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South Down MLA welcomes additional nursing and midwifery places

SDLP Health Spokesperson, Sinead Bradley MLA has welcomed that funding has been secured for 300 additional nursing and midwifery places. Embed from Getty Images   The South Down MLA said, “I warmly welcome the fulfilment of this commitment which was made in the New Decade, New Approach document, which provides funding of 300 additional nursing […]

£700m investment “key in rebuilding post-Covid economy”

The £700million investment package agreed this week by The Executive will be crucial in helping to rebuild the economy after the Coronavirus emergency, First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have said. The funding has been announced for infrastructure, regeneration and tourism projects across Northern Ireland and includes £562million match funding for […]

Minister announces consultation on Non-Domestic RHI tariff review

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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched a consultation on the Non-Domestic Renewable Heating Incentive (NDRHI) tariff review. Embed from Getty Images   The Department committed to keeping the tariffs under review when it brought forward the 2019 legislation that implemented reduced tariffs for small and medium-sized biomass boilers accredited to the NDRHI scheme. An independent […]

Eastwood welcomes selection of Laura Devlin as Newry Council Chair

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed the selection of Newcastle Councillor Laura Devlin as the next Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down Council.   Mr Eastwood said that Councillor Devlin will be a first citizen for everyone in the district and will bring warmth, generosity and compassion to the role during a difficult time. […]

Local Councillor welcomes change to blood donation rules

SDLP South Armagh Representative, Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed the change in blood donation rules, which will allow more people to donate, while maintaining safety of blood supply.  Embed from Getty Images   The Slieve Gullion Councillor told Newry Times, “I warmly welcome this decision by Minister Swann to change these rules, which placed a […]

Rules on blood donation set to change

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Changes to rules on blood donation will maintain the safety of the blood supply while allowing more people to donate. Embed from Getty Images   Health Minister Robin Swann has announced changes to blood donation deferral rules that will bring Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK, where the changes were implemented […]

Brexit: Irish Protocol “must be protected” insists local MP

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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazard has said the Irish Protocol agreed by the EU and the British government must be protected during the Brexit negotiations. Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “The EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier has expressed his disappointment at the level of progress […]

Second Stage of Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to the Assembly

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Northern Ireland can take a giant leap forward in the fight against domestic abuse if new legislation is agreed. That was the message from Justice Minister Naomi Long as she moved the Second Stage of the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill in the NI Assembly. Embed from Getty Images   Naomi Long told Newry […]

£45m for mental health, deprivation and broadband confirmed

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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed £45million of funding for mental health, deprivation and broadband in 2020-21. Making the announcement, Minister Murphy said, “I have been continually pressing Treasury over recent months for clarity on Confidence and Supply funding.     “I am pleased Treasury has now ended this uncertainty and delighted that this year’s […]

Long introduces Legislation for a New Domestic Abuse Offence

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Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA today introduced the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill 2020 to the Assembly.  The Bill will create a new domestic abuse offence for Northern Ireland which will capture patterns of controlling and coercive behaviour, as well as physical abuse, against a partner, former partner or family member.     The […]







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