
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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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched a new health and wellbeing framework for staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. ‘Strengthening our Core: A Regional Framework for HSC Staff Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace’ has been developed with input from more than 1,000 members of staff from a […]
Oct 10 2024 | Posted in
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension. Some parents who claimed Child Benefit before 2000 are missing out on State Pension payments they are entitled to because of gaps in their National Insurance records. HMRC is urging […]
Oct 10 2024 | Posted in
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Daisy Hill Hospital’s respiratory medical team has published their learning from a rare lung complication in pregnancy in a prestigious international journal. The team worked with colleagues from interventional radiology, obstetrics and thoracic surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital, to diagnose and successfully treat their patient. As this was the first case of […]
Oct 9 2024 | Posted in
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Air Ambulance NI has been agreed by the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission as its designated ‘charity of the year’ following nominations by Assembly Commission staff. Assembly Speaker, Edwin Poots MLA made the official announcement in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings – marking the start of a year-long programme of staff-led events which […]
Oct 9 2024 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the amalgamation of Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. The Minister comments, “My Department has worked closely with Chartered Accountants Ireland over recent months to help facilitate this change and we have now paved the way for the creation of the […]
Oct 8 2024 | Posted in
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