Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2020 finalists announced

The Department for the Economy has announced the three finalists for each of the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Award 2020 award categories including the Apprentice Award, Higher Level Apprentice Award, Large Employer Innovation Award and SME Innovation Award.

DAERA updates stakeholders on Tranche 3 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has updated stakeholders on the next phase of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).

DAERA clarifies the position on Basic Payment Scheme Entitlement Unit Values for Scheme Year 2020

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today confirmed that the unit value of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements for the 2020 scheme year will be the same as the 2019 year.

Deadline extended for debate on NI’s first ever Environment Strategy

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for responses to its discussion paper on Northern Ireland’s first ever Environment Strategy.

Getting things done – Forest Park Road #dundeewestend

I have had further complaints about recurring litter strewn right along the west side of Forest Park Road.

I have asked the local environment manager if the litter here can be tidied up.

As this is not the first time I have raised this problem in Forest Park Road, I have also asked that more attention is given to the state of the street here.