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Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD has called the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland today to offer solidarity and support to Palestinians in this time of shocking devastation.  He stated; “It is absolutely shocking that over 219 people have been killed in Gaza. That 63 of those killed are children is beyond brutal. Nowhere, ever has the […]

This week a Sinn Féin delegation met with officials from the Irish Government’s Dept for Foreign Affairs, to discuss the Reconciliation Fund Strategy which came into effect on 15th March 2021. Speaking following the meeting, Newry/Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins said, “We requested to meet officials from DFA to learn more about the Reconciliation Fund, and […]

For people living with Dementia, admission to hospital can often leave the person feeling more vulnerable and their families worried. In the Southern Health and Social Care Trust we have four Dementia Companions as part of our ongoing efforts to offer additional support for this group of patients. As part of Dementia Action Week (17-23 […]

The Southern Trust’s Clinical Research Team is encouraging local people to consider ‘being part of research’ as they mark International Clinical Trials Day 2021 (Thursday 20th May). The team has made a significant contribution to national COVID-19 research over the past year, having recruited more than 1,340 participants to key studies prioritised by the UK’s Chief […]

The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland will open for those aged 25 to 29.  Anyone born between 01/05/91 and 31/07/96 can book an appointment at one of the Trust vaccination centres across Northern Ireland.  Vaccine supplies remain limited and as a result there will be approximately 20,000 slots available weekly, therefore people awaiting their jab […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched a Call for Evidence to help inform a new Strategy to increase the supply of housing across all tenures. The supply of housing across all tenures needs to increase to meet the demands of our changing population and is central to reducing housing stress, homelessness and improving housing solutions […]

Land & Property Services assisted by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency has released the House Price Index report for Quarter 1 2021.                       The Index measures change in the price of residential property sold in Northern Ireland (NI). The Index uses Stamp Duty information on residential property sales recorded by HMRC.  The NI House […]

As libraries prepare to re-open from May 24, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Libraries NI’s headquarters in Lisburn to see the services the community will be able to enjoy. The Minister said: “Libraries are a vital resource at the heart of our communities. They are a hub for the community from the youngest to our […]

More than 10 firearms discovered in Jerretspass have been described as a “significant” cache of weapons by police. Officers made the discovery after a search operation in Jerrettspass in County Down. An NCA spokesperson said: “National Crime Agency officers, supported by colleagues from the PSNI, have today recovered a significant number of firearms following a search […]

Significant relaxations to the Covid-19 restrictions will come into effect from Monday 24 May, the Executive has confirmed today ( 20/02/21). Ministers said the easements will be immensely beneficial to families, communities and the economy, and urged everyone to stay safe as they enjoy more freedoms. First Minister Arlene Foster said: “I’m pleased that we are […]

Over a million people in Northern Ireland have now received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose. The milestone has been reached some five months after the very first COVID-19 vaccine jab was administered in Northern Ireland. It means that almost 70% of the adult population has now received their first dose. It also comes just days […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has established a Culture, Arts & Heritage Recovery Taskforce to consider measures to support re-opening and recovery in the short-term as they emerge from the pandemic and to pave the way for a longer term strategy for the culture, arts and heritage sectors.  Speaking after her first meeting with the Taskforce’s […]