24/09/2014
DUP Reshuffle Announced On Twitter
DUP leader Peter Robinson took to Twitter to announce his party's replacements for Edwin Poots and Nelson McCausland.
Replacing Mr Poots as Health Minister is Jim Wells, and replacing Mr McCausland as Social Development Minister is Mervyn Storey.
Mr Robinson said Poots and McCausland had "done a tremendous job".
(MH/CD)
Replacing Mr Poots as Health Minister is Jim Wells, and replacing Mr McCausland as Social Development Minister is Mervyn Storey.
Mr Robinson said Poots and McCausland had "done a tremendous job".
(MH/CD)
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14 August 2012
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People with experience of the government's fitness-to-work benefit assessments are being asked for their views on how to improve the system. Northern Ireland's Department for Social Development has commissioned a review into the assessments for employment and support allowance, previously known as incapacity benefit.
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People with experience of the government's fitness-to-work benefit assessments are being asked for their views on how to improve the system. Northern Ireland's Department for Social Development has commissioned a review into the assessments for employment and support allowance, previously known as incapacity benefit.
28 June 2011
£4M Regeneration For Shankill Homes Launched
A £4 million plan to improve housing in the Shankill area of Belfast has been launched on Tuesday by the Social Development Minister. Nelson McCausland MLA said the scheme will target social houses managed by Harmony Homes at Leopold, Columbia and Rosebank Streets.
£4M Regeneration For Shankill Homes Launched
A £4 million plan to improve housing in the Shankill area of Belfast has been launched on Tuesday by the Social Development Minister. Nelson McCausland MLA said the scheme will target social houses managed by Harmony Homes at Leopold, Columbia and Rosebank Streets.
31 May 2011
Girdwood Development Opportunities Discussed
There has been high level discussion of a proposed north Belfast redevelopment with the NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland visiting the former Girdwood Army base site and the historic Crumlin Road Gaol. He has met local residents in the nearby Lower Oldpark community as well to discuss the opportunities that may develop.
Girdwood Development Opportunities Discussed
There has been high level discussion of a proposed north Belfast redevelopment with the NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland visiting the former Girdwood Army base site and the historic Crumlin Road Gaol. He has met local residents in the nearby Lower Oldpark community as well to discuss the opportunities that may develop.
12 October 2012
NIHE Chairman Appointed
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland MLA, today announced the appointment of Donald Hoodless as Chairman and Professor Peter Roberts as Vice-Chairman to the Board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The Minister said: "I welcome the appointment of Mr Hoodless and Professor Roberts at this time.
NIHE Chairman Appointed
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21 January 2010
Iris Lobby Probe Halted
The likely cost of any major investigation into lobbying undertaken by disgraced MP, Iris Robinson has led a Stormont Executive Minister to rule-out any such probe.
Iris Lobby Probe Halted
The likely cost of any major investigation into lobbying undertaken by disgraced MP, Iris Robinson has led a Stormont Executive Minister to rule-out any such probe.