Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed a public consultation will be held on policy proposals for a Statutory Duty of Candour. The consultation will open on 12 April and run for a period of 16 weeks. The Minister detailed the plans in a written statement to the Assembly. He also updated […]
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the launch of ‘The Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor: Current Profile, Potential for Recovery & Opportunities for Cooperation’ report. Minister Murphy was speaking at a virtual conference where the report was published. He said, “I want to commend the eight councils from the North and South for […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced £1million in funding for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. Making the announcement, Minister Swann said, “Since this service was launched over three and a half years ago, it has become a critical component of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service’s emergency response. “Many people who have had […]
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a new partnership that will fund training places for packaging technologists in a drive to find more sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Making the announcement that Vickerstock Recruitment will sponsor four students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to study for a Diploma […]
Translink has launched a new virtual book club, Novel Journeys, to celebrate the benefits of reading. In partnership with independent bookstore ‘No Alibis’, Translink will recommend a title every month via social media, with a virtual event held every three months featuring guest panellists. The book club officially launched today with […]
Northern Ireland charity OG Cancer NI has warned people with symptoms of oesophageal and stomach cancer to contact their doctor as soon as possible as they launch their “Catch It Early” 2021 awareness campaign. More than 400 people per year were diagnosed with oesophageal and stomach cancer each year prior to the Covid-19 […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey recently met with the Arts Collaboration Network, an informal network of the main sector support organisations and a number of creative hubs across NI. Speaking after the meeting the Minister said, “The Arts Collaboration Network has been a strong advocate for the sector over this past year. […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has called for all island collaboration when giving an address at the IBCAN launch of The Framework of Regional Priorities alongside Irish Government Ministers. The Framework of Regional Priorities is produced by the Irish Central Border Area Network (IBCAN) as a strategic response to the needs and priorities of […]
Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed the plans to use local pharmacies to assist in the delivery of Covid 19 vaccines. The Newry and Armagh MLA said, “The vaccination programme across the North has been a great success. “But for people in South Armagh the use of Craigavon as our […]
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that Co-investment Fund (Co-Fund) NI is receiving additional funding of over £16m to support Northern Ireland SMEs. Co-Fund NI is an equity fund managed by Clarendon Fund Managers. It provides growth capital to early-stage, high-growth potential SMEs alongside lead private investors. The additional £16m funding […]
