lords

recently. People have been induced to come to the UK with promises of

safety and employment. Of course, they were immediately put in the

hands of a very ruthless type of gang involved in this trafficking.

Politicians acknowledge it is a difficult crime to prosecute but

raids that is have moved investigations Board. Last week a

man was convicted for trafficking for the first time in a Northern

Ireland Court, four or other cases are going through the justice

system. Still to come on the programme: Is

a big sponsorship tat about to be turned off for sport? And Brian

McLaughlin breaks his silence over his sacking as rugby coach. I fill

I have been successful and taken Filling up your car or lorry with

petrol or diesel costs you more here than anywhere in Europe. With

the Consumer Council warning of more increases, our consumer

correspondent Martin Cassidy has been looking at the local pump

prices. �90 to fill an average sized family

saloon, the reality for motorists in Northern Ireland. It was no

surprise when the Consumer Council today said Northern Ireland through

2011 had the dearest fuel prices of any region in the UK. In January

this year, diesel prices locally were the highest in Europe.

According to a figures, compared with Britain, the average price is

one penny higher. The big difference is cross-border.

Motorists will pay 5p more for petrol and 15p more for diesel. No

wonder that many motorists when they cross the border it still fill

up. Yes, there is still a difference in price. With sterling

going to 20%. I do notice one then, on the border here, petrol is

always dearer. I have filled up here are the than in the north

because it is dearer. One dealer contacted us today to say they

looked back at what they were paying 10 years ago it and it was

roughly half what they are paying now. They reckon it is �6 more this

February to fill the family car than this time last year. Obviously,

the price of petrol varies across Northern Ireland. The Consumer

Council has called on the supermarkets to even out the prices

across therefore cuts -- across the forecourts. Retail associations

have been warning that oil companies as recently as last night

had increased the price to them, so further price increases are

expected here on the forecourt. The Consumer Council has said the

government is set to increase fuel duty by three pence a litre, coming

into force in August. It called on local politicians to join support

for a European investigation into fuel prices.

Politicians at Stormont can lobby Westminster. Last year the

government proposed a fuel duty stabiliser for the consumer. That

should be introduced. We want to see that introduced quickly.

Politicians have a role to support this investigation. Calls for an

investigation at European level. Worries for prejudice that prices

may still go up again. That issue has got people talking on our

Facebook page today. With most saying they're struggling to deal

with high fuel costs. You can join in the conversation at facebook.com.

We're updating stories throughout the day on Twitter. And don't

forget you can send us your story A ban on the advertising alcohol

after 9pm on television and radio is one of the recommendations in a

report on how to reduce alcohol intake, plus much -- published by

the Department's -- the Republic's Department of Health. Another

proposal said that the removal of alcohol sponsorship in the sport

industry will not solve alcohol misuse.

A blueprint for addressing Ireland's difficult relationship

with alcohol, one which evidence shows is spreading to get drunk and

binge drinking. The we drink too much alcohol and we want to reduce

that. It is measured in litres of alcohol over the age of 15, it

equates to about 15 litres per adult per year and that is too much.

The group recommends phasing out drinks industry sponsorship of

sports and outdoor events by 2015. Here's an parents have the

strongest link between drinking amounts rather than advertising. If

you look at the fact that beer is the most marketed and advertised

product, its market share is falling, but wine is increasing.

There is something else at play. Some members say a cross-border

approach is essential. Some recommendations will not work if

they are on two separate -- into separate places. You can buy you

drink somewhere else. That could be political dynamite. What about of -

- Brand Ireland and presenting a pint at two presidents and Marks?

We need to think twice about this. The public adulation of alcohol, it

is time to reconsider that approach. The report is to be reviewed by the

Irish government, who are keen to find a cure for Ireland's bn euro

hangover. Ulster Rugby today address the

elephant in the room, confirming Brian McLoughlin will not be the

coach next season. At a frosty press conference, he cut an

isolated and frustrated figure. When David Humphreys and Brian

McLaughlan sat down at the top table, we assumed that what went on

fault would be a well choreographed press conference and a united front.

The next 15 minutes was stilted, awkward and laden with pension.

Much as he has tried to put a brave face on it, last week has been

difficult. There is never a good time. There is never a good time to

get news like this. From that point of view it is not easy for anybody.

Mickey Finn is -- the key thing is that it has happened and I have got

to deal with it. That is very important. The players have got to

be left to what they do best, playing. That is something I have

to deal with an they have to make sure that they can perform at the

optimum level. There are discussions with a number of

candidates. The news did not come out when we wanted it to. It would

have been easier for us to say, these are the changes we are making

and this is the timing. We are in negotiations with some candidates

and hopefully we will be in a position soon to make a decision.

The story was initially leaked last week. Today was about damage

limitation. Humphreys moved to fight crime McLaughlan with the job

he had done and he has agreed to take up a post with the Ulster

Academy. Brian McLaughlan was asked if he saw the move as a sacking.

see it as a move sideways. From my point of view, the situation is, I

have been successful. I feel I have taken the team forward. I am

disappointed that I have not been able to take it to another level.

David Humphreys gave no clues as to who will take it to another level.

The squad must pick themselves up as they bid to reach a Heineken Cup

semi-final for the first time since 1999.

Tommy Bowe is set to return to play for Ulster next season. Although no

contract has yet been signed, it is understood that he has agreed in

principle to return to his native province. The 27-year-old is set to

leave Ospreys with one year of his contract remaining. Munster were

also two -- believed to be in the running to secure his signature.

Steven Ferris has been cited for his tackle in the closing minutes

of Sunday's Six Nations defeat in Dublin. The disciplinary during

will be heard in London tomorrow. Amen hope he will be available to

face France on Saturday. -- Ireland. I have looked at the footage. He

certainly did not drag the player off. The player's left foot

remained on the ground for the entire incident. We are very

disappointed, first of all, with the penalty. We are more

disappointed that he has been sighted.

Michael O'Neill has revealed he hopes to confirm his backroom team

within the next week. Tommy Wright has been widely tipped to become

goalkeeping coach. Billy McKinley is also set to come on board.

With his first match in charge looming at the end of this month,

Michael O'Neill is looking too familiar and experienced names to

join his coaching set-up. He is having to play a waiting game to

secured the services of bulimic Penlee and Tommy Wright, who is

currently working with St Johnstone. -- Billy McKinlay. They have club

commitments and we have to make sure that their clubs are

comfortable with the situation. That is an ongoing situation.

Hopefully we can finalise it. It is good to have someone working in the

Premier League. Tommy been based in Scotland is good for the players

working there. Although he is keen to unearth new talent, all hands

are into his -- in his thoughts. He is set to speak to some veterans

who recently called time on their careers. It is a situation which

has to be let that. I will have conversations with players to pick

their brains. The door would ever be shot to any player. For now, the

boss is keeping all of his options open.

Many sports have been feeling the effects of the recession with the

GAA hit by emigration. Ireland's loss has been London's game.

2011 was the most successful year ever for London's Gaelic football

team. This year, with the Irish economy on its knees, another

influx of Gaelic footballers have arrived in London, including this

26 short graduate. His story is an all-too familiar one. I was able to

get work and use my degree for a year and a half for two years.

After the first year, you could tell the work was drying up. I work

for my father for a year. I've realised that my degree was going

to waste and I had to look elsewhere. I had to look abroad.

Even into county players are feeling the pinch. Tommy Freeman

and Rory weds previously emigrated in search of work. This year,

Morgan Mulvey had to move to London. His emigration good? It is for sure.

We have got a lot of London-born players as well. When they are

working with their club, the top quality players from Ireland, it

improves their football skills and they are playing with top quality

players. It all takes time. Overall, it is positive. If the

opportunities were at home, would you be in London? Definitely not. I

would be at home. I started out for a year. I would be at home if there

was opportunities. 100,000 emigrants have left Irish shores

since 2011. But for Ireland but good for London Gaelic games in the

short term at least. This weekend, two Ulster teams will

travel to Croke Park, dreaming of All Ireland success. The

footballers of Derrytresk will take on Clonbur while the hurlers of

Middletown in County Armagh bid for their first national title at

intermediate level. It is certainly a black and white

issue here... Whether it's the local pub or the local undertaker,

at two colours dominate Middletown. In a County associated with Gaelic

football success, the first of his club are ready for the biggest day

in their history. -- the hurlers. That is why the play, because we

love the game. We want to play in the big final and get a bit of

recognition. It means a lot to me and everybody in the team. This

weekend isn't just about the players on the pitch. The final has

captured the imagination of the entire parish. Everybody is

involved. The town is well decorated and everybody has got

into the spirit of things. Thoroughly delighted. We have done

well and there is a great buzz around the town. It is a big event

for the club. Seeing the boys in Croke Park is a dream come true.

The highest pride that you can get in that black and white jersey.

Winning an All-Ireland title is within touching distance. There is

a spirit and eight balls. There is an abundance of skill in this team.

Everybody comes together. I figure it is our day in the sun and we are

going to enjoy it and it is going to take a good team to beat us.

next stop for the black and white believers is Croke Park.

Let's see what is happening on the weather front.

Keep your umbrella handy. We have had a few days of dry weather and

we have been lucky across --, because across Britain,

temperatures are getting down to minus ten. Here, temperatures stay

above freezing. We may see a touch of ground frost in the east,

especially in the countryside, with temperatures dipping to perhaps

three degrees. The weather front will edge eastwards tomorrow,

becoming increasingly wet and much windier as well. Getting off to a

wet start tomorrow. Eventually, the rain spreads eastwards during the

day. It may take a while before it gets into County Down. It may stay

dry for a good part of the day. Eventually the rain we imagine. The

wind will be much stronger to and it will feel chillier than today.

We hang onto damp weather as we go into the evening tomorrow. It will

become drier and we will hold on to more cloud and not quite as cold.

On Thursday, the front bringing the unsettled weather seems to hover

over us and it means that it is going to state unsettled as we go

into Thursday. The winds will have died down a little bit. We will get

outbreaks of rain. It should not be as wet as tomorrow and the rain

should not be as heavy either. Temperatures will be on the up. We

will hold on to those milder temperatures into the end of the

week. It will stay and settled for Friday. -- and settled. Hopefully,

the weekend will become drier and battles -- writer at the times. The

temperatures are on the rise and we will avoid frosty conditions by

night. We will keep an eye on the wedding to be updated on Twitter.