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New NI Health Framework for youths
Health Minister Jim Wells has said that a new Service Framework will improve the health and life chances of all children through support and services covering the antenatal period and children aged...
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£2m Rivers Agency office opens
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill has officially opened Rivers Agency’s new Western Regional office in Omagh, Co.Tyrone. The new building at St Julian’s Road, which will...
View ArticleCIH NI responds to DsD draft budget
Commenting on the Department for Social Development draft budget proposals for next year, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland director Nicola McCrudden said: “These are tough times...
View ArticleDomestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme open
NI Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has announced the opening of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme, (RHI) for applications. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will...
View ArticleQuality 2020 Leadership Attributes Framework
Minister Jim Wells launched the Quality 2020 Leadership Attributes Framework at the Pavilion in the Stormont Estate. The Framework is part of the Quality Strategy 2020 (Q2020), which is a 10 year...
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Progress on Rural White Paper Action Plan
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has published the second Annual Progress Report on the Rural White Paper Action Plan. The Annual Progress Report 2014 provides an update on progress...
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NI Special Education review launches
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is to lead on a review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) support for children with statements of special educational needs. It is a child centred review that will focus...
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Small Business Loan Fund a real success: Hamilton
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA visited renewable energy business Coolsky Ltd in Newtownards, a local business supported by the NI Small Business Loan Fund. The Fund provides access to finance for...
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NEET Strategy Forum funding given
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, today announced £108,000 funding to continue the work of the NEET Strategy Forum (NSF). In developing the Executive’s strategy, ‘Pathways to...
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Apprenticeships Strategic Advisory Forum appoints Chair
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced the appointment of Dr Bryan Keating as Chair of the interim Strategic Advisory Forum on Apprenticeships. Following a second meeting of...
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New NI Rual Community Capital Grant Programme
DARD Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced a new funding programme specifically designed to improve the lives of those living in rural communities. The Rural Micro Capital Grant Programme will be...
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£3.7m Ballyclare School refurb planned
Education Minister John O’Dowd has cut the first sod on a refurbishment scheme at Ballyclare Secondary School. Total costs for the project are £3.737m. In March 2013 the Minister announced that...
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£1.4m Belvoir youth centre opens
Young people in Belfast’s Belvoir area are making the most of a new youth centre opened by Education Minister John O’Dowd. The new build includes a Sports Hall, IT facilities and social meeting places...
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NI Unite calls off action
Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy has welcomed the decision by trade union UNITE to call off industrial action next week. The Minister said: “Following a meeting with UNITE union today, I have agreed...
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Multi-million pound investment in Strabane
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced McColgan’s Quality Foods Ltd is creating 43 jobs in Strabane through a investment of over £7.3m in Strabane. McColgan’s, which...
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NI welcomes new Consumer Council board members
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced the appointment of a new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson to the Board of the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland. Sheila...
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Multi-million pound investment in Strabane
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced McColgan’s Quality Foods Ltd is creating 43 jobs in Strabane through a investment of over £7.3m in Strabane. McColgan’s, which...
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£3.6m social housing scheme in Dunmurry opens
The development known as the Semper Building, provides 44 one and two bedroom apartments for applicants from the social housing waiting list. All have been provided by Clanmil Housing Association with...
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Future regeneration of Dromore outlined
Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey MLA, has launched a new vision for the future of Dromore town centre. Key proposals in the Dromore Masterplan include: creating a River Lagan corridor...
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£1m refurbishment begins at Acorn
Education Minister John O’Dowd has visited Acorn Integrated Primary School in Carrickfergus as £1m refurbishment project gets underway. The project will provide a three classroom extension which will...
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