
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that she is extending legislation to protect private renters from eviction to 4 May 2022. Introduced at the start of the pandemic the Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Act requires landlords to give tenants a 12-week notice to quit period before seeking a court order to begin proceedings […]
Sep 16 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has told the Assembly’s Infrastructure committee that hourly bus services from Newry to Dublin should be reinstated. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “In 2019 there was an hourly bus service from Newry to Dublin and Dublin Airport. “Currently, Translink’s 2021-2022 timetable only has services from […]
Sep 14 2021 | Posted in
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Newry SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of a Taxi Action Plan from SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to benefit taxi drivers. SDLP Minister Mallon has announced a number of new steps to support the taxi industry as they rebuild following the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the proposals are plans […]
Sep 14 2021 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has said the 35% gas tariffs price increase by Firmus energy is the latest blow to those struggling financially. It comes after a string of price increases locally for utilities including electricity and gas. The price rise will initially only affect the Ten Towns Network of Antrim, […]
Sep 14 2021 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that she plans to take steps to introduce new support measures to assist the taxi industry as they rebuild following the Covid restrictions. Minister Mallon’s Taxi Action Plan includes proposals to wipe DVA fees for new taxi drivers in 2021/22. The proposals also include a […]

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has described Jeffrey Donaldson’s threats to bring down our institutions as “reckless irresponsibility motivated by toxic self-interest”. The Newry and Armagh Assembly Member commented, “People across the North are sick and tired of being held to ransom by self-interested political parties that put their own narrow agendas above the […]
Sep 13 2021 | Posted in
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The Executive’s commitment towards the delivery of good relations projects in 2021/22 is another key step towards building a united and shared society, Ministers have said. First Minister Paul Givan and Education Minister Michelle McIlveen were speaking in Limavady during a visit to a T:BUC Camp being delivered by Roe Valley Residents Association. […]
Sep 10 2021 | Posted in
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The future direction of farming support in Northern Ireland has taken a step forward as Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, publishes a Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland. Publishing the Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio Minister Poots said, “Farming has changed significantly over the past 100 years, with changing methods and […]
Sep 10 2021 | Posted in
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Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has reminded farmers of the importance of improving water quality on farms as he inspected buffer strips erected under EFS within the Upper Bann catchment on a farm in Katesbridge, County Down. Water quality measures under the Environmental Farming Scheme are being implemented by […]
Sep 9 2021 | Posted in
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Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has launched the latest in a series of short films designed to promote Northern Ireland’s forest parks during the Centenary Year. Five films have been produced to showcase DAERA’s £5.7m investment in Northern Ireland’s forests in partnership with local councils through the Forest Park Enhancement Scheme. […]
Sep 8 2021 | Posted in
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