
The Consumer Council is concerned that consumers in Northern Ireland could face potential new difficulties when shopping online from 1 January 2021, following the end of the transition period. Customs administration could be applied to parcels arriving in Northern Ireland from GB, which will likely lead to higher costs, delays and reduced choice […]
Dec 18 2020 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has welcomed progress regarding the Northern Ireland protocol but has expressed a need for more work to be done. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Coade said, “The Protocol is the product of Brexit itself and the particular choices made by the UK to leave both the […]
Dec 18 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has underlined his determination to see visits for care home residents facilitated across Northern Ireland over Christmas and into the New Year. Under Department of Health visiting guidance issued in September, all care homes should facilitate a range of methods that provide for safely managed and meaningful contact between […]
Dec 18 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP Health Spokesperson, Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the announcement from Minister Swann that he has launched a consultation into statutory opt-out for organ donation. The South Down MLA commented, “This is fantastic news. “And I want to pay tribute to all those who campaigned so hard for this, mostly the […]
Dec 17 2020 | Posted in
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The Economy Minister Diane Dodds has reiterated her call for businesses to check their preparedness for the end of the transition period. She was speaking after recently joining the agendaNi Annual Northern Ireland Economic Conference. Speaking after the online conference the Minister said, “We must do all we can to be […]
Dec 16 2020 | Posted in
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New proposals to assist the sustainability of the childcare sector have been announced. Education Minister Peter Weir outlined the plans following the allocation of £8.5 million in funding in October for ongoing recovery and sustainability within the childcare sector. The Childcare Sustainability Support Fund developed for the period 1 September to […]
Dec 15 2020 | Posted in
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South Down MP Chris Hazzard has called on the British Government to use resources included in this week’s Irish Protocol agreement to expedite the delivery of the Newry Southern Relief Road Project. The Sinn Féin Brexit spokesperson was commenting following the announcement of a £400million fund aimed at supporting businesses to operate after […]
Dec 11 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinead Bradley MLA has said that she is shocked after the Justice Minister Naomi Long “refused to move a critical piece of legislation that would give further protection to victims of domestic abuse”. Embed from Getty Images The South Down MLA is seeking an urgent meeting with the Justice Minister […]
Dec 10 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has launched a public consultation on enhanced legal protections for victims of domestic abuse. Embed from Getty Images Naomi Long said, “We know all too well that victims of domestic abuse can live in fear of their partner. “For many home is not a safe place. “To […]
Dec 9 2020 | Posted in
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The completion of a review in to hate crime legislation is an important first step in addressing the issue, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said. Embed from Getty Images Judge Desmond Marrinan was appointed by the Department of Justice to carry out the independent review. Speaking after receiving Judge Marrinan’s Report, […]
Dec 4 2020 | Posted in
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