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Appointments to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority announced | Newry Times

Appointments to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority announced - Newry Times - newry uk news

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the appointment of two Non-Executive Members to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA).     Minister Mallon said, “I am pleased to announce a first-term appointment for Fiona Hanna and a second term appointment for Richard Johnston.     “The Port has ambitious development plans which will provide […]

Public encouraged to respond to Duty of Candour consultation | Newry Times

Public encouraged to respond to Duty of Candour consultation - Newry Times - todays news in newry - daisy hill newry

Health Minister Robin Swann has extended the deadline to allow for more key stakeholders and members of the public to respond to a consultation on a proposed duty of candour law for Northern Ireland.     Minister Swann explains, “A number of bodies have requested an extension to the consultation period.     “I have […]

Plan to ‘deliver vital change’ to civil and family justice system | Newry Times

Plan to 'deliver vital change' to civil and family justice system - Newry Times - down newspaper

Justice Minister Naomi Long has published a Plan for the modernisation of the civil and family justice system.     The Delivery Plan details actions to be taken during the remainder of the current mandate to the Northern Ireland Assembly and focuses on two key priorities of making the system more accessible for citizens; and […]

Action plan to support better outcomes for separating families published | Newry Times

Action plan to support better outcomes for separating families published - Newry Times - newry news

Ministers Naomi Long and Robin Swann today published a joint Action Plan aimed at helping parents achieve the best possible outcomes when settling arrangements for their children.     The Private Family Law Early Resolution Action Plan recognises the impact uncertainty and conflict can have on children’s wellbeing and aims to help parents who have […]

Liofa funding redirected into local summer youth programmes | Newry Times

Liofa funding redirected into local summer youth programmes - Newry Times - newry newspaper

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has redirected over £30,000 of Liofa bursary funding into several local Irish language organisations to help increase capacity in summer schools and summer schemes.     Speaking after a visit to Irish language organisation An Droichead in south Belfast Minister Hargey said,  “The current public health restrictions arising from the Covid-19 […]

Net-zero carbon and affordable energy ‘key to Energy Strategy 2050’ | Newry Times

Net-zero carbon and affordable energy 'key to Energy Strategy 2050' – Lyons - Newry Times - county down newspapers

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Kilroot Power Station to hear about plans to enhance the security of supply and produce electricity in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.     The Minister toured the Power Station and met with representatives from owners EP UK Investments (EPUKI).     Speaking after the visit, the Minister […]

£2m Covid-19 support scheme announced for potato growers | Newry Times

£2m Covid-19 support scheme announced for potato growers - Newry Times - newry news today

A further Covid-19 support scheme worth up to £2million for farmers growing potatoes for the processing supply chain has been announced by Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots.     Applications forms for the Scheme are now available on the DAERA website and must be submitted by 18 August 2021.     Announcing the support […]

Minister welcomes welcomes progress on All Island Rail Review | Newry Times

Mallon welcomes appointment of contractor to take forward All Island Rail Review - Newry Times - newry news facebook

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the appointment of ARUP to take forward the All Island Strategic Rail Review.     The All Island Strategic Rail Review will consider how the rail network on the island of Ireland can improve sustainable connectivity between major cities, enhance regional accessibility including to the North West and support […]

Prepare now for the re-opening of EFS Wider | Newry Times

Prepare now for the re-opening of EFS Wider - Newry Times - newry news headlines

DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced that Tranche 5 of the Wider Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) will open for applications on 16 August 2021.     EFS Wider Level applies to land outside areas of environmental designation and as such will be available to most farmers in Northern Ireland.     […]

20mph zones ‘need further rolled out in Newry and Armagh’ – Newry MLA | Newry Times

20MPH zones 'need further rolled out in Newry and Armagh' - Newry MLA - Newry Times - down newspaper

Liz Kimmins is calling for more schools in the Newry and Armagh area to be able to have 20mph zones in their surrounding area.     The Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “Across the whole of Newry and Armagh, only a small number of schools were included in the first roll-out of the 20mph zone […]







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