Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the publication of the review into Part-Time 20mph Speed Limits at schools. Welcoming the publication of the review report Minister O’Dowd says, “As Minister responsible for road safety, I’m pleased that the review of the part-time 20mph speed limit at schools initiative, which saw this road safety […]
Charity the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) served 200 hot lunches to members of the public on Marcus Square on Hill Street in Newry on 5 December, coinciding with International Volunteer Day – a day celebrating the extraordinary work of volunteers across the world. To mark the occasion and support the local community, the […]
With Christmas preparations well underway in many households, considering financial commitments may be on the agenda. So HMRC is reminding people who pay tax by self-assessment of the opportunity to spread the cost of their bill. More than 15,000 Self Assessment customers have already set up a Time to Pay payment plan for […]
A Winter Fuel Payment can help people over state retirement age with their heating bills. If eligible, a person could get either £200 or £300 to help pay heating bills this winter. However, as a result of Government changes, the Winter Fuel Payment is now means-tested and so entitlement depends on being in receipt of […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a third Risk and Regulatory Compliance Assured Skills Academy with EY, providing 20 high-quality training places. Funded by the Department for the Economy, the Risk and Regulatory Compliance Academy is a six-week intensive training programme designed to deliver industry-focused training to equip participants with the transferable skills […]
On 21 December, John Dalzell turns 83 years old, and he will celebrate the same way he has done for the last 32 years, by sitting in his trailer on Hill Street in Newry, raising funds for the Southern Area Hospice in his 33rd consecutive Christmas Sit-Out. Since 1992, John Dalzell OBE has […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched an ambitious cross-departmental plan to tackle housing issues. Minister Lyons set out the first whole system Housing Supply Strategy at the Assembly. He says, “The housing issues we face are significant, and the current situation is not sustainable. “For too long, there has been no joined-up, cross-departmental […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ information campaign which aims to lower energy bills through energy efficiency. Funded by the Department for the Economy and delivered by the Consumer Council, the campaign will run until March 2025. The campaign aims to help consumers save money on their bills […]
A new three-year strategic plan for health and social care has been published by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. The plan involves a wide range of initiatives based on three central themes – Stabilisation, Reform and Delivery. The Health Minister explains, “Since taking office, I have underlined the need to build hope for all […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a significant milestone for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Road Improvement Scheme as the first stage of procurement commences this week. The Scheme which aims to provide safety improvements along the A1 dual carriageway between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland will include the provision of 4 new grade-separated ‘flyover’ […]
