Ruane Sets Out Challenges Ahead
MINISTER for Education Caitriona Ruane has yesterday (13th January) published her budget plans for the period 2011-12 to 2014-15. This follows the publication of the Executive’s draft Budget in December.
The Minister revealed that the outworking of the British Treasury’s withdrawal of £4billion from the Block Grant had left her with an overall gap of £300million in resource spend to cover by the end of the four year period with a particular challenge in the initial year with the need to find approximately £150million in savings.
18-Year Old Arrested In Downpatrick Burglary Inquiry
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Boyle Condemns Robbery Of Portaferry Road Pensioners
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Councillor Boyle said, “people are just shocked at this incident. The Ards peninsula has by and large been relatively safe from such attacks on vulnerable. pensioners. It highlights the need for the elderly to take whatever security measures they need to take to protect themselves and their property.
“I sincerely hope they are both well after their traumatic ordeal. People in our community do need to keep an eye open and look after the elderly, especially on these dark nights and in the bad weather.”]]>






