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09/09/2016
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Funding Secured To Redevelop Portrush Train Station
Funding has been secured to redevelop Portrush Train Station in Co Antrim.
Translink was allocated the funding from the Department of Communities.
It is part of a £500,000 investment to revitalise the area ahead of The Open Championship in 2019.
The investment will also see £250,000 respectively, provided to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to take forward the design of a public realm scheme for Portrush Town Centre and the train station.
Communities Minister Paul Givan said: "My Department is providing £500,000 to commence work on these two key projects; both of which have been identified as high priorities in the town's regeneration strategy. The views of local people in the development of these design plans will be crucial and I would encourage all those with an interest to engage with the design teams in future consultations during what is an exciting and important period for Portrush."
The Minister visited Portrush after officially opening the £1.5 million public realm improvement scheme in Portstewart which transformed the entire Promenade area.
The scheme was funded in partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and involved the replacement of the existing footways with new high quality surfaces; improved street lighting and the replacement of the existing promenade railings with a high quality stainless steel balustrade along the entire length of the seafront.
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Magistrates' Court.
Philip O'Reilly claimed Income Support and Carer's Allowance totalling £2,236 while failing to declare employment. He was given a 12 month conditional discharge.
Mr O'Reilly has repaid in full the money he wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Health Minister Launches Strategy For Suicide Prevention
Health Minister Michelle O'Neill has launched a consultation on Protect Life 2 – a strategy for suicide prevention in the NI.
The consultation coincides with the 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day with a theme of 'Connect, Communicate, Care' - three words at the heart of suicide prevention.
Minister O'Neill said: "An average of 274 people die by suicide each year here. This is an unacceptable statistic, and a personal tragedy for all those families who have lost loved ones to suicide. Each life lost is one life too many.
"I want to encourage everyone, particularly those organisations across the voluntary and community sector, who work tirelessly to provide help and support to people in need to contribute to the future direction of the Protect Life 2 Strategy. Suicide prevention is a huge challenge to our society and as Minister I am committed to a consultation process that is meaningful and engages everyone."
(CD)
Funding has been secured to redevelop Portrush Train Station in Co Antrim.
Translink was allocated the funding from the Department of Communities.
It is part of a £500,000 investment to revitalise the area ahead of The Open Championship in 2019.
The investment will also see £250,000 respectively, provided to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to take forward the design of a public realm scheme for Portrush Town Centre and the train station.
Communities Minister Paul Givan said: "My Department is providing £500,000 to commence work on these two key projects; both of which have been identified as high priorities in the town's regeneration strategy. The views of local people in the development of these design plans will be crucial and I would encourage all those with an interest to engage with the design teams in future consultations during what is an exciting and important period for Portrush."
The Minister visited Portrush after officially opening the £1.5 million public realm improvement scheme in Portstewart which transformed the entire Promenade area.
The scheme was funded in partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and involved the replacement of the existing footways with new high quality surfaces; improved street lighting and the replacement of the existing promenade railings with a high quality stainless steel balustrade along the entire length of the seafront.
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Magistrates' Court.
Philip O'Reilly claimed Income Support and Carer's Allowance totalling £2,236 while failing to declare employment. He was given a 12 month conditional discharge.
Mr O'Reilly has repaid in full the money he wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Health Minister Launches Strategy For Suicide Prevention
Health Minister Michelle O'Neill has launched a consultation on Protect Life 2 – a strategy for suicide prevention in the NI.
The consultation coincides with the 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day with a theme of 'Connect, Communicate, Care' - three words at the heart of suicide prevention.
Minister O'Neill said: "An average of 274 people die by suicide each year here. This is an unacceptable statistic, and a personal tragedy for all those families who have lost loved ones to suicide. Each life lost is one life too many.
"I want to encourage everyone, particularly those organisations across the voluntary and community sector, who work tirelessly to provide help and support to people in need to contribute to the future direction of the Protect Life 2 Strategy. Suicide prevention is a huge challenge to our society and as Minister I am committed to a consultation process that is meaningful and engages everyone."
(CD)
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