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Charities warn 9,000 children may be pushed into poverty ‘unless welfare mitigations extended’

By Rebecca Black, Reporter3rd December 2019News Northern Ireland

Up to 9,000 children in Northern Ireland could be plunged into poverty unless a package of welfare mitigations is extended, charities have warned. The measures to ease the impact of

Nurses take industrial action in Northern Ireland over pay and staffing levels

By Michael McHugh, Reporter3rd December 2019News Northern Ireland

Industrial action by nurses has paralysed part of the health service in Northern Ireland in a dispute over pay and staffing levels. Thousands of medical surgeries and appointments have been

Abuse victims in North Ireland welcome progress in procuring compensation money

By Aoife Moore and David Young, Reporters29th November 2019News Northern Ireland

Victims of historical abuse have welcomed the progress made in procuring contributions for their compensation. Brendan McAllister, the Interim Advocate for victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland, endorsed

Craigavon lorry driver accused over container deaths admits illegal immigration charge

By Emily Pennink, Reporter25th November 2019News Northern Ireland

A lorry driver accused over the deaths of 39 migrants has pleaded guilty to plotting to assist illegal immigration. Maurice Robinson, 25, who was allegedly part of a global smuggling

Talks to avert strike action by NI health and social care workers break down

By Rebecca Black, Reporter22nd November 2019News Northern Ireland

Discussions between employers and health workers have broken down without agreement. Health and social care workers in the region earlier this week served notice of industrial action over staffing numbers

Christine McGuiness opens new purpose built centre for autistic people in Belfast

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter21st November 2019News Northern Ireland

The National Autistic Society Northern Ireland has announced the launch of its new Autism Centre which was opened this week by TV star and mum to autistic twins Christine McGuiness.

Police meet with health officials following recall of 3,000 neurology patients

By Michael McHugh, Reporter21st November 2019News Northern Ireland

Police are assessing whether any potential criminal offences can be identified after more than 3,000 neurology patients were recalled by health authorities in Belfast. Belfast neurologist Dr Michael Watt is

Stella Creasy accuses Arlene Foster of ‘dehumanising’ her in DUP policy paper

By David Young, Reporter19th November 2019News Northern Ireland

Labour’s Stella Creasy has accused the DUP of dehumanising her and making her a target for abuse. Ms Creasy criticised leader Arlene Foster after a DUP policy document published on

Lessons should be learned from Jean McConville case, trauma centre chief

By Michael McHugh, Reporter18th November 2019News Northern Ireland

Lessons need to be learned from the Jean McConville case, the head of Northern Ireland’s largest victims group has said. The Wave Trauma Centre helps survivors and relatives of those

Social services wrongly believed IRA victim had ‘abandoned her children’

By Michael McHugh, Reporter18th November 2019News Northern Ireland

Social services wrongly believed IRA abduction victim Jean McConville had “abandoned” her children, her son said. Michael McConville wants a public inquiry after he was “let down” by child carers,

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Charities warn 9,000 children may be pushed into poverty ‘unless welfare mitigations extended’

Nurses take industrial action in Northern Ireland over pay and staffing levels

Abuse victims in North Ireland welcome progress in procuring compensation money

Craigavon lorry driver accused over container deaths admits illegal immigration charge

Christine McGuiness opens new purpose built centre for autistic people in Belfast

Police meet with health officials following recall of 3,000 neurology patients

Stella Creasy accuses Arlene Foster of ‘dehumanising’ her in DUP policy paper

Lessons should be learned from Jean McConville case, trauma centre chief

Social services wrongly believed IRA victim had ‘abandoned her children’

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: News Northern Ireland

Charities warn 9,000 children may be pushed into poverty ‘unless welfare mitigations extended’

Nurses take industrial action in Northern Ireland over pay and staffing levels

Abuse victims in North Ireland welcome progress in procuring compensation money

Craigavon lorry driver accused over container deaths admits illegal immigration charge

Talks to avert strike action by NI health and social care workers break down

Christine McGuiness opens new purpose built centre for autistic people in Belfast

Police meet with health officials following recall of 3,000 neurology patients

Stella Creasy accuses Arlene Foster of ‘dehumanising’ her in DUP policy paper

Lessons should be learned from Jean McConville case, trauma centre chief

Social services wrongly believed IRA victim had ‘abandoned her children’