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Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed a new scheme from Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey which aims to promote the use of the Irish Language by businesses and other organisations. The Upper Bann MLA said: ”The GRADAIM scheme announced by the Communities Minister will recognise businesses and organisations who provide services through the medium of the […]
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has launched a new app for schools to safeguard children and young people when online. The Safer Schools NI app is a one-stop-shop digital library of age-appropriate safeguarding resources for teachers, parents/carers and children and young people. The app, designed and created by online safeguarding experts, INEQE Safeguarding Group, also provides […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said the British Secretary of State must live up to his commitment and introduce the Irish Language Act. The Upper Bann spokesperson said: “Sinn Féin back An Dream Dearg’s call on the British Secretary of State to live up to his commitments to legislate for an Acht Gaeilge. “The […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason visited St. Paul’s Primary School, Cabra recently to meet with the school’s eco-committee and congratulate them on receiving their first Eco-Schools Green Flag. The school was one of four schools within the district to receive their first Green Flag this year as part of the internationally […]
Aontú’s education spokesperson and Derry East Rep Gemma Brolly has hit out at Sinn Féin and the SDLP for not rejecting the “flawed premise of the Integrated Education’ Bill” currently being discussed in the Assembly Committee. Rep Brolly: “Integrated Education is a wonderful component of the pluralist education system of the north of Ireland. It […]
Warrenpoint Municipal Park hosted a Heritage Schools Project recently, inviting children from St. Bronagh’s Primary School, Rostrevor, Carrick Primary School, Burren, Dromore Road Primary School, Warrenpoint and St. Dallan’s Primary School, Warrenpoint to take part. The school children were entertained in the bandstand with a magician and puppet show. Local author, Declan Carville, delivered an […]
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited a Playgroup in County Down to see for himself the benefits of his Department’s Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme (RMCGS). Annahilt Playgroup, a voluntary organisation managed by a group of parents, received a £1,399.08 grant through the 2020 scheme towards total project costs of £1,727.26. Through this […]
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SDLP Education Committee member Justin McNulty MLA has backed calls from teaching union NASUWT to remove the exemption of teachers from fair employment legislation. Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “There is significant cross-party support to remove this outdated exemption, evidenced by the widespread support in the recent Assembly debate. “I am aware from […]
Aontú Education Spokesperson and Representative for East Derry, Gemma Brolly encourages the public to support the current campaign calling for urgent action to reverse damages to the place of Irish Language in English Medium Schools and pledges to fight for ‘cothrom na féinne’ for all aspiring linguists within our education system. “For centuries, the Irish […]
Fines for overdue library books are to be removed with immediate effect, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. Minister Hargey explained: “Libraries are a crucial resource at the heart of our communities. They serve as a place for people to access a wide range of services including books, newspapers, online resources, computers, printers, audio materials […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is reminding pupils to be safe, be seen as they travel to and from school this autumn/winter. Launching this year’s annual Road Safety Teaching Aid calendar, Minister Mallon visited Glengormley Integrated Primary School to remind pupils of the importance of safe behaviour on the roads, particularly at this time of year […]
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