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Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a wide-ranging programme of significant and sustained capital investment for the development of school facilities to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across Northern Ireland. Speaking in the Assembly, the Minister said: “Today I am announcing the biggest step change to capital planning in education for a generation, with […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed action from the Infrastructure Minister to tackle the MOT backlog and delays. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “I welcome the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates for private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said that his Department will work to develop solutions that unlock the potential that exists within all our entrepreneurs. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Time to Change’ event held in the Long Gallery, Stormont. The event’s purpose was to enable policymakers along with community and business representatives to share the […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland Water (NIW) chief says he is “confident” his company is not responsible for a mysterious bad odour in south Down. People in Warrenpoint reported a foul smell and swarms of flies during an extended period of 2023, which has led to an investigation by Newry, Mourne and Down District […]
Nobody should miss out on learning because of period poverty, Economy Minister Conor Murphy said today. Minister Murphy was speaking as regulations were approved by the Assembly to ensure that free period products will be available to learners and staff at local further education colleges and higher education institutions. The Minister said: “Research has shown that […]
Andrew McMurray has been selected by Alliance to become the new South Down MLA. Mr McMurray was selected by local members to replace outgoing MLA Patrick Brown. Andrew is an outdoor instructor and youth worker, and lives in Castlewellan with his wife and two children. It was a love for outdoor pursuits which led Andrew […]
A brand new station, funded by the Department for Infrastructure, was celebrated today (Monday 29th April), when Translink welcomed the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd to cut the ribbon marking the passenger opening of the new modern, accessible facility. Joined by community, elected, business and education representatives, the guests had the opportunity to view the transformation of […]
In the Assembly today Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that he would bring forward a proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the north. Minister Murphy said: “As climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, one of the key objectives of my Economic Vision is to reduce carbon […]
By François Vincent ABC councillors have cleared the last remaining hurdle for the installation of 12 commemorative stones, marking the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, at designated locations in the borough. Residents of the localities in question were duly surveyed, with approval rates for the installation of the stones ranging from 95.45% in […]
By François Vincent Chair of the board of the Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust, Eileen Mullan has issued a heartfelt apology to all the women who are in the process of having their smear tests reviewed. At a Trust board meeting held on Thursday (April 25), Mrs Mullan also wished to thank ‘Ladies […]
By Donal McMahon Ambitious plans are set for a historic Newry market as the local authority looks to boost footfall in the wake of a “steady decline” in the city centre asset. Elected reps approved recommendations this week to combine variety and artisan traders for a new weekly Saturday market from May.However, an extensive social […]
Darkness Into Light’ Saturday 11th May Derramore Forest Park 4.15am The Bessbrook/Camlough annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 11th May in Derramore Forest Park. The event will commence at 4.15am. This Walk, part of a series of similar events which take place all over Ireland helps to bring more awareness to mental health, fight […]
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