
First Minister Arlene Foster, deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Unite the Union have called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urgently establish an Aerospace Taskforce. A letter signed jointly by Arlene Foster, Michelle O’Neill and Unite the Union along with the First Ministers for Scotland and Wales, called for urgent intervention to […]
Sep 22 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called for an urgent independent investigation into the handling of a COVID-19 outbreak at Daisy Hill Hospital. Local MLA Justin McNulty has been given leave to ask an urgent oral question to the Health Minister on COVID-19 in Daisy Hill Hospital this afternoon. The […]
Sep 21 2020 | Posted in
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The Expert Panel on Educational Underachievement, appointed by Education Minister Peter Weir in July, has issued a call for evidence from all interested parties through an online survey. The Panel, established under the New Decade, New Approach agreement, is examining links between persistent educational underachievement and socio-economic background. The survey is […]
Sep 16 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has called on Environment Minister Edwin Poots to urgently bring forward “clear and concise information” on post-Brexit trading arrangements at Warrenpoint Port. The South Down MLA said, “With the Brexit clock counting down there is an onus on Environment Minister Edwin Poots to provide immediate clarity on post-Brexit […]
Sep 15 2020 | Posted in
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The Executive has agreed further COVID-19 funding of £22.93 million for additional Higher Education places that may be required for the 2020/21 academic year, as well as school PPE costs. Announcing the allocations, Finance Minister Conor Murphy said, “Following the A-Level results, a number of students have been awaiting confirmation of their university […]
Sep 15 2020 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has reiterated her commitment to advancing the Narrow Water Bridge project during a visit to the proposed site. The Minister met with the Narrow Water Bridge Community Network and local representatives to discuss the benefits of the scheme for the local area. Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Mallon said, […]
Sep 10 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Fén MP Chris Hazzard has said the British government is playing a dangerous game of chicken in its approach to the Brexit negotiations. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “The British government is once again showing an utterly reckless disregard for the north, our economy and our peace agreements […]
Sep 8 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has confirmed jury trials have recommenced in Northern Ireland for the first time since lockdown. The first jury trial since March got underway in Laganside Court in Belfast, with plans to open five more Crown Court venues across Northern Ireland by the end of September. The recommencement of jury […]
Aug 28 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed a new Brexit financial support package for businesses in the North, however, he said the British Government has left “many vital questions unanswered”. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “In opposing Brexit, Sinn Féin has said from the outset that Brexit would create […]
Aug 14 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced £2.5m in support for 13 projects as part of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI). SBRI enables the public sector to tap into new ideas and technologies through funding competitions to business, resulting in new opportunities for companies who can provide solutions to the tough challenges faced […]
Aug 5 2020 | Posted in
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