NI vaccine passports for travel expected in July, says CMO Dr Michael McBride

May 27, 2021

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In the news today:

* 'Something is not right' - Stormont health committee launch enquiry into 'scandalous' Northern Ireland health waiting lists.
The Stormont health committee has agreed to a cross-party enquiry into the crisis concerning health service waiting lists in Northern Ireland.

* PSNI investigating open air preachers after four 'hate incidents'.
LGBT rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has defended Banbridge street preachers under investigation by the PSNI for reported ‘hate incidents’.

* Covid-19 vaccine opens to ALL ages 18-years and over.
The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland will today open for everyone aged 18 and over.

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'Something is not right' - Stormont health committee launch enquiry into 'scandalous' Northern Ireland waiting lists

The Stormont health committee has agreed to a cross-party enquiry into the crisis concerning health service waiting lists in Northern Ireland.

Covid-19 vaccine opens to ALL ages 18-years and over

The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland will today open for everyone aged 18 and over.

Diane Dodds: I want NI to be a world-leading small economy

Northern Ireland’s economy minister says she wants to transform the Province into one of the world’s elite small open economies.

NI vaccine passports for travel expected in July, says CMO Dr Michael McBride

Northern Ireland’s version of vaccine passports to allow travel abroad should be announced in July, Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has said.

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Proud David Healy says Linfield ‘in my blood’ after dream double

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Armoy Clerk of Course Bill Kennedy in tribute to Joey Dunlop's former mechanic Jackie Graham

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Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough striving to find right blend of youth and experience

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Rangers finally moving towards financial self-sufficiency following 2012 meltdown

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