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New Minister Gordon Lyons outlines his priorities | Newry Times

Gordon Lyons MLA outlines priorities as Minister of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Newry headlines

Gordon Lyons MLA has outlined his priorities after his appointment as Minister of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) after Edwin Poots MLA temporarily stepped aside for health reasons.     Speaking about his new portfolio, Minister Lyons said, “I want to wish my colleague Edwin Poots MLA a full and speedy […]

Lyons announces £840,000 for farming innovation projects | Newry Times

Lyons announces £840,000 for farming innovation projects - Newry newspapers

Seven groups across Northern Ireland have been awarded £840,000 to work with farmers in developing practical solutions to address a particular problem or opportunity for the agri-food industry, Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced.     Under the European Innovation Partnership scheme, the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded funding […]

Economy Minister calls for action on parcel deliveries to NI | Newry Times

Minister calls for action on parcel deliveries to NI - Newry Times - Brexit NI news

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has called for urgent action from the UK Government on parcel deliveries to Northern Ireland.     The Minister said, “We are seeing significant confusion in the e-commerce market, both from businesses and consumers.     “This can be detrimental for consumers and mean that they may be more vulnerable to […]

Resources ‘will be targeted at those most in need’, says Minister Hargey | Newry Times

Resources 'will be targeted at those most in need', says Minister Hargey - Newry Times

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that those most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis will not be denied access to advice support services.     Minister Hargey said, “It is clear that the draft budget presents very significant challenges for the Executive and across departments with a constrained Spending Review outcome.   […]

Poots reiterates call for Common Travel Area for pets | Newry Times

Poots reiterates call for Common Travel Area for pets - Newry Times - Brexit pet travel

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has reiterated his call for a Common Travel Area for pets as they travel within the UK, urging Westminster and the European Union to adopt a ‘pragmatic and sensible approach’ which retains pet welfare at its heart.     After engaging with his officials to find potential flexibilities for pet checks, […]

Minister announces PPE funding for non-statutory training providers | Newry Times

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched a £250,000 fund to help non-statutory training providers meet the additional costs resulting from ensuring compliance with public health regulations as a result of Covid-19.     The Minister said, “Non-statutory training providers are a key part of our skills landscape and play a vital role in delivering the […]

Brady welcomes heating grant payments | Newry Times

Utility Regulator comments on firmus energy’s gas tariff announcement | Newry Times

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the release of heating grants this month to vulnerable citizens.     The Newry and Armagh MP said, “This month has seen the beginning of £200 heating grants being paid directly into accounts of vulnerable citizens.     “I want to commend Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey for her […]

Poots seeks ‘fair share of fishing quotas’ for NI fishermen | Newry Times

Poots seeks fair share of fishing quotas for NI fishermen - Newry Times - Newry News

Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA wants NI fishermen to get their fair share of additional fishing quota secured by the UK from the EU.     The Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently closed a consultation seeking views on how additional fishing quota secured from the EU might be distributed […]

“DEARA failure to bid for extra funding is astounding” – Slieve Gullion Councillor | Newry Times

"DEARA failure to bid for extra funding is astounding" - Slieve Gullion Councillor | Newry Times -Coronavirus Covid19 Newry news

Slieve Gullion Cllr Oonagh Magennis has expressed ‘serious concern’ that DAERA has not bid to the Department for Finance for any of the additional COVID funding which was announced by the Finance Minister.     “At the recent committee, Sinn Fein’s Agricultural spokesperson, Declan McAleer MLA, asked what bids the Department had made in response […]

Brady welcomes support for student nurses | Newry Times

Brady welcomes support for student nurses - Newry Times - Newry online

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed news of a £2,000 payment for student nurses on clinical placement involved working on the frontline on the fight against COVID-19.     The Newry and Armagh MP said, “Student nurses have been key to the fightback against COVID-19, working alongside other health workers to keep people safe […]







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