Low-income families will get the one-off payment to help with the cost of living crisis.
Budget warning as Council urged not to raise rates
The Finance Minister has warned of tough times ahead.
Principals issue stark new warning on looming meltdown
“Our classrooms are in crisis…schools are struggling to cover a basic curriculum,” the public statement read.
Roadworks ‘will be hit by political stalemate’
Repairs on local roads could be held up by the continued political uncertainty.
The worst I’ve ever seen – and more cuts to come, says health boss
The £7m health cuts are already being felt in Fermanagh with no beds available in the South West Acute Hospital on Monday morning, despite a private ward with 24 beds lying vacant.
PSNI chief warns of impact of cuts in fight against crime
THE head of policing in Fermanagh has laid bare the devastating and harsh impact PSNI budgets cuts will have on the county’s police force.
Budget boost for our better-off pensioners
PENSIONERS across Fermanagh can look forward next year to easier access to their private ‘pension pot’.
School principals warning as 95% of primary schools face funding cuts
Principals of two primary schools this week told the Fermanagh Herald that they hoped that the Minister of Education, John O’Dowd, would take note of the responses to the consultation on the proposed new school budgets.
Blow to tight school budgets across Fermanagh
UP TO 20 Fermanagh primary schools could be facing a year of uncertainity following proposed plans set by the Department of Education to change the way schools are funded.
Tax breaks for fracking companies spells bad news
George Osborne unveiled generous tax breaks for fracking companies as part of his budget