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Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives | Newry News

Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives | Newry News - whats on ni

Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons has announced that the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) will be reintroducing an extended opening on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm.     This service change commenced on Thursday 12 September and will continue until the end of November 2024 when the effectiveness of late-night opening will be reviewed. […]

Murphy welcomes groundbreaking accountancy amalgamation | Newry News

Murphy welcomes groundbreaking accountancy amalgamation | Newry News- news newry today

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the amalgamation of Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.     The Minister comments, “My Department has worked closely with Chartered Accountants Ireland over recent months to help facilitate this change and we have now paved the way for the creation of the […]

Invest NI hub in Dublin launched to enhance all-Ireland connections | Newry News

Invest NI hub in Dublin launched to enhance all-Ireland connections | Newry News - newry business news

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has opened Invest Northern Ireland’s new Hub and event space in Dublin – a strategic meeting space for Northern Ireland companies and stakeholders.     Northern Ireland businesses can use the Hub to meet with clients, develop new trading partnerships and explore the southern market. The Hub will also be the […]

Murphy outlines plan to ‘turn the dial on economic performance’ | Newry News

Murphy outlines plan to turn the dial on economic performance | Newry News - newry news today

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched his Department’s Three-Year Forward Look and 2024/25 Business Plan.     The Minister launched the publication at the latest Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Public Affairs Forum. Following the recent Executive announcement on the publication of the draft Programme for Government, the Minister outlined how the 41 […]

Newry MLA welcomes new Smart Phone guidance | Newry News

McNulty welcomes new Smart Phone guidance | Newry News - newry news online

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed new guidance issued by the Department of Education restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times.     The Newry and Armagh Assembly Member has said that the new guidance from the Department of Education is a step towards protecting […]

‘Health Minister must work to rebuild local trust and confidence’ – Newry MLA | Newry News

'Health Minister must work to rebuild local trust and confidence' - Newry MLA | Newry News - newry politics news

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to begin the work of rebuilding trust between local people and the health authorities.     The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member was speaking after meeting with the new Health Minister alongside the SOS Daisy Hill Hospital Committee and the Daisy Hill […]

Rate relief consultation report published | Newry News

Rate relief consultation report published | Newry News - newry times

The Department of Finance has published a report on responses received to the consultation on the removal of rates support measures for businesses and households.     The consultation directed by the Secretary of State, ran between November 2023 and February 2024. It sought views on four non-domestic rating support schemes including non-domestic vacant property […]

McGrath calls on Minister to limit waste at Warrenpoint Port | Newry News

McGrath calls on Minister to limit waste at Warrenpoint Port | Newry News - latest news newry

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has called on the Minister to limit waste stored at Warrenpoint Port.     It comes after a long-running dispute with local residents complaining about a bad smell emanating from a recycling facility in the area. Mr McGrath has uncovered that the current waste limit that can be stored […]

Guidance on use of mobile phones in schools launched | Newry News

Guidance on use of mobile phones in schools launched | Newry News - newry newspapers

Education Minister Paul Givan has issued new guidance to support school leaders in restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times.     Many schools in Northern Ireland already have mobile phone policies in place that restrict their use during the school day. This guidance will […]

Programme for Government consultation launched | Newry News

Programme for Government consultation launched | Newry News - newry politics news

The Executive has published for consultation its draft Programme for Government.     First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have described the draft Programme for Government as an ambitious and realistic vision for the remainder of the mandate. Speaking as the consultation was launched, First Minister Michelle O’Neill says, “The draft […]







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