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Environment complaint system now online | Newry Times

Environment complaint system now online – Lyons - Newry Times - Newry Facebook

A new online system to register a complaint about public authorities failing to implement environmental law has gone live, Environment Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced.     A new body, the Interim Environmental Governance Secretariat (IEGS), has been established on a temporary basis now that the European Commission no longer has an environmental oversight […]

Legislation protecting private renters extended | Newry Times

Legislation protecting private renters extended - Newry Times newspaper

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that due to the ongoing pandemic she is extending the legislation protecting private renters from eviction to 30 September 2021.     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 to evict […]

‘Strong commitment from international community to implement protocol’ – Hazzard | Newry Times

'Strong commitment from international community to implement protocol' - Hazzard - Brexit - Newry Times

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said there is a strong commitment among the international community to see the Irish protocol implemented in full.     He was speaking after briefing ambassadors and diplomatic staff from around the world this week alongside Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald and Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill.     […]

Minister launches NI Economic Recovery Action Plan | Newry Times

Dodds launches Economic Recovery Action Plan - Newry newspapers

Northern Ireland’s economic recovery will be driven by innovation, investment and a skilled workforce, Economy Minister Diane Dodds says.     The Minister was speaking as she launched the Economic Recovery Action Plan which sets out a road map to rebuilding the economy from the impact of the pandemic. The Minister said, “As we move […]

New regulations brought forward in first step of transition for local agriculture | Newry Times

New regulations brought forward in first step of transition for local agriculture - Newry news online

Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has brought forward to the Northern Ireland Assembly new regulations aimed at ensuring the continued smooth delivery of direct agricultural support to farmers in 2021.     Speaking in the House on Monday 22 February, Minister Lyons outlined how leaving the EU has provided Northern Ireland with an unprecedented level […]

‘Partnership working will deliver Narrow Water Bridge’ – Sinead Bradley | Newry Times

narrow water bridge warrenpoint - 'Partnership working will deliver Narrow Water Bridge' - Sinead Bradley | Newry Times

SDLP South Down MLA, Sinead Bradley has welcomed a joint meeting of Councils and said that partnership working, led by SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, will deliver Narrow Water Bridge.     The South Down MLA commented, “I was delighted yesterday to see SDLP Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, meet with elected representatives from Newry, Mourne […]

Single Application window to open on 1 March 2021 | Newry Times

Single Application window to open on 01 March 2021 - Newry Times

Applications for the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme and Entitlement Transfer Service will open on 1 March 2021, Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced.     Welcoming the launch, Minister Lyons said, “I am pleased to announce that the 2021 Single Application and Map Service and Entitlement Transfer Service will open on 1 March 2021. […]

Mallon ‘committed to pressing ahead on Narrow Water Bridge’ | Newry Times

narrow water bridge warrenpoint - Mallon 'committed to pressing ahead on Narrow Water Bridge' | Newry Times

The Minister for Infrastructure met this week with Newry, Mourne and Down Council and Louth Council to discuss the way forward in delivering the iconic Narrow Water Bridge.     At the meeting, both councils and the Minister affirmed their commitment to the New Decade, New Approach project and committed to working in partnership to […]

Newry MLA calls for ‘better gambling legislation’ | Newry Times

Newry MLA calls for 'better gambling legislation' | Newry Times

Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has said there is a need for better and safer gambling legislation.     The South Down MLA said, “I welcome the continuing campaign by the GAA and Gaelic Players’ Association for better and safer gambling legislation.     “This is another positive step by the GAA. “It follows on […]

Consultation launched on Modern Slavery Transparency in Supply Chains | Newry Times

Consultation launched on Modern Slavery Transparency in Supply Chains - Stormont - Newry Times headlines

Justice Minister Naomi Long has today launched two consultation documents on measures to eradicate modern slavery from the supply chains of public and commercial sector organisations.     Transparency in supply chains (TISC) involves relevant businesses publishing a modern slavery statement and setting out the steps they have taken to ensure slavery and human trafficking […]







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