A major initiative to help the tens of thousands of migrant workers in the North secure their rights – including government benefits and housing - was launched today.

Human Rights Chief Commissioner Professor Monica McWilliams will begin a probe today into the conditions facing immigration detainees in the North.

Relatives of the victims of the Omagh bombing are to put new pressure on Northern Ireland Human Rights Chief Commissioner Monica McWilliams to back demands for a full cross-border inquiry.