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Prison staff increase announced in response to rising prisoner numbers in NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured during a visit to Maghaberry Prison chatting with Governor Tracy Megrath and prison staff Justice...
Jul 25, 2024
Consultation launched on changing the exhaust emissions test for light diesel engine vehicles
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a consultation on changing the annual roadworthiness test (MOT test) by introducing...
Jul 24, 2024
Elective Care Centres helping to reduce waiting lists – Minister
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Ruth Beaumont, Assistant Services Manager for Theatres; Wendy Robinson, Acting Theatre Sister; Mr Asim El...
Jul 24, 2024
Delivery driver to care in the community – Social care practitioners recognised at campaign launch
Pictured thanking the social care workforce at the Social Care Making a Difference Campaign launch are L-R Natasha Lester, Health...
Jul 22, 2024
Ministers launch Civil Engineering Skills Academy
(From L-R) The Finance, Infrastructure and Economy Ministers launch the first Civil Engineering Skills Academy. The Infrastructure,...
Jul 22, 2024
EU gives green light for dental amalgam fillings to continue in NI
The EU has confirmed that Northern Ireland dentists can continue to use dental amalgam until 31 December 2034, or until the date agreed...
Jul 19, 2024
Health and Social Care in NI services impacted by global IT outage
The Department of Health has confirmed that Health and Social Care services across Northern Ireland have been impacted by the IT glitch...
Jul 19, 2024
No “quick fixes” but Executive approval for 37-point Lough Neagh Report & Action Plan a “first step”
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir on a recent visit to Lough Neagh, and an aerial image captured recently by PSNI Air Support of the blue-green...
Jul 18, 2024
NI Ministers outline financial pressures to the Chancellor
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister yesterday (Wednesday 17 July) met with the new Chancellor of the...
Jul 18, 2024
Department of Health releases latest complaints and compliments data received by HSC Trusts in NI
The Department of Health this week published statistics on complaint issues and compliments received by the six Health and Social Care...
Jul 13, 2024
Ulster Unionist Party announce Colin Crawford to replace Robin Swann as MLA for North Antrim
The Ulster Unionist Party say they are “delighted” to announce the selection of Ballymena man Colin Crawford to replace Robin Swann as...
Jul 11, 2024
Minister sets out series of key initiatives for health reform in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Tackling health inequalities must be at the heart of health reform in Northern Ireland. That’s the message...
Jul 10, 2024
There is no price on people’s health, reminds local charity as latest cancer waiting times released
Richard Spratt, Chief Executive of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Coming just days after the UK General Election, the latest NI Cancer...
Jul 9, 2024
Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
Speaking on the eve of the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP said: “I, and colleagues, look forward...
Jul 7, 2024
Newly appointed Secretary of State Hilary Benn makes first visit to NI since taking up the role
Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP meets with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at...
Jul 6, 2024
New XL Bully Dog safeguards now in force in Northern Ireland
Owners of XL Bully dogs are reminded that from today, the first stage of new legal safeguards are now in force. Whilst it remains legal...
Jul 5, 2024
Muir takes action on water quality and Lough Neagh
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions his Department will take...
Jul 2, 2024
Public consultation planned for general surgery 'reconfiguration’ across Northern Trust
Antrim Area Hospital A public consultation is due to take place over the future of general surgery in the Northern Health and Social Care...
Jun 28, 2024
Waste management company rejects DAERA bin collection plans stating it will cost the ratepayer £1bn
A Stormont overhaul of Northern Ireland bin collections will cost ratepayers £1 billion, it is claimed. Waste management firm Re-Gen says...
Jun 27, 2024
O’Dowd views progress on Carnroe Weir Rehabilitation Project in Kilrea
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd visited Kilrea today where he received an update on the Carnoe Weir Rehabilitation Project. Carnoe...
Jun 26, 2024
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