29/07/2025
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Man Charged Over Fatal Bangor Collision
A 30-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Bangor on Tuesday, 8 July.
The charges relate to an incident on the West Circular Road area where 16-year-old pedestrian Jaidyn Rice, from Bangor, sadly died after a collision involving a car at approximately 10.55pm. The man was due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court today, Tuesday, 29 July, with all charges to be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Sinn Féin MLA Welcomes New Elective Care Director
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has voiced his support for the appointment of Professor Mark Taylor as the new Clinical Director for Elective Care, following the Health Minister's announcement today.
"Professor Taylor will bring knowledge, expertise and experience to this newly-created role, and I welcome his appointment," said Mr McGuigan.
He highlighted that tackling waiting lists and improving elective care is a key priority for the Executive, with £215 million allocated in this year’s budget to help address the issue.
Mr McGuigan affirmed his party's commitment: "I’ll continue to work with the Health Minister and others to drive forward progress and ensure our health service delivers for patients, their families and workers."
DAERA Launches Consultation On Fourth Carbon Budget
DAERA has launched a consultation seeking views on the level of Northern Ireland's Fourth Carbon Budget. The consultation, which runs from Monday, 28 July 2025, to Monday, 17 November 2025, is a crucial step towards the region's net zero targets.
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA stated: "The setting of carbon budgets is an important step in ensuring that we have a gradual transition to net zero which can be done in a fair and just way."
Following the setting of the first three carbon budgets in December 2024, which cover the period from 2023 to 2037, this new consultation focuses on the budget that will extend up to 2042. Minister Muir emphasised the importance of setting this trajectory now to provide certainty for investors and businesses, facilitating a gradual and fair transition.
He also noted recent consultations on Northern Ireland’s first Climate Action Plan and its third Climate Change Adaptation Programme, encouraging all interested organisations, groups, and individuals to participate in this latest consultation.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Bangor on Tuesday, 8 July.
The charges relate to an incident on the West Circular Road area where 16-year-old pedestrian Jaidyn Rice, from Bangor, sadly died after a collision involving a car at approximately 10.55pm. The man was due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court today, Tuesday, 29 July, with all charges to be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Sinn Féin MLA Welcomes New Elective Care Director
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has voiced his support for the appointment of Professor Mark Taylor as the new Clinical Director for Elective Care, following the Health Minister's announcement today.
"Professor Taylor will bring knowledge, expertise and experience to this newly-created role, and I welcome his appointment," said Mr McGuigan.
He highlighted that tackling waiting lists and improving elective care is a key priority for the Executive, with £215 million allocated in this year’s budget to help address the issue.
Mr McGuigan affirmed his party's commitment: "I’ll continue to work with the Health Minister and others to drive forward progress and ensure our health service delivers for patients, their families and workers."
DAERA Launches Consultation On Fourth Carbon Budget
DAERA has launched a consultation seeking views on the level of Northern Ireland's Fourth Carbon Budget. The consultation, which runs from Monday, 28 July 2025, to Monday, 17 November 2025, is a crucial step towards the region's net zero targets.
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA stated: "The setting of carbon budgets is an important step in ensuring that we have a gradual transition to net zero which can be done in a fair and just way."
Following the setting of the first three carbon budgets in December 2024, which cover the period from 2023 to 2037, this new consultation focuses on the budget that will extend up to 2042. Minister Muir emphasised the importance of setting this trajectory now to provide certainty for investors and businesses, facilitating a gradual and fair transition.
He also noted recent consultations on Northern Ireland’s first Climate Action Plan and its third Climate Change Adaptation Programme, encouraging all interested organisations, groups, and individuals to participate in this latest consultation.
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