
The majority of State Care Monuments will reopen to the public from Thursday, the Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced. Embed from Getty Images The Department for Communities Historic Environment Division (HED) manages some 190 historic monuments in State Care. From Thursday 28 May most of the sites – excluding those […]
May 27 2020 | Posted in
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If the Economy and Infrastructure Ministers are serious about finding solutions to problems facing taxi drivers, they will bring forward costed solutions, local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “The Finance minister has made it clear to the assembly that no costed proposition has been put […]
May 27 2020 | Posted in
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A significant boost to PPE supplies that should help meet demand in the health and social care sectors has been announced by Government this week. It has signed deals with more than 100 new suppliers from around the world in a challenging global market, including securing a further 3.7 billion gloves to help meet the […]
May 27 2020 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust, through a collaborative partnership across bereavement, social work and nursing services, has opened a helpline for bereaved people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The helpline, 028 37 567990, will be operated by professionals with knowledge, insight and experience of grief and loss, initially Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm. […]
May 27 2020 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has welcomed the announcement by the Finance Minister that sport and leisure facilities will get 100% rates relief. The party’s Sports, Arts and Culture spokesperson told Newry Times, “Confirmation that sports and leisure facilities will receive rates relief is welcome news. “Many organisations are facing uncertain futures […]
May 26 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP Executive Office Committee Chair Colin McGrath hosted a meeting with the First and deputy First Minister this week to seek an update on their response to COVID-19. Mr McGrath pressed the Joint First Ministers, saying that citizens “need clear advice” and confusion must be avoided at all costs. The South Down MLA […]
May 26 2020 | Posted in
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Farming Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a £25 million funding boost for the beef and dairy sectors as they grapple with the effects and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. He described the additional financial support from the Executive as a “lifeline to many businesses”. Minister Poots told Newry Times, “I have repeatedly […]
May 26 2020 | Posted in
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Local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a £30 million funding package for Translink announced by Finance Minister Conor Murphy. Speaking to Newry Times, Cathal Boylan said, “Today’s announcement from my party colleague, Finance Minister Conor Murphy, of a £30 million funding package for Translink to help it meet the challenges of COVID-19. […]
May 25 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the Minister for Infrastructure to engage with Community Transport groups who are worried about the financial impact COVID-19 will have on the provision of their crucial services. Embed from Getty Images The Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “Those within Community Transport are concerned about […]
May 25 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said an extension to the Brexit deadline is required in order to protect the all-Ireland economy. Embed from Getty Images The party’s Brexit spokesperson told Newry Times, “Our economy is already under unprecedented pressure as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. “The approaching Brexit deadline is adding […]
May 25 2020 | Posted in
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