No sooner have the summer holidays begun than parents start thinking of planning for back to school and all they need to organise, including buying new school uniforms and other supplies. It can be an expensive time for families, but the good news is there may be help available with back to school […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says the setting up of an Infrastructure Commission is the game-changer we need. She was speaking after the publication of the NI Executive Building Forward Consolidated Covid-19 Recovery Plan. The plan commits to the establishment of an Infrastructure Commission in Northern Ireland. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said, […]
Engineering student Daniel Forde has been awarded the inaugural title of ‘Overall SRC Student of the Year’ at the recent SRC Student Recognition Awards. This award was generously sponsored by awarding body ‘OCN Northern Ireland’. Daniel, from Portadown, has just completed the second year of a Level 3 Extended Diploma in […]
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced plans to establish a £1m fund to remove aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding from private residential buildings over 18 metres. The Minister made the announcement following a meeting with leaseholder representatives of Victoria Place Apartments which has ACM cladding installed on part of the building. […]
Ministers Naomi Long and Robin Swann today published a joint Action Plan aimed at helping parents achieve the best possible outcomes when settling arrangements for their children. The Private Family Law Early Resolution Action Plan recognises the impact uncertainty and conflict can have on children’s wellbeing and aims to help parents who have […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has redirected over £30,000 of Liofa bursary funding into several local Irish language organisations to help increase capacity in summer schools and summer schemes. Speaking after a visit to Irish language organisation An Droichead in south Belfast Minister Hargey said, “The current public health restrictions arising from the Covid-19 […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Kilroot Power Station to hear about plans to enhance the security of supply and produce electricity in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. The Minister toured the Power Station and met with representatives from owners EP UK Investments (EPUKI). Speaking after the visit, the Minister […]
The important role of housing in rural communities is at the centre of a new campaign by the Rural Community Network (RCN), Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA). ‘Reaching Rural NI’ aims to recognise the work of many organisations, including Housing Associations, in supporting rural living […]
Local Alliance councillor, Patrick Brown, and John Blair MLA recently met with the Mourne Heritage Trust in Silent Valley to discuss the need for long-term plans that protect and enhance the Mournes, especially considering the recent wildfire and increased use by visitors. Councillor Brown commented, “The Mournes are one of Northern Ireland’s most […]
A further Covid-19 support scheme worth up to £2million for farmers growing potatoes for the processing supply chain has been announced by Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots. Applications forms for the Scheme are now available on the DAERA website and must be submitted by 18 August 2021. Announcing the support […]
