07/04/2017 BBC Newsline

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A challenge to a self-confessed paedophile living in Canada

to return to Northern Ireland from one of his victims.

I want him back in Northern Ireland. Face me, face your victims and tell

us why you did it. A four-year-old boy dies on a farm

in County Fermanagh in an incident They've been talking at Stormont

but tonight still no Proposals for a new approach

to dealing with some farm pollution. Why one of our most popular tourist

attractions is introducing timed tickets to try to deal

with large visitor numbers. Can Rory McIlroy stay on course for

a Grand Slam? Join me for the latest from the Masters in Augusta.

And it's a weekend of two halves, sunshine at first then clouding

A victim of a self-confessed paedophile has challenged his abuser

to return from Canada to Northern Ireland to face him.

Although he admitted his crimes to the police,

Following our investigation into the case, the Public

Prosecution Service has said it's now carrying out a review.

Our investigations reporter Kevin Magee has more.

This Belfast man now living in Canada admitted abusing children in

his care in Northern Ireland. He made the confessions in 1985 but in

spite of his admissions, no charges were brought against him and Henry

Clarke's name remained unknown to the general public until BBC News

tracking down to a remote part of the country. You brought a

vulnerable child to your parent's home, and then abused him in their

house? Yes, and for that... I saw an opportunity and I took it. Henry

Clarke continues to live in Canada. Now the public prosecution service

is launching an enquiry into how his case was investigated. It says it's

concerned learn that it did not forward significant evidence

gathered in 1985 to the DPP and will be asking the chief comes to provide

it. While welcoming the review, one of Henry Clarke's victims who was

abused when he was a 12-year-old believes the criminal justice system

let him down. Of course I do. I get into trouble, I go to court, if it's

bad enough I go to prison. So I want him to face it. I want him brought

to justice. I want him back in Northern Ireland. Face me, face your

victims and tell us why you did it. As part of its review, the PBS will

also look at how its predecessor handled the case when it decided not

to prosecute after Henry Clarke made certain admissions. Today, the PSI

said last year during the historical institutional abuse enquiry, it had

shared information with the Canadian police and advise them that Henry

Clarke was an alleged child abuse. That means the police he did not

contact the Mounties until more than 30 years after Henry Clarke had

first confessed his crimes to them. A four-year-old boy has died

in an incident at a farm It happened last night

in Maguiresbridge. It's understood it

involved farm machinery. The Health and Safety

Executive is investigating Maguiresbridge Methodist Church

is opening its doors this evening for people to pray together

for the family. Local politicians including the MP

Tom Elliott have been This is a family now who has lost a

son, lost a grandson, lost a brother, and it is usually tragic

for them. I know the community will rally around them but it will be a

big blow to the entire community because they are well respected and

well liked. No matter how you look at it, this is a bereavement and a

huge loss. A County Fermanagh man was among

those who witnessed the truck attack in the Swedish capital

of Stockholm this afternoon. Jonathan Lappin, a teacher from

Enniskillen, was in a nearby coffee We had just sat down and had about

two sips of our coffee and people outside the coffee shop directly in

the main central location and across the road from the department store

started to run the other way. That's when I saw the police arrive and

they were yelling very loudly for people to evacuate and we decided to

run up the escalators and get out of there. We sat there for a couple of

minutes and then I said to my colleague, we need to go. As soon as

we got out there, it was calm. There wasn't many people, just the police.

And then they started to yell. There was a mad panic among the people in

the shop and we started to run as fast as we go down the main street.

A north Belfast school remembers one of its most famous sons.

The SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has warned members they will face

disciplinary action if they oppose party policy.

Three Belfast councillors were suspended for defying the party

Here's our political correspondent Gareth Gordon.

A pro-life demo outside the Mary Stopes clinic in Belfast. A motion

condemning the harassment of women using reproductive health care

facilities in the city was passed on Monday night. But these three SDLP

members defied party policy by abstaining. Here Declan Boyle

listens while a colleague speaks in support of the motion. People have

the right to seek information free from any violence, intimidation or

threat of violence. But when the boat came, he abstained. No vote, he

said, but even after being suspended with his fellow rebels, he says he

has no regrets. Declan Boyle's defiance has been noted by the SDLP.

A senior source told me he may regret that. This is not over yet.

His party leader is not amused. This is being talked about as if it is

about abortion, it is not about abortion, it is about the harassment

of individuals walking down the street. We stand against that, we

have always stood against that, and we still do, and people who want to

be members of the SDLP should stand with us. A former member said Colin

Eastwood could be using the issue to lay down a marker about his

leadership. -- Colum Eastwood. He is saying he has a vision and he has

rules and he wants people to obey them. If you want to do your own

thing, stand as an independent. I think that's what he's saying. Colum

Eastwood has warned councillors that how they act now will have a bearing

on the disciplinary process. Sinn Fein and the DUP have

criticised each other as the talks aimed at forming a power sharing

Executive continues. Our Political Correspondent Stephen

Walker is at Stormont. We have heard talk of a lack of

progress, a lack of compromise. What in particular is holding back a

deal? There are big areas of disagreement, particularly on the

issue of Irish language and the big issue of legacy. Having said that,

today Nigel Dodds said earlier that there was work going on

behind-the-scenes. He called it work of nitty-gritty so he said some

progress was being made in some areas. However, tonight it's clear

there is no deal, there is no sense of compromise in the air, but there

is this war of words between the DLP and Sinn Fein. Sinn Fein walked away

and left a vacuum. Therefore, there is a responsibility on them to come

forward in relation to the formation of this government in a meaningful

way which is reasonable. Unfortunately we haven't seen that.

The other parties recognise the mandate that was given to us in the

last election and that was about a step change in the political process

in terms of how the executive works, how it is business, how it treats

society year. Apart from the DUP and the British government, everybody

else gets that. With many charitable groups calling for a deal to help

them secure their funding, is there any sense of urgency among the

parties that they will reach an agreement soon. Both have said a

deal could be done if both on their commitments. There is a sense of

frustration not just among those two big parties but the other parties

and there is a feeling that the pace has two Quicken. People are looking

at the deadline to next Friday and that is Good Friday. I have heard

that one before. On this World Health Day we've

looked at a pilot project involving young people who have experienced

mental health problems. They're being employed

by the Belfast Trust to influence how policies involving young people

are shaped and delivered. Our Health Correspondent

Marie-Louise Connolly reports. Really, really impressed with the

design. Right in the thick of it. Standing outside a mental health

ward, these young people are talking about a new safety card which

carries instructions about how to encourage teenagers to stay safe.

It's so small that you can carry it in your back pocket. And they should

know as these young women are former patient here, having received

treatment for depression, anxiety and anorexia. Their role includes

talking to parents. I can help them understand what their child might be

going through and also give them hope that there can be recovery and

life after. This pilot project is putting young people at the heart of

children and adolescent mental health services. Their role is

helping to shape mental health policy. They are influencing how

documents are written. The young people are at the core of this so

there is no point having things they have to go by written in all this

professional language they are not going to understand. They need to be

at the centre so they are having years as young people helped

contribute to policy is using language that young people use. With

as many as one in five young people in Northern Ireland self harming,

professionals say hearing from those who have experience provides a

tremendous insight. Young people who may be in the midst of an inch nails

-- illness can recover and can have very successful jobs and careers.

The project could be rolled out across all the health trusts.

The Environment Agency is to ask for the right to change how it deals

with farmers who cause low level pollution.

European officials would have to approve the move,

which could see some farmers offered a fixed penalty instead of a cut

Here's our Agriculture and Environment correspondent

Under EU rules, farmers responsible for pollution get a mandatory

inspection. It happens whether the pollution is severe, moderate or

minor. That inspection can sometimes lead to a hefty penalty. A big cut

to the all-important annual subsidy cheque. The proposed change is part

of a wide-ranging environment agreement signed today with the

Ulster farmers union. Those responsible for low-level pollution

would be offered an alternative. A fixed penalty notice, perhaps, or a

mandatory training course. We are not going soft. If similar breaches

the law, we prosecute. If someone is unclear, I would far rather they

understand the requirements and do that in a way that achieves a better

outcome. This was tried before back in 2015. Then Europe rejected it,

saying it breached the rules of the Common Agriculture Policy. There

doesn't seem to be any particular reason why the European Commission

should agree to these changes now when they rejected similar ones

years ago but what you might see is these kind of arrangement is turning

up in devolved agricultural policy after we leave the European Union.

Around a third of all pollution comes from farms. In 2016, there

were seven high severity incidents, 52 were classed as medium severity.

The bulk of them, 268, were low severity cases. The real problem

with our rivers and lakes is the accumulation of low-level problems.

It is the application of these low-level problems which creates the

real environmental harm. Rather than simply use a stick approach and

penalties, we are saying, let's work together on this one and see how we

solve the problem. Under the agreement, they will be a greater

focus on building knowledge and the obligations. It is hoped it will

help improve relations between farmers and inspectors, which have

not always been good. Will they take a step

closer to the play-offs? Eoin MacNeill, who played a major

role in the revival of the Irish language and the birth of the Irish

state, was honoured at his As our Education and Arts

Correspondent Robbie Meredith reports his role in the Easter

Rising has overshadowed If he had had his way in 1916, the

course of Irish history could have been substantially different. As

Eoin MacNeill is the revolutionary would try to call off the Easter

rising. At this college in Belfast is where Eoin MacNeill went to

school. He was a boarding pupil and this is his old bedroom window.

Today, a blue plaque was unveiled by his grandson. He was very much

hoping that both sides of the sectarian divide in Ireland would be

in a position to arrange for an independent Ireland, which would be

agreeable to both of them. He said they he hoped it would be celebrated

by everybody. Eoin MacNeill was not a pacifist but he argued the Easter

rising would not succeed. His role is still controversial which as of

Stuart a successful legacy. He was a scholar of the Irish language and

the Irish history but he was a politician, and he also was involved

with the Irish volunteers. So he had a finger in every pie. Including

involvement at his old school. He came back to visit on more than one

occasion and it's no coincidence that the college became a great

centre, a great engine room of the Irish language. Eoin MacNeill,

history maker, remembered in Belfast.

A new ticket system is being introduced at famous

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge to deal with the crowds of visitors.

A one-hour slot will be given to each person.

But as our North East reporter Sara Girvin discovered,

If your nerves are good, try crossing the road bridge at

Carrick-a-Rede. It has been a rite of passage for decades and

Carrick-a-Rede is more popular than ever. A record 425,000 people

visited last year, putting the site is way overcapacity. In terms of

management of visitors, we have introduced a ticket system to

control the flow of people, to control the traffic issues we had

last year, to control the congestion we have had on the site with people

queueing to cross the bridge. This is my ticket and it gives me a

one-hour slot but it doesn't mean I only have one hour to spend here.

Just that I have to be in the queue to cross the bridge within this time

period. I can still spend as long as I like exploring Carrick-a-Rede. So

on a busy Friday afternoon, what do the tourist thing? I understand why

they have two control numbers going across so no problem. We didn't have

to wait that long. Five minutes. I think an hour time is plenty of time

to beat year. It controls the amount of people who cross the bridge. I

think that is top-heavy. It is a beautiful site and you only want to

allow so many people at a time. But not everyone is happy. Local

businesses fear LeWitt tourists will mean plunging profits. The level of

business is also going to drop so if that happens we are not going to be

able to employ the people that we do employ and we employ a lot of local

people. As we enter peak tourist season, Carrick-a-Rede is hoping to

welcome visitors from around the world but there is via limiting

their numbers -- it is hoped limiting their numbers will mean

people can enjoy this bridge for many years to come.

There are big matches in rugby, football and ice hockey this

weekend, but first golf and Day 2 of the US Masters.

In an exciting second round at the US Masters,

Rory McIlroy has closed the gap on leader Charley Hoffman

More windy weather is providing another difficult examination for

the world's best golfers. Rory McIlroy finished overnight in a tied

for 12th after a resilient first round. He had struggled early on but

bounced back brilliantly to return level par.

His round included this superb shot at the par-3 16th, which produced

one of three birdies in the last six holes.

Content with how his quest for a green jacket had started, Rory

McIlroy arrived today demanding even better.

But once again, there was a disappointing start. Wayward at the

1st led to a dropped shot. He did recover immediately with a birdie.

His eagle putt slipping by at the par-5 2nd. At the next, a gust of

wind just that the wrong time resulted in a bogey for the wielded

world number two. Sometimes luck is not on your side. But it is Palin

which makes champions. Rory McIlroy has that in abundance. He rolled in

this birdie putt at the fair. And then a moment of magic at the 6th

for another one. So Rory McIlroy looking very

impressive and showing many of the qualities which are already led him

to four major titles but this is the tournament he really wants to win.

The only one missing from his collection. He has certainly put

himself very much in contention at this stage.

And he is ten shots over par and four shots off the lead.

Ulster look for a win tonight and another big leap

The Cardiff Blues are in Belfast and in their ranks is a former crowd

favourite at the Kingspan Stadium - one of the strongest

It is all pretty much cup finals for Ulster rugby if they are to win a

first piece of silverware since 2006. Leinster, Munster and the

Ospreys all the weight, but tonight it is the Cardiff Blues. A tricky

opponent in a must win game. If you look at the team they have got, they

are dangerous team right across the board. They have got powerful

forwards who can break the gain line, they've got guys who are good

over the ball and they have got backs. You just have to look at

their team and that gets you back down to it pretty quickly. It is

going to be a massive challenge. And there is no challenge in the Pro12

stronger than Nick Williams. The former Ulster player said goodbye to

Belfast last summer. He is on the Cardiff bench tonight. So how do you

stop a six foot three, 200 and ?60 wrecking ball? One of the strongest

men if not the strongest man I have ever met. Between him and a few of

the other key players, we will definitely have to have our game

plan and defensive systems in place this week. We will attempt to stop

him. Windsor Park is the venue tomorrow

for Linfield versus Crusaders - the biggest game of the season

to date. Four points separate them

at the top of the table. If Crusaders have class, Linfield

have form. Their most recent meeting came in the cup. But Crusaders are

beatable but also unflappable. I have been in this game to worry

about what way results have shaped up. It is another game of football.

We had to handle the pressure last year and we got through. If we get

beaten, Hayhoe. We are still huge underdogs for the title. Crusaders

are massive favourites. It would take a collapse from the Crusaders

for us to reel them in. We have won 12 out of our last 13 games so we

should go in full of confidence. If Crusaders win, the league will be

all but all over. Derry City are away tonight

to Airtriticity Premier In ice hockey, the Belfast Giants

are in the play-offs this weekend. They face the Sheffield Steelers

in tomorrow's semifinal. They were swept aside in the

quarterfinals last weekend, leaving the Giants two wins away from

silverware, and they go into the final weekend of the season in good

form. We played solid, we have had a solid play-off, we have a tough task

with Sheffield but it hasn't been easy all year. We are excited for

the challenge and some of the new guys want to see it. And even

veterans who have played 12 seasons in the NHL is excited by the

prospect. It is a group of guys you are out there fighting for so it

doesn't matter what level, minor hockey or whatever, it is a

championship and you are working for the group. The Giants face the

Sheffield Steelers tomorrow for a place in the final.

Finally, Kris Meeke leads the Rally of Corsica by ten

The Dungannon driver came home first in three of today's four stages.

The weather forecast with Angie Phillips.

Hello. We have been plagued by quite a lot of cloud lately but that has

started to change today. The cloud has been starting to break up and we

are in for a weekend of two halves. We will hold onto that sunshine

tomorrow but it is for one day only. On Sunday, the clouds start to roll

in again. There is likely to be some rain later on but probably not

amounting to a great deal. The emphasis is still on a lot of dry

weather. We started today with a lot of cloud but that has been eroding

from the South through the afternoon so although we had a great start

this morning, for many of us, we have got the blues guys coming

through. Some bright spells around as we go into this evening. A fine

enter the day and if you are lucky to be at the Kingspan Stadium, it

will be dry and bright. They are going to linger through the course

of the night as well. As a result of those clear spells, a cooler night.

These are the temperatures we are likely to see in the towns. In the

countryside I would not be surprised to see two -- one or two places

dropping down to one or 2 degrees. But it is a fine day coming up. We

hold onto the dry weather, plenty of sunshine, so if you have some patchy

low cloud first thing, don't worry, it will soon go. The sun soon gets

to work and we will be helping those temperatures along. There will be an

onshore breeze but inland those damages are doing very nicely. 14,

15, possibly even 16 Celsius in the West. Don't forget the sun cream.

The sun is getting that bit stronger. Tomorrow night we start

off with some clear spells but through the night we probably will

start to see a little bit more cloud edging in. A little bit milder than

tonight is going to be. Maybe a few bright intervals first thing on

Sunday morning but the cloud gathers through the day, rain moves in and

the evening probably not amounting to a great deal. Temperatures coming

down. Our late summary is at 10:30pm.You

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