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Apply for Free School Meals / Uniform Grants

Free School Meals / School Uniform / Physical Education Clothing applications for 2022/23 school year can now be made online by clicking the link below.  The process has changed for 2022/23 and you are now required to register and create an account before applying. Please check your details carefully before you submit. The application must be […]

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Tackling the Cost of Living is the Top Priority for Finance Ministers – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA, Conor Murphy has said that tackling the cost of living crisis is a top priority for Sinn Féin Speaking after a key meeting with Finance Ministers of Wales, Scotland and a senior British civil servant in Cardiff, the Sinn Féin Finance Minister said: “Workers and families are struggling as the cost of […]

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Hargey Confirms Cost-of-Living Payments

Direct cost-of-living payments of up to £650 will be made to those in greatest need over the coming weeks, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed.  The payments will be made to those on income-related and disability benefits, as well as pensioners, to help support those most in need during the escalating cost-of-living crisis.   Minister […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Minister Commends Community Groups for Valued Work as Cost of Living Crisis Continues

On a visit to Derry Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey met with a range of community organisations who provide vital support to individuals and families within their local community. The Minister visited Aspace2, Creggan Pre-school and Training Trust, The Rainbow Project and ETHOS Family Support Hub, as part of her series of engagement with organisations providing […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry Politics South Armagh Stormont

Cost of Living Top of the Agenda for Finance Ministers

Finance Ministers across the UK met in Cardiff today, with how to support people and businesses with soaring bills dominating discussion. The price of food, fuel, energy, clothes, travel costs and rent continue to go up as inflation rises. And OFGEM has warned energy bills are set to rise again by around £800 per year […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

First Cost Of Living Payment Arrives on the 14th July

The first instalment of the £650 for qualifying low income households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will land in bank accounts from 14 July 2022, continuing to the end of the month. The move will see millions of households initially £326 better off as the government delivers significant interventions to support groups who […]

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Community Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Wants to Prioritse the Restoration of the Quoile River

Patrick Brown last week met with a number of coarse fishermen campaigning as part of the Restore the Quoile community group, who want to ensure the river can thrive as a safe and accessible community angling hub. Mr Brown said: ‘The Quoile River has the potential to be a treasured and valuable resource for our […]

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Government Health Newry Politics Stormont

Health Minister Needs to Support Care Workers With Fuel Costs – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the Health Minister Robin Swann to increase the mileage allowance for community carers in light of the surging cost of petrol and diesel. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The Health Minister needs to urgently increase the mileage allowance for our hard pressed care workers who are […]

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McNulty Welcomes Ruling on Casement Park

SDLP Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the ruling that planning permission for the new stadium at Casement Park can proceed. A legal challenge against the planning permission was rejected in the High Court recently.  Mr McNulty said the ruling was a watershed moment for the long-awaited project and he hoped to see work commence as […]

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Nurses’ Formal Pay Dispute ‘Deeply Worrying Development!’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the nurses’ formal trade dispute over pay is a deeply worrying development. Liz Kimmins said: “The Tory government has treated health workers who have been on the frontline over the two years of the pandemic with contempt. “Health workers who have been delivering vital healthcare in challenging circumstances not only during the pandemic […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

School Holiday Food Grant Available This Summer

Families of children entitled to a free school meal will receive a school holiday food grant this summer, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced. The Minister said: “School holidays can create significant financial pressure for parents on low incomes and the ongoing cost of living crisis is causing further strain on household budgets across Northern Ireland. […]

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Video Mocking the Murder of Michaela McAreavey is Abhorrent, Disgusting and Shameful – Beattie

Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has condemned those involved in singing a vile song about the murder of Michaela McAreavey. Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “I am sickened by the video of a centenary event being used to mock the murder of Michaela McAreavey. It is absolutely abhorrent, disgusting and shameful. Those involved […]