
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced additional funding of £10.5million to support the pressures being faced by community pharmacies. Pharmacies play an essential role in the communities they serve and are experiencing mounting pressure due to COVID-19. Speaking following a meeting with representatives of Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland (CPNI), Health Minister Robin Swann […]
Mar 25 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has secured financial support to reimburse car parking charges to health and social care staff. All staff within the health and social care sector will receive a letter laying out the terms of the offer. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “I fully support our HSC staff and […]
Mar 25 2020 | Posted in
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The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has suspended all MOT tests for three months with immediate effect. All HGV and PSV vehicles with an MOT will be issued with a three-month Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC). Work is underway to put a solution in place for four-year-old cars and taxis and at present, there […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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Coronavirus has claimed the life of a fourth person in Northern Ireland. Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster’s Talkback programme this afternoon, Ruth Burke’s daughter Brenda spoke of her frustration at people not respecting official advice. “There is a frustration that people don’t understand, they’re not being respectful of what they’re told,” she said. […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has urged consumers to be responsible and think of others when shopping. Speaking after she held a teleconference with key figures from the retail sector, the Minister said, “Our retail sector is on the front line and they are stepping up to the challenge. “Retailers are making every effort […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced new measures to assist agency workers in the Civil Service. There are currently 2,500 agency staff working in the NICS. Under these new measures, NICS agency workers will be entitled to enhanced sick pay and special leave arrangements backdated with effect from 13 March. Minister Murphy said, […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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Retail NI has said that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “called it right”. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts was speaking after the Prime Minister’s Coronavirus Statement last night. “The Prime Minister has called it right,” he said. “We fully endorse his call for people to stay at home and to obey […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world, we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and […]
Mar 24 2020 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that domestic drivers’ hours legislation has now been temporarily relaxed to enable retailers to deliver food and vital supplies to customers. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, “In addition to the recent changes I made regarding deliveries to supermarkets and shops, I am now relaxing drivers’ hour’s rules […]

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has announced that College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) is ceasing face-to-face delivery of all education programmes as part of the broader effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The cessation of face-to-face classes at all campuses will become effective from today, 23 March, bringing CAFRE into line with […]
Mar 23 2020 | Posted in
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