:00:00. > :00:00.That is all from the BBC News at 6.00pm. So goodbye from me
:00:00. > :00:30.A major rescue operation as a sudden squall hit an international sailing
:00:31. > :00:32.event on Strangford Lough. I will have the latest.
:00:33. > :00:35.A sporting sensation - the plaudits pour in for Rory McIlroy after
:00:36. > :00:41.Should drunks and drug users have to pay for going to casualty?
:00:42. > :00:44.The health minister says it's worth thinking about.
:00:45. > :00:45.The Environment Minister rejects a plan to drill
:00:46. > :00:55.And ex-tropical storm Bertha may have cleared away but she's
:00:56. > :01:04.I'll have your weather details shortly.
:01:05. > :01:07.A big sail boat race in Strangford Lough today turned
:01:08. > :01:11.into a major emergency incident when a squall hit dinghies
:01:12. > :01:16.At one stage, reports suggested scores of people were
:01:17. > :01:23.The event, which involved around 100 14-foot-long dinghies, was taking
:01:24. > :01:27.place a couple of miles north of Killyleagh, near Taggart Island,
:01:28. > :01:33.Two helicopters and lifeboats were scrambled to the scene.
:01:34. > :01:46.Our reporter Eunan McConville is there live with the latest.
:01:47. > :01:57.This was a GP14 event, a 2-person boat, and about 90 boats were
:01:58. > :02:03.underwater. The competitors' ages ranged from 16 until 60 and initial
:02:04. > :02:08.reports came through that as many as 80 people were in the water. That
:02:09. > :02:13.was not actually the case, they had been hit by bad weather, but those
:02:14. > :02:18.reports triggered a large-scale rescue operation. It is seven boats
:02:19. > :02:26.were taking part in this event on Strangford Lough went a squall, bad
:02:27. > :02:32.weather, came in quickly. Around 20 competitors ended up in the water.
:02:33. > :02:35.Some of the boats capsized. This is not unusual, crews are trained in
:02:36. > :02:41.how to write thereabouts, but a further stronger squall registering
:02:42. > :02:50.37 knots followed the first, capsizing a further number of the
:02:51. > :02:54.fleet. Coastguards got into action quickly and got onto the scene and
:02:55. > :02:58.established how many people were in danger and got them safe. Two
:02:59. > :03:03.helicopters were involved in the rescue operation, as were the
:03:04. > :03:09.police, Fire Service and ambulance. The Ulster Hospital declared a major
:03:10. > :03:14.incident but few patients actually needed hospital attention. This was
:03:15. > :03:18.a large-scale operation that lasted a few hours but it has now been
:03:19. > :03:22.scaled back. All the people who went in the water have been accounted
:03:23. > :03:25.scaled back. All the people who went and injuries involved are relatively
:03:26. > :03:34.taken to hospital, one with a suspected fractured wrist, the other
:03:35. > :03:37.with knee injury. The accident and emergency department is back to
:03:38. > :03:40.normal at the Oscar hospital and as you can see, the
:03:41. > :03:44.normal at the Oscar hospital and as much calmer than it was. It is
:03:45. > :03:53.obvious things are turning to normal there. It is returning to normal.
:03:54. > :03:58.One competitor spoke to a colleague and described it as a stir in a
:03:59. > :04:02.teapot. He said people who take part in these events are used to this
:04:03. > :04:08.sort of thing, they are trained to get in and out of the boat if it
:04:09. > :04:11.capsized as. They are wearing and have all the equipment that would
:04:12. > :04:17.defend them from the cold and that sort of thing, and this event is a
:04:18. > :04:30.four-day event and racing continues tomorrow morning. Now, it was a
:04:31. > :04:32.late-night glued to the television screen.
:04:33. > :04:35.And if you were unable to sit up into the wee small hours,
:04:36. > :04:37.then you've perhaps missed what Rory McIlroy described
:04:38. > :04:41.The world number one entered the USPGA as favourite, and once
:04:42. > :04:46.Rory burst into life in the final nine holes, and in doing so,
:04:47. > :04:56.It seems that he just cannot stop winning.
:04:57. > :05:00.This victory wasn't just about talent.
:05:01. > :05:07.It showcased Rory McIlroy's mental toughness.
:05:08. > :05:16.Just when it looked like victory was slipping away, like all great
:05:17. > :05:27.sportsmen, the best player on the planet produced a moment of magic.
:05:28. > :05:30.It's a magnificent shot, it really is.
:05:31. > :05:32.The resulting eagle kickstarted Rory's revival.
:05:33. > :05:36.And when the pressure was really on, he delivered,
:05:37. > :05:56.There were more yet heroics on the 17th.
:05:57. > :06:01.Ensuring that he stepped onto the final tee of the final day of the
:06:02. > :06:06.final major with a two shot lead. As darkness descended on Valhalla,
:06:07. > :06:20.the brightest star in golf tapped It is glory for a Rory in Kentucky.
:06:21. > :06:24.Happy being a two-time major champion coming into this year and
:06:25. > :06:29.all of a sudden I am a fourth time major champion and going for the
:06:30. > :06:36.career grand slam in 291 days, not that I'm counting, but it has been
:06:37. > :06:41.an incredible run of golf and I couldn't be more proud of myself or
:06:42. > :06:46.happier with where my game is at. Even at this early stage of his
:06:47. > :06:50.career, re-McIlroy is being compared to the greats of the game, and many
:06:51. > :06:56.of them had been paying tribute to his performance. Greg Norman said on
:06:57. > :07:00.Twitter out of darkness comes the brightest star in the future of
:07:01. > :07:07.golf. Congratulations, Rory, you seized the moment in time. And the
:07:08. > :07:15.most successful of them all, Jack Nicklaus, said Rory might even
:07:16. > :07:19.overhaul his total of 18 titles, but the current world number one wants
:07:20. > :07:25.to create his own legacy. I am trying to put all this talk aside
:07:26. > :07:31.every time it comes up, but Tiger and Jack are the two most successful
:07:32. > :07:36.players in our sport of all time and I am on a nice track at the moment,
:07:37. > :07:38.a nice pass, I still have a long way to go, but to be in their company at
:07:39. > :07:42.this age is very special. Rory will now take
:07:43. > :07:44.a few well-deserved days off, before the Manchester United fan
:07:45. > :07:46.will parade his silverware in front of the Old Trafford crowd ahead
:07:47. > :07:54.of their opening league fixture. Some high praise there are indeed
:07:55. > :08:00.from some real golfing greats. The County Down man's victories are
:08:01. > :08:02.having a real spin-off Mervyn Jess' report begins with
:08:03. > :08:05.the celebrations As darkness descended on Valhalla,
:08:06. > :08:09.Rory McIlroy lifted his fourth major, illuminated by the
:08:10. > :08:11.flashlights of the world's media. This morning, just a few hours
:08:12. > :08:14.after that victory, the Seniors team from his home club, Holywood,
:08:15. > :08:16.were competing against Dunmurry. Despite this putt, the Holywood men
:08:17. > :08:19.lost this particular match, but their spirits were still up
:08:20. > :08:31.after McIlroy's win in Kentucky. He played really well last night. He
:08:32. > :08:35.has been fantastic for the club because they in a father and son
:08:36. > :08:39.competition last Tuesday, the juvenile people around Holywood is
:08:40. > :08:43.unbelievable. He has given great encouragement.
:08:44. > :08:44.So how is the McIlroy factor affecting tourism
:08:45. > :08:47.Visiting golfers put more than ?22 million a year
:08:48. > :08:51.The average spend per day by a golfer is ?385,
:08:52. > :09:04.As well as the jewels in our crown like County Down, we have a real
:09:05. > :09:07.breadth in courses of abilities and budgets and there is so much more to
:09:08. > :09:09.do in Northern Ireland's other than play golf.
:09:10. > :09:11.At Holywood Golf Club today, some English visitors were preparing
:09:12. > :09:25.I come golfing to Ireland every year and Northern Ireland doesn't get the
:09:26. > :09:31.credit it deserves. People like or we are doing a fantastic job. In
:09:32. > :09:36.three or four years if he keeps going he will be top of the pile. In
:09:37. > :09:46.the next five years he will be an all-time great. There is no doubt
:09:47. > :09:49.that Rory McIlroy's success is attracting people, but one coat says
:09:50. > :09:56.getting people into the game at an early age has been a struggle. There
:09:57. > :10:00.is financial help there and pros are willing to coach kids and get them
:10:01. > :10:07.involved in golf and out playing, and just getting them to hit balls,
:10:08. > :10:14.even in an indoor area, is a start. Their re-McIlroy factor looks set to
:10:15. > :10:17.continue. I would say next to Bono, re-McIlroy is
:10:18. > :10:24.continue. I would say next to Bono, successful and well known face. If
:10:25. > :10:25.you go to the jungle you will find someone there who recognises Rory
:10:26. > :10:32.McIlroy. This staggering success someone there who recognises Rory
:10:33. > :10:38.re-McIlroy on the world stage has not just added bonus to his step but
:10:39. > :10:51.will also come as a massive boost to the game here in Northern Ireland.
:10:52. > :10:56.Still to come on the programme, after another day of destruction in
:10:57. > :10:59.the centre of Belfast, one trader says it's time to ban all parades
:11:00. > :11:01.and protests from the middle of the city.
:11:02. > :11:04.The Health Minister's told the BBC he can see merit in the idea
:11:05. > :11:06.of charging people who end up in Accident and Emergency
:11:07. > :11:11.There has been pressure on services in emergency departments
:11:12. > :11:14.and a number of deaths have been linked to waiting times.
:11:15. > :11:17.There has been mixed a reaction to Edwin Poots' comments.
:11:18. > :11:29.Waiting times are a constant worry and resources are often stretched.
:11:30. > :11:31.Hours and minutes can mean the difference between successful
:11:32. > :11:46.Colette's mother died at the Royal Hospital in Belfast
:11:47. > :11:51.And the trust later admitted that delays at the emergency department
:11:52. > :11:54.may have contributed to her death and for others.
:11:55. > :11:57.Even when she was seen after six hours, it was hours after
:11:58. > :11:59.that before she was scanned and then there were numerous issues.
:12:00. > :12:03.We often think maybe if we had made more of a noise in A, maybe
:12:04. > :12:21.And there have been months of problems,
:12:22. > :12:24.not just here but at A and health trusts across Northern Ireland.
:12:25. > :12:26.During the busy periods here in the emergency department,
:12:27. > :12:29.there have been patients lined up and down this room on trolleys,
:12:30. > :12:31.either waiting for treatment or waiting to be admitted, and that's
:12:32. > :12:36.New ways of working have been introduced to try to move patients
:12:37. > :12:38.out of A and into other departments quickly, and 40 extra
:12:39. > :12:43.I know people have to sit for hours waiting but it's just unfortunate
:12:44. > :12:46.and I think if there were more finances put in, I think it would be
:12:47. > :12:50.a better system and maybe get back to the way it was years ago.
:12:51. > :12:52.The pressure on emergency departments tend to be greatest at
:12:53. > :12:54.the weekend, when alcohol inevitably contributes to the numbers.
:12:55. > :12:57.It's led some to call for a debate about charging people
:12:58. > :13:01.who end up in hospital as a result of their own actions.
:13:02. > :13:08.We already charge people, insurance companies for example, for
:13:09. > :13:12.people who have come in as a result of road traffic collisions, etc, so
:13:13. > :13:20.there is an ability to recoup money from various sources, so it's not
:13:21. > :13:28.This suggested of making people pay the system.
:13:29. > :13:30.This suggested of making people pay is controversial but there was some
:13:31. > :13:35.support for it in Belfast. If you are going in there drunk,
:13:36. > :13:37.self-inflicted, you could avoid it. I think it's fair enough
:13:38. > :13:40.because it's not an accident and you're in accident and emergency
:13:41. > :13:43.taking the time of doctors. I know the service is
:13:44. > :13:45.in a bad way at the moment, something has to be done, but I
:13:46. > :13:49.don't know about charging for it. And there are always political
:13:50. > :13:50.sensitivities when people challenge the principle
:13:51. > :13:55.of free health care for all. An 18-year-old woman has died
:13:56. > :13:58.after a collision involving two cars It happened on the Portaferry Road
:13:59. > :14:01.shortly before 8:30pm. Two other people were taken to
:14:02. > :14:04.hospital for injuries which aren't Police have asked
:14:05. > :14:07.for anyone who was travelling on the road around the time
:14:08. > :14:14.of the collision to contact them. The Environment Minister's given
:14:15. > :14:16.the thumbs down to a plan to test The announcement came late this
:14:17. > :14:35.afternoon and our reporter Julian, what else has the Minister
:14:36. > :14:42.said? Town bored and moved onto this quarry two weeks ago. It wanted to
:14:43. > :14:47.drill a 750 metre deep borehole to test for shale gas. The process
:14:48. > :14:52.would not involve fracking and the company believed it could use
:14:53. > :14:54.permitted development rights but today the environment said the
:14:55. > :15:00.company must apply for full landing permission. He said he was taking a
:15:01. > :15:03.precautionary approach and he believed the work being carried out
:15:04. > :15:10.here could cause significant environmental damage. I have
:15:11. > :15:14.listened to many people over this past period who have raised numerous
:15:15. > :15:20.concerns, chiefly around the hydrology in the Fermanagh area, and
:15:21. > :15:24.that remains a key concern for me. It is one that we have not seen
:15:25. > :15:29.conclusive evidence there will not be an impact, and in absence of that
:15:30. > :15:36.evidence I have no option other than to ask for an environmental
:15:37. > :15:42.statement. Julian, what has the reaction been from locals?
:15:43. > :15:46.Protesters have maintained a permanent presence here at the
:15:47. > :15:51.quarry for the last three weeks and tonight they will hold an ecumenical
:15:52. > :15:55.service. There is a real air of celebration here but testers have
:15:56. > :16:03.also said their campaign will continue. The Minister has made the
:16:04. > :16:07.right decision. This is the first time we will have the chance to be
:16:08. > :16:11.consulted on this. This is something that is of grave concern to the
:16:12. > :16:14.local community and the fact we have to go through a full planning
:16:15. > :16:21.process with the environmental impact assessment may delay this up
:16:22. > :16:26.to a year. What about the company involved? Has it responded to the
:16:27. > :16:30.Minister's announcement? If it wanted to carry out the work you're
:16:31. > :16:35.at the quarry it must now apply for full planning permission and carry
:16:36. > :16:41.out an environmental statement and the community will be involved in
:16:42. > :16:45.that process. It may also decide to challenge the Minister's physician
:16:46. > :16:49.in the courts. In a brief statement tonight, the company said it was
:16:50. > :16:57.deeply concerned at the announcement and said it would be reviewing its
:16:58. > :17:00.position. Thank you, Julian. Now, under new management but a shock for
:17:01. > :17:07.within field as the new season gets under way. -- a shock for Linfield.
:17:08. > :17:10.Trade in Belfast city centre was down 70% yesterday as a result
:17:11. > :17:11.of disruption caused by a republican anti-internment
:17:12. > :17:16.One Belfast businessman says it's time to consider banning all marches
:17:17. > :17:19.and protests from the middle of the city.
:17:20. > :17:30.It's the not type of footfall city centre shops want.
:17:31. > :17:36.For the type of traffic. -- or the type of traffic.
:17:37. > :17:38.Little wonder, then, that so few shoppers stayed
:17:39. > :17:41.The parade went down Royal Avenue past Castlecourt shopping centre.
:17:42. > :17:44.The police managed to keep the republican marchers and loyalist
:17:45. > :17:56.It was over within 15 minutes, but the damage had been done
:17:57. > :18:04.Businesses in the city are losing money and patience.
:18:05. > :18:08.This restaurant was surrounded yesterday by police.
:18:09. > :18:12.The owners used to Twitter to try to let customers know they were still
:18:13. > :18:20.open in spite of the ring of steel, but it was too late.
:18:21. > :18:28.Our sales are hard, and the home restaurant is half as well. People
:18:29. > :18:35.do not come into town when there is that his presence. What is the
:18:36. > :18:40.solution? I think the answer for me and other traders are, can we not
:18:41. > :18:45.keep town out of protest parades? Go to Stormont, somewhere else, people
:18:46. > :18:52.have the right to protest, I am not getting involved in politics, but
:18:53. > :18:58.town should be a safe haven. Balancing politics and economics in
:18:59. > :19:02.Belfast is difficult. This was an example of how parades in the city
:19:03. > :19:07.can hurt trade. Business was done by 70% yesterday on the same week last
:19:08. > :19:13.year, that is not good and needs to be resolved. We respect the right of
:19:14. > :19:18.people to rate and protest but the risk and economic impact and people
:19:19. > :19:22.have to consider this. The policing bill alone run into tens of
:19:23. > :19:27.thousands of pounds. More than 500 officers were on duty. The bad
:19:28. > :19:31.weather meant it would never be a bumper day for business, but after
:19:32. > :19:38.that parade the city centre was virtually deserted. 24 hours later
:19:39. > :19:42.and Belfast is buzzing again. This city does have remarkable powers of
:19:43. > :19:47.recovery, but then again it has had plenty of practice over the years.
:19:48. > :19:50.Now, it was a busy weekend of sport that didn't really end
:19:51. > :20:07.There were a few bleary eyed sports reporters in the office this
:20:08. > :20:12.morning. What a payday firm Rory McIlroy and great to see those
:20:13. > :20:15.celebration shots. Here is a statistic, he is the third youngest
:20:16. > :20:21.player behind Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus to win or majors. There was
:20:22. > :20:23.also great company at Croke Park at the weekend.
:20:24. > :20:26.Three Ulster teams travelled to Croke Park at the weekend, but only
:20:27. > :20:29.one remains in the All-Ireland Championship, and that's Donegal.
:20:30. > :20:31.Their manager Jim McGuinness will now attempt what many are calling
:20:32. > :20:33.Mission Impossible, as Donegal take on Dublin for
:20:34. > :20:42.If Jim McGuinness was to leave Donegal to a third semifinal
:20:43. > :20:47.appearance in four years and his captain in top form. The Ulster
:20:48. > :20:54.champions were favourites and got off to a perfect start. However,
:20:55. > :20:56.there is a grit and determination about our
:20:57. > :21:01.there is a grit and determination relegation to division three. Just
:21:02. > :21:02.ask the Donegal team doctor. With eight minutes remaining, the
:21:03. > :21:06.unthinkable looked very eight minutes remaining, the
:21:07. > :21:10.Armagh took the lead. However, eight minutes remaining, the
:21:11. > :21:14.Donegal need their leader, he usually provides, and did so with
:21:15. > :21:20.the equalising point. One minute later, Patrick McBratney hit the
:21:21. > :21:26.winner. There was time for some late drama. Tony Kernan had a great
:21:27. > :21:31.afternoon but did this to go over. It drops short and Armagh were out
:21:32. > :21:39.of the championship, but will their manager be in charge next season? It
:21:40. > :21:43.is time to go behind the scenes and talk to the managing team and come
:21:44. > :21:45.to some resolution, but the most important thing is the progress in
:21:46. > :21:50.this team and that will important thing is the progress in
:21:51. > :21:53.no matter who is in charge. Monaghan had the task of taking on the
:21:54. > :21:59.defending champions in their backyard, and for 25 minutes Dublin
:22:00. > :22:04.looked rattled. But only for 25 minutes. Two goals in three minutes
:22:05. > :22:09.meant the game was effectively over at half-time, as Dublin cruised into
:22:10. > :22:14.the last four with 15 points to spare. The Monaghan manager is
:22:15. > :22:21.hopeful of remaining in charge in 2015. Obviously people in accounting
:22:22. > :22:28.make that decision but the process remained and the efforts they showed
:22:29. > :22:28.will not be affected. Dublin looked unbeatable but the risk at least one
:22:29. > :22:34.man who believes they very much are. Now, it was the opening weekend
:22:35. > :22:36.of the Irish League. Champions Cliftonville drew with
:22:37. > :22:38.Glentoran, but already a little bit of pressure
:22:39. > :22:41.on this man, new Linfield manager Warren Feeney, after
:22:42. > :22:52.his side lost 3-0 to Portadown. He won 46 caps for his country and
:22:53. > :22:57.now has to win the hearts and minds of Linfield supporters. A task which
:22:58. > :23:04.was easier said than done, as was done cruised past the 51 time league
:23:05. > :23:11.champions by two goals to nil. He has 35 left in the game of 37 and
:23:12. > :23:17.that is the only lesson, that is the first game, and they have to realise
:23:18. > :23:22.it is the real world. Two special guests of honour, Paddy Barnes and
:23:23. > :23:27.Michael Conlan. There were more medals than goals on offer as the
:23:28. > :23:37.league champions drew nil-nil with Glentoran. In Lurgan last season 's
:23:38. > :23:42.Irish cup winners the Navan drew two to with fellow title contenders
:23:43. > :23:49.Crusaders -- Glenavon. New boys Institute started with a 2-2 draw at
:23:50. > :23:55.Dungannon. Stephen Flynn's injury time equaliser rescued the side.
:23:56. > :24:00.Jason McCartney opened his account for a Ballinamallard against
:24:01. > :24:07.Coleraine, and David McDaid found the net against the ban ciders.
:24:08. > :24:10.Goals from Ballymena United gave them a winning start against
:24:11. > :24:14.Warrenpoint as Irish League season got up and running.
:24:15. > :24:17.Ireland have reached the semifinals of the Women's Rugby World Cup
:24:18. > :24:19.for the first time by beating Kazakhstan 40-5 in their final Pool
:24:20. > :24:23.Having followed up an opening win over the USA with a
:24:24. > :24:26.stunning victory over champions New Zealand, the Irish knew a last-four
:24:27. > :24:38.They led 14-5 at half-time and added four more tries after the break.
:24:39. > :24:40.Finally, motorcycling, and Alastair Seeley moved back
:24:41. > :24:43.into British Supersport title contention by winning yesterday's
:24:44. > :24:48.It was a Northern Ireland one-two as fellow Carrickfergus rider
:24:49. > :25:04.That's the sport. Thank you, Thomas. Lots of showers around today. If you
:25:05. > :25:10.are unlucky enough to catch one, you will be pretty wet. We have what is
:25:11. > :25:14.left of arcane burst that controlling our weather and some
:25:15. > :25:20.squally conditions as you saw earlier -- retain Bertha. Squally
:25:21. > :25:24.showers pushing across the island. This evening there will be a
:25:25. > :25:29.continuing flow of showers, some heavy, but overnight some will die
:25:30. > :25:34.away. Temperatures will dip to 10 degrees, the skies tomorrow will
:25:35. > :25:39.give us a bright start in places but like today we will continue to see
:25:40. > :25:44.gusty winds and scattered showers, especially in the afternoon. To
:25:45. > :25:48.begin with many of us start on a dry and bright note but by afternoon
:25:49. > :25:53.jobbers will come in, especially for the north coast but some will drift
:25:54. > :25:58.further south, some heavy and donned array, and it will feel fresher with
:25:59. > :26:02.those westerly winds and temperatures managing just 15 or 16
:26:03. > :26:07.degrees but with any showers it will feel cooler. There will be good
:26:08. > :26:12.spells of sunshine to look forward to so it will not rain of the time,
:26:13. > :26:17.and for many of us tomorrow evening will not be a bad end to the day.
:26:18. > :26:20.Tomorrow night a few showers come and go, some cloud around so a mild
:26:21. > :26:27.night, temperatures around 13 degrees. For Wednesday it is like
:26:28. > :26:32.Groundhog Day, north-westerly winds will still be there, a scattering of
:26:33. > :26:36.showers, but there will also be some bright and sunny spells so it will
:26:37. > :26:40.not rain all the time. It looks like temperatures will pick up a little
:26:41. > :26:45.bit, but further south you are you may get 18 or 19, but with the winds
:26:46. > :26:49.it will stay fresh around the North coast, today, tomorrow and
:26:50. > :26:54.Wednesday, scattered showers, lost three conditions. It looks like we
:26:55. > :26:59.will end their week on a better note, drier and brighter on Thursday
:27:00. > :27:04.and Friday. Not dry all the time, some showers in the forecast, but it
:27:05. > :27:10.looks like an improving picture. We will keep you up to date. Follow us
:27:11. > :27:13.on Twitter if you can. That is good to hear. Thank you for that. Now a
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:27:21. > :27:23.squall hit an international sailing event on Strangford Lough. I will
:27:24. > :27:31.have the latest. At one point several people ended up
:27:32. > :27:37.in the water. No one was seriously injured. The Environment Minister
:27:38. > :27:44.has refused permission to test for shale gas in Fermanagh. Local people
:27:45. > :27:47.say it is a relief. The company will appeal the decision.