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Members of the NICCY Youth Panel have told the Health Minister their main goal is promote young people within the Health portfolio following a meeting at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday. During the introductory meeting with Mike Nesbitt, five members of the Youth Panel expressed their concerns on certain issues and added the system should be […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has commended the work of Breast Mates Newry, following an important meeting held at Stormont with the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt. Following the meeting, the Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson said: “I was delighted to host the Breast Mates group at Stormont where they met with the Health Minister to highlight […]
The Housing Executive has published its response to the Department for Communities’ Budget 2024/5 Equality Impact Assessment. Whilst the Housing Executive is acutely aware of the strategic public finance challenges for Northern Ireland and, in particular, the financial constraints facing the Department for Communities, the housing body is warning that proposed budget cuts to the […]
Housing Executive staff got on the board the Autism Virtual Reality Experience Bus to learn more about the barriers and issues people with autism face. The sessions, delivered by Training 2 Care UK, focused on providing participants with an experience of the sensory processing difficulties faced by autistic people. Staff used immersive and innovative technology, […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade welcomed Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA to the city for initial discussions on the Economic Strategy for the Greater Newry Area. Minister Murphy outlined in detail his Economic Vision for the North across the four key areas he has identified as being crucial to building a strong and sustainable […]
Speaking after a meeting with senior NIO officials earlier, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, welcomed the opportunity to seek clarification on a range of issues emanating from the Kings Speech earlier this week. “Along with a delegation from my party, I met with senior NIO officials this morning to seek clarification on […]
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister today met with the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. This was an initial online introductory meeting and focused on the pressures on the Executive’s Finances. Speaking after the meeting, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the new Chancellor today. […]
Reforming adult social care is about so much more than easing hospital pressures, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has emphasised. The Minister was commenting on the publication of update reports on the work of the Social Care Collaborative Forum. Established in April 2023, the Forum is working to implement proposals stemming from the public consultation on […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed a commitment from the Labour Government to repeal and replace the Legacy Act as an early pledge during the state opening of Parliament today. Mr Eastwood said that the move demonstrated the change in approach to Northern Ireland where every political party and victims group opposed the Conservative […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said there is now an opportunity for the new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe. The North Belfast MP also welcomed the commitment of the Labour government to begin the process of repealing the Tories’ shameful Legacy Act. John Finucane said: “The election of a new […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has welcomed the commitment made today in Westminster that the new Labour Government will repeal the shameful Legacy Act passed by their predecessors that has destroyed the rights of victims and their families to truth and justice. Speaking today, Mrs Brolly said: “Aontú as well as every political party in […]
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