Public plea to save "essential" community GP surgery in Derry from closure It's understood the decision had been made to hand the contract back to the DoH after a partner announced retirement Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022
Department for Economy knew about Flintridge Resources mine collapse before giving firm new prospecting licence "You would wonder what countenance is given to objections or health and safety issues - they [DE] just proceed regardless" Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022
Hazy days to diminish 10% if new PM2.5 measures pan out The Department of Pollution Control aims to reduce the number of heavily polluted days in metropolitan Bangkok and 17 northern provinces by 10% next year by strictly controlling sources of PM2.5 fine dust. Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022
Over €354m spent on providing accommodation for Ukrainian refugees so far in 2022 A 'little over' €354m has been paid out by the Department to accommodate Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and 'other related costs' Irish Mirror · Dec 1, 2022
Officials bin bleep test in schools as Department of Education offer alternatives The Department said that the tests, commonly used in PE classes, can be demotivating for less athletic students Dublin Live · Nov 30, 2022
East Wall protesters vow to continue blocking Port Tunnel until asylum centre is shut down The next blockade is expected to go ahead this evening Irish Mirror · Nov 30, 2022
Mum dies after weight-loss surgery in Turkey as warning issued about risks of op The mum from Ireland is said to have died after a bariatric procedure. It comes as Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed a number of its citizens had died following medical procedures in Turkey. Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022
Irish woman dies after travelling to Turkey for weight loss surgery The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the woman's death Irish Mirror · Nov 26, 2022
Belfast alley gates funding request turned down by Stormont Belfast council wanted half a million from the Department of Justice Belfast Live · Nov 26, 2022
Report urges DfE to ‘secure better outcomes’ in child social care Department for Education’s spending on what works best for children in care is a good move but still needs to deliver better outcomes, report states. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Biden extends federal student loan payment and interest pause as White House battles for loan forgiveness in court "We’re extending the payment pause because it would be deeply unfair to ask borrowers to pay a debt that they wouldn’t have to pay." Fortune · Nov 22, 2022
Health officials seeking approval on public consultation on future of hospital maternity services The Northern Trust says the current configuration of maternity services is "a fragile and vulnerable service model that is unsustainable" Belfast Live · Nov 22, 2022
Now, wait time for US visa interview close to 1,000 days NEW DELHI: The interview waiting period for first time visitor — B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) — visa applicants in India continues to climb even as the US State Department on Tuesday said the “the global median wait time for a tourist visa (B1/B2) interview appointment is under two months… The Times of India · Nov 22, 2022
Türkiye Tells US to Stop Backing Syrian Kurdish Militia as Clashes Escalate Türkiye called on the United States to halt support for a Syrian Kurdish militia on Tuesday after an escalation in retaliatory strikes along the border which prompted Washington to warn against military action that would destabilize Syria. The comments came as Turkish artillery kept up bombardment of Kurdish bases and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022
Reuters · Nov 22, 2022 U.S. says continues to oppose any military action destabilizing Syria The United States continues to oppose any military action that destabilizes the situation in Syria, a State Department spokesperson said on Monday, adding that Washington has communicated its serious concerns to Ankara over the impact of such an offensive on the goal to fight against Islamic State.
Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022 Twitter informs Irish Government of 140 job losses Leo Varadkar noted the company had 'at long last' gotten in touch with the Department of Enterprise
WEKU · Nov 17, 2022 Judge rules to erase the student loans of 200K borrowers who say they were ripped off Borrowers who say they were misled by their colleges have waited years for the federal government to review their claims. Wednesday's decision was a big win for them, but it's already been appealed.
Irish Mirror · Nov 14, 2022 Old seminary in Dublin to be used to house more than 600 Ukrainian refugees in latest bid to tackle accommodation crisis 'The best part of' €2 million has been spent on the building which has been empty for the past few years
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Nov 12, 2022 Legal pot sales in Missouri could begin before February, state says JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Legal marijuana dispensaries could begin selling to customers before early February, faster than originally expected, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Senior Services said Friday.
Benzinga · Nov 11, 2022 Missouri's Marijuana Rules, RI Cities Vote On Rec Cannabis, MN Dems Optimistic On Legalization And More Missouri’s Draft Rules Missouri’s State Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released draft regulations for the adult-use market and opened a public comment period, reported Marijuana Moment.
Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022 Union accuses DWP of 'cynically delaying' redundancy announcement until after strike vote The Public and Commercial Services Union said hundreds of jobs are at risk at 13 sites across the country with the Department for Work and Pensions launching a volunatary redundancy scheme
Belfast Live · Nov 7, 2022 Costs of delayed A5 road scheme spiral to £1.6billion An updated economic appraisal of the scheme was released on Monday by the Department for Infrastructure
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022 Former officer: Alabama 'not in control' of state prisons A former corrections officer said Alabama is no longer in control of its prisons and said he believes federal officials should intervene in the system
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2022 Muslim student allegedly forced to watch offensive cartoon of Muhammad at Melbourne school Victorian education department investigating after teacher accused of playing ‘explicit and blasphemous’ video to class
Salon · Nov 4, 2022 US gov forces Colo. River water cutbacks The Interior Department outlined a path for unilateral cuts last week, upping the pressure on western states