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Regional Pathway ‘will Improve the lives of young people living with diabetes’ | Newry News

Regional Pathway 'will Improve the lives of young people living with diabetes' | Newry News - newry news now

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the innovative Regional Young Adults’ Progression Pathway.     Minister Nesbitt says, “I recognise that diabetes is one of the most challenging chronic conditions facing people, including young people and it impacts many aspects of everyday life. “I welcome the establishment of the Regional Young Adults Progression Pathway which […]

O’Dowd outlines progress to reduce backlog of unadopted developments | Newry News

O’Dowd outlines progress to reduce backlog of unadopted developments | Newry News - newry housing

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has outlined the progress his Department and NI Water have been making to reduce the backlog of unadopted developments.     Speaking during a Private Member’s Motion in the Assembly this month, Minister O’Dowd comments, “While progress is being made to reduce the backlog of unadopted developments across the north, I […]

‘£350m investment underlines Executive’s commitment to health’ – Newry MLA Liz Kimmins | Newry News

‘£350m investment underlines Executive’s commitment to health’ - Newry MLA Liz Kimmins | Newry News - newry news online

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed £350 million worth of funding for health which has been allocated by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald. This means the majority of available funds will go to the health department.     The party’s health spokesperson comments, “Today’s announcement that £350 million will be going to the health department […]

Education Minister disappointed by unions pre-emptive action on teachers’ pay | Newry News

Education Minister disappointed by unions pre-emptive action on teachers’ pay | Newry News - newry news online

Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the announcement by a number of teachers’ unions that they plan to ballot their members for industrial action over 2024/25 pay.     Earlier this year the Minister provided funding for the successful resolution of the long-running industrial dispute on teachers’ pay for 2021-24. The pay settlement agreed […]

Murphy raises key economic issues for the north with British Government | Newry News

Murphy raises key economic issues for the north with British Government | Newry News online

Economy Minister Conor Murphy recently raised several key economic issues with British Government Ministers during a visit to London.     The discussions included concerns about the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, support for renewable energy developments, and the previously paused Enhanced Investment Zone for the north of Ireland. Speaking afterwards Minister […]

DAERA urges the poultry sector to prepare as Avian Flu confirmed in England | Newry News

DAERA urges the poultry sector to prepare as Avian Flu confirmed in England | Newry News - newry newspapers

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for the increasing threat of avian flu this winter as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N5 is confirmed in England.     On Tuesday 5 November 2024, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) confirmed HPAI H5N5 […]

Minister announces funding to expand access to Debt Advice across Northern Ireland | Newry News

Minister announces funding to expand access to Debt Advice across Northern Ireland | Newry News - latest news in newry

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced £1.3m for an Integrated Advice Partnership Fund to be administered by local councils.     The Minister made the announcement in an Oral Statement in the Assembly. The fund will boost existing debt services by providing alternative pathways to debt advice for people across Northern Ireland. Councils will […]

Nesbitt launches Winter Preparedness Plan | Newry News

Nesbitt launches Winter Preparedness Plan | Newry News - newry news today

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a series of initiatives to protect key health and social care services during another highly challenging winter period.     The measures are detailed in a 2024/25 Winter Preparedness Plan published this week. They will not eliminate winter pressures on the HSC system but will help to alleviate their […]

Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’ | Newry News

Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’ | Newry News - newry times newspaper

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement of over €15 million for the development of a Down GAA ‘Centre of Excellence’ at Ballykinlar.     The South Down MP says, “I welcome the announcement that over €15 million has been awarded for the development of a Down GAA Centre of Excellence. “This is […]

Tobacco and Vapes Bill opportunity to reduce preventable deaths and health inequalities – Nesbitt | Newry News

Tobacco and Vapes Bill opportunity to reduce preventable deaths and health inequalities – Nesbitt | Newry News - latest news newry

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at Westminster.     The Bill aims to introduce a progressive smoking ban to gradually end the sale of tobacco products across the UK, so that anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be able to legally be […]







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