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One hundred hotels have benefitted from almost £2 million of support from the Department of Finance’s Omicron Hospitality Payment. This morning, Finance Minister Conor Murphy met with representatives from the NI Hotels Federation and hoteliers at Armagh City Hotel. Minister Murphy said: “The Omicron Hospitality Payment was extended to hotels just over two weeks ago. To […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has introduced changes which will simplify the process for Neighbourhood Renewal grant administration. The Minister announced the move, which will benefit circa 300 community based organisations across 65 geographical areas, during a visit to Shankill Women’s Centre. Minister Hargey said: “I have listened to the sector and on the back of those […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today announced the 2022 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme is now open for applications. In addition to the 100 bursaries available, 70 successful applicants from 2020 who have been unable to attend a Gaeltacht course due to Covid-19 restrictions will also attend in 2022, bringing the total investment this year to […]
Following the success of his Department’s first ever Rural Community Pollinator Scheme, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA has now launched a scheme specifically for schools to improve the health of our bees and pollinators and help protect our eco-systems. The £2million scheme will provide grants between £3,000 and £12,000 to schools to […]
Alongside local DUP Councillor Mark Baxter, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has visited the new Waringstown Men’s Shed to meet with the group leaders and how the new project will help local men. Carla Lockhart said: “A Men’s Shed is a fantastic asset in any community and it is great to see this new project […]
Two storms named by the Met Office are expected to bring impacts from strong winds for much of the UK, with the potential for some snow later in the week across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England and southern Scotland. Storm Dudley will impact the northern half of the UK from Wednesday afternoon, while Storm […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that reforming the health service must be a key priority of the next Executive. Mr McGrath was speaking ahead of taking part in a health discussion panel at the SDLP Spring Conference on Sunday. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “The past two years have really taught everyone […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a freeze in Housing Executive rents in order to support residents in the face of the cost-of-living crisis. Announcing the move, the minister said: “As Communities Minister my priority is to support people, particularly the most vulnerable, who are facing soaring fuel and household bills. “So today I am announcing […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that all COVID-19 legal restrictions in Northern Ireland will be replaced by guidance from February 15 2022. He also strongly emphasised the continuing need for caution and vigilance in relation to the virus. He stated: “Today’s announcement follows consideration of legal advice from the Attorney General and consultation with all […]
SDLP Crotlieve Councillor Karen McKevitt has said that parties that voted for the bedroom tax cannot whitewash their record which has hurt struggling families. Cllr. McKevitt was responding after Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill claimed the party had “binned the Bedroom Tax”. Sinn Féin, the DUP and the Alliance Party voted to introduce Tory […]
The Daisy Hill Pathfinder Group has acknowledged for some time now that serious problems exist recruiting General Surgeons all across these islands. This is not a local problem but a UK &Ireland problem. The need for urgent action in relation to Emergency Surgical capacity at Daisy Hill has been precipitated by the resignation of a […]
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has said that a long term solution is required to ensure Daisy Hill Hospital can build resources as opposed to what he described as being continually subjected to “service disruption”. Mr Irwin stated, “The Health Minister has responded to my official question and I am concerned by […]
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