belfastnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for belfastnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page belfastnews.net http://www.belfastnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:49 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:49 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[DAERA Minister Muir visits Brussels]]> DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has completed a series of engagements during a three-day visit to Brussels to discuss areas of mutual interest between Northern Ireland and the EU.

Minister Muir is pictured with Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron and Joe O'Brien, Minister of State at the]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274170265/daera-minister-muir-visits-brussels Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274170265/daera-minister-muir-visits-brussels <![CDATA[Plane carrying British defense minister subjected to GPS jamming]]> The incident occurred off the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, with media reports blaming the interference on Moscow

The UK Ministry of Defence has publicly expressed concerns after a RAF plane with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was subjected to GPS jamming while flying near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. While London did not explicitly assign bla]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:26:43 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming <![CDATA[Irish Anger Over Gaza Overshadows White House St. Patrick Celebration]]> White House - U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday for the annual St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House, amid calls to boycott the event by many in Ireland who are outraged by staunch U.S. support of Israel in its war against Hamas.

"Today celebrates 100 years, 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and America," Biden said in front of reporters at the to]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:11 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165981/irish-anger-over-gaza-overshadows-white-house-st-patrick-celebration <![CDATA[Tottenham expecting tough challenge at Fulham]]> (Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their challenge for a UEFA Champions League slot Saturday when they visit a Fulham side that has been difficult to defeat at home.

Spurs (16-6-5, 53 points) put on one of their best performances of the season last weekend, a 4-0 victory at Aston Villa to pull Ange Postecoglou's men within two points of the fourth-plac]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:23 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham <![CDATA[O'Dowd announces Pound 453,000 improvement scheme for A24 Saintfield Road, Belfast]]> Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced that a Pound 453,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A24 Saintfield Road, Castlereagh, Belfast will commence on Tuesday 19 March 2024.

The resurfacing scheme, which extends from the junction of Beechill Road to 350m beyond the Primrose Hill development, will delive]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165711/odowd-announces-pound-453000-improvement-scheme-for-a24-saintfield-road-belfast Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165711/odowd-announces-pound-453000-improvement-scheme-for-a24-saintfield-road-belfast <![CDATA[Minister announces Pound 1500 Cost of Living Support for Voluntary and Community organisations]]> Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced support for 287 Voluntary and Community organisations, funded through his department's Voluntary & Community Division (V&CD) and Community Empowerment Division (CED).

Photoaph of Minister Lyons with people at Kilcooley Women's Centre in Ba]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165219/minister-announces-pound-1500-cost-of-living-support-for-voluntary-and-community-organisations Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274165219/minister-announces-pound-1500-cost-of-living-support-for-voluntary-and-community-organisations <![CDATA[UK PM rules out general election on May 2]]> LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that there will not be a general election on May 2, ending months-long speculation that he would call an early election.

Sunak made the statement when talking to ITV News on Thursday. Previously, he said an election would be held in the second half of this year but didn't rule out an election in May.

"In several weeks' time, we've g]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274164532/uk-pm-rules-out-general-election-on-may-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:30:24 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274164532/uk-pm-rules-out-general-election-on-may-2 <![CDATA[Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffle share early lead at The Players]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274164367/rory-mcilroy-xander-schauffle-share-early-lead-at-the-players Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:40:23 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274164367/rory-mcilroy-xander-schauffle-share-early-lead-at-the-players <![CDATA[UK flight chaos made worse by remote working - report]]> It took a long time for key personnel to reach the office after an IT meltdown led to a widespread grounding of flights last August, a watchdog has revealed

An air traffic control meltdown in Britain last August that saw flights grounded during a busy travel period was exacerbated by the fact that key personnel were working from home, according to an i]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274164137/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working---report Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:12:06 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274164137/uk-flight-chaos-made-worse-by-remote-working---report <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Economic Output Statistics]]> The economic output statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA).

Economic Output Statistics published.

Commentary

  • Output in the services sector decreased by 0.3% over the fourth quarter of 2]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274163420/northern-ireland-economic-output-statistics Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274163420/northern-ireland-economic-output-statistics <![CDATA[Minister supports iconic art installations in Bangor]]> Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced funding for three iconic art installations in Bangor.

    The Bangor Waterfront Art Installation, by renowned artist and Bangor resident Colin Davidson, will showcase the 'new' Bangor City Centre in the context of the substantial investment being brought to the City by the Q]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274155855/minister-supports-iconic-art-installations-in-bangor Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274155855/minister-supports-iconic-art-installations-in-bangor <![CDATA[O'Dowd announces Pound 400,000 road improvement scheme for A55 Belvoir Road, Belfast]]> Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced that a Pound 400,000 road improvement for the A55 Belvoir Road, Belfast will commence on Tuesday 26 March 2024.

    The scheme will resurface and replace high friction surfacing on the East Bound section of the road from Milltown Road to the traffic signals at Tesco.

    ]]>
    http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274154542/odowd-announces-pound-400000-road-improvement-scheme-for-a55-belvoir-road-belfast Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274154542/odowd-announces-pound-400000-road-improvement-scheme-for-a55-belvoir-road-belfast
    <![CDATA[Labour Market Statistics]]> The labour market statistics containing HMRC Real Time Information data for Northern Ireland, Claimant Count, NI redundancy data and results from the Quarterly Employment Survey were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

    Young people not in education, employ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274154140/labour-market-statistics Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274154140/labour-market-statistics <![CDATA[Appointment to the NI Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC)]]> The First Minister, Michelle O'Neill MLA, and the deputy First Minister, Emma Little Pengelly MLA, have appointed District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) Anne Marshall to serve on the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC).

    The appointment is for a 5-year term from 11 March 2024 to 10 March 2029.

    ]]>
    http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274154602/appointment-to-the-ni-judicial-appointments-commission-nijac Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274154602/appointment-to-the-ni-judicial-appointments-commission-nijac
    <![CDATA[Northern Ireland bereavement support website launched]]> Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new bereavement support website for Northern Ireland.

    'Bereaved NI' can be accessed at Bereaved | Bereaved (hscni.net) and will provide a range of accessible resources for people who are experiencing bereavement and ensure t]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274152948/northern-ireland-bereavement-support-website-launched Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274152948/northern-ireland-bereavement-support-website-launched <![CDATA[1200 primary school children get set to celebrate sport]]> Almost 500 primary school pupils from Ballymoney and surrounding areas joined Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today at the first of two activity days in a Celebration of Sport.

    Now in its 10th year, the Celebration of Sport is a fantastic opportunity for young people to try out different sports and help them become ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274150774/1200-primary-school-children-get-set-to-celebrate-sport Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274150774/1200-primary-school-children-get-set-to-celebrate-sport <![CDATA[Minister announces raise in value limit for Co-Ownership]]> Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has raised the upper property value limit for Co-Ownership.

    The change sees an increase in the limit from Pound 190,000 to Pound 195,000, in a move that will support more people into home ownership.

    Minister Lyons said:

    "As Minister with re]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274150400/minister-announces-raise-in-value-limit-for-co-ownership Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274150400/minister-announces-raise-in-value-limit-for-co-ownership <![CDATA[O'Dowd announces Pound 250,000 road improvement scheme for Tillysburn junction, Belfast]]> Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced that a Pound 250,000 road improvement scheme at the A2 Tillysburn junction, Belfast will commence on Tuesday 19 March 2024.

    The scheme will resurface and replace high friction surfacing on the Belfast bound section of this busy junction.

    Minister O'Dowd said:&n]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274150398/odowd-announces-pound-250000-road-improvement-scheme-for-tillysburn-junction-belfast Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274150398/odowd-announces-pound-250000-road-improvement-scheme-for-tillysburn-junction-belfast <![CDATA[Minister announces funding for new books in libraries across NI]]> Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced additional funding of Pound 1million for new books for libraries across Northern Ireland.

    Welcoming the delivery of new stock at Lisburn City Library, the Minister said:

    "I'm delighted to visit Lisburn City Library to mark World Book Day and to welcom]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149446/minister-announces-funding-for-new-books-in-libraries-across-ni Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149446/minister-announces-funding-for-new-books-in-libraries-across-ni <![CDATA[Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme threatens tourism growth - Murphy]]>

    Economy Minister Conor Murphy has met with the NI Tourism Alliance (NITA) to discuss concerns about the introduction of the British Government Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme.

    Minister meets with the NI Tourism Alliance

    Minister Murp]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149166/electronic-travel-authorisation-scheme-threatens-tourism-growth---murphy Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149166/electronic-travel-authorisation-scheme-threatens-tourism-growth---murphy <![CDATA[The Transport Accessibility Statistics Northern Ireland report has been published today]]> This report presents statistics and data relating to transport accessibility in Northern Ireland. It is an official statistics report produced by the Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) Analysis, Statistics and Research Branch (ASRB). The report brings together a range of information from various sources.

    The publ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149109/the-transport-accessibility-statistics-northern-ireland-report-has-been-published-today Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149109/the-transport-accessibility-statistics-northern-ireland-report-has-been-published-today <![CDATA[Appointment of Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland]]> The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced that Mr Brian Dooher (MRCVS) has been successful in the recent external recruitment competition to appoint a new Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland.

    The Chief Veterinary Officer provides evidence-based professional advice to D]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149551/appointment-of-chief-veterinary-officer-cvo-for-northern-ireland Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149551/appointment-of-chief-veterinary-officer-cvo-for-northern-ireland <![CDATA[Recycling should be an integral part of our everyday lives - Muir]]> Recycling must be an integral part of our everyday lives regardless of where we are and what we are doing, if we are to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill whilst recycling more, said DAERA Minister Andrew Muir.

    Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir is pictured]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149447/recycling-should-be-an-integral-part-of-our-everyday-lives---muir Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274149447/recycling-should-be-an-integral-part-of-our-everyday-lives---muir <![CDATA[Long praises new online prison visits booking system]]> The Northern Ireland Prison Service is leading the way in offering the first fully online visit booking system across UK prisons.

    In-person and virtual visits to any prison in NI can now be booked at Book a visit to prison | nidirect.

    Viewin]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274148170/long-praises-new-online-prison-visits-booking-system Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274148170/long-praises-new-online-prison-visits-booking-system <![CDATA[O'Dowd announces Pound 800,000 active travel scheme for O'Neill Road, Newtownabbey]]> Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced that work is now underway on a Pound 800,000 pedestrian and cycling improvement scheme on the O'Neill Road, Newtownabbey.

    The scheme will involve construction of 240m of shared footway on the four legs of the O'Neill Road roundabout and installation of four toucan cros]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274146933/odowd-announces-pound-800000-active-travel-scheme-for-oneill-road-newtownabbey Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274146933/odowd-announces-pound-800000-active-travel-scheme-for-oneill-road-newtownabbey <![CDATA[New safeguarding measures for XL Bully breed type dogs to be introduced]]> Safeguarding the public is the primary concern of DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, as he announced his intention to introduce new safety measures for XL Bully breed type dogs in Northern Ireland.

    In a statement to the Assembly, Minister Muir outlined his plans to introduce a scheme requiring owners of XL Bully breed type d]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274146729/new-safeguarding-measures-for-xl-bully-breed-type-dogs-to-be-introduced Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274146729/new-safeguarding-measures-for-xl-bully-breed-type-dogs-to-be-introduced <![CDATA[PRONI goes on the record to close centenary celebration]]> The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) has launched a special publication to mark the end of its centenary year.

    'PRONI 100 Treasures' features a selection of 100 fascinating documents, dating from 1219 to the present day. It documents the interesting and important items which now form part of the public]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274146698/proni-goes-on-the-record-to-close-centenary-celebration Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274146698/proni-goes-on-the-record-to-close-centenary-celebration <![CDATA[Minister Lyons hosts visit of UK Sports Minister]]> Minister Gordon Lyons has held discussions with UK Sports Minister Stuart Andrew on the development of football at all levels in Northern Ireland.


    Following a series of engagements at grassroots and performance clubs, Minister Lyons said:

    "I was pleased to host the visit today of the UK Sp]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274145956/minister-lyons-hosts-visit-of-uk-sports-minister Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274145956/minister-lyons-hosts-visit-of-uk-sports-minister <![CDATA[O'Dowd announces road improvement scheme at B192 Foreglen Road, Claudy]]> Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced that a resurfacing scheme, including the provision of a new combined footway and cycle way, at Foreglen Road, Claudy is due to commence on Wednesday 6 March 2024.

    The works include resurfacing of 1780 metres of carriageway.

    Infrastructure Minister said:

    ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274145708/odowd-announces-road-improvement-scheme-at-b192-foreglen-road-claudy Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274145708/odowd-announces-road-improvement-scheme-at-b192-foreglen-road-claudy <![CDATA[DAERA Minister delighted to announce the opening of 2024 Single Application]]> Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair's Minister, Andrew Muir, has announced that the Pound 267million Single Application and Map Service and the Entitlements Transfer Service are open from today, 1 March 2024.

    Funding is available to farm businesses for Direct Payments this year and these payments r]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274142781/daera-minister-delighted-to-announce-the-opening-of-2024-single-application Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274142781/daera-minister-delighted-to-announce-the-opening-of-2024-single-application <![CDATA[Quarterly Northern Ireland outpatient, inpatient and day case, and diagnostic waiting times statistics - position on 31 December 2023]]> The Department of Health today published the quarterly Northern Ireland Outpatient, Inpatient and Day Case, and Diagnostic Waiting Times Statistics, relating to the position on 31 December 2023.

    The Waiting Times Statistics releases provide detailed information on the number of people waiting for a first con]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274141592/quarterly-northern-ireland-outpatient-inpatient-and-day-case-and-diagnostic-waiting-times-statistics---position-on-31-december-2023 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274141592/quarterly-northern-ireland-outpatient-inpatient-and-day-case-and-diagnostic-waiting-times-statistics---position-on-31-december-2023 <![CDATA[Basic Payment Scheme Entitlement Registers for 2024 published by DAERA]]> The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Registers for 2024 are now available to view online.

    Farmers can view the number of BPS entitlements they hold, their value, previous entitlement transfers, and other important information (suc]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274139239/basic-payment-scheme-entitlement-registers-for-2024-published-by-daera Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274139239/basic-payment-scheme-entitlement-registers-for-2024-published-by-daera <![CDATA[Work Quality in Northern Ireland Statistics]]> The latest Work Quality statistical publication was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA).

    Work Quality statistics

    This analysis builds on four previous publications and compares the quality of work over four years ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274139118/work-quality-in-northern-ireland-statistics Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274139118/work-quality-in-northern-ireland-statistics <![CDATA[Health Minister praises GPs for commitment to student training]]> Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked GPs across Northern Ireland for their commitment to medical student training.

    Placements provided by General Practitioners are enabling medical students to gain valuable experience in the front line of Primary Care.

    The Department of Health has been working closely with Q]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274138336/health-minister-praises-gps-for-commitment-to-student-training Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274138336/health-minister-praises-gps-for-commitment-to-student-training <![CDATA[Pay increase for agricultural workers]]> The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers.

    Following a meeting on 9 February 2024, the Board also proposes to increase existing minimum rates for all grades by six percent from 1 April 2024. 

    Therefore, the proposed]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274138186/pay-increase-for-agricultural-workers Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274138186/pay-increase-for-agricultural-workers <![CDATA[Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen]]> February 24, 2024 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

    In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against seve]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:22 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey - Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)]]> Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

    Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET)

    Young people who were NEET

    <]]>
    http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274134185/northern-ireland-labour-force-survey---young-people-not-in-education-employment-or-training-neet Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274134185/northern-ireland-labour-force-survey---young-people-not-in-education-employment-or-training-neet
    <![CDATA[DAERA Minister visits Portavogie]]> DAERA Minister Andrew Muir met today with members of the Northern Ireland Fishing Harbour Authority and local fishers during a visit to Portavogie Harbour.

    DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with members of the Northern Ireland Fishing Harbour Authority and local fishers during a visit to Port]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274133213/daera-minister-visits-portavogie Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274133213/daera-minister-visits-portavogie <![CDATA[Seven New Schools to Progress in Planning]]> Education Minister Paul Givan has announced new build projects for seven schools across Northern Ireland will now progress in planning.

    Education Minister Paul Givan with Principal Ian McConaghy (far right), members of the Board of Governors, Head Girl and Head Boy, during a visit to Dromore Hi]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274131800/seven-new-schools-to-progress-in-planning Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274131800/seven-new-schools-to-progress-in-planning <![CDATA[Measles cases in Northern Ireland likely]]> The Department of Health has advised that it's likely there will be new cases of measles in Northern Ireland.

    Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Lourda Geoghegan has emphasised that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine offers the best protection against the emergence of new measles infections locally.&nbs]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126468/measles-cases-in-northern-ireland-likely Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126468/measles-cases-in-northern-ireland-likely <![CDATA[Building the North-West economy a priority - Murphy]]>

    Economy Minister Conor Murphy was in Derry today to meet business and education leaders to discuss his plans for building the North-West economy.

    Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured with Ulster University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew

    ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126312/building-the-north-west-economy-a-priority---murphy Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126312/building-the-north-west-economy-a-priority---murphy <![CDATA[Derry / London Heathrow route secured - Murphy]]>

    Economy Minister Conor Murphy has today announced funding to protect the continuation of the flights from the City of Derry Airport (CoDA) to London Heathrow.

    Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured at City of Derry Airport with its Manager Steve Frazer and Infrastructure Minister John O'Dow]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126224/derry--london-heathrow-route-secured---murphy Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126224/derry--london-heathrow-route-secured---murphy <![CDATA[CAMHS Waiting Time Statistics for Northern Ireland (December 2023)]]> The Department of Health (DoH) has today, published quarterly Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) waiting time statistics for Northern Ireland.

    This publication presents quarter end figures regionally and by Health and Social Care Trust in respect of total numbers waiting, and those waiting ov]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126032/camhs-waiting-time-statistics-for-northern-ireland-december-2023 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274126032/camhs-waiting-time-statistics-for-northern-ireland-december-2023 <![CDATA[Emergency care waiting time statistics (October - December 2023)]]> The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED) throughout Northern Ireland during the months of October, November and December 2023.

    The statistical bulletin presents information on all new and unplanned review attendances during October, November and Dec]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274124983/emergency-care-waiting-time-statistics-october---december-2023 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274124983/emergency-care-waiting-time-statistics-october---december-2023 <![CDATA[Labour Market Statistics]]> The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

    Payrolled employees increased over the month while monthly earnings decreased

    • The number of employees receiving pay through HMRC PAYE in NI in January 2024 was 799,600, a 0.1% increase over the mo]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274124871/labour-market-statistics Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274124871/labour-market-statistics <![CDATA[Minister Muir pledges urgent action on Lough Neagh]]> DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said he would not shy away from the work that needs to be done to begin tackling the blue green algae crisis, but warned it will take investment, commitment and partnership working over decades.

      DAERA's Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer Arthur Niven (left) and DAERA Mini]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274120878/minister-muir-pledges-urgent-action-on-lough-neagh Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274120878/minister-muir-pledges-urgent-action-on-lough-neagh <![CDATA[Stopping animal cruelty should be a priority for all - Muir]]> In his first visit following taking up post as DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said that animal welfare issues would be among his top priorities going forward.

      DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with USPCA CEO Nora Smith during his visit to the USPCA offices in Newry on Tuesday.
      http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274119172/stopping-animal-cruelty-should-be-a-priority-for-all---muir Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274119172/stopping-animal-cruelty-should-be-a-priority-for-all---muir <![CDATA[DAERA welcomes appointment to NIFHA Board]]> DAERA has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of Robert Ryans as a Board Member of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA).

      The announcement was made today by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon. Chris Heaton-Harris MP.

      The appointment will be for a period of four yea]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274114293/daera-welcomes-appointment-to-nifha-board Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274114293/daera-welcomes-appointment-to-nifha-board <![CDATA[Public appointment of new Chair of Invest Northern Ireland]]> The Department for the Economy has announced the appointment of John Healy OBE as Chair to the Board of Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI).

      Latest news

      The term of appointment of John Healy as Chair is for a period of three years from 1 March 2024.

      T]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274113044/public-appointment-of-new-chair-of-invest-northern-ireland Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274113044/public-appointment-of-new-chair-of-invest-northern-ireland <![CDATA[Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released]]> Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for July to September 2023 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

      This statistical report is updated quarterly and contains provisional information on key measurement]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274112794/northern-ireland-local-authority-collected-municipal-waste-management-statistics-released Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274112794/northern-ireland-local-authority-collected-municipal-waste-management-statistics-released <![CDATA[Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance Misuse Database: 2022/23]]> The Department of Health today published "Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance Misuse Database: 2022/23 (Official statistics in development)" report and accompanying statistical tables.

      The report summarises information on people presenting to services with problem drug and/ or alcohol misuse and relates to ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274111718/statistics-from-the-northern-ireland-substance-misuse-database-202223 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274111718/statistics-from-the-northern-ireland-substance-misuse-database-202223 <![CDATA[Department of Health statement on UK plans to tackle tobacco and vaping]]> The Department of Health notes the UK Government's plans to enable NI to legislate to increase the smoking age and to introduce measures aimed at reducing youth vaping, subject to Northern Ireland Assembly agreement.

      In accordance with the provisions that are available, the Department will make the necessary preparati]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274109503/department-of-health-statement-on-uk-plans-to-tackle-tobacco-and-vaping Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274109503/department-of-health-statement-on-uk-plans-to-tackle-tobacco-and-vaping <![CDATA[DAERA welcomes appointments to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB)]]> DAERA has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of Grace Nesbitt OBE as the new Chairperson of the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB).

      The announcement was made today by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon. Chris Heaton-Harris MP.

      The Secretary of State also announced the appointment of t]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274109948/daera-welcomes-appointments-to-the-agricultural-wages-board-awb Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274109948/daera-welcomes-appointments-to-the-agricultural-wages-board-awb <![CDATA[Resurfacing works to recommence on Lisburn Road, Belfast]]> A resurfacing scheme on the A1 Lisburn Road, Belfast is due to recommence on Sunday 4 February 2024.

      The scheme involves the resurfacing of the carriageway on the Lisburn Road between Cranmore Gardens and the Kingsbridge Hospital and is expected to be completed within five weeks using Sunday closures and one week of o]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274107192/resurfacing-works-to-recommence-on-lisburn-road-belfast Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274107192/resurfacing-works-to-recommence-on-lisburn-road-belfast <![CDATA[NI Business Demography Statistics 2022]]> The latest Northern Ireland Business Demography statistics were released this morning by NISRA.  The bulletin, including interactive charts, can be accessed on the on the NISRA website.

      Northern Ireland Business Demography Statistics

      The data are source]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274106034/ni-business-demography-statistics-2022 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274106034/ni-business-demography-statistics-2022 <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Care Leavers 2022/23]]> The Department of Health today published a statistical bulletin summarising information on care leavers aged 16-18 in Northern Ireland and care leavers whose 19th birthday occurred during the year ending 31 March 2023.

      Care leavers aged 16-18

      • there were 365 care leavers aged 16-18 in 2022/23.
      • som]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274105978/northern-ireland-care-leavers-202223 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274105978/northern-ireland-care-leavers-202223 <![CDATA[DAERA encourages eligible groups to apply for smart towns and villages funding under new PEACEPLUS Programme]]> The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the new 30million Smart Towns and Villages investment area, under the PEACEPLUS programme.

        This investment area is aimed at providing greater access to, awareness and use of telec]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274105680/daera-encourages-eligible-groups-to-apply-for-smart-towns-and-villages-funding-under-new-peaceplus-programme Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274105680/daera-encourages-eligible-groups-to-apply-for-smart-towns-and-villages-funding-under-new-peaceplus-programme <![CDATA[Resurfacing scheme for Glen Road, Belfast]]> A carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on the Glen Road, Belfast commenced on Monday 22 January 2024.

        The resurfacing scheme, which stretches between Suffolk Road to Glenside Road will deliver significant benefits for road users. 

        To facilitate the works it will be necessary to implement weekday road]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274105062/resurfacing-scheme-for-glen-road-belfast Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274105062/resurfacing-scheme-for-glen-road-belfast <![CDATA[Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry Statistics 2022]]> The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has today released headline results from the 2022 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (ABI) survey.

        Economic statistics

        The key findings include:

        • In 2022, the income g]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274104834/northern-ireland-annual-business-inquiry-statistics-2022 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274104834/northern-ireland-annual-business-inquiry-statistics-2022 <![CDATA[Angler pleads guilty to fishing offences]]> A Co. Antrim angler today pleaded guilty to fishing offences and fined a total of Pound 215 at Laganside Magistrates Court.

          Judicial Mediation

          Gibson McCleery (63) of St Saviours Gate, Ballyclare pleaded guilty to three breaches of legislation as prescribed]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274104338/angler-pleads-guilty-to-fishing-offences Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274104338/angler-pleads-guilty-to-fishing-offences <![CDATA[Extension to validity period of Ukrainian driving licences in Northern Ireland]]> The Department for Infrastructure has announced plans to take forward legislation to extend the validity period of Ukrainian driving licences in Northern Ireland from 12 months to 36 months (three years).

          This follows a recent consultation exercise and is in line with the temporary nature and length of stay granted t]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274103919/extension-to-validity-period-of-ukrainian-driving-licences-in-northern-ireland Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274103919/extension-to-validity-period-of-ukrainian-driving-licences-in-northern-ireland <![CDATA[MV Princess Victoria documents and photographs available to view as part of PRONI's regional tour of local libraries]]> Statements from survivors of the MV Princess Victoria disaster and rare historical photographs of the ship are to be put on display as part of an ongoing regional tour of libraries by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI).

          The documents, including testimonies of passengers, crew, rescuers, and maritime ]]> http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274100270/mv-princess-victoria-documents-and-photographs-available-to-view-as-part-of-proni-regional-tour-of-local-libraries Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.belfastnews.net/news/274100270/mv-princess-victoria-documents-and-photographs-available-to-view-as-part-of-proni-regional-tour-of-local-libraries