The Department of Justice is seeking to recruit three Board Members for the Northern Ireland Police Fund (NIPF). The NIPF provides care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism and to the families of police officers injured or killed through terrorism. Three Board […]
The Health Minister has announced £200,000 funding for a project aimed at helping those experiencing substance use and/or mental health difficulties. Minister Mike Nesbitt made the announcement during a visit to ARC Fitness, a community-based, not-for-profit addiction recovery organisation in Derry. With support from the Department of Health, the Public Health Agency (PHA) […]
The Assembly Committee for Communities recently held a special event at Parliament Buildings where members of the local deaf community were invited to learn more about the work and remit of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The event was an opportunity for participants to learn more about the stages of legislation in preparation for […]
Conor Murphy, a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education, and Public Services. The Economy Minister comments, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged UEFA to offer the flexibility needed to ensure that Casement Park is match-ready in time for the 2028 Euros. McNulty has engaged with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, urging him to offer every accommodation to ensure the “transformative and landmark” project in West Belfast can […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and […]
Newry Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to move ahead with safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass. Dáire Hughes comments, “I welcome the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass will soon commence. “The A1 is one of the most dangerous roads on our […]
Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey has said biomethane could provide a locally produced, sustainable and secure renewable energy source. The Minister has launched a three-month Call for Evidence seeking information and views from key stakeholders on developing a sustainable biomethane sector. A renewable gas, biomethane is the purified version of biogas produced from the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the health minister must bring forward a plan to stabilise NHS dentistry to avoid the collapse of the service. The party’s health spokesperson comments, “Dentists play an invaluable role within our healthcare system. “And the loss of more NHS dentistry practices would have a disproportionate impact […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling for decisive action to ease crippling insurance costs for people across the North. McNulty was speaking after home insurance premiums in the North more than doubled in the last 12 months, with Newry Mourne and Down District standing as the most expensive area of […]
