
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced £1million in funding for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. Making the announcement, Minister Swann said, “Since this service was launched over three and a half years ago, it has become a critical component of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service’s emergency response. “Many people who have had […]
Mar 31 2021 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a new partnership that will fund training places for packaging technologists in a drive to find more sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Making the announcement that Vickerstock Recruitment will sponsor four students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to study for a Diploma […]
Mar 30 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey recently met with the Arts Collaboration Network, an informal network of the main sector support organisations and a number of creative hubs across NI. Speaking after the meeting the Minister said, “The Arts Collaboration Network has been a strong advocate for the sector over this past year. […]
Mar 29 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has called for all island collaboration when giving an address at the IBCAN launch of The Framework of Regional Priorities alongside Irish Government Ministers. The Framework of Regional Priorities is produced by the Irish Central Border Area Network (IBCAN) as a strategic response to the needs and priorities of […]
Mar 29 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said it is shocking that only one taxi operator has benefited from one of the Coronavirus Business Restrictions Support Scheme. Cathal Boylan said, “After meeting with the Department for Infrastructure, taxi operators were denied a sector-specific scheme and told that they can apply for support through Part […]
Mar 26 2021 | Posted in
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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has commissioned an analysis of options to deliver a more secure, long term supply of vets for NI, including consideration of the various models for third level veterinary education. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots commented, “I have been concerned for some time that Northern Ireland may […]
Mar 26 2021 | Posted in
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A document setting out a vision for a modern, innovative, collaborative and responsive 21st Century courts and tribunals system was launched this month. ‘Modernising the Courts and Tribunals in Northern Ireland’, which has been approved by Justice Minster Naomi Long, the Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan and the Northern Ireland Courts and […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the publication of Sir Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review Interim Report. Speaking of the publication of the Report the Minister said, “This is an ambitious Report which aims to deliver a UK-wide transport network that encompasses sea, rail, air and road. “Improved connectivity through a […]
Mar 25 2021 | Posted in
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Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a £1million capital grant scheme to help existing micro food and drink manufacturing businesses upscale production, through the purchase of new equipment, with the aim of securing new markets for their products. Under the scheme grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 are available for eligible […]
Mar 19 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive has agreed the 2021/22 Public Sector Pay Policy. This will enable public sector employers to engage with their staff groups and develop pay proposals for approval and implementation. Making the announcement, Finance Minister Conor Murphy said, “The Public Sector Pay Policy is being set in the midst of a […]
Mar 18 2021 | Posted in
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