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Givan announces £1.2m Pre-School Support Fund for children with special educational needs | Newry News

Givan announces £1.2m Pre-School Support Fund for children with special educational needs | Newry News today

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a £ 1.2 million Pre-School Education Inclusion Support Fund to support young children with special educational needs (SEN).     The pilot Fund will provide resources to preschool education settings with at least one child undergoing statutory assessment of their educational needs. Settings will receive a payment of £750 […]

Murphy seeks views on potential role of biofuels | Newry News

Murphy seeks views on potential role of biofuels | Newry News - newry newspapers

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG.     Biofuels, specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Bio-Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bio-LPG), can be used as an alternative heat source to fossil fuels. Industry research and analysis […]

O’Dowd welcomes publication of the review of Part-Time 20mph Speed Limits at Schools | Newry News

O’Dowd welcomes publication of the review of Part-Time 20mph Speed Limits at Schools | Newry News - news newry today

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the publication of the review into Part-Time 20mph Speed Limits at schools.     Welcoming the publication of the review report Minister O’Dowd says, “As Minister responsible for road safety, I’m pleased that the review of the part-time 20mph speed limit at schools initiative, which saw this road safety […]

Consultation on proposals for a Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill | Newry News

Consultation on proposals for a Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill | Newry News - newry court news

Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the experience of services for victims and witnesses of crime.     The Department of Justice is seeking the views of the public as it develops its Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill. The proposals on which views are sought relate to: – […]

Long announces plans to reset the justice system | Newry News

Long announces plans to reset the justice system | Newry News - newry crime news

Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced a major programme of reform to improve access to justice and better support those using publicly funded legal services.     The ‘Enabling Access to Justice’ reform programme will refocus services putting the citizen at the heart of the justice system in Northern Ireland. The Minister explains, “People often […]

Muir urges beef farmers to opt in to avoid missing out | Newry News

Muir urges beef farmers to opt in to avoid missing out | Newry News - news in newry

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is reminding farm businesses that time is running out to opt into the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme to receive payment for eligible animals slaughtered in 2024.     Failure to opt in by 31 December 2024 will result in eligible farm businesses missing out on a 2024 payment. If a […]

Minister announces cross-departmental approach to tackle housing issues | Newry News

Minister announces cross-departmental approach to tackle housing issues | Newry News - newry news today

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched an ambitious cross-departmental plan to tackle housing issues.     Minister Lyons set out the first whole system Housing Supply Strategy at the Assembly. He says, “The housing issues we face are significant, and the current situation is not sustainable. “For too long, there has been no joined-up, cross-departmental […]

Murphy launches consumer focused ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ campaign | Newry News

Murphy launches consumer focused ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ campaign | Newry News - newry newspaper

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ information campaign which aims to lower energy bills through energy efficiency.     Funded by the Department for the Economy and delivered by the Consumer Council, the campaign will run until March 2025. The campaign aims to help consumers save money on their bills […]

Nesbitt launches major three-year health and social care plan | Newry News

Nesbitt launches major three-year plan | Newry News - newry hospital

A new three-year strategic plan for health and social care has been published by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt.     The plan involves a wide range of initiatives based on three central themes – Stabilisation, Reform and Delivery. The Health Minister explains, “Since taking office, I have underlined the need to build hope for all […]

‘Significant milestone’ for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 upgrade scheme | Newry News

O’Dowd announces significant milestone for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 upgrade scheme | Newry News - news in newry

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a significant milestone for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Road Improvement Scheme as the first stage of procurement commences this week.     The Scheme which aims to provide safety improvements along the A1 dual carriageway between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland will include the provision of 4 new grade-separated ‘flyover’ […]







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