Today's other news stories in brief
NI attack condemned
An attack on the home of Darren Graham, the Fermanagh Protestant GAA player who gave up the game as a result of sectarian abuse but was subsequently prevailed upon to return to Gaelic hurling and football following an apology from the organisation, has been condemned.
Mr Graham was in his house in Lisnaskea with his mother, daughter and a friend when a brick was hurled through the window. Two wheelie bins were set alight. The Sinn Féin Minister for Agriculture Michelle Gildernew, condemning the attack, said: "The vast majority of people across Fermanagh would also condemn these attacks and support Darren in the stance he has taken in participating in the GAA and representing the county."
Car hit by train
A man was in hospital yesterday after his car collided with the 6.50am Belfast train at the automated crossing on the Old Cullybackey Road, Ballymena Co Antrim. The driver, who is in his 40s, was taken to hospital, though it is believed his injuries are not life- threatening.
New marine injury team
A team of emergency paramedics will now be available to treat people injured in marine accidents on board a Coast Guard helicopter.
This follows the launch of a new response team for marine emergencies yesterday. Paramedics will no longer have to wait on land for those injured at sea while the Coast Guard rescues them. The Marine Ambulance Response Team will be based in Dublin Airport and their deployment co-ordinated by the Irish Coast Guard.