
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 […]
Aug 23 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 23 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 20 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 18 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 17 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 17 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 16 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 16 2021 | Posted in
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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. […]
Aug 13 2021 | Posted in
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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 […]
Aug 12 2021 | Posted in
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