
Health Minister Robin Swann has visited Gordon’s chemist in Ballymoney to meet some of the volunteers of the medicines delivery service, established to help community pharmacies and patients. Embed from Getty Images To date, almost 34,000 deliveries of medicines have been made throughout Northern Ireland. A total of 252 pharmacies have registered to be […]
Jun 8 2020 | Posted in
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The Department of Education has issued guidance to educational settings on safe working during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Embed from Getty Images The document covers a number of areas including: The strategy for infection prevention and control to facilitate safe working; Guidance regarding the specific circumstances in which personal protective equipment (PPE) […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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The Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride is reminding people of the important role physical activity plays in our overall wellbeing. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Dr McBride said, “At times like these it can be easy to fall into unhealthy patterns of behaviour but given the huge impact that this […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has urged as many as possible to give an input into the Newry City Park consultation, which is to be rolled out to the public. She was commenting on the announcement of the public consultation by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in relation to the Albert Basin […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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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. […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Jun 5 2020 | Posted in
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