Today at 12pm, to mark Firefighters’ Memorial Day, our Firefighters and employees will observe a minute's silence in honour of all Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. #FMD24

Following conclusion of Stage One of the pre-school admissions process, 20,133 (98.33%) children have received an offer of a funded pre-school place in a setting of their parents’ or guardians’ preference.
More information: eani.org.uk/parents/admiss…

Education Minister's weekly roundup.

Delighted to speak at the inaugural All Party Group on V&C Sec this pm on the impact of the disability sector & the lives it has changed through UKSPF. No chiff edge, just commitment and guarantees of future funding to sustain our vital work beyond Mar 25 Stepping Stones NI . NICVA

Great to attend first APG on CVS ⁦Start360⁩ Stephen Barr highlighting impact of UKSPF funding on youth economic inactivity. Thank you ⁦Celine McStravick⁩ ⁦Diane Forsythe⁩ ⁦Sian Mulholland MLA⁩ for #valuethesector

Delighted to be attending the inaugural All Party Gtoup for Com/Vol. Celine McStravick outlining key issues facing the sector.

The All Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector will give a voice to our sector at the heart of government.

If you weren't able to join us today, there will be opportunities to get involved going forward.

Celine McStravick Diane Forsythe NICVA Policy & Public Affairs
#VoiceOfTheSector

Women's Aid representatives were delighted to attend the first meeting of the All-Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector today at Stormont🗣️

Looking forward to further engagement with our wider VCS colleagues👏

Great to attend the first meeting of the All Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector Women's Aid Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid NI Diane Forsythe NICVA TWN Shankill Women's Centre

.Diane Dodds has uncovered that serious adverse incident reviews have being established for at least 13 different cases of confirmed cervical cancer diagnosis between 2019 and 2022.

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Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the biggest step change to capital planning in education for a generation, with an ambitious and far-reaching programme of investment in facilities for children with Special Educational Needs.

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a wide-ranging programme of significant and sustained capital investment for the development of school facilities to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across Northern Ireland.

Read more - education-ni.gov.uk/news/investmen…

Reminder that the number for our Family Benefits Advice Service has changed to 028 9267 8200.

Find out more about the work of the team and how they may be able to help your family be better off - bit.ly/3xU5beA

📢 A consultation on charity registration thresholds for small charities in NI is on its way!

Communities NI is hoping to launch the consultation in late May, with a series of consultation events to follow.

More ℹ️ : bit.ly/4aUfvlw

This afternoon the Committee will hear evidence from Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May and officials as part of its inquiry into Mental Health Services in Northern Ireland.
⏰2pm
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Our next meeting is on Wednesday 24 April at 2pm.
Watch live on niassembly.tv/live-stream-3/

This week we will hear evidence from Department of Health officials including Permanent Secretary Peter May as part of our inquiry into Mental Health Services in Northern Ireland.

Watch live at niassembly.tv

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Party colleagues joined Assembly staff, family and friends today at the unveiling of the official portrait of Lord Hay - marking his service of nearly 7 1/2 years as Speaker of the NI Assembly.

Sun shining on the hill and grt meeting with Diane Forsythe chair of APG vol/com - planning agenda for 1st meeting on 2May and engagement plan with our sector #voiceofthesector #valueofthesector

We're thrilled to announce The Kilkeel Bowling Pavilion has unveiled its newly refurbished facility.👏

The refurbishment works has breathed new life into the recreational centre, elevating it into a modern hub for leisure and sporting activities.🎳

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