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We must turn RHI recommendations into real action and reform – Murphy

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has today commented on the RHI Inquiry report which was commissioned by his predecessor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir. Conor Murphy said, “I thank Sir Patrick Coghlin, Chair of the Inquiry, Dame Una O’Brien, Dr Keith MacLean and the wider Inquiry team for their dedication and professionalism. Article continues below “This report is […]

Make your Sport Relief donation go further with Gift Aid

The government is urging eligible taxpayers to tick the Gift Aid box and boost the contributions they make to Sport Relief this evening, 13 March. “Tick the box” and see generous charity donations go 25% further, the Government urges eligible taxpayers. Article continues below This comes on the day of the all-star Sport Relief telethon, […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Plans in place to deal with any disruption to services

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has met her lead team of officials to discuss the contingency plans in place to manage any disruption to its services in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Speaking afterwards to Newry Times, Minister Hargey said, “It is my top priority to ensure that my Department is doing all it can to […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: PHA advice on new coronavirus guidance

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the new guidance for self-isolation following the decision to move from the containment to the delay phase for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The move from containment to delay is timely as we have now seen our first cases of community transmission in Northern Ireland – three of the nine new […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Benefit payments “will still be paid for people self-isolating”

The Department for Communities has moved to reassure people claiming benefits that their benefits will not be affected if they need to self-isolate due to Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “If people cannot attend an appointment at their Jobs and Benefits office and/or medical assessment centre because of self-isolation, they should let us know immediately. Article […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 9 new cases in NI

As of 2.00pm on Friday 13 March, testing has resulted in nine new positive cases of Covid-19. This brings the total number of cases in Northern Ireland to 29.     The Public Health Agency is currently establishing if any of the new cases fall into the category of community transmission. A total of 321 […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Services will be “significantly curtailed” due to Covid-19

Health service activity across Northern Ireland will, unfortunately, have to be significantly curtailed as resources are diverted to care for coronavirus patients, Minister Robin Swann has stated. Affected services will include non-urgent outpatient appointments, day cases, inpatient and diagnostic work. Article continues below The process of scaling back provision will be phased in over the […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: ‘Line on a map means nothing to Coronavirus’ – Newry MLA

SDLP Public Health Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has welcomed what he described as the “proactive, measured and timely approach” taken by the Irish Government as it seeks to control the spread of the coronavirus and has called for the exact same measures to be implemented by the Northern Ireland Executive now. Speaking to Newry Times, […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Swann meets with UK Secretary of State for Health

Health Minister Robin Swann and Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock met at Stormont today for discussions on the Coronavirus threat. The meeting at Castle Buildings was also attended by Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Swann stated, “I very much welcome the Secretary […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Michelle O’Neill calls for immediate closure of schools and colleges

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has called for the immediate closure of Northern Ireland and UK schools and colleges. Former Health Minister O’Neill made the call a day after Irish Taoseach Leo Varadkar announced the closure of all schools and colleges until 29 March 2020. https://twitter.com/moneillsf/status/1238440224893612032 Article continues below The Deputy First Minister stated, “People […]







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