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Minister Murphy launches £40,000 Open Data Fund
Finance Minister Conor Murphy today opened this year’s £40,000 Innovation and Outreach Fund to encourage the use of open data.
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Murphy seeks assurances on finances for EU Exit
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has written to Michael Gove seeking assurances the financial consequences of leaving the EU will be met in full.
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Murphy welcomes the introduction of conversion legislation
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed that same sex couples can now convert their civil partnership to marriage.
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Murphy restructures Procurement Board
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced changes to the Procurement Board as part of efforts to ensure the £3bn spent on public procurement annually is fully maximised.
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Localised Restrictions Support Scheme extended to businesses now under restrictions
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed that financial assistance is available for non-essential retail and other businesses now impacted by the latest Health Protection Regulations that came into effect today.
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Spending Review doesn’t provide foundation for economic recovery – Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has responded to the Comprehensive Spending Review outcome announced today by the Chancellor.
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Murphy announces £300 million support package
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced a £300 million support package including over £200 million for businesses and £98 million of COVID-19 funding to support the most vulnerable.
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Murphy and Dodds welcome renewable energy contract delivering £31m in savings
The Department of Finance has secured £31 million in savings under a new contract which will see 100% renewable energy supplied to government buildings.
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Murphy extends support scheme for businesses
Following the Executive’s decision last night, Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed that the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme will be extended for businesses still required to close or severely limit their operations.
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Murphy welcomes £400 million uplift for Executive and support for workers
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement from the Chancellor which provides a £400 million Barnett guarantee uplift for the Executive and confirmation the Furlough scheme will be extended until March 2021 and the self-employed scheme up to April 2021.
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Murphy welcomes extension of Furlough Scheme
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the extension of the Furlough Scheme and has called for Treasury to extend it beyond November.
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£790m package announced by Minister Murphy includes £560m to bolster health service
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today allocated over £790 million as part of COVID-19 and October monitoring round allocations.
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Reappointment of Utility Regulator Board members
The Department of Finance has reappointed Mr Jon Carlton and Mr Alex Wiseman as non-Executive members of the Board of the Utility Regulator for a period of five years.
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Murphy welcomes Civil Partnership conversions
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the introduction of regulations that enable civil partnerships to be converted to marriages.
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Murphy welcomes changes to Job Support Scheme
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed changes to the Job Support Scheme and increased help for the self-employed.
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Murphy responds to Treasury Spending Review announcement
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has expressed his disappointment that the Spending Review will only be for a one year period.
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Chairperson appointed to Civil Service Pension Board
The Department of Finance has announced the appointment of Mr Bumper Graham as the new Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Pension Board.
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Murphy opens financial support scheme for businesses subject to restrictions
A financial support scheme for businesses subject to the latest restrictions under the Health Protection Regulations has opened for applications.
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Murphy announces financial support for businesses subject to restrictions
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced a new financial support scheme for businesses subject to restrictions across all 11 council areas.
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Murphy opens North West financial support scheme
A new financial support scheme for businesses affected by restrictions which came into effect on 5th October in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area has opened for applications.