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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said the UK and Irish Governments must acknowledge growing momentum for reform of the Stormont institutions. She was speaking after Sinn Féin became the latest party to publicly endorse reform. South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna said: “There is clear momentum behind Stormont reform and it can […]
A £42 million ePharmacy programme to modernise prescription services is being delivered as part of a wider £102.6million Transformation Fund investment in public sector reform. The Programme was highlighted by Executive Ministers deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Finance Minister John O’Dowd alongside Secretary of State, Hilary Benn MP, and NIO […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed £80million will be ringfenced for waiting list and elective care capacity building activity during 2026/27. The announcement was made during a visit to the Mater Hospital’s Elective Overnight Stay Centre (EOSC) in Belfast. The funding will support continued action to reduce Northern Ireland’s longest and most critical waiting times. It forms part […]
A Bill to modernise and reform the credit union sector is to be brought forward, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced. The plans are outlined in a ‘Credit Union (Modernisation and Reform) Next Steps’ document, which has today been published following a public consultation on proposed changes for the credit union sector, which has […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has blamed an Executive failure to properly fund Translink as responsible for potential service cuts. He was speaking after Translink told Stormont’s Infrastructure Committee they were considering the removal of fare discounts, alongside cutting services to make savings. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The news that […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has called on the British government to bring the north’s VAT rate for hospitality businesses into line with the 26 counties. The south will soon enjoy a 9% rate, while businesses in the north are burdened with a 20% rate. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Our hospitality businesses play […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has congratulated Armagh GAA following yesterday’s victory over Monaghan in the Ulster Championship Final. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Armagh gave us another memorable day yesterday as they overcame Monaghan to clinch the Ulster title for the first time since 2008. “I want to congratulate Kieran, the players and […]
Commenting after meeting with representatives from Silverbridge GAA Club to discuss the ongoing safety concerns at Fords Cross, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn said that urgent attention was required to address the issue. The local Councillor who was accompanied at the meeting by her colleague Aoife Finnegan MLA said, “It was great to meet with […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is urging all spectators travelling to and from the Ulster Senior Football Championship final in Clones to take care on the roads and have a safe journey. Speaking ahead of the game between Armagh and Monaghan, Minister Kimmins said: “I am delighted to be attending this showpiece occasion. “It will come […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the work of Department for Infrastructure crews who have repaired over 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks. The member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is really positive news and shows what can be done when investment is targeted where it is needed most. “I want to […]
Road crews have repaired 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks, Minister Liz Kimmins has revealed. Praising the teams who have been out on local roads fixing potholes, the Minister said: “The damage caused to our roads by prolonged bad weather at the beginning of the year is well documented and I established the Winter […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new RAISE initiative aimed at encouraging pupil engagement through sports at primary school level in RAISE localities. The RAISE Active Schools Programme is a new multisport Physical Education initiative designed to encourage attendance, enhance pupil wellbeing and support strategic objectives of raising achievement and aspiration through a community-based […]
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