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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Executive communication “must be clearer” – South Down MLA

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SDLP Executive Office Committee Chair Colin McGrath hosted a meeting with the First and deputy First Minister this week to seek an update on their response to COVID-19. Mr McGrath pressed the Joint First Ministers, saying that citizens “need clear advice” and confusion must be avoided at all costs.     The South Down MLA […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: £25 million boost for beef and dairy

Farming Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a £25 million funding boost for the beef and dairy sectors as they grapple with the effects and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.   He described the additional financial support from the Executive as a “lifeline to many businesses”.     Minister Poots told Newry Times, “I have repeatedly […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: £30m Translink funding welcomed

Local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a £30 million funding package for Translink announced by Finance Minister Conor Murphy.   Speaking to Newry Times, Cathal Boylan said, “Today’s announcement from my party colleague, Finance Minister Conor Murphy, of a £30 million funding package for Translink to help it meet the challenges of COVID-19. […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Minister “must engage with Community Transport” – Newry MLA

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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the Minister for Infrastructure to engage with Community Transport groups who are worried about the financial impact COVID-19 will have on the provision of their crucial services. Embed from Getty Images   The Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “Those within Community Transport are concerned about […]

Brexit deadline extension “needed to protect all-Ireland economy”

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said an extension to the Brexit deadline is required in order to protect the all-Ireland economy. Embed from Getty Images   The party’s Brexit spokesperson told Newry Times, “Our economy is already under unprecedented pressure as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. “The approaching Brexit deadline is adding […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Minister confirms re-opening of Public Angling Estate

Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed that the Public Angling Estate (PAE) will gradually re-open to local anglers. All PAE’s across Northern Ireland will re-open to the public for recreational use, but anglers should only use the DAERA facilities within their local area and should not travel long distances.     Minister Poots also confirmed […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Newry MLA welcomes £15m to support charities

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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of £15m to support charities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “While the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting everyone in our society, charities are among those who have been hardest hit. Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Wash your hands “like your life depends on it”

Health Minister Robin Swann has repeated the vital public health messages on preventing the spread of the virus. He was speaking at the daily NI Executive Covid-19 press briefing and said, “The messages I have repeated endlessly from the start of this emergency are just as urgent and just as crucial today. Article continues below: […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme to launch next week

A new online service will launch on 26 May for small and medium-sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees, the Government has announced. The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was announced at Budget as part of a package of support measures for businesses affected by the […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: South Down MLA welcomes universal testing in care homes

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SDLP Health Spokesperson, Sinead Bradley MLA has welcomed the announcement that testing for all care home residents and staff will commence. The South Down MLA told Newry Times, “Following my ongoing questioning to the Minister for Health regarding residential care homes, I am relieved to learn that the roll-out of testing to all residents is […]







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