Northern Ireland charity OG Cancer NI has warned people with symptoms of oesophageal and stomach cancer to contact their doctor as soon as possible as they launch their “Catch It Early” 2021 awareness campaign. More than 400 people per year were diagnosed with oesophageal and stomach cancer each year prior to the Covid-19 […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey recently met with the Arts Collaboration Network, an informal network of the main sector support organisations and a number of creative hubs across NI. Speaking after the meeting the Minister said, “The Arts Collaboration Network has been a strong advocate for the sector over this past year. […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has called for all island collaboration when giving an address at the IBCAN launch of The Framework of Regional Priorities alongside Irish Government Ministers. The Framework of Regional Priorities is produced by the Irish Central Border Area Network (IBCAN) as a strategic response to the needs and priorities of […]
Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed the plans to use local pharmacies to assist in the delivery of Covid 19 vaccines. The Newry and Armagh MLA said, “The vaccination programme across the North has been a great success. “But for people in South Armagh the use of Craigavon as our […]
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that Co-investment Fund (Co-Fund) NI is receiving additional funding of over £16m to support Northern Ireland SMEs. Co-Fund NI is an equity fund managed by Clarendon Fund Managers. It provides growth capital to early-stage, high-growth potential SMEs alongside lead private investors. The additional £16m funding […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said it is shocking that only one taxi operator has benefited from one of the Coronavirus Business Restrictions Support Scheme. Cathal Boylan said, “After meeting with the Department for Infrastructure, taxi operators were denied a sector-specific scheme and told that they can apply for support through Part […]
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has commissioned an analysis of options to deliver a more secure, long term supply of vets for NI, including consideration of the various models for third level veterinary education. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots commented, “I have been concerned for some time that Northern Ireland may […]
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that the second annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week will take place from 26 to 30 April 2021. Led by the Department for the Economy, the annual week-long celebration aims to raise the profile of apprenticeships across Northern Ireland by bringing together partners including local councils, employers, universities, […]
People from Northern Ireland can now book their Covid-19 vaccine at the SSE Arena ahead of its opening on 29 March 2021. The SSE Arena will be a regional vaccination centre working alongside Trust centres and GP practices. Community Pharmacists will also join the vaccination programme next week, bringing vaccinations to […]
A change in the advice for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19 is planned. Since 26 December 2020, CEV people have been advised to adhere to additional steps to keep themselves safe from exposure to Covid-19, including advice not to attend the workplace if they are unable to work from […]
