News - social protection minister

Minister says Budget shouldn't just be seen in €5 increases
Minister Heather Humphreys also dismissed claims that yesterday's announcement was "anti-rural".
Oct 13, 2021 13:25
Sight drop in number of local people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment
€28.66 million in PUP payments were paid out this week.
Sep 22, 2021 12:51
Local Minister would be 'very proud' to attend event marking centenary of Northern Ireland
Minister Humphreys says she would be proud to represent the Government if asked.
Sep 22, 2021 08:54
90 additional places announced for local Community Employment and Tús schemes
Community Employment and Tús schemes are central to the Government's new employment services strategy.
Aug 27, 2021 12:36
Slight weekly drop in PUP claims across Northern Sound region
Local Minister Heather Humphreys said "it's heartening to see more people return to work each week".
Aug 18, 2021 16:08
Local Minister accused of burying head in the sand over "privatisation of employment services"
SIPTU has called on Minister Heather Humphreys to "engage" with stakeholders.
Jul 22, 2021 16:41
Social enterprise providing affordable therapy supports for children officially opens in Clones
The Clones branch will aid children from Monaghan, Cavan, Longford, and further afield.
Jun 4, 2021 13:36
Five local schools set to benefit from Hot School Meals Programme
The Hot School Meals programme is set to be significantly expanded this year, with five schools across the Northern Sound region set to benefit. Nationwide,
Mar 25, 2021 15:55
Almost 27,000 people have received the PUP across the Northern Sound region since it was introduced
Almost 27,000 people have received at least one Pandemic Unemployment Payment across the Northern Sound region since it was introduced just over a year
Mar 19, 2021 15:04
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 16:30NorthernSound Newsletter
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