Menu
22/08/2007
McGinn Condemns Closure Of Addiction Clinic
Sinn Fein Councillor Pat McGinn has spoken out against the closure of the Cuan Mhuire addiction clinic in Newry.
Staff at the clinic were informed last week that the unit would no longer admit new residents.
The closure is due to the construction of a new motorway section.
Ex-Mayor Mr McGinn spent a period at Cuan Mhuire to treat an addiction to alcohol.
In an interview with BBC News, Mr McGinn said: “The closure of Cuan Mhuire means the chance for broken lives to be repaired has been removed by the decision.”
Cuan Mhuire’s Programme Director Sister Kathleen O’Connor condemned the closure and said that lives would be lost because of the decision made to close the unit.
Sister O'Connor said that she believed the clinic had saved many ill people from death.
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said that the centre will close its doors for good within a number of weeks, but that a programme ensuring a "managed discharge" of residents with assistance from relevant agencies was underway.
(LC/SP)
Staff at the clinic were informed last week that the unit would no longer admit new residents.
The closure is due to the construction of a new motorway section.
Ex-Mayor Mr McGinn spent a period at Cuan Mhuire to treat an addiction to alcohol.
In an interview with BBC News, Mr McGinn said: “The closure of Cuan Mhuire means the chance for broken lives to be repaired has been removed by the decision.”
Cuan Mhuire’s Programme Director Sister Kathleen O’Connor condemned the closure and said that lives would be lost because of the decision made to close the unit.
Sister O'Connor said that she believed the clinic had saved many ill people from death.
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said that the centre will close its doors for good within a number of weeks, but that a programme ensuring a "managed discharge" of residents with assistance from relevant agencies was underway.
(LC/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 March 2002
The Eye Clinic creates jobs for Belfast
The Eye Clinic has opened its first branch in Northern Ireland, creating 18 new jobs for Belfast. The optometry chain, which is a part of the Health Clinic Group, has opened a two-storey practice in Donegall Place as part of a nationwide expansion plan, which has also seen new clinics open in London and Norwich.
The Eye Clinic creates jobs for Belfast
The Eye Clinic has opened its first branch in Northern Ireland, creating 18 new jobs for Belfast. The optometry chain, which is a part of the Health Clinic Group, has opened a two-storey practice in Donegall Place as part of a nationwide expansion plan, which has also seen new clinics open in London and Norwich.
27 January 2022
Childcare Providers Support Scheme Extended Until 31 March
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen has announced that the Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Fund has been extended until 31 March 2022. The fund will provide continued support for childcare providers who have been forced to close temporarily due to a Covid-19 related incident within their provision.
Childcare Providers Support Scheme Extended Until 31 March
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen has announced that the Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Fund has been extended until 31 March 2022. The fund will provide continued support for childcare providers who have been forced to close temporarily due to a Covid-19 related incident within their provision.
22 November 2021
Two Childcare Support Funds Extended
The Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Fund has been extended until 31 December 2021, Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen, has announced. The fund will provide continued support for childcare providers who have been forced to close temporarily due to a Covid-related incident within their provision.
Two Childcare Support Funds Extended
The Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Fund has been extended until 31 December 2021, Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen, has announced. The fund will provide continued support for childcare providers who have been forced to close temporarily due to a Covid-related incident within their provision.
21 June 2021
Childcare Support Funds Extended
Two Covid-19 childcare support funds are to be extended, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced. This includes a third phase of the Childcare Sustainability Fund for the period 1 April to 30 June 2021 and the Childcare Covid-19 Temporary Closure Fund from 1 April to 30 September 2021.
Childcare Support Funds Extended
Two Covid-19 childcare support funds are to be extended, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced. This includes a third phase of the Childcare Sustainability Fund for the period 1 April to 30 June 2021 and the Childcare Covid-19 Temporary Closure Fund from 1 April to 30 September 2021.
08 November 2012
Poots Praises NI Special Schools
Edwin Poots has praised the work carried out at Northern Ireland’s special schools. Speaking during a visit to Glenveagh Special School in Belfast, the Health Minister said: "It is heartening to see for myself the devotion and dedication of everyone involved with this school and all special schools.
Poots Praises NI Special Schools
Edwin Poots has praised the work carried out at Northern Ireland’s special schools. Speaking during a visit to Glenveagh Special School in Belfast, the Health Minister said: "It is heartening to see for myself the devotion and dedication of everyone involved with this school and all special schools.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
