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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: SDLP seek “firm timetable” on reopening of Daisy Hill Hospital services

SDLP Newry Mourne and Down Councillors have responded to Trust statements on the restoration of services at the Downe and Daisy Hill Hospitals. They have called for a firm timetable on the reopening of suspended services. SDLP Council Group Leader Pete Byrne told Newry Times, “Over the last week myself and SDLP assembly and council […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Department “needs to improve engagement with Road Haulage sector”

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the Infrastructure Minister to ensure her department engages fully with hauliers and their representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “The Road Haulage Association has expressed frustration that communication between the Department and the […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Relaxation of Coronavirus Regulations on 8 June if “R number remains low”

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The Executive has signalled its intention to make several changes to the Coronavirus Regulations in the weeks ahead but stressed that those would be conditional on the course of the epidemic. Embed from Getty Images   Ministers have also agreed to amend the regulations to make clear hotels can take advance bookings in preparation for […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: ‘Disgraceful’ scenes in Warrenpoint and Camlough as crowds gather

“We haven’t been going through this exercise of shutting down society because it’s a game. We have done it because we want to keep people alive.”   Local Sinn Féin representatives Councillors Oonagh Magennis and Jackie Donnelly have both expressed their disappointment after reports of social distancing measures being breached. Reports included large gatherings of […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Local MLA calls for ‘shielding’ clarity

SDLP Health Spokesperson, Colin McGrath MLA has written to Health Minister, Robin Swann, asking him to provide some clarity for those in the shielding category.   Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MLA said, “Nobody should be in any doubt that all of our health services, including Minister Swann, are […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Expired driving licences extended for 7 months

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced plans to extend expiring driving licences for an additional seven months from the expiry date. The new arrangements will be put in place in the coming days, as soon as a new EU Regulation becomes law.      This means that all driving licences with an expiry date between […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Silent Valley “not yet open to the public”

Following the closure of many recreation sites across Northern Ireland to restrict the spread of coronavirus, NI Water has been working with other government departments and agencies to reopen these sites in a way that ensures they are enjoyable but safe for everyone to use.   This includes some popular reservoirs across Northern Ireland, where […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 369% increase in complaints about airline cancellations in NI

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The Consumer Council has revealed a significant increase in the number of complaints about airlines it has received during the coronavirus pandemic. Richard Williams, Head of Transport Policy at The Consumer Council, told Newry Times, “Between 1 March and 13 May 2020 we received 615 contacts regarding airlines.     “This is a 369% increase […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Selected NHS patients to access ‘cutting-edge Covid-19 treatment’

Selected NHS coronavirus patients will soon be able to access treatment to speed up their recovery. Embed from Getty Images   Thanks to the joined-up efforts of the UK Government, the Devolved Administrations, a pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, the NHS, and the MHRA, the anti-viral drug remdesivir will be made available to patients meeting certain […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Swann welcomes Remdesivir for treatment of Covid-19

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the announcement that the anti-viral drug Remdesivir will be available for the treatment of Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images   Remdesivir is an innovative drug that is currently undergoing clinical trials around the world, including the UK.     International studies show the drug can shorten recovery time from […]







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