Migrant workers arriving into Northern Ireland via the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme will now qualify for exemptions from the Covid-19 related travel restrictions, agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced. The exemptions are a result of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) submitting a request to the Department of Health […]
Jul 30 2021 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s seven regional vaccination centres will close for first dose of COVID-19 vaccines this weekend. Issuing a call out to anyone who is unvaccinated, Health Minister Robin Swann, said, “Our vaccination centres have done a fantastic job in rolling out the vaccination programme and will continue to administer second doses throughout August. […]
Jul 30 2021 | Posted in
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Patients and their families are being urged to support timely discharge from hospitals as our health service continues to deal with severe bed pressures due to the escalating demands of Covid-19. Our Health and Care Services remain under serious pressure. Our hospitals are working beyond capacity at present with many very […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the decision by Newry, Mourne and Down Council to grant planning permission for Down GAA’s ‘Centre of Excellence’ at Ballykinlar. The South Down MP also paid tribute to Down GAA and Council officials who have “worked tirelessly” behind the scenes for many months to reach this […]
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Health Minister Robin Swann is extending free car parking for HSC staff until 31 August after which time normal charging will resume. The Minister said, “Free car parking for HSC staff was introduced in March 2020 at a time when Northern Ireland was feeling the first impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Work is ongoing to resolve the issues with the Northern Ireland COVID Certification Service and COVIDCert NI. A further announcement will be made later today. The service will be returned in a phased and managed way. It will be strictly limited to specific dates of travel, at any particular time, while […]
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Growing our skills base and generating more and better employment opportunities will accelerate the economic recovery for the benefit of all. That was the message from new Economy Minister Gordon Lyons as he took up the role. The Minister said, “The role of Economy Minister in Northern Ireland is always crucial, […]
Jul 30 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s green agenda continues as two new electric vans go into service in the Department. The electric vans, which will be used by the Department’s Roads and Rivers staff, are part of the Minister’s drive to reduce carbon emissions in the Department’s operational fleet. Minister Mallon says, “I […]
Jul 30 2021 | Posted in
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Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has delivered an economic boost for rural residents in the Newry, Mourne & Down and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Council areas as he launched the £65,000 Prosper + Project. The Project, which has been developed in conjunction with the Southern Regional College (SRC), operates on the […]
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New arrangements for compensation to farmers, steps to tackle TB in wildlife, the testing of non-bovines for bTB, and the increased use of the interferon-gamma blood test in cattle will all be consulted upon as part of a new long-term strategy to eradicate bovine TB (bTB). Launching a consultation document at CAFRE’s Greenmount […]
Jul 29 2021 | Posted in
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