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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: ‘Extend protections to self-employed’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called for the self-employed to be given the same income protections as others during the COVID-19 crisis. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “All businesses are coming under huge pressure as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.     “The self-employed, those in the gig economy, […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Temporary relaxation of enforcement of drivers’ hours rules

In response to unprecedented pressures caused by the current COVID-19 circumstances on local and national supply chains, Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has taken the important further step of relaxing drivers’ hours rules. The relaxation of drivers’ hours is for the delivery and movement of all important goods that people in our communities, in particular vulnerable […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Finance Minister urges Chancellor to support all workers

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to support all workers impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. The text of the letter reads, “I very much welcome the announcement of a scheme to subsidise the payroll costs of businesses.     “This has reassured many people that their jobs and […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: UK Government ‘to pay wages’

The UK Government has said it will pay 80% of wages for employees not working, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. Speaking just moments ago at a live Press Conference, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the government was taking the ‘unprecedented’ steps to safeguard people from job losses. Chancellor Sunak said that self-assessment income […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Drive to recruit former health professionals

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As Northern Ireland prepares for the Covid-19 surge, a concerted push is underway to recruit former health professionals back into the health and social care workforce. The drive covers staff groups across the full range of disciplines and comes alongside initiatives to deploy medical, social work and nursing students. The measures together have the potential […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Southern Trust confirms cancelled appointments to continue

The Southern Trust has confirmed that cancelled appointments will continue due to coronavirus. Speaking to Newry Times, a Southern Trust spokesperson said, “Health service activity across Northern Ireland is being curtailed as a result of coronavirus.     “In the Southern Health Trust, with the exception of, antenatal, anticoagulant and fracture appointments, most hospital outpatient […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Reduction in public transport services announced

Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has approved a reduction in the level of public transport provision as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak. From Monday 23 March, Translink Bus Services (Ulsterbus, Metro and Glider) will operate a reduced service timetable and NI Railways will operate a Saturday timetable.     Translink is also reducing the service […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: SDLP welcomes Health Minister’s action on coronavirus

SDLP Health Spokesperson Sinead Bradley MLA has welcomed further action taken by the Health Minister to supplement the Health Service and ensure plans are in place to manage a surge in cases of coronavirus. Public Health Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA welcomed news that the testing regime is to be enhanced.     Local MLA Sinead […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Vital air links “must be protected” in both the short and long term

Finance Minister Conor Murphy, Economy Minister Diane Dodds and Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon have engaged with the Chief Executives of Belfast City, Belfast International and City of Derry airports. Ministers Murphy, Dodds and Mallon are backing the airports call to the UK Government for an immediate support package for the aviation sector to include; emergency […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Covid-19 surge plans detailed in Assembly

Health Minister Robin Swann today detailed the first phase of health service surge plan measures to deal with growing transmission of Covid-19. A core aim of the surge plans – covering the immediate period to mid-April – is to prioritise essential services and free up capacity across the system. The Minister spelt out the plans […]







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