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Members of the NICCY Youth Panel have told the Health Minister their main goal is promote young people within the Health portfolio following a meeting at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday. During the introductory meeting with Mike Nesbitt, five members of the Youth Panel expressed their concerns on certain issues and added the system should be […]
The DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is urging local businesses to avail of a multi-million-pound investment scheme designed to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland. The £46m Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) was announced earlier this week by Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Invest NI chief Kieran Donoghue. Ms […]
By Columba O’Hare A colourful parade of boats will be sailing gracefully up Newry Ship Canal this weekend floating gently into the heart of Newry City. The boats will leave Carlingford village, sail up Carlingford Lough, through Victoria Lock, into Newry Ship Canal and onwards to the Albert Basin. The event organised by Carlingford Marina […]
DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has welcomed the new legislation on dairy contracts which came into force earlier this month. “The Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 applies to all new contracts relating to the purchase of milk from dairy farmers. The new regulations aim to establish transparency and accountability […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]
Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, is urging farmers and the rural community to take extra precautions and reassess their approach to safety during Farm Safety Week 2024, highlighting the critical need for improved safety practices on farms. “Farm Safety Week offers an opportunity for a real reset in the way we all […]
Translink teamed up with Anaeko for this year’s ‘Generation Innovation’ work experience programme to challenge young people to come up with a data-driven solution to enhance active travel across Northern Ireland. Generation Innovation, a programme run by Catalyst, is a future-focused one-week real world work experience programme for 17 to 18-year-olds, designed to empower, enable, […]
SDLP MPs have supported an amendment to the King’s Speech to be debated this evening at Westminster which would commit to ending the two-child benefit cap. The SDLP has long called for an end to the cap which has compounded child poverty and has a particularly detrimental impact on families in Northern Ireland. Speaking ahead […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has commended the work of Breast Mates Newry, following an important meeting held at Stormont with the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt. Following the meeting, the Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson said: “I was delighted to host the Breast Mates group at Stormont where they met with the Health Minister to highlight […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed planning approval for the building of a major new manufacturing base in Newry. Approval by Council’s Planning Committee for the proposal from Spanish packaging firm Saica Pack UK Ltdis due to see them relocate from their existing Newry Street Plant in Warrenpoint to […]
The much-anticipated Lúnasa Festival is set to return this year, bringing a vibrant celebration of music and culture across South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion. Running from Saturday 3 to Sunday 25 August 2024, the Lúnasa Festival will offer an eclectic mix of music from local talents Greener Shade of Blue and An Bonnán […]
The Housing Executive has published its response to the Department for Communities’ Budget 2024/5 Equality Impact Assessment. Whilst the Housing Executive is acutely aware of the strategic public finance challenges for Northern Ireland and, in particular, the financial constraints facing the Department for Communities, the housing body is warning that proposed budget cuts to the […]
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