A SOCIAL Security (Terminal Illness) Bill which was recently passed will improve the support that is provided to those who are terminally ill here in Fermanagh, by extending the current six-month criteria to 12 months. The ‘Herald previously reported that the Law Centre NI had brought a case forward on behalf of Derrylin woman, Lorraine […]
Stormont collapse could put rural healthcare into turmoil
THE collapse of Stormont could have a detrimental impact on rural healthcare services here in Fermanagh warns one local councillor. Speaking to the Herald after a recent public meeting with staff from Maple healthcentre based in Lisnaskea, Cllr Eamon Keenan revealed that funding allocated by the department of health to provide multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to […]
Stormont has powers to set social security rates
CORRESPONDENCE received in response to concerns raised by the local Council over the cessation of the £20 uplift in Universal Credit during Covid, has shown Stormont has the powers” to set its own Social Security rates. Previously a member tried to raise this point but was prevented by what he described as “misinformation”. The Chief Executive Alison […]
Covid restrictions to relax from tomorrow
THE Executive has today agreed an approach for relaxing the measures put in place to manage the Covid-19 Omicron variant. The Executive has agreed the following steps: From 21 January at 12 noon: In hospitality settings – the requirement to be seated whilst consuming food and/or drink and for table service in premises that provide […]
Work from home to slow the spread of Covid, ministers warn
PEOPLE across the North are once again being urged to work from home “where possible” to help slow the spread of Covid-19 in the run up to Christmas. Executive ministers agreed at a meeting today to “strengthen the message” to go beyond current advice for people to work from home where they can. A statement […]
Swann welcomes certification decision
A RANGE of sustained actions are needed to drive down the North’s Covid-19 infection rate, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. Welcoming the Executive’s decision to introduce Covid certification for hospitality settings, the Minister said, “Certification must be seen as one piece in a jigsaw of required measures. Other measures include significantly increased use of […]
Councillors could be competing for Arlene’s seat
“Obviously there is an internal party process to go through and that will happen in the next few weeks.”
Lack of express service ‘forcing people into cars’
“The only way to get people out of their cars successfully is to shorten journey times to make them comparable to using a car.”
Former Herald journalist tipped to take Foster’s seat
Cllr Erskine and her family have been long time friends of Mrs Foster.
DELIGHT AS OUTDOOR AND INDOOR MUSIC GETS GREENLIGHT
THE EXECUTIVE has agreed outdoor music will be allowed from July 5th and that indoor music can resume on the same date of July 5th. The 500 person cap on outdoor gatherings will also be lifted on July 2nd (Friday) at 5pm. It is understood that while live music can resume on the 5th with […]