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Public spending outlook remains difficult - Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the extension of furlough, support for newly self-employed, and additional funding for the Covid response. However money for everyday public spending has only increased by £4.2m and there is no additional Capital funding.
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Finance Minister meets Financial Services Union
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today met with John O’Connell, General Secretary of the Financial Services Union.
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2021 Census launches today
From today households will be able to complete their 2021 Census which will help shape where essential resources, funding and services will be focused over the next decade.
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Murphy expresses concerns over Levelling Up Fund
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has expressed concern over the Levelling Up Fund.
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Murphy allocates £74 million including £25 million for health workers
The Executive today agreed further funding allocations of £74 million including £25m towards the health workers recognition payment.
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Regional hubs signal new era for Civil Service - Murphy
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has today announced plans for a number of new civil service regional hubs.
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Murphy announces new rate setting powers for councils
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has put in place new legislation which will enable councils to tailor district rates to the needs of their local areas.
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Finance Minister welcomes additional £300 million towards Covid response
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement from Treasury which provides a further £300 million for the Executive which can be used this year or carried forward into the 2021/2022 financial year.
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Murphy allocates £226.5 million including £175 million to protect frontline workers
The Executive has agreed further funding allocations of £226.5 million following bids from Departments.
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Murphy allocates over £100 million including over £12 million to support students
The Executive today agreed further funding allocations of £105.9 million following bids from Departments.
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Murphy extends 12 months rates holiday to local newspapers
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced he has allocated £600,000 to extend the 12 months rates holiday for local newspapers.
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Murphy announces £290m package including over £130m to support business
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today allocated over £290 million as part of COVID-19 and January monitoring round allocations.
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Minster Murphy welcomes €1bn PEACE PLUS budget
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today announced the Executive’s commitment to increase its funding to the 2021-27 PEACE PLUS programme, bringing the total budget to approximately €1bn.
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Murphy describes Draft Budget as difficult
Following a meeting of the Executive, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today announced the Draft 2021-2022 budget.
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Murphy Reflects on First Year in Office
The Department of Finance has gone over and beyond its remit to support people during the Covid pandemic. Reflecting on his first 12 months in office Finance Minister Conor Murphy said:
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£113 million issued to over 10,000 businesses – Murphy
The Department of Finance has paid £113 million to over 10,000 businesses under its Localised Restrictions Support Scheme. Top up payments began issuing yesterday and will continue today to cover the six week period of restrictions which came into effect on 26 December. Businesses should...
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Murphy extends protection for business tenancies until end of March
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has extended an emergency provision for commercial tenants by a further three months in order to protect businesses at this difficult time.
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Murphy responds to funding for vital Peace Plus programme
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today welcomed the announcement that additional funding of over £200 million has been allocated to the Peace Plus programme.
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Murphy launches £20.5 million Dormant Accounts Fund
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has launched the £20.5 million Dormant Accounts Fund which will provide vital funding to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors.
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Murphy makes £7.8 million available for airports
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced up to £7.8 million is being made available for Belfast International and Belfast City Airport.