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JMK Solicitors welcome 2021 changes for NI Personal Injury discount rate

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The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland will be changing in 2021, the Department of Justice (DoJ) has confirmed.     The news comes after a public consultation which ran from 17 June – 14 August 2020.     The personal injury discount rate affects accident victims who have suffered catastrophic and life-changing injuries, […]

Kimmins welcomes ‘enhanced support’ for people in self-isolation

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Local Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed increased money to support people who are self-isolating.     The announcement was made this week by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín.     The Newry/Armagh MLA said, “Today’s boost in the self-isolation grant is welcome news, particularly for those on low incomes who are facing a […]

PHA provides reassurance on flu vaccination

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The Public Health Agency has provided reassurance that plans to offer the flu vaccine to those who are eligible, and in particular, people aged over 65, are proceeding as expected, and there is no shortage.   Embed from Getty Images   Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, said, “We are concerned […]

Minister provides £3.3m to Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector

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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has launched the £3.3million Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector (VCSE) Covid Recovery Fund to continue her Department’s support of this vital Sector.     This fund will help to safely deliver essential services during the Covid-19 crisis.     The fund will have an allocation of £2.5m to assist […]

Next phase of Executive’s Covid-19 public information campaign launched

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The Executive has launched the next phase of its Coronavirus public information campaign in the run-up to Christmas.     It’s the latest phase of the multi-channel campaign and shows how the virus can spread through close personal contact in unregulated settings. First Minister Arlene Foster said, “We have been living with Coronavirus in our […]

Flu vaccine shortage “deeply concerning” – Newry MLA

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Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said shortages in the availability of the flu vaccine are “deeply concerning”.     The Newry and Armagh MLA said, “The shortage in the availability of the flu vaccine is deeply concerning.     “It is particularly concerning that these shortages have led to the suspension of the […]

Covid-19 self-isolation grant enhanced by Communities Minister

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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has enhanced the existing Covid-19 self-isolation grant, increasing the daily allowance payable and extending the number of days for which an award can be made.     The Department’s Finance Support Service has been providing immediate financial assistance through Discretionary Support grants and loans since March 2020 when the then […]

Newry MLA welcomes £3.3m COVID funding for community and voluntary sector

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Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of a £3.3m funding package from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín to assist the voluntary, community and social economy sectors to deal with COVID-19.     Liz Kimmins said, “I welcome this announcement of £3.3 million from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín to help support […]

Murphy extends support scheme for businesses

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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed that the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme will be extended for businesses still required to close or severely limit their operations.     Minister Murphy said, “Every effort is being made to process applications as quickly as possible.     “So far, £12.9 million of payments have issued to 3,418 […]

Avian Influenza detected in wild swan in Northern Ireland

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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed that a wild swan found dead at Lough Beg, has tested positive for avian influenza.     Chief Veterinary Officer for NI, Dr Robert Huey said, “I can confirm that a case of avian influenza has been detected in a wild bird found at Lough […]







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