
Community pharmacies have a critical role to play in how we respond to the challenges that COVID-19 brings. That is the message from Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer. She said, “Community pharmacies are providing a vital service locally and will continue to do so despite the serious pressures being placed on them. “It […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
Coronavirus |
Read More »

After making representation to the Infrastructure Minister on relaxing delivery drivers’ hours, Retail NI has welcomed Nicola Mallon’s decision to allow a temporary relaxation in exceptional circumstances to ensure increased delivery to shops, following the steep rise in demand due to Covid-19. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said, “Retail NI welcomes the prompt action […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
Coronavirus |
Read More »

Conor Murphy has announced an emergency £100m rates package to assist businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Finance Minister said, “The Chancellor made a statement and has signalled there will be further announcements in the coming days in relation to support for businesses. “This is a fast-moving situation but I want to provide businesses […]

“Our health and social care system will only be able to cope with Covid-19 if we all rally behind it.” That is the message from Health Minister Robin Swann as major social distancing practices take effect in Northern Ireland. The Minister said, “I have already said that we are facing into the biggest societal challenge […]

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have said our whole society must be part of the effort to tackle the impact of Covid-19. The Ministers were speaking after they led this morning’s meeting of the Civil Contingencies Group (NI), which brought together representatives from across public services, including Executive departments; health […]

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on the Minister for Infrastructure to take steps to make sure essential supply lines are kept open. The South Down MP said, “With concerns about shortages of supplies as a result of the spread of COVID-19 there is a need for ministerial direction on the hours that drivers […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
Coronavirus |
Read More »

Latest update on Coronavirus (Covid-19) As of 2pm on Wednesday 18 March, testing has resulted in six new positive cases. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 68. The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,482. People with mild symptoms – new persistent […]

Renters will be protected from eviction, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Johnson, coming under increasing pressure from Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn today to deal with the issue from ‘worried sick tenants’, said he will bring forward emergency legislation to ensure those renting privately will be protected from eviction. “Yesterday, the chancellor, unfortunately, […]

Residents living in Cloughan Court in Camlough have highlighted ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in the area. Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillors Oonagh Magennis and Declan Murphy joined with them recently to help highlight the concerns and as a result, ‘Kill Your Speed’ posters were erected. Article continues below Councillor Murphy said, “Car speed […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
Community |
Read More »

SDLP Spokesperson on the Climate Crisis Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed the publication of new figures that reveal an increase in renewable energy generation over the last 12 months. 43.7% of total energy consumption was generated from renewable sources. Article continues below Councillor Byrne said that the North should seek to become a world leader […]
Mar 18 2020 | Posted in
Politics |
Read More »