Northern Ireland Local News http://www.4ni.co.uk %apos;Plan Ahead%apos; For St Patrick%apos;s Day Events This Weekend https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306048/apos-plan-ahead-apos-for-st-patrick-apos-s-day-events-this-weekend https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306048/apos-plan-ahead-apos-for-st-patrick-apos-s-day-events-this-weekend Belfast City Council has outlined traffic and travel arrangements ahead of this Sunday%apos;s St Patrick%apos;s Day event in Belfast. A number of traffic diversions will be in place in and around Belfast city Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Ministers Praise Critical Work Of Ireland Funds https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306050/ministers-praise-critical-work-of-ireland-funds https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306050/ministers-praise-critical-work-of-ireland-funds The First Minister and deputy First Minister have praised the work of Ireland Funds, highlighting its critical role in promoting and supporting peace. Michelle O%apos;Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, speak Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Working Families Urged To Explore Childcare Savings Ahead Of Holidays https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306049/working-families-urged-to-explore-childcare-savings-ahead-of-holidays https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306049/working-families-urged-to-explore-childcare-savings-ahead-of-holidays HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has called on working families who have yet to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare to find out how they could save money on their childcare costs in time for the school holida Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306047/alliance-calls-for-action-to-protect-young-people-online https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/306047/alliance-calls-for-action-to-protect-young-people-online The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online. The party%apos;s Children and Young People spokesperson and North Antrim MLA, Sian Mulholla Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Translink Workers Reject Pay Offer https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305995/translink-workers-reject-pay-offer https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305995/translink-workers-reject-pay-offer Translink NI workers have rejected a pay offer from the public transport company. Unite, GMB and SIPTU confirmed that their members has "decisively voted to reject as inadequate" a pay offer made by Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Public Appeal After Third Confirmed Case Of Measles In Ireland https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305994/public-appeal-after-third-confirmed-case-of-measles-in-ireland https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305994/public-appeal-after-third-confirmed-case-of-measles-in-ireland The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced that it has been made aware of a third confirmed case of measles in the Republic of Ireland. It is understood that the case was confirmed in a resident of Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT First And Deputy First Minister To Celebrate St Patrick%apos;s Day In US https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305993/first-and-deputy-first-minister-to-celebrate-st-patrick-apos-s-day-in-us https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305993/first-and-deputy-first-minister-to-celebrate-st-patrick-apos-s-day-in-us The First and Deputy First Minister will travel to the United States this week for a series of St Patrick%apos;s Day engagements in Washington DC. The visit will focus on showcasing the local economy and Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT How Much Gambling Takes Place in Ireland? https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305996/how-much-gambling-takes-place-in-ireland https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305996/how-much-gambling-takes-place-in-ireland When we think of Ireland, we may think of many things ranging from lush green landscapes to Guinness and Irish dancing, but it may be surprising to learn that the country has a passion for gambling. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT SDLP Launches Petition For Restoration Of Integrated Schools Funding https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305992/sdlp-launches-petition-for-restoration-of-integrated-schools-funding https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305992/sdlp-launches-petition-for-restoration-of-integrated-schools-funding The SDLP has launched a petition calling for the restoration of funding for new buildings at ten integrated schools across NI. The petition follows the recent announcement of the withdrawal of this f Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT O%apos;Dowd Announces New Measures To Tackle MOT Waiting Lists https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305935/o-apos-dowd-announces-new-measures-to-tackle-mot-waiting-lists https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/305935/o-apos-dowd-announces-new-measures-to-tackle-mot-waiting-lists New measures designed to tackle MOT waiting lists have been announced by Infrastructure Minister John O%apos;Dowd. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, 11 March, Mr O%apos;Dowd said he will explore the introduc Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT