tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42338308565608561502024-03-06T07:42:09.922+00:00Northern Ireland ExecutiveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-81953576381904067812017-01-24T19:29:00.000+00:002017-01-24T19:29:39.086+00:00Health Minister Michelle O’Neill working towards Living Wage
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has reiterated her support for the HSC
workforce and for the implementation of a living wage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Minister said: <strong>“I
am aware of, and sympathetic towards, the Trade Union campaign for a living
wage for all health and social care staff , which is based on the Living Wage
Foundation’s Living Wage.</strong></span></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"I have said
before and I want to reiterate that our staff are the biggest asset that we
have, and that is why I implemented the NHS Pay Review Body recommendation of a
1% consolidated pay uplift for 2016/17.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Whilst the
Executive's public sector pay policy does not mandate the application of a
living wage, it is important we work towards the application of such for HSC
staff in the context of developing an affordable package of pay reform."</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Notes to the Editor</span></strong><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-79783967078217698572017-01-22T09:05:00.000+00:002017-01-22T09:05:31.283+00:00Ó Muilleoir to meet with political parties ahead of RHI Inquiry Statement
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finance Minister Máirtín Ó
Muilleoir will meet with political parties tomorrow to discuss the Public
Inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme.</span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Minister said: <b>“This Inquiry
will be impartial and objective and it will be tasked with getting to the truth
of this scandal. These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss the
terms of reference and hear the views of other parties. My objective remains to
deliver a no-hiding-place Inquiry that serves the public interest.”</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It is the Minister’s intention to
make a statement to the Assembly on the RHI Inquiry on Tuesday.</span> </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-22072297087834416822016-12-23T14:16:00.000+00:002016-12-23T14:29:09.637+00:00Health Minister responds to GP-led care working group report <br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has today responded to the GP–Led Care
Working Group report.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Michelle O’Neill said: </span><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">“I
have considered the report and recommendations of the working group set up to
review GP-led care services here. The report is clear - we need to take
action now to address the challenges facing the service and I am pleased to
accept its recommendations as signalling the direction of travel needed to
ensure that everyone here continues to have access to high quality, sustainable
GP-led services. </span></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">“In ‘Health and
Wellbeing 2026: Delivering Together’, I was clear that primary care is the
bedrock of our health and social care (HSC) system. As such, it must be
central to the approach to reforming that system. The recommendations
made by the working group require action by my Department, the HSC, GPs and
other health professionals and I will continue to work with all parties to make
the working group’s recommendations a reality.” </span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">The Minister said considerable progress has already been made against a
number of the working group’s recommendations. She said: </span><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">“The working group recommended
increasing the number of GP training places to 111 by 2019/20. I recently
announced that we will reach that goal by 2018/19, a year ahead of the working
group’s recommendation. </span></strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">“I have also
committed to increasing the amount of time undergraduate medical students spend
in general practice, to encourage more young doctors to consider it as a
career. I have set out my plans to develop multidisciplinary teams working
alongside GPs in primary care to help keep people well and out of
hospital. </span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">“Investment in the
Practice Based Pharmacist scheme is continuing, with over 50 pharmacists now
employed by GP practices and a further 50 taking up post early next year.
By March next year, every GP practice will have a named district nurse, health
visitor and social worker to contact regarding their patients." </span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Concluding, the Minister said: </span><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">“I
also want to explore in more detail the way in which we provide GP services in
the future and, as a first step, I plan to consult on the role of GP
Federations in the New Year.”</span></strong></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Notes to editors:</span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. In October 2015, the GP-led Care Working Group was established to
consider how to address the pressures facing GP-led primary care services to
ensure that they are able to meet the challenge of rising demand now and into
the future. Its report was published on 23 March 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. The working group included representation from the Department of Health,
Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), Royal College of General
Practitioners, the Northern Ireland GPC, the Royal College of Nursing and
Health and Social Care Trusts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. The key issues the group focused on were building a stable GP workforce,
GP training, the structures and teams to support GPs, developing a sustainable
out of hours service, innovation, infrastructure improvement, quality and
integration of services, population health and wellbeing and improving patient
experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. The Minister’s 10 year vision statement Health and Wellbeing 2026:
Delivering Together was published 25 October 2016.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-78954157007651901942016-12-19T17:42:00.000+00:002016-12-19T17:42:50.899+00:00Further document laid in Assembly LibraryEarlier today (19 <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="Dec">Dec</span>) the Minister laid the attached document in the NI Assembly Library.<br />
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<strong>Notes to editors: </strong><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-51743005163009276942016-12-04T17:10:00.000+00:002016-12-04T17:10:28.739+00:00FOSTER AND MCGUINNESS EXPRESS CONDOLENCES AT DEATH OF AUSTIN HUNTER
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First Minister the Rt. Hon. Arlene Foster and the deputy First Minister,
Martin McGuinness have expressed their condolences at the death of former News
Letter editor Austin Hunter.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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The First Minister Arlene Foster said:<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
<strong>"It is with deep shock and sadness that I learned of the death of Austin
Hunter.</strong></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>
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</strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"As a highly
respected journalist for many years, Austin's professionalism and exemplary
journalistic skills put him at the forefront of his profession.</span></strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>
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</strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"Austin was a man
of deep integrity and objectivity who was respected by all who knew him or came
in contact with him.</span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"My thoughts and
prayers are with his wife Jean, son Simon, daughter Rachael and his wider
family and friends at this sad time."</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>
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</strong>The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness said: <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><strong>" I was very sad to hear about
the death of Austin Hunter.</strong></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>
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</strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"Austin was a man
with a wide range of communication and interpersonal skills and made a
considerable contribution to the media and public relations industry here for
over 40 years.</span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"This loss will be
felt most by his family and many friends and I will remember them all in my
thoughts and prayers at this time."</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">
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<a href="http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/">Foster and McGuinness express condolences at death of Austin Hunter</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-20633775413076993922016-11-28T18:48:00.001+00:002016-11-28T18:48:44.361+00:00O’Neill and Sugden continue to champion the needs of all victims of domestic and sexual violence<strong>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minister
of Health Michelle O’Neill and Justice Minister Claire Sugden have co-chaired
the Inter-Ministerial Group on Domestic and Sexual Violence which met today to
re-affirm the Executive’s commitment to tackling domestic and sexual violence
and abuse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Health
Minister Michelle O’Neill commented:<strong> “I welcome the convening of the
Inter-Ministerial Group on Domestic and Sexual Violence and I am pleased to
co-chair this Group with the Justice Minister.”</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We
all know domestic and sexual violence and abuse can affect anyone in this
society, and yet it still tends to be an unspoken, or even a taboo
subject. This violence and abuse not only impacts the victim but can also
ripple out to the wider family circle and friends. </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“A
societal change is required and I know this will not be achieved by government
working in isolation. I encourage all stakeholders to partner with
government in this task to ensure victims are supported and protected and
perpetrators are held to account.”</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minister
Sugden commented:<strong> “I too very much welcome today’s Inter-Ministerial meeting
and the opportunity it provides to engage with Executive colleagues as part of
government’s ongoing efforts to address domestic and sexual violence in
Northern Ireland.”</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The
five strands of the ‘Stopping Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse’ Strategy
provide a platform upon which the Executive will tackle the multi-faceted
nature of these issues in a systematic and holistic way. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“As
Justice Minister, I want to ensure victims are empowered to report these crimes
and ensure that they receive the support they need when they take that first
brave step. I also want to send out a clear and resounding message that
these crimes are abhorrent and unacceptable and that is why I have committed to
legislating for a new domestic abuse offence in Northern Ireland.”</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
group was convened to coincide with the international ‘16 days of activism
against gender-based violence campaign’, which runs from 25 November to 10
December 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
’16 Days’ international campaign serves as a catalyst to <span style="background: white;">galvanise action to end violence against women and
girls</span> encourage discussion about these important matters. The more
open these discussions are throughout society, the more likely it will be that
victims are encouraged to disclose and seek the support and protection they
deserve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
government funds a 24 hour domestic and sexual violence helpline with highly
trained staff and volunteers who support victims to enable disclosure and
signpost them to appropriate follow-on services. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
manager of the helpline delivered a presentation to the group focusing on the
advice, information and support made available to victims and their families.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
Ministers commended the helpline staff and volunteers who provide victims and
their families with immediate support and signposting to appropriate follow-on
services.</span></div>
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</strong>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-36241441910380537412016-11-17T19:50:00.000+00:002016-11-17T19:50:14.715+00:00EXECUTIVE OFFICE BRIEFING NOTE
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE <br />
<br />
17 November 2016 <br />
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<b>EXECUTIVE OFFICE BRIEFING NOTE </b></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Detailed below is an Executive Office briefing note on the Social Investment
Fund (SIF).</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) The Social Investment Fund (SIF) is an innovative Government programme to
tackle deprivation. A total of £80m has been allocated to SIF projects
across the province. These schemes are already making a positive difference.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2) They include 50 capital projects worth over £44million and 19 revenue
projects worth £35million. The capital projects will make vital improvements to
115 premises across the local areas. The revenue projects focus primarily on
employment/training support, early intervention services and educational
support with others incorporating mental health services, social economy
support, transport, fuel poverty and community capacity.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3) Over £18.3million is being invested in projects to support people
back into employment. While none of the projects are completed yet, over
150 people have already secured full time jobs and credit their success
directly to the SIF projects. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One participant has spoken about how her children felt like they had a
different mother since she has been on a placement. Another person, now
employed, was previously unemployed for 26 years, and said: ‘I would never have
had the confidence to look for work, go for interviews or do up a CV without
the support from the programme."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4) The agreed model for delivery of SIF, implemented across all SIF
zones, has been based around Steering Groups involving community/voluntary
representatives and local political representatives. Opportunities were given
to community/voluntary groups to apply for Steering Group membership, with the
appointments made by OFMDFM (now the Executive Office).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5) The agreed model was decided upon after a public consultation process and
details of how it would operate were fully disclosed and explained as SIF was
taken forward.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">6) The five main Assembly parties all took up places on SIF Steering Groups.
The overriding political criticism of SIF has not been about the process but
about the time taken to distribute funding.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7) The Steering Groups' role was to identify the most pressing needs in
their areas and develop projects to help address them. OFMDFM then approved the
projects. This model was adjudged to be better than a top-down approach where
civil servants would have decided what was best for neighbourhoods.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8) As was explained all along, the lead partners for taking these projects
forward were drawn from the Steering Groups. This helped ensure continued
ownership of the projects by those who had originated them. The lead partners
were chosen by a process of consensus within each steering group.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">9) These lead partners receive some funding for their role in overseeing the
individual projects. But the great majority of the funding for SIF projects is
being passed to publicly procured delivery partners to actually deliver the
projects.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">10) Charter NI was one of the community/voluntary groups on the East Belfast
steering group selected for specific lead partner roles – in Charter NI’s case for
an employability initiative.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">11) Reports that Charter NI has been given or is controlling £1.7 million of
Social Investment Fund (SIF) money are creating a false impression.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The £1.7m allocation is for the employability initiative. Some £1.5 million
of this funding is going directly to fund training, secure job placements and
business start ups for hundreds of unemployed and underemployed people.
This is being delivered by GEMS NI. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">12) As Charter NI’s website explains, it has received grant-aid from a
number of public bodies aside from TEO. As part of the normal SIF
process, TEO/OFMDFM carried out a check on the governance and financial
management arrangements of Charter NI, to ensure its capability to manage
public money.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This included a site visit, a review of the organisational structure
including confirmation that a board is in place; there are appropriate
management structures; a review of the financial and governance processes to
ensure the necessary policies and procedures are in place and implemented to
effectively manage and account for funding. On site verification and
governance checks will be ongoing throughout the duration of the project.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">13) The employability scheme is in the process of being established by Gems
NI. Calls from Opposition MLAs for the funding to be halted would halt this
work, and jeopardise the planned support for unemployed people.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">14) Demands to halt funding need to have a sound legal basis. Governments
cannot withdraw funding simply on the basis of media allegations; or because
politicians don’t like the outcome of disciplinary or personnel processes
within organisations. It also appears to be being suggested that funding of the
community sector or appointments linked to any public money should be subject
to vetting processes based on police intelligence. Is this what Opposition
parties are actually advocating?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 150%;">Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has welcomed the Government’s
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Greater collaboration, skills
and innovation will propel the economy to another level, deputy First
Minister, Martin McGuinness has said.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Speaking at a Derry Chamber
of Commerce event, Martin McGuinness told guests he fully supports the work of
the Chamber of Commerce and it is only right to celebrate the achievements of
the business community in Derry and the North West.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">He said the Executive is
committed to strengthening the links between the public and private sector,
between the Executive and our business community. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The deputy First Minister
said: <b>"As an Executive we want to grow the economy and raise prosperity
for all. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"The tireless work of
the Chamber and all the members are an important part of this programme of
work. This Executive has demonstrated our commitment to the North West through
our £7million support of the City of Derry Airport, the prioritisation of the
£480million investment in the much needed A5 and A6 road schemes and also the
ambitious project on the Old Waterside Station in Derry making it a new
transport hub."</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The deputy First Minister
said the economy and availability of jobs would be a catalyst for change.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">He said: <b>"Our
unemployment rate is now at its lowest level since 2008. We must not be
complacent and although we have brought in more jobs than any time in our
history, this Executive is committed to creating more and better jobs. As we
move further into recovery, focus needs to shift to improving the productivity
performance of the local economy by enhancing our skills, innovation and
enterprise. </b></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"The availability of
skills and the need to ensure a steady supply of labour into key growth sectors
will be vital for the local economy which makes the development of the Magee
Campus of Ulster University and continued engagement by the North West
Regional College with business essential.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"I am determined to
deliver and to move forward with the Chamber of Commerce and everyone who wants
to make a positive contribution to create a strong economy and better future
for all.”</span></b></span><br />
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<![endif]-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-71988747387010921282016-10-14T20:24:00.004+01:002016-10-14T20:24:37.796+01:00Foster and Ó Muilleoir sample the best of Northern Ireland at the BBC Good Food Show
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Arlene Foster and Finance Minister Máirtín Ó
Muilleoir have attended the BBC Good Food Show in Belfast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The show is taking place at the Belfast Waterfront from 14-16 October as
part of a three-year deal which will see it return again in 2017 and
2018. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcoming the event to Northern Ireland for the first time, First Minister,
Arlene Foster said: <strong>“It
is a great pleasure to welcome the BBC Good Food Show to Belfast for the first
time during Belfast Restaurant Week and Northern Ireland’s 2016 Year of Food
and Drink. </strong></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Over 10,000 visitors
will visit the Waterfront over the next three days giving us another tremendous
opportunity to showcase everything that is good about Northern Ireland. Our
Michelin starred restaurants, award winning food tours and Gold Star Great
Taste Award winning products, all strengthen Northern Ireland's reputation for
excellence in food production. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Good quality food
and dining are a vital part of any tourism experience and the staging of BBC
Good Food Show here in Belfast gives local producers a tremendous platform to
show off Northern Ireland’s unique food and drink heritage to potential new
buyers and tourists alike. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“I look forward to
welcoming the show back to Northern Ireland in 2017 and 2018 and I have no
doubt it will go from strength to strength.”</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir MLA said: <strong>“The newly extended Belfast Waterfront
is the perfect location for the BBC Good Food Show. Today’s event is an
excellent opportunity to showcase our award winning food and drink producers,
placing the spotlight on talented local chefs and celebrated restaurants. For
the past ten months we have been celebrating the different tastes and flavours
from across the north and once again local companies have scooped awards at the
Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards and the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food
Awards.”</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Supported by Tourism NI, Invest NI and Food NI, the BBC Good Food Show is
an integral part of the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. The show will include demonstrations from celebrity chefs Paul Hollywood,
John Torode and the Hairy Bikers coupled with tasting sessions with local chefs
Paul Rankin, Danny Millar and Danni Barry. For further information please visit
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-61803981094254808942016-10-14T19:07:00.000+01:002016-10-14T19:07:05.314+01:00Enniskillen BID to Boost Business
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Communities Minister, Paul Givan MLA, has today welcomed news that
businesses in Enniskillen have voted to establish a Business Improvement
District (BID) in the town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In an announcement made on Friday evening, businesses in Enniskillen have
given the green light to the proposals and voted ‘YES’ to a BID that will
give them a greater say in how their town is managed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcoming the move, Minister Givan said: <strong>“Congratulations to all the businesses and stakeholders
who have worked together with the local council to achieve this result which is
very positive news. By voting in favour of a BID, businesses will now
help to deliver over £1.2m of additional investment, over the next five years,
on projects led and managed by the business community within the Enniskillen
BID area. I congratulate everyone involved for their hard work in
achieving this.”</strong></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enniskillen BID is the last of six BID Pilots that have been receiving
extensive capacity-building support and training through the NI BID Academy to
vote yes to establishing a BID in their area. The Academy, established
and funded by the Department for Communities provided a structured training and
support system for the BID Pilots to help them develop their proposals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Minister Givan added:<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
“Through working with the Northern Ireland BIDs Academy, established and funded
by my Department, Enniskillen BID and the other BID Pilots locations have
received invaluable support from experienced practitioners who have overseen the
establishment of successful BIDs in many other towns and cities in the
UK. I wish them all every success as they work to develop their areas.”</span></strong></span></span></span><br />
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<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">Through participation in the Department for Communities
Northern Ireland BIDs Academy, the Enniskillen BID has been working with
local businesses and other organisations to develop ideas for moving
forward. These ideas were presented in a BID proposal which was given the
green light by BID participants in a ballot which closed on Thursday, 13th
October. </span></span></li>
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Quarter, Belfast City Centre, Enniskillen, Newry, and Strabane. </span></span></li>
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domestic sector by means of a compulsory BID levy which the businesses
within the proposed BID area or sector must vote in favour of before the
BID can be established. </span></span></li>
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government services but is a way additional funding can be raised. The
businesses then decide how the additional funds are spent to strengthen
their trading and market sector. </span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-1370984366571310272016-10-11T18:59:00.002+01:002016-10-11T18:59:35.117+01:00We must support world-class sectors to become a globally competitive economy - Hamilton
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has told the Northern Ireland Chamber of
Commerce that a relentless focus on sectors of our economy that are already
world class and those that could become world class is essential if Northern
Ireland is to transform into a globally competitive economy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Simon Hamilton drew a parallel with Team GB in the recent Rio Olympics and
Paralympics where athletes and sports most likely to yield medal success were
supported in terms of finance, training and technology.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking at the Chamber event in Belfast the Minister said, <strong>"We are only at the beginning of
the journey to become globally competitive. It is a journey which won't
be complete in a year. It won't even be finished in five. This is a
decade long effort at least. </strong></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“My Department is
currently working hard at refreshing and renewing our Economic Strategy.
In essence it will be the road map that will, I hope, lead us to a time when
Northern Ireland is once again punching above its weight on the international
economic stage. It is my intention that the new Economic Strategy will be bold
and ambitious and outline a vision of how our economy will look in 2030 and
beyond. Having come through the downturn and made significant strides forward
in re-balancing our economy, we now have the opportunity to push ahead and put
in place a plan that will transform our economy for the better. </span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“It is a transformed
economy that we must set our sights upon. An economy where more of our
companies have an international outlook and exporting goods, products and
services outside of our region. An economy where an increasing number of
businesses realise their high growth potential and scale up from small to
medium sized companies, employing more people in the process. An economy
where entrepreneurship and enterprise is endemic and reflected in a growing
status as a start-up nation. An economy where innovation is embedded in
the DNA of every company. An economy where government is business's
biggest supporter, putting in place financial, infrastructural and policy
support to ensure our economy thrives. An economy where we build
industries on the back of where we are genuinely world class in academic
research. An economy where our people possess the skills they need to
improve their lives. And – above all – an economy that works for
everyone.”</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Minister concluded: <strong>"Being
a globally competitive economy won't mean that Northern Ireland will become one
of the biggest economies in the world. But what it does mean is that we
will have a well earned, totally justified, evidence based reputation as one of
the world's most dynamic, innovative and high performing small advanced
economies. </strong></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“I am immensely proud
of the world beating performance of so many of our local businesses. The
fact that one in three London red buses are made by Wrightbus in
Ballymena. That one in ten of the cholesterol tests used in the world are
made by Randox and that Moy Park produces 25% of Western Europe's
chicken. It is this sort of success I want us to build on in our new
Economic Strategy.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Only by
concentrating our efforts on those sectors and sub sectors of the economy where
we can truly shine on the international stage will we be able to
breakthrough. We need to ask ourselves what are we already world class at
and what could we become world class at? What are the areas of the economy
where we have excellent research capability, large innovative companies, a
superb SME supply chain and the requisite skills base? Then we need to
ruthlessly and relentlessly support those sectors towards even greater success.
</span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“In many ways, what
we need for our economy is to emulate the ethos of Team GB in the Olympics and
Paralympics. Team GB identified the sports and the athletes who were most
likely to produce medal success. They then invested heavily in the
people, their training and the technology they used. </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> An economy our size
can't succeed in every sector. But we can be world class where we are
already strong and where we are showing promise. Like Team GB, we
shouldn't be afraid to support those sectors that can make our economy globally
competitive. </span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“This is not an easy
task by any means. There will be doubters. And there will be
challenges along the way. But I am convinced that using all of our
talents and supporting the sectors most likely to succeed, Northern Ireland can
transform over time into a genuinely globally competitive economy.”</span></strong><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-68121983161615290142016-10-11T18:30:00.001+01:002016-10-11T18:30:07.014+01:00Economy Minister comments on Fujitsu restructuring.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has commented on the restructuring
of the Fujitsu business throughout Europe including its operations in
Belfast and Londonderry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">He said: <strong>“This
is a worrying time for staff at Fujitsu in Belfast and Londonderry. </strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong><br /></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>I
have spoken to Fujitsu management today and intend to engage with senior
decision makers in Japan in the days and weeks ahead to emphasise to them the
highly skilled workforce that exists in Northern Ireland as well as the
competitive costs and strong Government support that makes our region a good
place for their company to continue to invest in."</strong></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-11603404463793013322016-10-08T20:49:00.000+01:002016-10-08T20:49:12.598+01:00Foster and McGuinness on side for official opening of redeveloped Windsor Park
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First Minister, the Rt Hon Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister, Martin
McGuinness tonight attended the opening of the National Football Stadium at
Windsor Park.</span><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Ministers were guests at an Irish Football Association (IFA) official
opening and watched home team Northern Ireland take on San Marino in a FIFA
World Cup qualifying match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The IFA received £28.75 million from the Executive towards the stadium
redevelopment which now has a seating capacity of 18,500.</span><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking ahead of the match First Minister, Arlene Foster said: <strong>“It is a privilege to be here this
evening to mark the official opening of our National Stadium at Windsor Park.</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“The transformation
has been remarkable and Northern Ireland, along with first class fans, now has
a truly first class venue as its home of football.</span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“The Northern Ireland
Executive’s contribution of £28.75 million has helped deliver this magnificent
outcome and I congratulate everyone involved in the development of our new
National Stadium. </span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“There is no doubt
that this Summer’s Euro 2016 finals were transformative for Northern Ireland
football and this wonderful new facility is reflective of our pride and
ambition to take Northern Ireland to the next level. </span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“I have no doubt this
magnificent new stadium will see many great sporting occasions in the years to
come.”</span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness said: <strong>“In France this summer Michael O’Neill
and his team proved they were a class act both on and off the pitch and I’m
delighted they now have a world class stadium to match.</strong></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“The Executive’s
investment of nearly £30million will reap massive social, economic and cultural
benefits. Tonight’s opening completes the second part of a three stadia
Programme for Government commitment and I look forward to Casement Park coming
to fruition during this Assembly term.</span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Sport has the
ability to break down barriers on and off the pitch and the IFA deserves great
credit for its tireless efforts to rid sport of sectarianism, racism and
homophobia. Their work goes beyond the gates of Windsor Park and ripples
out into wider society building friendships and the community. The financial
support we have provided towards this stadium is an investment in a more
inclusive, shared society.”</span></strong><br />
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also attending the official opening Sports
Minister Paul Givan said: <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“This
new state of the art Stadium marks a new and exciting beginning not only for
the Northern Ireland Football team but for the whole community. This is a very
special and proud day for all those who have worked tirelessly to turn the
vision of a National Stadium into a reality.”</span></strong></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-21776835540568082122016-10-04T19:58:00.003+01:002016-10-04T19:58:45.514+01:00Foster and McGuinness welcome Ireland's RWC 2023 bid through to next stage<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First Minister, Rt. Hon. Arlene Foster MLA, and deputy First Minister,
Martin McGuinness MLA have welcomed the announcement from World Rugby that
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid is through to the final Candidate Phase of
the Host Selection process.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">World Rugby has confirmed France, Ireland and South Africa as Rugby World
Cup 2023 host candidates.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First Minister, Arlene Foster said: <strong>“The
Northern Ireland Executive is a strong supporter of the 2023 Rugby World Cup
and it is excellent news we are now through to the next phase of the process.</strong>
<strong>The potential to host
the Rugby World Cup 2023 presents a fantastic opportunity to showcase our
excellent rugby talent, magnificent facilities and legendary hospitality to
rugby fans across the world. Northern Ireland has what it takes to host world
class events and the Executive will continue to work hard to bring this
great sporting event here in 2023.”</strong><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, said: <strong>“I congratulate all of those involved
in helping reach the next phase in hosting RWC 2023. South Africa
and France are formidable opponents, however, I believe the partnership between
sport organisations, Government and local businesses can provide a winning
combination in ensuring a successful event. I am certain everyone here will get
behind the Ireland bid and look forward next year when the final decision on
who will host RWC 2023 is made in November 2017.”</strong><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Economy Minister, Simon Hamilton MLA added: <strong>“It is tremendous news we are through to the Candidate
Phase of hosting The Rugby World Cup. The Rugby World Cup 2015 was the
most commercially successful event to date and with large numbers of travelling
fans and spectators the opportunity to host RWC 2023 would provide a major
boost for local businesses, the tourism industry and the Northern Ireland economy
as a whole.” </strong><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has
enjoyed a day in the North West.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Minister started with a visit to the Northern Ireland International
Ploughing Championships at Aghanloo near Limavady. There she met
representatives of the Northern Ireland Ploughing Association (NIPA), as well
as officials, competitors and businesses participating in the event.</span><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miss McIlveen congratulated everyone involved: <strong>“The Northern Ireland Ploughing
Championships are now in their 73rd year and attract competitors of the highest
calibre. It is quite a sight to see exponents of this difficult art at work and
the crowd clearly enjoyed the high degree of skill on show.</strong></span></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Of course, with
so many people coming to enjoy the ploughing, the event also provides an
excellent showcase for a wide range of rural and agricultural businesses,
particularly those producing and dealing in farm machinery. </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“I very much enjoyed
the opportunity to tour the stands and meet farmers, traders, competitors and
visitors at what is NIPA’s blue riband event.”</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong>From
the ploughing championships, the Minister then travelled along the North Coast
to the Giant’s Causeway for the 2016 Northern Ireland Potato Festival.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She said: <strong>“2016 is
officially Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink and there is no doubt that
our farmers and producers deliver high quality, unique, signature ingredients
and products that represent the Province and which are some of the finest
available anywhere. </strong></span></span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
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</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> "The NI
Potato Festival showcases one of our staple crops. With the help of The Mighty
Spud and the excellent range of participating local producers, the festival
underlines just how tasty and versatile the potato continues to be.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> "This is
the fourth year of the event and what more fitting and spectacular setting than
the Giant’s Causeway, one of Northern Ireland’s top tourist attractions, to
showcase our award winning produce to the many local visitors and visitors from
further afield.”</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miss McIlveen concluded: <strong>“The
buzz at both of these events is fantastic and they are, along with the array of
summertime agricultural shows and events, yet another example of the superb
offering available in our rural areas across Northern Ireland.”</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Justice Minister, Claire
Sugden today attended the National Police Memorial Day service in St Paul’s
Cathedral paying tribute to officers who have died in service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">His Royal Highness, The
Prince of Wales, patron of the event, attended the service along with
representatives from police services across the United Kingdom, members of the
Northern Ireland policing family, a number of former police chiefs, as well as
police representatives from 18 other countries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Claire Sugden said:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“It is an honour to attend the National
Police Memorial Day service to pay tribute to the sacrifice of police officers
from across the United Kingdom who have died while serving and protecting their
local communities</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Today will be especially
poignant for the families, friends and colleagues of those who have died and my
thoughts are with them all.</b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">“I was touched to hear the personal stories of some of the officers
honoured today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">n particular, I commend the bravery and service of the officers of the
Royal Ulster Constabulary and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“I would like to express my gratitude to all police officers for their
dedication and commitment. Northern Ireland can justifiably be proud of the
courage and professionalism of its police officers, often in the face of
challenging and hazardous circumstances."</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Continuing the Minister
said:<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> "This is a significant day in our
calendar when we can stand with those who mourn and remember.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My thoughts and prayers are with all those in
the policing family who have lost a loved one throughout the years.”</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">More information on this year’s event is available
online at: </span></span><a href="http://www.nationalpolicememorialday.org/programme.htm"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">http://www.nationalpolicememorialday.org/programme.htm</span></span></a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-64469413453825917892016-09-24T14:01:00.000+01:002016-09-24T14:01:23.216+01:00 Foster and McGuinness welcome Twaddell/Crumlin Road AgreementFirst Minister, the Rt Hon Arlene Foster MLA and the deputy First Minister, Martin <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="McGuinness">McGuinness</span> MLA today welcomed the local agreement bringing an end to difficulties surrounding parades and protests in the <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="Twaddell">Twaddell</span>/<span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="Crumlin">Crumlin</span> Road area.<br />
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The First Minister Rt Hon Arlene Foster MLA said: <strong>"The agreement reached between three Orange Order lodges in North Belfast and <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="Ardoyne">Ardoyne</span> residents representatives comes about following engagement in a local dialogue process.</strong><br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>"The understanding they have reached is a welcome development and is a significant step given this has been an initiative between the Orange and local residents.</strong><br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>"I said at the start of the summer that we all have a responsibility to show leadership and to continue to seek resolutions to contentious issues through discussion and to ensure any difficulties are identified and resolved peacefully. By doing so we become stronger as a community and a country.</strong><br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>"I thank all those involved. We want to build a future that is respectful, inclusive and vibrant. Northern Ireland can have a very bright future built on respect and celebration of diversity." </strong><br />
<strong> </strong><br />
The deputy First Minister, Martin <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="McGuinness">McGuinness</span> MLA said: "<strong>An agreement that has the full support of the three lodges and the <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="Crumlin">Crumlin</span> <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="Ardoyne">Ardoyne</span> Residents Association is something I </strong><strong>welcome and support.</strong><br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>"I commend the Rev. Harold Good and Jim <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="Roddy">Roddy</span> who have worked positively and considerately with everyone in the local community to reach this agreement.</strong><br />
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<strong>"We must resolve disagreements regarding parades, identity, culture and tradition through dialogue so that difference is celebrated and respected. </strong><br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>"The next phase of our political and peace processes must be the development of a real reconciliation process. </strong><br />
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<strong>"As leaders we will work with Executive colleagues to ensure tolerance, equality and mutual respect are key tenets of our new shared future</strong><strong>."</strong><br />
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<strong>Notes to Editors:</strong><br />
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Media enquiries to <span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_GB" data-scayt-word="TEO">TEO</span> press office on 028 9037 8283. Out of office hours, please contact the duty press officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Justice minister Claire Sugden has welcomed the resolution to the Twaddell
Avenue parades protest.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The minister said: <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“I
want to pay tribute to the facilitators and all those involved for their
tireless efforts to achieve this important agreement to resolve the Twaddell parades dispute and thank them for all their work on making this agreement
possible. I look forward to seeing this new agreement implemented and an end to
the protest.</span></strong></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“I also wish to take
this opportunity to thank the Chief Constable and his officers who were at the
frontline policing this situation over the course of the last three years, for
their impartial and impeccable support to protect the entire community at the
Twaddell interface.”</span></strong></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Notes to Editors:</span></strong></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">All media enquiries should be directed to the Department of Justice Press
Office 028 9052 6444. Out of office hours please contact the duty press officer
via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.</span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-29559125554886639732016-09-17T14:20:00.000+01:002016-09-17T14:20:21.363+01:00Statement on the appointment of Executive Press Secretary
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE <br />
17 September 2016 <br />
</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A spokesperson for The Executive Office said: "Following the recent Assembly election the First Minister and deputy
First Minister have been considering how best to restructure Executive
communications. In light of the formation of the new Executive, as
well as other parties opting for opposition roles, Ministers have made clear
more normalised processes of conducting business will apply.
This includes the creation of a new post of Executive Press Secretary and
the subsequent appointment of Mr David Gordon to fill it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“It is normal practice in politics in London and Dublin as well as other
devolved governments for Ministers to select the people who provide them
specialist communications advice. Those trying to throw dirt know that
very well. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“The appointment of the Executive Press Secretary is in full accordance with
the powers at the disposal of the First Minister and deputy First Minister and
they make this Order under the powers conferred on them by section 23 (3)
of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. The Civil Service Commissioners (Amendment)
Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 is not subject to scrutiny by the Assembly.
The Executive Office has supplied this Order to any media outlet that
requested it and has provided media with details of the legislation under
which the appointment was made since it was announced. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“It is interesting to note the panic and hysteria of opposition MLAs
following the appointment of the Executive Press Secretary. Their
reaction, though not surprising, was expected from parties who are
struggling to cope with the new political framework at Stormont. Parties
who, in government, had no hesitation in appointing their own specialist
advisers are now, in opposition, expressing feigned outrage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“The reality of opposition, and its powerlessness, is now starting to dawn
on those who failed to persuade the electorate that they could be trusted to
lead." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Notes to editors:</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Media enquiries to The Executive Office press office on 028 9037 8201.
Out of office hours, please contact the duty press office via pager number
07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.</span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368871475311644269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4233830856560856150.post-63632620356923297532016-08-13T00:19:00.000+01:002016-09-06T12:57:27.329+01:00Treasury announcement on EU funding unacceptable – Ó Muilleoir<span style="font-size: large;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has said that short term assurances provided by
the Chancellor around EU funding do not go far enough.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
Minister said: “<b>Prior to the referendum, the European Union had agreed to
contribute over €1.2 billion to Structural and Investment Fund programmes in
the north scheduled to run between 2014 and 2020. This includes contributions
to the cross border PEACE IV and INTERREG VA Programmes. The decision today not
to underwrite that sum in relation to EU funds from now to 2020 is a
setback to the economy and a failure by the British government to match
European support for the peace process. </b></span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Despite
the promise of the British Prime Minister to act in the interests of all, there
has been no attempt to consult with myself, the Executive or
the Irish Government, about the best way forward in relation to
European funds.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“While the
decision to honour letters of offer issued up to November will help some
applicants for EU funds, it will leave a question mark over scores of other
vital projects and means potentially up to £300m of future funding
is in peril.</span></b></span><br />
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discussed this issue with the Chancellor and with my counterparts in Scotland
and Wales, calling on the British Government to give a commitment that devolved
administrations would not lose a penny of EU related funding streams. I have
also written to the European Commissioner for Regional Policy with Ireland’s
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, and reiterated the joint support of
the Executive and the Irish Government for our cross border PEACE and INTERREG
programmes</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.”</span></span></span></span></div>
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Minister continued:<b> “Rather than providing the certainty
needed following the EU referendum this short-sighted decision
could deepen the economic blow. It is clear the Executive needs to be
front and centre in decisions around Europe and in all negotiations on these
crucially important issues."</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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Minister, Arlene Foster, deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, Sports
Minister Paul Givan, and Lord Mayor Alderman Brian Kingston today hosted a
homecoming for boxer Carl Frampton.<span></span></span></span></div>
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Frampton has brought immense excitement and joy to the boxing and sporting
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manner in which he conducts himself making him a superb ambassador for Northern
Ireland.</b></span></span></div>
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and proper that his many fans and supporters were given the opportunity<span style="color: black;"> to </span>congratulate him in Belfast on his latest
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deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness said: <b>“It was an honour and a
privilege to congratulate double world champion Carl Frampton tonight in
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chance to congratulate Carl Frampton in person. The rapturous reception Carl
received tonight reflects the regard in which Carl is held by his many
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latest victory has made him one of the finest boxers in his generation and I
wish Carl, Shane and Barry McGuigan every success in the next chapter of this
sporting fairytale.”</b></span></span></div>
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Minister, Paul Givan said: <b>“The vast crowd which gathered at the City Hall
is testament to the impact that Carl Frampton has on the people of Northern
Ireland. “It was important to host this event at City Hall to allow Carl’s many
fans to show their support to him and they did him proud tonight. </b></span></span></div>
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win over Leo Santa Cruz on 30 July in New York was truly inspirational and
Northern Ireland now has a double world champion at super bantamweight and
featherweight. These achievements are exceptional and demonstrate the
commitment and hard work that Carl has put into his sport. It is also
important to recognise the significant role played by Carl’s wife, family,
friends and the team at Cyclone Promotions, particularly Barry and Shane
McGuigan and the support they have provided Carl on this fantastic
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continues to inspire so many of our young men and women to get involved in
boxing and sport in general. Boxing has always been an important sport in
Northern Ireland and there is no doubt that it brings so many benefits to
individuals such as good health and self discipline. I am committed to
continuing to support the development of boxing across all communities in
Northern Ireland in whatever way I can.</b></span></span></div>
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said: “It is great to see our city coming together tribute to a fantastic
sportsman who is a role model not just for boxing but for sport in general and
what it can contribute in life skills and opportunity. </span></span></div>
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Belfast – he never forgets where he comes from and often pays tribute to it and
its people. This evening is giving the people of Belfast the opportunity to pay
their own well-deserved tribute to him – an extraordinary champion and an even
more extraordinary man who has his roots firmly planted at home.</span></span></div>
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now we are showing how proud we are of you,” added the Lord Mayor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">Infrastructure
Minister Chris Hazzard has announced that a full and comprehensive review of
the current taxi legislation is set to get underway. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">The
Minister took the opportunity to make the announcement at his first meeting
with representatives of the recently formed Northern Ireland Taxis (NIT) group.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">Minister
Chris Hazzard said: <b>“Much work has
already been carried out to help build a safe and professional taxi industry
that benefits the hundreds of operators, drivers and administrative staff who
work in the industry and to the hundreds of thousands of people who use taxis
regularly.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">“There are still many challenges ahead,
however, I am determined to support and grow the industry through legislation
that protects the industry itself and its customers. </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">“Metering remains a central plank of how
taxis will be regulated in the future and current requirements remain in
place.”<span> </span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">The
Minister is aware of concerns around licensing classifications for taxis and
reiterated that Class C is intended for use by, for example wedding, funeral
and novelty vehicles and not as a general taxi class. He made it clear that he
will be moving promptly to resolve the matter.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">The
Minister continued<b>: “To help inform and
develop this work I have asked officials to establish a Taxi Advisory Group as
soon as possible.”</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">The
review will take into account the views of local operators and drivers, as well
as those of the general public and other key stakeholders. New proposals
are expected to be brought forward for public consultation in spring next year.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">Notes
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>The
Taxis Act (NI) 2008 set out legislative changes to how the taxi Industry in the
North will operate. Major changes included:</span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 54pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Four new classes of Taxi Licence, A, B, C,
and D to replace the existing PSV licence categories</span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 54pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>a better service for people with disabilities;</span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 54pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Class A and B taxis will need a new roof sign,
taximeters and printers;</span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 54pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Class C taxis are not permitted to display a
roofsign or advertise and are not required to have a meter or printer;</span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoPlainText" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 54pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Class D relates to taxi buses which operate
under a road service permit and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 150%;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 150%;">a
new style taxi driver test</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">2. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>All media queries should be directed to
the Department for Infrastructure Press Office on 028 9054 0007. Out of hours
please contact the duty press officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your
call will be returned.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>3. See photos from the Department for
Infrastructure in our Flickr collection: </span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/niexecutive/collections/72157669044006236/" target="_blank"><span>https://www.flickr.com/photos/niexecutive/collections/72157669044006236/</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><br />
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Economy Minister, Simon Hamilton has congratulated <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ryan Fox</span> on winning the Northern Ireland Open.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Speaking after the winner’s presentation Minister Hamilton
said: <b>“I would like to congratulate <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ryan Fox </span>on his magnificent
achievement in winning the Tayto Northern Ireland Open.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b>“The event, hosted by the Galgorm Castle Golf Club,
has been an outstanding success. I want to commend everyone involved in
organising the tournament and associated food festival.”</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Minister Hamilton added: <b>“Tourism Northern
Ireland's investment in this European Challenge Tour event further helps boost
our golfing profile. The number of spectators here are increasing year on year
bringing economic benefits to both Ballymena and the wider region. ”</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Minister concluded:<b> “Tourism is an essential
part of the Northern Ireland economy and my aim is to continue to develop the
industry with golf tourism playing a major part in achieving this objective.
The successes of our home-grown players, the top quality courses and the
delivery of a superb championship like the Tayto Northern Ireland Open clearly
demonstrates our superb golf offering and help to boost worldwide profile of
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b>“With 2016 being the Northern Ireland Year of Food
and Drink the food festival has been a great opportunity to showcase the
quality of the local artisan produce available on our doorstep whilst helping
visitors sample some of our world renowned hospitality on an international
stage. Our excellence in food and drink production was highlighted once again
this week with our outstanding results in the prestigious UK Great Taste
Awards. Thirteen local products from eight companies were awarded the highest
accolade of three gold stars for their products with 84</b> <b>local companies
securing almost 303 gold stars in total. Food tourism generates over £350
million per year to the local economy and there is significant room for further
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Further information on the Northern Ireland Open can
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. The NI Open ran from Thursday 28 July to Sunday 31 July.</span></span></div>
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tel: 028 9052 9604. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer
via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> 3. Follow us on Twitter @Economy_NI </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>First
Minister, Arlene Foster and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have
congratulated world boxing champion Carl Frampton on his victory in New York
last night.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>The
Ministers said:<b> "We congratulate Carl Frampton on another night of
sporting success. </b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>"Carl
has proven once again he is a true champion and last night showed incredible
grit, heart and skill against a formidable opponent. </span></b><span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>"His
relentless determination and incredible sacrifice to be the best he possibly
can be has now deservedly made him champion at two different weight
classes. </span></b><span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>"Carl
deserves this well earned success and we extend our congratulations to his wife
Christine and his extended family. </span></b><span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>"We
congratulate his manager Barry McGuigan and trainer Shane McGuigan for the role
they have played in helping shape Carl's path to success and stardom."</span></b><span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Media
enquiries to The Executive Office press office on 028 9037 8201. Out of
office hours, please contact the duty press office via pager number 07699 715
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