
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C) will open for applications on 10 January 2022. The funding for farmers and growers will provide transformational investment in on-farm projects costing in excess of £30,000. Speaking at the RUAS Winter Fair, Minister […]
Dec 21 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed plans announced by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD for major green all-island projects. In his speech at the Shared Island forum, Mr Martin set out his plans for joint North-South projects including new all-island greenway routes, a network of EV charging points and plans for hydrogen buses […]
Dec 16 2021 | Posted in
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Two further suspect cases of notifiable avian influenza have been identified in a commercial poultry flock near Markethill in County Armagh and a commercial duck flock in Coagh, County Tyrone. The news follows confirmation from the National Reference Laboratory that both previous suspect cases in Aughnacloy and Broughshane were positive for Highly Pathogenic […]
Dec 13 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched a public consultation on proposals to increase the safety net for tenants in the private rented sector in relation to evictions. Minister Hargey explains, “The private rented sector is home to twice as many families with children than social housing. “Under current legislation, private renters […]
Dec 13 2021 | Posted in
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Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon, and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan have invited members of the public to have their say on the future of rail on the island of Ireland as part of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. A key element of the Review will be gaining insights from interested stakeholders and […]
Dec 7 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan is encouraging people to engage with the consultation on the all-island strategic rail review. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “It’s clear that rail has a major role to play in our island’s future for connecting communities and achieving green, sustainable transport. “However, our current network […]
Dec 6 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced extra capital funding of £2 million for Councils to assist them in developing and delivering active travel schemes and greenway projects in 2021/22 and 2022/23. Minister Mallon explains, “In June 2021, I announced that I intended to make £2.5 million of capital funding available from my Blue […]

Ensuring that greater protection is provided to service animals in Northern Ireland moved a step closer this week, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots has said. If agreed by the Assembly, the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill, known as ‘Finn’s Law’, will provide service dogs here with the same protection as […]
Dec 3 2021 | Posted in
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The final report from the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition (FICT) has been published. First Minister Paul Givan comments, “I welcome the publication of the FICT report following the significant work of the Commission, who have considered a range of complex issues. “It is right that the public have […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has outlined how plans to reform the private rented sector are progressing. A commitment was made to introduce legislation that will provide increased protections for people and families living in the private rented sector. The Bill is now at Committee Stage. Minister Hargey explains, “For many the […]
Nov 12 2021 | Posted in
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