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Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Unionist parties have pledged their support for Northern Ireland’s next Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced Mr Johnstone’s appointment on Wednesday to lead the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s ...

18 Dec 2024 at 19:39

Northern Ireland

Opposition plans amendment as Budget Bill comes before MLAs

The Stormont Opposition is set to table an amendment as the Budget Bill comes before MLAs. Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole said it wants to improve accountability and transparency in devolved government. The SDLP is set to propose that the ...

19 Feb 2024 at 00:01

Local News

Unacceptable that patients on waiting lists are left in dark, says McLaughlin

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has said it is unacceptable that patients on waiting lists are being left in the dark, following the publication of a new report by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman. As part of the report, it ...

15 Jun 2023 at 18:10

County Derry Post

Public service to mark 49th anniversary of Coleraine bombing

A public service will take place on Sunday (June 12) to mark the 49th anniversary of the Coleraine bomb. This follows the recent installation of a commemorative stone on Railway Road to remember those killed, injured, and affected by the ...

09 Jun 2022 at 14:00

Donegal County Council supports call to reestablish Derry to Dublin air link

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Donegal County Council support call to reestablish Derry to Dublin air link

Donegal County Council is to call on the Irish government to support the restoration of the Derry to Dublin air link. Buncrana Sinn Féin based councillor Jack Murray received the backing of Donegal County Council to call on the Irish ...

26 Mar 2024 at 14:00

Northern Ireland

Unions to begin industrial action in dispute over pay for healthcare staff

Health staff in two Northern Ireland trade unions will begin industrial action later. Members of Unison and Nipsa (Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance) are taking the action as part of a dispute over pay. Members of both unions ...

05 Dec 2022 at 03:45

Northern Ireland

Benn challenges Stormont to reform public services and balance books

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has challenged the Stormont Executive to reform public services while also balancing its budget. Delivering a speech to mark one year since the return of devolved government to the region, Mr ...

04 Feb 2025 at 20:14

Northern Ireland

Executive agrees budget with funding to cut waiting lists and boost childcare

The Stormont Executive has agreed its budget for 2025/26, with increased investment pledged to tackle hospital waiting lists and support parents with the cost of childcare. Finance Minister John O’Dowd said it showed the ...

03 Apr 2025 at 17:10

Northern Ireland

Unions start industrial action in dispute over pay for healthcare staff

Health staff in two Northern Ireland trade unions have started industrial action. Unison and Nipsa (Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance) members are taking the action as part of a dispute over pay. Members of both ...

05 Dec 2022 at 11:20

Northern Ireland

Westminster needs to step in over NI health crisis, committee chairwoman says

The UK Government needs to “step in” to help with a financial crisis facing Northern Ireland’s health service, the chair of a Stormont committee has said. Health Committee chairwoman Liz Kimmins made the call for ...

16 Jan 2025 at 16:20

Northern Ireland

Serious failings may have shortened mother’s life, Ombudsman finds

“Serious” failings in the care of an elderly woman at a Northern Ireland care home may have shortened her life, a watchdog has found. Public Services Ombudsman Margaret Kelly said the failings in the treatment ...

30 Nov 2022 at 18:56

Northern Ireland

Leaders call for ‘bold decisions’ from Executive to reform public services

Public sector leaders have urged the Stormont powersharing Executive to turn optimism about its return into “bold decisions” that will transform public services in Northern Ireland. The State of the State ...

25 Mar 2025 at 14:00

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