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25/10/2024
Minister Calls For Collective Effort To Protect NI Landscapes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has emphasised the importance of collective action in preserving and enhancing Northern Ireland's natural landscapes.
Speaking at the 'Enriched Landscapes Enriched Lives' event in Belfast, Minister Muir commended the work of Landscapes NI, a newly revitalised network of 16 organisations dedicated to safeguarding the region's natural environment. The event marked the launch of the NI Landscapes Manifesto, which outlines a vision for protecting and promoting Northern Ireland's unique landscapes.
Minister Muir highlighted the diverse benefits that landscapes provide to communities, including recreational opportunities, biodiversity conservation, and economic contributions. He encouraged professionals in landscape protection and management to collaborate and share best practices to ensure the long-term sustainability of these valuable assets.
Landscapes NI represents a united front of organisations working to balance the needs of nature and people in Northern Ireland's landscape. Their efforts are crucial in preserving the region's natural beauty and heritage for future generations.
Welcoming the launch of the Manifesto, Minister Muir said: "Northern Ireland has an incredible array of amazing landscapes and seascapes. They are not only places of outstanding beauty they are also where we live, work and play, they provide a home for diverse nature and wildlife, and they support livelihoods through agriculture and tourism.
"We need to reduce the harm caused to those landscapes and ensure that they are resilient to the risks of climate change. It is our responsibility to protect these natural treasures for future generations.
"The Landscapes NI manifesto has clear links to the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) that was agreed by the Executive and published last month.
"The EIP commits to developing a landscape Action Plan by December 2025, completing a landscape and policy review, and then, publishing a landscape strategy by March 2027.
"This will help us to create healthy and accessible landscapes everyone can connect with and enjoy."
Speaking at the 'Enriched Landscapes Enriched Lives' event in Belfast, Minister Muir commended the work of Landscapes NI, a newly revitalised network of 16 organisations dedicated to safeguarding the region's natural environment. The event marked the launch of the NI Landscapes Manifesto, which outlines a vision for protecting and promoting Northern Ireland's unique landscapes.
Minister Muir highlighted the diverse benefits that landscapes provide to communities, including recreational opportunities, biodiversity conservation, and economic contributions. He encouraged professionals in landscape protection and management to collaborate and share best practices to ensure the long-term sustainability of these valuable assets.
Welcoming the launch of the Manifesto, Minister Muir said: "Northern Ireland has an incredible array of amazing landscapes and seascapes. They are not only places of outstanding beauty they are also where we live, work and play, they provide a home for diverse nature and wildlife, and they support livelihoods through agriculture and tourism.
"We need to reduce the harm caused to those landscapes and ensure that they are resilient to the risks of climate change. It is our responsibility to protect these natural treasures for future generations.
"The Landscapes NI manifesto has clear links to the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) that was agreed by the Executive and published last month.
"The EIP commits to developing a landscape Action Plan by December 2025, completing a landscape and policy review, and then, publishing a landscape strategy by March 2027.
"This will help us to create healthy and accessible landscapes everyone can connect with and enjoy."
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25 October 2024
Minister Calls For Collective Effort To Protect NI Landscapes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has emphasised the importance of collective action in preserving and enhancing Northern Ireland's natural landscapes.
Minister Calls For Collective Effort To Protect NI Landscapes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has emphasised the importance of collective action in preserving and enhancing Northern Ireland's natural landscapes.
25 October 2024
Health Minister Unveils New Initiative To Tackle Health Inequalities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of Live Better, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. The program will initially focus on neighbourhoods in Belfast and L'Derry, with plans to expand to other communities if successful.
Health Minister Unveils New Initiative To Tackle Health Inequalities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of Live Better, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. The program will initially focus on neighbourhoods in Belfast and L'Derry, with plans to expand to other communities if successful.
25 October 2024
Mother And Partner Jailed For Murder Of Toddler
A mother and her partner have been sentenced in connection with the murder of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. Darryn Armstrong, 35, was handed a life sentence in May after pleading guilty to the murder of Ali Jayden Doyle.
Mother And Partner Jailed For Murder Of Toddler
A mother and her partner have been sentenced in connection with the murder of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. Darryn Armstrong, 35, was handed a life sentence in May after pleading guilty to the murder of Ali Jayden Doyle.
25 October 2024
Halloween Fun For All The Family In Belfast
Families in Belfast are in for a treat this Halloween as the city centre prepares to host a spooktacular array of activities. As the half term break approaches, there's something for everyone to enjoy, especially for young ones looking for a frightfully good time. One of the highlights is the Wiggle Room, a free attraction at the MAC Belfast.
Halloween Fun For All The Family In Belfast
Families in Belfast are in for a treat this Halloween as the city centre prepares to host a spooktacular array of activities. As the half term break approaches, there's something for everyone to enjoy, especially for young ones looking for a frightfully good time. One of the highlights is the Wiggle Room, a free attraction at the MAC Belfast.
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Belfast Welcomes 11 International Doctors To City
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Belfast City Council has launched a groundbreaking English Language Support Academy for Medics, designed to assist 11 experienced international doctors in obtaining registration and licenses to practice in the city. This is the first program of its kind in Northern Ireland.
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Hydebank Female Prison Marks Book Week NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long has visited Hydebank Wood Secure College and Female Prison to mark Book Week NI – an initiative to encourages adults across Northern Ireland to join in a reading experience. Visiting the prison library, Naomi Long said: "Prison libraries are an important hub of learning for people in custody.
Hydebank Female Prison Marks Book Week NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long has visited Hydebank Wood Secure College and Female Prison to mark Book Week NI – an initiative to encourages adults across Northern Ireland to join in a reading experience. Visiting the prison library, Naomi Long said: "Prison libraries are an important hub of learning for people in custody.
25 October 2024
Minister O'Dowd Addresses Planning Conference
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd delivered the keynote address at the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) planning conference. The two-day event focused on the challenges and opportunities of planning and governing metropolitan regions and cities in the 21st century.
Minister O'Dowd Addresses Planning Conference
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd delivered the keynote address at the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) planning conference. The two-day event focused on the challenges and opportunities of planning and governing metropolitan regions and cities in the 21st century.
25 October 2024
Green Party Calls For Urgent Action On Increasing Homelessness
The Northern Ireland Executive has overseen a rise in homeless figures "unrivalled by any comparable nation", Green Party NI Leader Senator Mal O’Hara has said. Recent figures released to the NI Assembly showing number of people with homeless status reaches 58,238, a 135.5% increase in 10 years.
Green Party Calls For Urgent Action On Increasing Homelessness
The Northern Ireland Executive has overseen a rise in homeless figures "unrivalled by any comparable nation", Green Party NI Leader Senator Mal O’Hara has said. Recent figures released to the NI Assembly showing number of people with homeless status reaches 58,238, a 135.5% increase in 10 years.
25 October 2024
Hanna Raises Violence Against Women And Girls In Commons
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has raised the issue of violence against women and girls in the House of Commons. The South Belfast and Mid Down MP Ms Hanna said: "Violence against women and girls demands an immediate and deep response. Recent murders of women have contributed to a femicide rate twice as high as Britain.
Hanna Raises Violence Against Women And Girls In Commons
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has raised the issue of violence against women and girls in the House of Commons. The South Belfast and Mid Down MP Ms Hanna said: "Violence against women and girls demands an immediate and deep response. Recent murders of women have contributed to a femicide rate twice as high as Britain.
25 October 2024
Other News In Brief
Traffic Alert: South Belfast Road Users Advised to Plan Ahead for Linfield vs Cliftonville Match Road users in south Belfast are advised to be aware of potential traffic disruptions and delays on Saturday, October 26th, due to the Irish Premiership football match between Linfield and Cliftonville.
Other News In Brief
Traffic Alert: South Belfast Road Users Advised to Plan Ahead for Linfield vs Cliftonville Match Road users in south Belfast are advised to be aware of potential traffic disruptions and delays on Saturday, October 26th, due to the Irish Premiership football match between Linfield and Cliftonville.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy at first this evening with some showery rain for a time. Then dry, clearer conditions spreading from south. Mostly dry overnight, clear spells and patchy fog, while the odd shower may affect the east coast. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
