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What influence has Irish in the Northern Ireland of today?

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This form arrived in Ireland through Scots, and was adopted and popularised by Irish speakers who were beginning to learn English as it was similar to a feature in their own language. There are also sounds in Ulster English which came from Irish, or are based on medieval English dialect forms which were popularised by Irish speakers; for example, the vowel between 'l' and 'm' in fil(u)m and the pronunciation of 'car', 'cart' as cyarr, cyart.
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How many people in Northern Ireland speak fluent Irish?

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The 2001 Census indicated that 167, 459 people, or 10.4% of the population had some knowledge of Irish. Of this number 22.2% (154, 622 people) were Catholics and 1.2 % (10, 987 people) were Protestants and 'other Christians'. Levels of fluency are more difficult to measure as they are not recorded by the Census. 106, 785 people ticked the 'can speak Irish' in the 2001 Census, but this is no indication of any level of fluency.
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Q - Will an Irish visa allow me to travel to Northern Ireland?

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If you are travelling to the Republic of Ireland, and you intend to also visit Northern Ireland and return to the Republic, you must obtain a multiple-entry Irish visa and a UK visa. If your main destination is Northern Ireland but you arrive in, and depart from the Republic of Ireland, you must first obtain a UK visa, and then a multi-entry Irish visa. A – Yes. You will be required by Immigration Officials at border crossings to show that you hold a valid Irish visa.
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Q : I am legally resident in Northern Ireland, where can I apply for an Irish visa?

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A – You may submit your application by post either to the Irish Embassy in London or to the Visa Section in Dublin If applying through London any fees payable must be paid in pounds sterling (bank draft, money order, or postal order). Your application will be processed within 5-10 working days and your passport will be returned to you by registered post.
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But what about Northern Ireland?

ASFP - FAQ
Go to http://www.northernireland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk/sr/sr2000/20000389.htm for Part E Fire Safety of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 to see how compliance may be achieved. The Fire Protection Association and the Association of British Insures publish a document called ' The LPC Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings' and this will give you guidance with regard to increasing the level of passive fire protection in your building.
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ukpollingreport.co.uk & FAQ
Because of the different party system, the delay to their boundary review (and because this site sprang from covering British opinion polls, which normally don’t include Northern Ireland) I have not sought to include Northern Irish seats in any of the analysis here. For all things electoral in Northern Ireland I can recommend Nicholas Whyte’s site http://www.ark.ac.uk/elections/
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How many beaches are there in England and Northern Ireland?

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There are 93 Blue Flag Award beaches in England and Northern Ireland, although there are currently 552 official bathing sites in the UK which are identified and monitored according to the Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC. However, there are many more beaches or accessible stretches of coastline, some of which are monitored in addition to these officially identified sites, either by the Environment Agency or the beach operator. Many stretches of the 9,040 miles of coastline are inaccessible.
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What are the basics about Northern Ireland?

Irish FAQ: Basics
Between one-and-a-half and two million people live in the North (1 577 836 were counted during the last Census in 1991). It is divided into six counties: Antrim, Armagh, Londonderry (usually called Derry by nationalists), Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone.
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What if I am a Northern Ireland licence holder?

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of the 11 October 2004 Northern Ireland licence holders can apply to the DVLA by means of a D9 application form to receive a GB counterpart, which can be endorsed by the Courts. Previously a Northern Ireland licence holder, committing an offence in Scotland, was not issued with a Conditional Offer but was processed through the Courts as a non-DVLA licence holder. A DVLA unit has now been set up to deal with the applications and they can be contacted on 0870-240 0009 or www.dvla.gov.uk.
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Can I travel to Northern Ireland?

O'Malley Car Rental Ireland - Frequently Asked Questions
If travelling to Northern Ireland, there is a fee of 30Euro per rental. Vehicles may NOT be taken off the island of Ireland and must be returned in the Republic.
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Who is responsible for Policing in Northern Ireland?

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Policing in Northern Ireland, as in England and Wales, is largely governed by the “tripartite structure” involving the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Policing Board and the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The detailed provisions for this arrangement are set out in the Police (NI) Act 2000 as amended by the Police (NI) Act 2003. Other bodies such as the Ombudsman and District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) also play an important role.
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Do you offer mortgages in Northern Ireland?

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YES. We can provide mortgages throughout Northern Ireland and all other countries in the UK. You can find more information about mortgages in Northern Ireland by visiting Local Loans, providing mortgages throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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What do I do once my child arrives in Northern Ireland?

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If your child’s adoption order is not recognised in this country or your Convention Adoption Order will be granted in a Northern Ireland court (depending on overseas law), you are required by law to notify in writing your local Health and Social Services Trust within 14 days of your arrival that you intend to adopt the child. You will need to serve within the same period, via your solicitor, a Notice of Intention to Adopt on the Trust.
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Can I drive my car into Northern Ireland?

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Yes. If you wish to drive in Northern Ireland it is a requirement of rental that they inform Sixt Irish Car Rentals that you wish to do so on collection of the vehicle. (Usually at the airport desk) An additional charge of EUR 20 applies. This is to extend the AA 24 hour roadside assistance to cover Northern Ireland and is compulsory. The renter is free then to drive throughout Northern Ireland. Cars can not be taken off the island of Ireland.
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Is all land in Northern Ireland registered?

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No. However, Deed Memorials (summaries of unregistered deeds) are available for unregistered properties that have been sold since 1990, and these usually provide similar information to a registered title. Only about 50% of properties in Northern Ireland are registered, but land registration in Northern Ireland is proceeding very quickly.
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What are the wages like in Northern Ireland?

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Traineeships - This is the term used for those undergoing training to NVQ Level 2 standard. As a trainee operating under a traineeship programme, you will receive a Training Allowance. At the moment, the allowance is set at £40 per week plus travel expenses. The employer may also make an additional weekly contribution, although they are not obliged to do so. Modern Apprenticeships - These are directed at those trainees who will complete training to NVQ Level 3.
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How long do I have to train for in Northern Ireland?

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The length of the training period is calculated by the Training & Employment agency in terms of the number of funded weeks you are entitled to. In order to serve a full apprenticeship, an allowance of 156 weeks is normally awarded. However, it can be completed sooner, depending on individual ability and competence.
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Do I need GCSEs in Northern Ireland?

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The Training & Employment agency Careers Officer will use your qualifications and number of subjects studied as a guide when assessing which level of training you will study. It is important you study at a level that you are suited to. Most training courses do not demand specific entry grades although, obviously, the better you do in your GCSEs, the more options you will have. Check out our 'What Do I Need?' section for further help!
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Do you cover Northern Ireland?

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Unfortunately the data providers we have do not cover Northern Ireland, only mainland Britain. Whilst it is possible to gain the additional coverage, the demand does not make this financially feasible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. You may not plagiarise any of our maps as this is still a breach of copyright. However, if you wish to walk along the streets and draw your own map, or obtain your own aerial photographs and draw them from there, that is fine.
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What are the political parties in Northern Ireland?

Irish FAQ: Politics
Within the two main groups are a number of smaller divisions, usually defined by their representative political parties. This list offers a spectrum of the major parties, from 'most anti-Union' to 'most pro-Union". Sinn F?in. Leader Gerry Adams. The political representatives of the Republican Movement. This is the more extreme minority of the nationalist groups, generally regarded as being in sympathy with the IRA's use of violence to achieve political change.
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Are Butlers Irish Handmade Chocolates made in Ireland?

Irish Handmade Chocolates
Yes, Butlers Chocolates have been made in Dublin since 1932. Our new state-of-the-art facility is located to the north of the city, close to Dublin Airport.
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How many Travellers live in Ireland today?

Pavee Point Travellers Centre - Frequently Asked Questions
There are estimates of around 30,000 Travellers living in the Republic of Ireland, with about 1500 more living in Northern Ireland.
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Exchange House: frequently asked questions
According to the last National Census, there are estimated to be in excess of 25,000 Travellers in the Republic of Ireland There are estimated to be some 1,500 more living in Northern Ireland.
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What about Scotland and Northern Ireland?

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The Act applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Following a decision by the Scottish Parliament it also applies to Scotland for both reserved and devolved matters. All parts of the UK must make provision for gender recognition if the UK is to fulfil its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. This Act therefore ensures that, irrespective of where they live within the UK, transsexual people will be treated consistently in relation to reserved matters.
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What about Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

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MCHAS was funded for the NHS in England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have each made their own decisions on modernisation locally and have all allocated funding and training to modernise services there. In the same way as England, services are gradually introducing digital hearing aids so that they should be available to all new and existing hearing aid wearers. Analogue' and 'digital' refer to the way that sound is amplified or made louder by a hearing aid.
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Will the site include courses in Northern Ireland?

Ticketmaster.ie Golf Reservations - FAQ
Yes, we plan to add courses in Northern Ireland but initially we will focus on courses in the Republic of Ireland (If you feel your club should be availing of this service why not get the Secretary Manager to call us on + 353 404 20375).
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Who is responsible for enforcement of the legislation in Northern Ireland?

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In Northern Ireland it is the responsibility of District Councils to enforce the Dogs Order, including the provisions regarding dogs bred for fighting.
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