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Commenting today (1st April) as UNISON members across all HSC Trusts join with NHS staff across the UK in calling for a decent pay rise as part of the One Team 2k campaign, UNISON Northern Ireland Head of Bargaining and Representation Anne Speed said:  “It may be April 1st, but UNISON members rights across Northern […]

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HEALTH MINISTER ON EASING OF RESTRICTIONS

Commenting on the Executive’s decisions on easing Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I very much welcome the fact that Ministers have reached agreement around proposals brought to today’s meeting by The Executive Office. “We are moving in the right direction and it’s important to bring optimism and certainty to this improving picture. “Every one […]

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“Lost” Gun Found By PSNI, Again, Raising Serious Questions – Tóibín

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín is calling for the government to raise with the Northern Secretary the incredible appearance, disappearance and appearance again of a Weapon and ammunition at a PSNI station in Armagh. He stated; “A gun, thought to have been used by Glenanne Gang in the murder of Nationalists was handed in to the […]

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MALLON OUTLINES ACTION PLAN FOR THE RETURN OF DRIVING TESTS

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed action plans for a priority booking system for driving tests following the Executive’s decision to reinstate practical driving tests from 23 April 2021.   Between now and 26 April, those customers affected by the restrictions and who had their appointments cancelled and fee refunded will be advised by the […]

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Council To Discuss Daisy Hill Hospital Protest Concerns

Newry Mourne and Down Council is set to discuss concerns relating to the ongoing protest campaign by anti abortion campaigners at the entrance to Daisyhill Hospital. A motion to the Council from Sinn Féin highlighting the issue will also ask that Newry Mourne and Down Council write to Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister […]

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Employers Support Staff in the District to Take a Step Closer to Active Travel

A new Active Travel programme entitled Leading the Way has just been launched for employees who work in Newry and Downpatrick. It aims to encourage more people to commute to work by walking, cycling and staying active if working from home. Sustrans, the walking and cycling charity, will work with a number of workplaces to […]

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SWANN: NORTHERN IRELAND VACCINATION PROGRAMME CONTINUES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

The Health Minister has visited the vaccination centre at South Lake Leisure Centre to meet those involved in helping to deliver the vaccination programme within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Speaking at the vaccination centre in Craigavon, the Health Minister said: “As we slowly and cautiously start to lift the restrictions that have become […]

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‘WE MUST FIX OUR APPALLING WAITING LISTS – TOGETHER’

Health Minister Robin Swann has detailed his ambitions for the re-building of Northern Ireland’s health service, while stressing the need for sustained investment to deliver the plans. In a keynote statement to the Assembly, the Minister said: “I am absolutely determined to put this right. But as I will argue today, I cannot do this alone. […]

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COMMUNITIES MINISTER HARGEY LAUNCHES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has officially launched the JobStart scheme for young people at a virtual meeting with employers today. The £20million employer incentive scheme, which went live on April 2nd, is designed to support 16-24 year olds facing additional employment challenges due to the impact of Covid-19. Two further interventions have been introduced by […]

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RACIST VIOLENCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED – SDLP NEWRY

A young Syrian family have fled their Carlingford Park home as a result of what is suspected to be a racially motivated attack. They are believed to have only recently moved into the area. Graffiti was spray painted onto the exterior of the house and multiple windows were smashed and other property subsequently damaged.Newry & […]

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Coade Hits Out at Those Behind Hate Crime Attack on House

Alliance Newry and Armagh representative Jackie Coade has hit out at those behind an attack on the home of a Syrian family which is being treated as a hate crime. The attack took place at the property in Carlingford Park in Newry around 2am on Sunday, with windows being smashed and graffiti sprayed. “My thoughts […]

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Anger And Disgust At Newry Hate Attack Incident

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has said that there is anger and disgust within the local community attge news that the home of a Syrian Family in Carlingford Pk, Newry has had their windows broken and racist graffiti spayed on it in the early hours of this morning.  The local Councillor said, “I […]