
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 109 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the last week (18-24 April). Embed from Getty Images Of these, 40 occurred in hospital, 63 in care homes, and 6 at home. Up until the period ending 24 April, a total of 393 deaths involving Covid 19 […]
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that the Executive has secured £5.7million support for Belfast City Airport (BCA), City of Derry Airport (CODA) and to those associated airlines still operating passenger services. Embed from Getty Images The financial support package, to be joint funded by the Executive and the Department for Transport, will assist […]
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The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Department continues to work alongside, and support stakeholders in the red meat and dairy sectors, as they face downturns in market prices and financial challenges due to COVID-19. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots said, “My Department is working hand in glove […]
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has appealed for commercial landlords to show leniency to tenants who are experiencing difficulty paying rent on commercial leases due to the current circumstances. Embed from Getty Images He was speaking following a call with Roger Pollen from the Federation of Small Businesses. Conor Murphy said, “My Department […]
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In recent weeks Translink has transformed buses, trains, billboards and bus shelters with rainbows – a powerful symbol of solidarity and hope during the COVID-19 emergency. As part of the positive #ChaseTheRainbow campaign, which has captured the hearts of the nation, local children were encouraged to get involved. The public transport provider received […]
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The Consumer Council has been urging the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure that airlines provide passengers with the refunds they are legally entitled to under EU regulations, following numerous flight cancellations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Embed from Getty Images Richard Williams, Head of Transport Policy at The Consumer Council, told Newry Times, “The […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has raised concerns surrounding planning permission expiring as a result of stalled development during Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images She was speaking after this week’s meeting of the Assembly’s Infrastructure Committee. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA said, “When a planning application is approved there is […]
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The Ministers of Health and Justice have highlighted guidance on contact between parents and children during the Covid-19 restrictions. Embed from Getty Images Minister of Health, Robin Swann told Newry Times, “The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has created an environment unfamiliar to us all. “I understand this health emergency will be causing great […]
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