News - Heather Humphreys

Local Minister hopeful of return to normality from July or August
The Social Protection and Rural and Community Development Minister says she's hopeful the country can begin to return to normal from July or August.
Feb 17, 2021 10:45
Social Protection Minister confirms funding under School Meals Programme will continue during upcoming mid-term break
The Social Protection Minister has confirmed that funding under the School Meals Programme will continue during upcoming mid-term break. The funding typically is confined
Feb 12, 2021 16:30
Payment to bridge gap between retirement and state pension age is introduced
The Social Protection Minister says it was demeaning for people who retired to have to sign on while they waited for access to pension payments.
Feb 8, 2021 15:09
Sinn Féin TD calls for fuel allowance to be made available to those in receipt of PUP
A Sinn Féin TD says the government needs to do more to help people who are out of work and are struggling to heat
Feb 3, 2021 16:24
More than 130 local organisations receive funding of €345,000 under the Community Enhancement Programme
More than 130 organisations across the Northern Sound region have received over €345,000 in funding under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme. The Programme supports
Jan 22, 2021 16:34
Local Minister criticises Coombe hospital over vaccine controversy
The Social Protection Minister says she's "glad" the Master of the Coombe hospital has apologised after family members of workers at the hospital were
Jan 18, 2021 13:41
Minister praises communities as she announces €1.5 million for local towns and villages
Over €1.5 million has been announced for local projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Fourteen projects across the two counties are receiving
Jan 8, 2021 10:40
North and south "close to being on same page" with Covid restrictions - Humphreys
Ireland north and south is "close to being on the same page" with Covid restrictions. Local Minister Heather Humphreys says there has been a "gap
Dec 23, 2020 12:23
Local Minister wants increase in number of public servants working from home
The Rural and Community Development Minister says the Government should increase its targets for the number of public servants working from home. The current target
Dec 17, 2020 16:09
Almost €90,000 in funding for local community groups
Almost €90,000 has been announced to help community groups in the region deal with Covid-19. The funding from the Department of Rural and
Dec 7, 2020 13:30NorthernSound Newsletter
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