
Northern Ireland international and Liverpool football star Conor Bradley is the latest big-name signing to support a Department for Infrastructure campaign aimed at reducing road deaths. Bradley, fresh from a recent 2-0 victory against Luxembourg with the NI squad in the Nations League, has given his backing to the ‘Share the Road to […]
Oct 17 2024 | Posted in
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Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir recently visited Larne Harbour to hear about the ongoing work to tackle puppy smuggling. The Minister met with members of the multi-agency enforcement Paws for Thought Group and had the opportunity to hear first-hand how this joined-up approach is helping combat the illegal breeding and […]
Oct 17 2024 | Posted in
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Advice NI has warned that thousands of scam victims across Northern Ireland, including Lurgan are going unreported and unsupported in debt recovery, as fraudulent schemes become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect. It advises the consequences of these scams can be life-changing, leaving many individuals facing long-term debt and severe financial issues. Recent […]
Oct 16 2024 | Posted in
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DAERA has extended the switchover date when the ‘UK’ prefix livestock tags can no longer be used to 30 June 2025. From that date, only ‘XI’ prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep and goats. New ‘XI’ prefixed livestock tags have been available to purchase from tag suppliers since 24 June […]
Oct 16 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced his intention to offer greater financial support for graduate entry medical students from 2025/26. From the 2025/26 academic year, the Minister intends for students at the Graduate Entry Medical School at Ulster University’s Derry campus to be able to access a Government loan for tuition fees. The […]
Oct 15 2024 | Posted in
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Restorative justice can bring transformational change and healing for victims, perpetrators and communities across the criminal justice spectrum. This was the message delivered by Justice Minister Naomi Long at the second Northern Ireland annual Restorative Justice Council conference held in Belfast. With the theme this year ‘Breaking the Cycle’, the conference provided a […]
Oct 15 2024 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged young people to make their voices heard on decisions that impact them, now and in the future. He was speaking following a meeting with the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn, and representatives of the NICCY Youth Panel where they discussed issues of particular […]
Oct 14 2024 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hosted a reception at Parliament Buildings to recognise motorbike rider Michael Dunlop’s latest record-breaking triumphs. Earlier this year, Michael set the new all-time wins record at the 2024 Isle of Man TT, with his 27th race success around the Mountain Circuit, surpassing his Uncle Joey’s record. Michael beat […]
Oct 14 2024 | Posted in
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Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons has announced that the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) will be reintroducing an extended opening on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm. This service change commenced on Thursday 12 September and will continue until the end of November 2024 when the effectiveness of late-night opening will be reviewed. […]
Oct 11 2024 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long is reminding the public that they need a fireworks licence if they are planning to use fireworks this Halloween. Applications for Halloween must be received by the Department of Justice by 18 October 2024. The Minister explains, “If you are planning to use fireworks this Halloween, you must comply […]
Oct 11 2024 | Posted in
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