Northern Ireland to become first part of UK or Ireland to offer paid leave after miscarriage – The Journal

Northern Ireland to become first part of UK or Ireland to offer paid leave after miscarriage  The Journal NI to become first part of UK or Ireland to offer paid leave after miscarriage  BreakingNews.ie Paid leave for miscarriage to come into effect in Northern Ireland  EVOKE Paid miscarriage leave to be introduced in Northern Ireland  her.ie Northern Ireland to … Read more

Ambulance waits outside Northern Ireland emergency department for more than 19 hours – The Irish News

An ambulance waited outside a Northern Ireland Emergency Department for more than 19 hours before a patient was admitted to hospital, new figures show. The lengthy wait was recorded at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald and was the longest delay faced by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service in the December 2025 period. The wait was … Read more

Anti-Irish language group to consider standing for elections in north and south – The Irish News

The group behind an anti-Irish language leafleting campaign is considering running candidates in upcoming elections on both sides of the border. Based in the Republic, the Protestants Against Gaelic Language group is a collection of activists who oppose the “forcing” of Irish and even insist English is the “mother tongue” of Ireland. It has said … Read more

UK government rejects unionist requests to pull 'Stormont Brake' over change to EU law – TheJournal.ie

UK government rejects unionist requests to pull ‘Stormont Brake’ over change to EU law  TheJournal.ie First attempt to use ‘Stormont Brake’ fails in Stormont  RTÉ News Unionists attack government’s decision not to activate Stormont brake  Sky News UK government refuses unionist request to use post-Brexit Stormont Brake  The Irish Times Labour offers to ‘align’ with EU rules in latest … Read more

Leo Varadkar criticises 'disappointing decision' by NI minister to block school's integration – TheJournal.ie

Leo Varadkar criticises ‘disappointing decision’ by NI minister to block school’s integration  TheJournal.ie Education Minister refuses to let schools become integrated, defying 80% parent support  Humanists UK Unionist MP ‘surprised’ by Givan’s decision to reject north Down schools’ integrated status bid  Belfast Telegraph Answers sought after schools’ applications for integrated status rejected  Limerick Live Source link

Executive Declares Healthcare Absolute Priority Amid High Flu Rates in Hospitals – The Irish News

Archyde Healthcare remains the “absolute priority” for the executive as hospitals across the region grapple wiht “exceptionally high” flu rates this winter. In a recent statement, officials acknowledged the immense strain on the Health and⁢ Social Care system, emphasizing their commitment to addressing‍ the⁤ challenges faced by patients and healthcare ⁤workers alike. “This has been … Read more

Executive says healthcare ‘absolute priority’ as hospitals battle flu spike – The Irish News

THE executive has said that healthcare is its “absolute priority” as as hospitals battle “exceptionally high” flu rates. In a statement on Thursday, the executive commented: “This has been a particularly difficult winter across the Health and Social Care system, with exceptionally high flu rates and hospital admissions. “We understand how difficult it has been … Read more