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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Newry household recycling centres to close immediately

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has said that Household Recycling Centres across the district will be closing from 5pm this evening. Council said they will close until further notice.     This decision, they said, will free up resources needed to maintain domestic refuse collection services. It will, they said, help ensure compliance with […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Free public transport for healthcare workers announced

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced free travel for NHS workers on public transport services in Northern Ireland from today, while the fight against Covid-19 continues. Health and Social Care Trust workers will simply show their work pass to Translink staff. For others operating in the private sector such as care homes, they will avail […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Free School Meals payment, families to receive £2.70 per child per day

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced plans to make sure families do not experience hardship as a result of schools closing. Speaking to Newry Times, Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey said, “We have taken action so that almost 97,000 children who are entitled to free school meals will benefit. “I am […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Ministers welcome steps to protect the self-employed

Economy Minister Diane Dodds and Finance Minister Conor Murphy have welcomed the support package for self-employed workers that was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday. The measure means that self-employed workers can receive 80% of their taxable profit over the last three years capped at £2,500 per month. It will apply to those with trading […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Ministers praise “amazing response” of local industry

Health Minister Robin Swann, Finance Minister Conor Murphy and Economy Minister Diane Dodds, today praised the amazing response from local companies to the government’s request for help in sourcing critical items such as ventilators, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand sanitisers and other items to help the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Speaking to Newry Times, […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Cross-border workers “left in limbo”

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that many cross-border workers living in Newry and Armagh have been “left in limbo” due to regulations governing the Irish Government’s Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. The MLA confirmed that Sinn Féin is seeking urgent clarification from the Taoiseach and are actively lobbying for this payment to be extended […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister says PPE concerns “heard loud and clear”

Health Minister Robin Swann has stressed that staff concerns on Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) are being treated extremely seriously. Mr Swann said concrete action is being taken on Northern Ireland’s supply of PPE and its distribution across health and social care services.     Further action is also being taken on PPE guidance to all […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Changes to community pharmacies hours

Pharmacy Workforce Review published by Robin Swann - Newry headlines

Due to increased demand and the COVID19 (coronavirus) situation, community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are changing the way they work. The majority of pharmacies will now open an hour later in the morning from 10am.     They will close between 1pm and 2pm to allow staff time to re-stock. Changes are also being made […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Department meets with independent homecare representatives

Following discussions between key representatives of the independent homecare sector and senior departmental officials both sides have reiterated their commitment to protecting staff and following the expert advice on infection control. They also committed to working jointly to ensure the provision of appropriate PPE to the frontline; and to maximising the contribution that valued homecare […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Newry entrepreneurs make donations app free for all UK charities

A charitable start-up which lets users give directly to an individual living in poverty is making its platform available free of charge for any charitable organisation across the UK. Founded by Rostrevor’s Carol Rossborough and Newry’s Ailís McCaul, the entrepreneurs have made their platform free for charities from today. The platform can be up and […]







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