
Ministers Robin Swann and Peter Weir have unveiled details of plans to enhance provision for the extension of childcare across Northern Ireland. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Swann explained, “As a first step, we are proposing that the definition of key worker is extended to bring it into line with […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced the establishment of an Advisory and Oversight Group to help prepare for the safe resumption of onsite delivery of vocational learning. The expert group, which will advise further education colleges and non-statutory contractors, will consider new delivery models for vocational education to overcome the challenges posed in the wake […]
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) has warned that complacency around coronavirus could lead to further spread of the disease, and ultimately result in deaths. Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, told Newry Times, “Thanks to people following advice, we have managed to reduce the levels of coronavirus in our community. […]
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DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has outlined the next steps for his Department’s routine inspection programme and decided that a number of inspections will restart over the coming days and weeks. The Minister also confirmed that while some routine inspections will recommence almost immediately, the pause on others will continue in the interests of public […]
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The Consumer Council is looking to provide practical help to households that are struggling financially during this COVID-19 crisis. Embed from Getty Images This help follows on from The Consumer Council’s “True Cost” campaign, which provided free online support on: Sources of free, independent and confidential debt advice; Alternative credit providers, including […]
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Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a £360,000 emergency support package for Northern Ireland’s aquaculture sector. Embed from Getty Images The package aims to help aquaculture businesses that have experienced a significant drop in sales as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aquaculture sector is a small but valuable niche […]
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The next phase of the Executive’s Covid-19 public information campaign has been launched today. Print, broadcasting, outdoor and digital media channels are being deployed in the campaign that urges citizens to follow the advice to ‘Stay Safe; Save Lives’ and ‘Work Safe; Save Lives’. Messaging will encourage the public to: stay at home […]
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Parents and carers will receive letters today informing them of the post-primary school in which their child has been placed. Embed from Getty Images Almost 1,000 additional places have been created in post-primary schools, resulting in the highest proportion of children placed at this stage of the process in three years. In addition, […]
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A number of changes to the Coronavirus Regulations will be introduced from Monday, the Executive has today confirmed. Ministers agreed to minor relaxations after being updated on the course of the epidemic and the current Covid-19 transmission rate by medical and scientific expert advisers. The following changes will be introduced on 8 June. […]
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy this week visited schools in Newry and Warrenpoint which have been producing face shields for key workers. Minister Murphy visited St Mark’s High School in Warrenpoint which has partnered with St Mary’s High School in Newry to produce face shields. Murphy then visited Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School and […]
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