Monday, June 22, 2009

Two more swine flu cases confirmed in NI

Two more cases of swine flu were confirmed in Northern Ireland today.

It brings the total diagnosed in the region to 17, according to breakingnews.ie. One of the new cases is a man who has recently returned from Mexico. The other is woman just back from the the USA.

Both are recovering at home, according to the Department of Health. Five other suspected cases are still under investigation.

Redundancy deal for DHL workers

SIPTU members at DHL have voted by 93pc in favour of the redundancy terms negotiated over the weekend.

The package involves six weeks pay per year of service and some additional regular allowances have been incorporated in the calculations, reports businessworld.ie. The package is inclusive of statutory redundancy entitlements.

Employees also have the option of becoming Service Partners with DHL in locations where depots are closing, such as Athlone, Cavan, Enniscorthy, Galway, Sligo, Tralee and Waterford.

Body found in Derry stream

A man was found dead in a stream in County Derry today.

He was discovered near the Buncrana Road shortly after 4pm close to licensed premises. The PSNI are investigating.