Combatting Covid-19 together on UN International Day of Older Persons

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has praised the work of her Department and its partners who together continue to support the most vulnerable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Getting things done – Perth Road #dundeewestend

I am grateful to the member of West End Community Council who pointed out to me last week the rather pointless sign to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Perth Road.

As he correctly pointed out “… with the scaffolding up around the Art Bar, the footpath there is basically inaccessible for folk in wheelchairs/using prams, and must be a hazard for visually impaired people too.

As this sign is basically useless (it points directly at the very visible DJCAD), could it be seen if the sign can be removed? Even without the scaffolding there this sign causes undue obstruction to the pavement.”

I completely agreed with this point, contacted the City Council requesting its removal, and this was very promptly done.

Dodds announces PwC Assured Skills Academy offering 20 high quality training places

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced a new Assured Skills Academy with PwC offering 20 high quality training places for people with degrees.

Publication of Careers Advice and Guidance and University 2019 statistical factsheet

The Department for the Economy has today published a statistical factsheet presenting key findings from the Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey (YPBAS) 2019 in relation to careers advice and guidance to year 11 and 12 pupils in Northern Ireland and their university aspirations.

Mallon issues her opinion on a number of planning applications at the Adelphi Hotel, Portrush

Following careful consideration of the planning issues, Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has today issued her opinion on four planning applications at the Adelphi Hotel, Portrush.