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We stand at a pivotal moment as we emerge from a major health and economic crisis following the Covid-19 pandemic. That was the key message from Economy Minister Gordon Lyons as he addressed the Northern Ireland Economic Conference at Galgorm Resort and Spa in Ballymena today. The Minister continued: “It is also an opportunity for us […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey set out her plans to deliver over 100,000 homes, as her draft Housing Supply Strategy is launched for public consultation. Minister Hargey said: “This Strategy is to deliver 100,000 plus homes over its 15 year lifetime. I want at least a third of these homes to be social homes. These homes will […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Health Minister Robin Swann are again reminding the travelling public of the importance of wearing face coverings on public transport including buses, trains and the Strangford Ferry. With more people travelling over the festive period, Ministers Mallon and Swann are again appealing for people to do this safely by wearing a […]
A confiscation order totaling £177,123.53 has been granted by Newry Crown Court on 3rd December 2021 against Mr. James Morgan (38) of Benagh Road, Newry, County Down, for keeping and disposing controlled waste in a manner likely to cause pollution and without a license contrary to the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997. […]
East Belfast Ulster Unionist Party MLA Andy Allen MBE has called on the Economy Minister to detail what support will be available for individuals such as DJs impacted by recent restrictions. Mr Allen said: “I have written to the Minister for the Economy on behalf of a number of DJs who have contacted me following […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to call for an extension to the cut in VAT for our hospitality sector, and a return to the 5% rate that was enacted earlier in the pandemic. Carla Lockhart said: “Our hospitality industry is in crisis. I am speaking with local businesses […]
Police are investigating following a report of a serious assault at the Windsor Manor area of Newry this morning (Monday 3rd January). One man has been taken to hospital for his injuries and another man has been arrested in relation to the incident. There are no further details at this stage. “We would appeal to anyone […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has strongly warned against complacency over the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The Minister emphasised that Omicron poses a significant threat to health and social care services. The Omicron variant is now dominant in NI, accounting for a majority of new COVID-19 infections. The Minister said: “There remains a great deal of uncertainty about […]
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA has written to Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA asking for an urgent meeting to discuss financial support for businesses most affected by the latest Covid restrictions. Mike Nesbitt said: “It is frankly unacceptable that there is a significant pot of money lying idle in the Executive’s bank account while […]
Ensuring our natural environment is fully accessible to everyone is vital work to build equality and an inclusive society, says Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA. Introducing a new video, launched on International Day of People with Disabilities, the Minister said it highlights the projects his department is working on to introduce new facilities to connect more people […]
An Executive Department for Climate Change could see Northern Ireland lead the way with targets to combat the climate crisis, Alliance Climate Change spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has said. A recent report by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee suggested a climate change commissioner to scrutinise the Executive. However, Eóin said a specific […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after a 28-year-old man died following a stabbing incident in Downpatrick this morning (Monday, 3rd January). Detective Chief Inspector, John Caldwell said: “We believe that the man was stabbed in the Church Street area of the town around 11am […]
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