Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins and her colleague Councillor Charlie Casey have urged for a resolution to be found to address the long-standing issues with traffic congestion emanating from Damolly Retail Park on the Armagh Road Newry. Liz Kimmins said, “Councillor Casey and I have been working on this issue for some […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey took a step back in time when she visited the Ulster Museum ahead of its re-opening on Tuesday. Minister Hargey was given a tour of the Belfast museum by Kathryn Thomson, Chief Executive of National Museums NI who provided an overview of their plans for re-opening on 25 May. […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has given further details of a £10million mental health fund providing support to mental health charities. The grant scheme, entitled the Mental Health Support Fund, will be administered and managed by Community Foundation NI and will be open to the community and voluntary sector organisations with charitable purposes offering […]
Dentists in Northern Ireland are continuing to provide high-quality care against the challenging backdrop of significant infection control measures which are likely to remain in place for some time. Restrictions are gradually easing on many services and businesses but dental practices are continuing to adhere to strict UK wide infection control measures which […]
Significant relaxations to the Covid-19 restrictions will come into effect from Monday 24 May, 2021. Ministers said the easements will be immensely beneficial to families, communities and the economy, and urged everyone to stay safe as they enjoy more freedoms. First Minister Arlene Foster said, “I’m pleased that we are in a position […]
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland (NI) and the ban on poultry gatherings have ended as of noon on 20 May 2021, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has announced. The measures, imposing a range of compulsory biosecurity measures on poultry flocks, were introduced in December […]
Police have confirmed a man has sadly died following a house fire in Newry last night, Friday 21 May. Police were alerted to the blaze at a house in Park View, Cloughoge, at around 11:40 pm by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) who were in attendance. Police and […]
The Executive has agreed to almost £220 million of Covid funding to support the social recovery from Covid. The health service, education, the arts, charities and sports organisations are among the beneficiaries. In addition to the £219.9million, £96.1 million is being allocated to meet costs associated with the business support schemes […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that this week’s funding allocation to her Department of £50.3m will help provide support to the people, communities and sectors who have been directly impacted by the pandemic. Minister Hargey said, “My Department responded very quickly to the pandemic providing over £300 million in supports to people, […]
The Executive has agreed 12 countries to be added to a green list for international travel from 24 May 2021. The new advice will apply to residents and visitors to Northern Ireland from Monday. Everyone should continue to follow the advice for amber countries until that date i.e. you must self-isolate […]
