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Aontú Deputy Leader and East Derry candidate Gemma Brolly has said that the latest decision that government funding cannot support our most vulnerable during the school holidays is another example of how the needs of the most vulnerable are being ignored. Speaking today, Ms Brolly, herself a school teacher and special needs coordinator, said: “Free […]
Reacting to news that the Justice Minister is planning to appeal the High Court judgement on the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act Jim Allister said: “This is a very wrong headed approach by a Department and a Minister who seem unable to ever accept that they are mistaken. “It was always wrong to […]
Speaking at Cuan Mhuire Newry 40th Celebrations, First Minister Michelle O Neill addressing the Directors, staff and volunteers present said “A great day marking 40 years of the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Newry, with the launch of new state-of-the-art apartments for those in need. The founders, volunteers, and staff deserve the […]
“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire has been described by SDLP MLA Justin McNulty on its 40th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration of 40 years of support, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Founded on 29th June 1984 by Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has helped […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors. The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision. The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the publication of final draft NICE guidance recommending use of the drugs Kaftrio, Orkambi and Symkevi for cystic fibrosis. Under Department of Health policy, Northern Ireland follows NICE guidance on drug availability. The Minister said: “The newly published final draft NICE guidance will underpin continued access to these life-changing treatments […]
The Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the Department of Health to give greater priority to mental health in Northern Ireland and increase the funding of key services. The Committee wants the Department to carry out a review into whether it is providing enough ‘early support’ to children who need it, including timely access […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said news that unions will consult teaching support staff on a pay resolution is a positive development. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “News that a number of trade unions representing teaching support staff will consult with workers on a resolution on fair pay is positive. Sinn Féin has been resolute […]
Ministers Conor Murphy and Catherine Martin have today signed an agreement on the need for tourism to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable on the island of Ireland. The Ministers signed a Joint Ministerial Statement supporting Sustainable Tourism in advance of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism Sectoral meeting in Armagh. Ministers affirmed their […]
Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said the voice of business was heard “loud and clear” at emergency meeting organised by Newry BID last Wednesday evening. Speaking following the meeting Liz said, “Dozens of businesses attended the Canal Court Hotel, where we heard the key issues that are impacting on our local retailers day and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the launch of a consultation on school uniforms is a positive step to reducing costs for parents and families. Cathy Mason said: “It is welcome that the education minister has launched into school uniform costs. “Any step towards making school uniforms more affordable for parents and families is […]
The Department of Health has launched two new guides to support adults with sensory disabilities in Northern Ireland. Known as ‘care pathways’, the new resources map out the care and treatment users can expect from professionals and support organisations to help them manage their conditions. They are aimed at those who are deaf, have hearing […]
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