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Final sum to tackle health waiting lists ‘still to be determined’ – Nesbitt

Finance Minister John O’Dowd said he will work with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to tackle the waiting lists.

The Independent UK

Ministers hail funding to extend health early intervention initiative

Hilary Benn, Emma Little-Pengelly, Mike Nesbitt and John O’Dowd visited a health multi disciplinary team in north Belfast.

Evening Standard

Stormont Executive allocates over £17m to deal with impact of Storm Eowyn

The Department of Infrastructure is getting the largest slice of the funding with £8 million.

Evening Standard

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The Earth's Corr: Good fences don't make us good neighbours to wildlife

The low stones walls and nature friendly tree and hedgerows that once crisscrossed our country have morphed into high, hard wire mesh fences and walls

Belfast Live

People will be ‘aghast’ at unionist focus on centenary stone, says O’Neill

The Assembly Commission granted permission for the installation of the commemorative stone this week following a row around it in 2021.

The Independent UK

Unionist parties bid to install NI centenary stone at Stormont approved

The proposal sparked a row in 2021 when Sinn Fein refused to support the proposal.

The Independent UK

NI taxis: Bosses highlight further decline as 61 operators leave industry in two years

There are now 1,290 fewer taxi licences compared to 2020

Belfast Live

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Campaigners say closure of Portrush venue would be 'huge loss for Northern Ireland music scene'

The future of The Atlantic Bar and Lounge remains uncertain

Belfast Live

‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had been expected to announce a date for a poll this week.

The Independent UK

Belfast York Street Interchange: Public money 'squandered' on review of scheme says MLA

The road scheme is aimed at addressing a major traffic bottleneck between three of Northern Ireland's busiest roads

Belfast Live

Derry's Foyle Bridge safety concerns to be explored by Department

The bridge carries 37,000 vehicles per day

Belfast Live

Fares on NI public transport will remain frozen for another year

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd says he wants to reduce the financial burden on passengers during these difficult times

Belfast Live

North-South Glider routes announced by Infrastructure Minister

The Minister wants the new routes to extend to Carryduff and Glengormley but says a feasibility study is being done

Belfast Live

Minister urged to progress with major A5 project 'urgently' as Northern Ireland election looms

The A5 road project, if advanced, could be completed by 2028

Belfast Live

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Belfast Live

Stormont department spends £40,000 a year on 24/7 security at derelict army barracks

The Department for Infrastructure owns part of the St Lucia Barracks site in Omagh

Belfast Live

Call for parking fine discount period to be extended during cost-of-living crisis

It comes after the MLA was issued with a parking fine which got him thinking about families who could not afford the fine

Belfast Live

New active travel hub opens beside Ulster University in Belfast's Cathedral Gardens

It follows the launch of secure cycle storage at Castle Court

Belfast Live

The Earth's Corr: We need a citizens' assembly on active travel, public transport and what DfI is doing in Belfast city centre

We are on the road to nowhere with some of the decisions being made

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Belfast Live

Minister John O'Dowd announces major changes to roadside grass cutting to help protect nature

"I am determined to do all I can to protect and create important habitats for wildlife"

Belfast Live

Ulster University clashes with Infrastructure Minister over Belfast campus road safety fears

In a letter seen by Belfast Live, the university called for an "urgent meeting" to discuss delays in changes to a busy junction

Belfast Live

Newry men plead with Sinn Fein to save 200-year-old oak trees facing chop for flood scheme

A total of 426 trees are being axed across three flood alleviation schemes in Belfast, Newry and Newcastle

Belfast Live

Dual signage of 'Derry-Londonderry' on A6 'scrapped' after concern over delays, says DfI

The Department said that changes would also result in "significant additional costs."

Belfast Live

MOT Northern Ireland: Minister urged to provide urgent clarity to motorists facing lengthy delays

The delays are due to a combination of Covid shutdowns and equipment issues

Belfast Live

Call for healthcare staff working with homeless community to be exempt from parking fines

Those working for the Belfast Inclusion Health Service say they have paid out hundreds of pounds this year alone

Belfast Live

Minister pledges 'longer-term defences' for Derry and Strabane after "heartbreaking" flooding

“This is devastating for those who have had their homes and personal property damaged."

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