
Local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the launch of three new hydrogen-powered buses for use by Translink. Speaking after attending the launch, the party’s Infrastructure Spokesperson said, “Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles consume hydrogen as a fuel to produce electrical power for the vehicle, with water vapour being the only by-product. Article continues below […]
Feb 6 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP Health spokesperson Sinead Bradley MLA has expressed her disappointment that a key health commitment has not been met, as patients are still waiting longer than they should be to be seen at an Emergency Department. Ms Bradley made the comments after data from the Department of Health shows that just over 50% of targets […]
Feb 4 2020 | Posted in
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Further education colleges deliver significant benefits to learners, businesses and wider society, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has stated. The Minister was speaking as she attended the topping-out ceremony for Southern Regional College’s new £15million campus in Banbridge, which is being funded by her Department. Article continues below Minister Dodds said, “I very much welcome the […]
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Co-operative partnership working between Government and the industrial sector helps mitigate climate change as well as build a sustainable economy, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has said. Minister Poots was speaking as he spent the day in County Fermanagh where he met Forest Service officials and toured Balcas Timber Ltd.’s premises near Enniskillen. Article continues below […]
Feb 3 2020 | Posted in
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Following a reshuffle of the Assembly and council team, local Councillor Pete Byrne has been appointed as the Climate Change spokesperson. Welcoming his new appointment, Councillor Byrne said, “I am delighted to have been appointed to this role and I thank our party leader, Colum Eastwood MP for his confidence in me. Article continues below […]
Feb 3 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has said the Department is considering a Sanctuary Scheme for victims of domestic violence. A Sanctuary Scheme is a multi-agency victim-centred scheme aimed at enabling victims to remain as safe as possible in their own homes through the provision of support and enhanced protection. Article continues below Sanctuary Schemes should […]
Jan 31 2020 | Posted in
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Following a reshuffle of the SDLP’s Assembly and council team, local Sinead Bradley has been appointed as the Health spokesperson, and to serve on Health committee at Stormont. Welcoming her new role, the South Down MLA said, “I am excited to take on this new role and thank our party leader for his confidence in […]
Jan 30 2020 | Posted in
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Every child deserves the best start in life and to be nurtured and supported to help them reach their full potential, Education Minister, Peter Weir has said. The Minister has outlined his key priorities during visits to two schools which will benefit from the School Enhancement Programme (SEP). Article continues below Riverside Special School in […]
Jan 23 2020 | Posted in
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Enhancing support and encouraging innovation across the environment, agri-food, forestry, fisheries sectors and rural communities is the key aim of a draft Innovation Strategy, launched for consultation recently. The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking your views on how the Department can stimulate and support innovation by businesses and organisations operating […]
Jan 22 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has called for an end to paramilitary-style attacks following a shooting incident in Belfast that has left a 39-year-old man with life-changing injuries. Naomi Long said, “Violent criminals have carried out a brutal attack on a member of our community, which has resulted in life-changing injuries. Article continues below “Violence has […]
Jan 22 2020 | Posted in
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