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Archive for: July, 2020

Plan to improve outcomes in cases of serious sexual assault published

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the publication of an Implementation Plan to deliver improvements identified in the Gillen Review into the Law and Procedures in Serious Sexual Offences.   Embed from Getty Images   The Implementation Plan was developed with key partners, including PSNI, PPS (The Public Prosecution Service), the Office of the Lord […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: COVID-19 community funding announced

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a new programme of investment that will provide support to communities in response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic. The PHA is encouraging groups to apply to the short-term funding programme, which can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities living through COVID-19. Speaking […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Uncertainty and refund delays for NI travellers    

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For Northern Ireland travellers, recent changes to COVID-19 travel rules are causing confusion and uncertainty.   Embed from Getty Images   Last week the UK Government announced the end of the 14-day quarantine rule for travel from certain countries after 10 July. However, this currently only applies to England.     Travellers returning to Northern […]

Minister highlights role of mediation in resolving housing disputes

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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has urged tenants and landlords in the private rented sector to avail of the Housing Mediation Service as a route to resolving disputes.     The Housing Mediation Service, delivered by Housing Rights and funded by the Department for Communities, is available to all private rented sector tenants and landlords […]

Free public transport for those fleeing domestic abuse announced

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Justice Minister Naomi Long have announced that free public transport travel will be available from today for those fleeing domestic abuse. Embed from Getty Images This will be available in cases where refuge or emergency accommodation has been arranged through the 24hr Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline, the Northern Ireland […]

British government “must come clean on Brexit port shambles” – Local MP

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has challenged the British government to live up to its legal obligation to fully implement the Irish Protocol. He also challenged them to “urgently clarify their approach” to enhancing checking facilities at local ports. The Brexit spokesperson met with British Government Minister Robin Walker this week.     He reiterated […]

Local Councillor calls for extension of recycling centres opening hours

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Slieve Gullion Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the opening hours of the Housing Recycling Centres (HRC) should be extended. The Sinn Féin Councillor confirmed that she had contacted the Council’s Neighbourhood Services Director requesting that he introduces the next phase with amenities opening as soon as possible. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Magennis said, […]

Newry MLA welcomes mesh implants review

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Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the Cumberledge review into mesh implants. Speaking after the publication of the ‘First Do No Harm’, report the Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “The ‘First Do No Harm’ report is a testimony to the courage and determination of women harmed by mesh implant surgery to hold […]

Launch of Child Protection Disclosure Arrangements Online

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched an online application facility as part of the  Child Protection Disclosure Scheme which was first introduced in March 2016.     The move will now enable anyone with concerns about someone who may be posing a risk to children, to find out if they have a criminal […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Free Wi-Fi scheme for disadvantaged pupils announced

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Free Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity will be provided to children and young people who may not have had access to digital technology during the lockdown.   Embed from Getty Images   This is part of a scheme announced in May to lend digital devices to those children who would benefit most and to ensure continuity […]







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