
Health Minister Robin Swann is to reinstate the cross-border healthcare directive to the Republic of Ireland. The directive is a temporary measure for a 12 month period to help reduce Northern Ireland waiting lists and will be subject to strict criteria. The Minister said, “A key principle of our health service […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, As we move into summer, we are all looking forward to returning to doing some of the things that we consider ‘normal’, but that we haven’t been able to do for some time. This is largely thanks to so many people having taken up the offer of the COVID-19 vaccine, and […]

Almost 2000 professionals, drawn locally and from around the world, will take part in Action Trauma’s next international event, The Virtual Trauma Recovery Summit. The summit starts today, 21 June and runs to 23 June 2021. It will be hosted from the iconic Belfast Titanic Centre and brings together world-leading experts in the […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen has announced a further extension to two Covid-19 childcare support funds. This includes a third phase of the Childcare Sustainability Fund for the period 1 April to 30 June 2021 and the Childcare Covid-19 Temporary Closure Fund from 1 April to 30 September 2021. The Minister explains, […]
Jun 18 2021 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has just launched a new public awareness campaign to tackle the issue of dog fouling and raise awareness of ‘Responsible Dog Ownership’ in our district. The campaign has been developed in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, which is an independent charity dedicated to creating a cleaner, greener […]
Jun 18 2021 | Posted in
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Environment Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has launched a public consultation on the draft Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy 2021-2040, during a visit to Cuilcagh Mountain Special Area of Conservation in County Fermanagh. During the visit, the Minister met with local landowners and Ulster Wildlife, who are working together and with other partners through the […]
Jun 18 2021 | Posted in
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Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited two rural businesses which have received just under £50,000 in support from DAERA’s Rural Micro Business Growth Scheme and the Rural Business Investment Scheme. On a solar farm near Cookstown, the Minister met Samuel Knox and David Woodend, Directors of Kann O&M Ltd, which is […]
Jun 18 2021 | Posted in
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The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland has launched a campaign to help the foodservice sector as lockdown restrictions are eased. Aimed at cafes, coffee shops, home bakeries, restaurants, bars and hotels, the campaign’s aim is to find Northern Ireland’s best scones. Jointly funded by the EU, the campaign recognises the importance […]
Jun 17 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has allocated £19 million for flood protection projects across the North in her 2021/22 budget. This includes £11 million to progress numerous flood alleviation projects to improve flood protection to properties located within significant flood risk areas including Belfast, Newcastle, Lisburn and Newry. An additional £8 million […]
Jun 17 2021 | Posted in
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A programme that allows schools to offer additional help to pupils most impacted by the pandemic is now being extended. The Engage 2 programme will also be broadened to include funded pre-school education settings, special schools, and Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) settings. Education Minister, Peter Weir says, “I fully […]
Jun 16 2021 | Posted in
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