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Minister Murphy says positive tourism figures set foundation for future growth | Newry News

Minister Murphy says positive tourism figures set foundation for future growth | Newry News - newry latest news

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the latest tourism statistics for 2023, which show £1.2billion of tourism expenditure.      Tourism statistics released by NISRA show that tourism here is in a positive position following challenges created by the COVID pandemic, with an estimated 5.4 million overnight trips, 69% of these taken outside the Belfast […]

Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package | Newry News

Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package | Newry News - newry news today

On a recent visit, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir saw what Nature-Friendly Farming looks like in practice in Northern Ireland and made a commitment to a new Farming with Nature Package.     The Minister visited the beef farm of the Nature-Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) Chairman Stephen Alexander near Orlock Point in Groomsport, Co Down. Mr […]

DAERA seeks views on Review of the Schedule to the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016 | Newry News

DAERA seeks views on Review of the Schedule to the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016 | Newry News - newry news online

DAERA has launched a public consultation exercise to inform a review of the list of bodies and persons set out in the Schedule to the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016.     The Act aims to help improve the quality of life of people in rural areas by ensuring that the social and economic needs […]

Assembly Speaker Urges Older People to Share Key Issues | Newry News

Assembly Speaker Urges Older People to Share Key Issues | Newry News - newry news now

The Assembly Speaker, Edwin Poots MLA, has called on older people here to consult with the Northern Ireland Assembly on the key issues impacting their lives.     The call comes ahead of the ‘Older People’s Parliament, ’ which is scheduled to take place in Parliament Buildings on Saturday, 12 October. This will be an […]

Minister welcomes significant uptake of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme | Newry News

Minister welcomes significant uptake of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme | Newry News - newry times

Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the registration of almost 10,000 children for his Department’s new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme within just two weeks of its opening. The Scheme has been introduced to ease the financial pressures on households and enable more parents to remain in or return to work.     The Minister […]

Mitigation schemes survey available on Communities website | Newry News

Mitigation schemes survey available on Communities website | Newry News - news newry today

The Department for Communities (DfC) is encouraging all those with an interest in the current Welfare Supplementary Payment schemes to put forward their opinions in a survey on the DfC website.     The Welfare Supplementary Payment (WSP) schemes survey is open to all and is available for completion on the website until Friday 6 […]

‘No Place In Society For Racism’ – Newry MLA Liz Kimmins | Newry News

'No Place In Society For Racism' - Newry MLA Liz Kimmins | Newry News

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts.     She was speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse. Liz says, “We […]

Department for the Economy opens consultation on Postgraduate Award Scheme | Newry News

Department for the Economy opens consultation on Postgraduate Award Scheme | Newry News - news newry and mourne

The Department for the Economy has opened a public consultation on the Postgraduate Award (PGA) Scheme.     The consultation seeks views on a number of options for potential reform of the PGA Scheme, including enhancing the support available. In addition, the consultation seeks views on proposed changes to existing PGA Scheme terms and conditions. […]

Consultation on Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order Codes of Practice | Newry News

Consultation on Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order Codes of Practice | Newry News - newry newspapers

Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (PACE NI) Codes of Practice.     The proposed changes are to Codes of Practice A to H and the introduction of new Code I. Justice Minister Naomi Long says, “The Codes of Practice […]

Launch of new Care Pathway and Model for Community Forensic Services | Newry News

Launch of new Care Pathway and Model for Community Forensic Services | Newry News - news in newry online

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Justice Minister Naomi Long have launched a new Care Pathway and Model to provide streamlined access to Community Forensic Services.     The purpose of the Care Pathway and Model is to ensure that people requiring specialist support in the community receive a quality service that is safe, consistent, accessible, […]







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