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The Executive has agreed £104 million towards public sector pay awards and £162 million for capital allocations including for social housing, health and education. Updating the Assembly on the funding agreed as part of December monitoring round, Finance Minister John O’Dowd said: “The allocations agreed today will make a positive difference to citizens across society. “We […]
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has welcomed today’s budget allocation of £29.8 million for new social homes. The party’s communities spokesperson said: “I welcome today’s announcement of an additional budget allocation of £29.8 million by the Finance Minister for new social homes. This reiterates Sinn Féin’s commitment to social housing and builds on the Finance Minister’s additional […]
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Cathal Boylan, has condemned the armed robbery in Markethill in which a man carrying a hammer stole mobile phones from commercial premises in the Fairgreen area. Cathal Boylan MLA said: “This was a frightening incident for staff and customers. My thoughts are with the business owner, the staff […]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to the NIO Secretary of State calling for future funding for Go Succeed to be confirmed as soon as possible. Go Succeed is majority funded from the British Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. This funding will end on 31 March 2026 and there is no confirmation of whether any further […]
SDLP MLA for Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has called for urgent action on homelessness. He was speaking after a recent visit to the Simon Community in Armagh. Mr McNulty said: “I recently had the opportunity to meet some of the brilliant team at the Simon Community in Armagh. The dedication and compassion that they […]
A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention has been formally launched. The model is based around two key interrelated components – Nursing & Midwifery Careers and the Learning and Development Framework. The first outlines clear, competency-based career pathways as well as detailing the knowledge, skills […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a new road mapping exercise does not go far enough to deliver improvements to the North’s roads. He was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister published a draft Road Maintenance Strategy that includes digital road surveys to identify issues. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Everyone […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the new approach to road maintenance by the Infrastructure Minister. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “Historic underinvestment in public services here, as a result of British government cuts, has undoubtedly led to the poor conditions of some of our roads, including […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of legislation that will introduce a certificate to acknowledge baby loss during pregnancy before 24 weeks. The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill passed its final stage in the Assembly today. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I am delighted that this Bill has now passed. […]
A new approach to road maintenance which will focus on a greater use of technology has been outlined by the Infrastructure Minister. Liz Kimmins was speaking as a draft Road Maintenance Strategy was published for consultation. Minister Kimmins has also welcomed the first digital stock-take of the road network which is already underway. The draft […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a winter message to parents of children and young people during a visit to the Paediatric Unit at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. The Minister visited staff and patients at the Unit to hear about the excellent care provided and to see a demonstration of the HSC online children’s symptom checker, […]
A major £2 million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme for 2025/26 has been unveiled by the Department of Health and Macmillan Cancer Support, boosting community-based cancer services across Northern Ireland. The grant scheme has been developed through a co-design approach, working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition. The £2 million funding package will […]
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