![Minister Muir launches consultation on marine licensing fees | Newry News - newry newspapers](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Minister-Muir-launches-consultation-on-marine-licensing-fees-Newry-News-newry-newspapers-90x65.jpg)
A consultation on a review of the fees paid for marine licences has been launched by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. He said the proposals were aimed at helping the Department to recover costs to provide the service as well as ensure a more effective licensing system is in place. Minister Muir says, “Last […]
Jul 26 2024 | Posted in
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![Consultation on a new Public Health Bill for Northern Ireland | Newry News - newry times news](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Consultation-on-a-new-Public-Health-Bill-for-Northern-Ireland-Newry-News-newry-times-news-90x65.jpg)
The Department of Health has launched a consultation asking for views on new health protection measures, being implemented through a Public Health Bill to replace the current Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967. The overarching principle of the legislation is to protect the population against various forms of infection and contamination, enabling us […]
Jul 25 2024 | Posted in
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![Board Members sought for the Northern Ireland Police Fund | Newry News - news in newry](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Board-Members-sought-for-the-Northern-Ireland-Police-Fund-Newry-News-news-in-newry-90x65.jpg)
The Department of Justice is seeking to recruit three Board Members for the Northern Ireland Police Fund (NIPF). The NIPF provides care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism and to the families of police officers injured or killed through terrorism. Three Board […]
Jul 23 2024 | Posted in
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![Funding of £200,000 for substance use & mental health project | Newry News - news in newry](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Funding-of-200000-for-substance-use-mental-health-project-Newry-News-news-in-newry-90x65.jpg)
The Health Minister has announced £200,000 funding for a project aimed at helping those experiencing substance use and/or mental health difficulties. Minister Mike Nesbitt made the announcement during a visit to ARC Fitness, a community-based, not-for-profit addiction recovery organisation in Derry. With support from the Department of Health, the Public Health Agency (PHA) […]
Jul 22 2024 | Posted in
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The Assembly Committee for Communities recently held a special event at Parliament Buildings where members of the local deaf community were invited to learn more about the work and remit of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The event was an opportunity for participants to learn more about the stages of legislation in preparation for […]
Jul 19 2024 | Posted in
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!['Fair Funding Essential For Investing Into Services' - Conor Murphy | Newry News - newry news facebook](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fair-Funding-Essential-For-Investing-Into-Services-Conor-Murphy-Newry-News-newry-news-facebook-90x65.jpg)
Conor Murphy, a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education, and Public Services. The Economy Minister comments, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]
Jul 16 2024 | Posted in
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![McNulty urges UEFA President to offer flexibility on Casement | Newry News - news online newry](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/McNulty-urges-UEFA-President-to-offer-flexibility-on-Casement-Newry-News-news-online-newry-90x65.jpg)
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged UEFA to offer the flexibility needed to ensure that Casement Park is match-ready in time for the 2028 Euros. McNulty has engaged with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, urging him to offer every accommodation to ensure the “transformative and landmark” project in West Belfast can […]
Jul 15 2024 | Posted in
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![Minister announces consultation on Domestic Abuse Safe Leave | Newry News - newry newspaper](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Minister-announces-consultation-on-Domestic-Abuse-Safe-Leave-Newry-News-newry-newspaper-90x65.jpg)
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and […]
Jul 10 2024 | Posted in
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![Daire Hughes MP welcomes A1 safety upgrade progression | Newry News - newry ireland news](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Daire-Hughes-MP-welcomes-A1-safety-upgrade-progression-Newry-News-newry-ireland-news-90x65.jpg)
Newry Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to move ahead with safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass. Dáire Hughes comments, “I welcome the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass will soon commence. “The A1 is one of the most dangerous roads on our […]
![Hargey seeks views on developing a sustainable biomethane sector | Newry News - stormont news](https://newrytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hargey-seeks-views-on-developing-a-sustainable-biomethane-sector-Newry-News-stormont-news-90x65.jpg)
Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey has said biomethane could provide a locally produced, sustainable and secure renewable energy source. The Minister has launched a three-month Call for Evidence seeking information and views from key stakeholders on developing a sustainable biomethane sector. A renewable gas, biomethane is the purified version of biogas produced from the […]
Jul 1 2024 | Posted in
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