All posts tagged "Northern Ireland"
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4 days ago
Support measures available for schools developing mainstream SEN provision in 2026
Schools which develop specialist provision in 2026 will be able to avail of a number of financial and release-based benefits, according...
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4 days ago
Oil and petrol prices spike ‘fuels’ public anger as MLAs demand answers amid ‘profiteering’ claims
Political representatives have expressed dismay and demanded action after a spike in the costs of home heating oil and petrol and...
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3 weeks ago
Booze blamed for over 105,000 crimes in past five years as MLA flags ‘drain on public finances’
Booze has been blamed for being behind 105,000 crimes committed in Northern Ireland over the past five years – a “devastating”...
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1 month ago
Raft of school closures expected as Minister sharpens axe for unprecedented cuts
A raft of schools are expected to be recommended for closure under plans to bridge a funding crisis within education in...
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1 month ago
‘Pothole pandemic’ flagged as MLA rubbishes border poll call and insists SF-led departments ‘in chaos’
An Upper Bann MLA has reacted to the First Minister’s weekend calls for a border poll by demanding that Michelle O’Neill...
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1 month ago
Handover delays at crisis point with stroke patients ‘waiting two hours 29 minutes’ for ambulance last week
Ambulance handover delays have reached crisis point, with stroke patients having to wait two hours and 29 minutes on average for...
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2 months ago
Sports Council to discuss safeguarding children against AI deepfakes with children’s charity
A Sports Council is due to discuss safeguarding strategy against the use of AI deepfake images with the National Society for...
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2 months ago
Minister defends move as school dinners price hike – costing £10 more a month per child – kicks in
Education Minister Paul Givan has defended a decision to dish up a 19% hike on the cost of school meals in...
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2 months ago
Cold snap continues with further snow and ice warnings
The Met Office has warned that an Arctic airmass continues to cover the UK, bringing cold conditions with snow, sleet and...
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3 months ago
Education Authority announce ‘regrettable’ savings measures to claw back £30m shortfall
The Education Authority have confirmed they need to make a series of “regrettable” savings measures to claw back a projected £30m...
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4 months ago
Domestic abuse awareness expert welcomes Minister’s support for male victims
A domestic violence awareness expert has welcomed Minister for Justice Naomi Long’s support for male victims. Nuala Lappin, a retired specialist...
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4 months ago
Education Minister outlines two-strand approach for £27.5m SEN ‘Transformation’ programme
Nine Special Educational Needs (SEN) ‘Transformation’ projects – receiving funding from a £27.5 million pot – will be divided into two...
