
The Department of Health has published the phased plan for NI’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. The Northern Ireland model for vaccine deployment has been designed to be pragmatic, agile and flexible. As has been repeatedly emphasised, the rate of progress will be dependent on the availability of vaccines, supplied as part of […]
Jan 13 2021 | Posted in
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Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision in the Blaney Road area of Crossmaglen. The collision took place in the early hours of Sunday 23 August 2020. It resulted in the untimely death of 40-year-old Michael Kirk. Police are keen to speak to anyone […]
Jan 13 2021 | Posted in
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Newry/Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has condemned an arson attack on a number of cars in Derrybeg, Newry. The incident happened at around midnight last night. One of the cars was owned by a heavily pregnant woman. The Sinn Féin MLA said, “This is a disgusting attack on this close-knit community who […]
Jan 11 2021 | Posted in
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Domiciliary care workers and independent sector staff will be able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine from this week. Chief Social Worker Sean Holland has confirmed that domiciliary care workers and those working in the independent sector will be able to book an available appointment for vaccination at one of the Trust vaccination centres […]
Jan 11 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has described as ‘deeply concerning’ the images circulating online of ambulances queued outside Daisy Hill Hospital during the night of Saturday 9 January. The South Armagh representative said, “The sight of ambulances queued up outside the Emergency Department at Daisy Hill Hospital is very concerning. “Unfortunately, […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced an amendment to the criteria for the Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme (NSESS) and an extension to the closing date. The NSESS, which opened on 3 December, was due to close on 7 January 2021. The closing date has now been extended to Friday 5 February […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced further details in regards to the Wet Pubs Business Support Scheme. The Minister said, “Our hospitality industry has been hugely impacted as a result of Covid Health Regulations and amongst those hardest hit are those traditional pubs only serving alcohol. “These establishments have been required […]
Jan 8 2021 | Posted in
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This week Northern Ireland has begun a new phase in its Covid-19 vaccination programme with GPs starting to administer the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to patients aged 80 and over. Early indications show that yesterday 397 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine were deployed in 13 GP surgeries on the first day of the Primary Care […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has approved adjustments to public transport services during the period of new Covid-19 restrictions. From Monday 11 January 2021, Translink Bus and Rail Services will operate a reduced timetable of essential services. Minister Mallon says, “As we continue our fight against the Covid-19 outbreak and people are […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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In what has been a particularly difficult 2020, Health and Social Care services are now facing unprecedented pressures in the face of a global pandemic, combined with traditional winter pressures. Sharon Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board, urges the public to continue to support efforts to keep the service […]
Jan 4 2021 | Posted in
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