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Married couples and people in civil partnerships could receive extra cash as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) encourages those eligible to sign up for Marriage Allowance to reduce their tax bill. Marriage Allowance allows married couples or those in civil partnerships to share their personal tax allowances if one partner earns an income under their […]
‘Huge and disgraceful rents’ are adding to the cost of living crisis which necessitates a ban on rent increases, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú told Taoiseach Michéal Martin in Leinster House last week. The Dundalk TD raised the issue of the cost of living crisis, along with the issue of housing, during questions to the Taoiseach […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s design team led by Hamilton Architects is currently seeking feedback on the proposed theatre and conference facility in Newry. The process is part of preparing for a planning application and will be live on the project portal http://www.newrytheatreconsultation.squarespace.com and further information can be obtained also in relation to the […]
One hundred hotels have benefitted from almost £2 million of support from the Department of Finance’s Omicron Hospitality Payment. This morning, Finance Minister Conor Murphy met with representatives from the NI Hotels Federation and hoteliers at Armagh City Hotel. Minister Murphy said: “The Omicron Hospitality Payment was extended to hotels just over two weeks ago. To […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has introduced changes which will simplify the process for Neighbourhood Renewal grant administration. The Minister announced the move, which will benefit circa 300 community based organisations across 65 geographical areas, during a visit to Shankill Women’s Centre. Minister Hargey said: “I have listened to the sector and on the back of those […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today announced the 2022 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme is now open for applications. In addition to the 100 bursaries available, 70 successful applicants from 2020 who have been unable to attend a Gaeltacht course due to Covid-19 restrictions will also attend in 2022, bringing the total investment this year to […]
Almost £500,000 has been given to two search and rescue groups that played a vital role in controlling last year’s devastating fire on the Mourne Mountains. Mourne Mountain Rescue received £212,000 and Skywatch NI received £284,000 from the new £2million Covid Scheme announced by Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots. The scheme will help nine of […]
The £42.6million final phase of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning and Development Centre near Cookstown is due to begin in May 2022. Health Minister Robin Swann made the announcement during a visit to the Northern Ireland Executive flagship project outside Cookstown today. There he met NIFRS Board Representative Ken Henning MBE, […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has praised the partners represented on the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) for delivering a series of successful operations, including significant seizures of drugs, cigarettes and counterfeit goods. Speaking during a visit to the PSNI Cyber Crime Centre in Belfast to mark publication of the 2020/21 OCTF Annual Report, Naomi Long […]
From 2023, adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group. The Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill, which passed the final stage of consideration in the Assembly today, will be known as ‘Dáithí’s Law’ in recognition of five-year-old Dáithí Mac […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today praised the Covid-19 Productive Investment Capital Grant (PICG), which supported 103 businesses to invest in new technology and processes to improve efficiency and resilience. The scheme was developed by Invest Northern Ireland to help businesses to adapt to, and recover from, the challenges of Covid-19. It received £11million of funding […]
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced a series of changes to public procurement which will bolster local supply chains, protect human rights and maximise opportunities for voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors. The changes include a new policy for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Making the announcement during a visit to Clearer Water, social […]
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