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An unbelievable night at the The National Procurement Awards in Dublin, inspiring to hear about the societal impact and economic growth procurement professionals and organisations are making across Ireland #ProcureAwards @cipsnews @InvestNI @Economy_NI @Translink_NI @Inter_Trade
Today I launched the Intelligent Buyer Masterclass Series, developed specifically to enable individuals & businesses to strengthen their commercial capabilities.
intelligentbuyer.co.uk
#Negotiation #SRM #CommercialCapability #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #Procurement #Skills
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A leading executive at OpenAI has said she would like to see the company open an office in Northern Ireland.
The firm's CFO, Sarah Friar, from Co Tyrone, also said its announcement of 450 extra jobs in recent months is “just the beginning”. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/busin…
Post @antrim_parkrun brunch. Thank you to all the brilliant volunteers who make these free 5km events possible.
@parkrunUK @parkrunIE @purerunningshop @AirAmbulanceNI
#RunStrong #Stroketo5k
It’s nearly that time of year again & best wishes to all finalists for the 2026 National
Procurement Awards Ireland procurementawards.ie/news/ma…
@ProcureAwards
Great to welcome the 2026 CIPS Level 4 Student Cohort as they embark on their pathway to MCIPS qualification at @bfastmet
Commercial capability supports economic growth.
#Procurement #CommercialCapability #ProfesionalDevelopment
@dptfinance
@deptinfra @Economy_NI
Thank you to all the fantastic volunteers at @antrim_parkrun this morning
@parkrunUK @parkrunIE @purerunningshop
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More than 450,000 Disabled Persons Railcards were held between April and August 2026, up 25% year on year. Passenger assistance requests also hit a record, while eligibility has expanded to include non-visible disabilities.
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🇮🇪 The National Transport Authority is consulting on new town bus networks for Naas and Newbridge, with two routes in each town and services every 30 minutes. The consultation closes at 5pm on 12 November 2026, with services targeted from 2028/29.
transportforireland.ie/news/…
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@Economy_NI has today published a statistical report entitled Northern Ireland's Carbon Footprint 2001-2023.
Read the full report at➡️economy-ni.gov.uk/news/north…
Portrush Harbour in the early evening sunshine 😎 @NITouristBoard #NorthernIreland
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🆕 From today, eligibility for the Disabled Persons Railcard has expanded.
If you have a long-term impairment, health condition or neurodivergence that significantly affects your ability to use rail, you could benefit from discounted travel.
Read more 👉 railcard.co.uk/disabled-pers…
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Great British Railways' 30-year rolling stock and infrastructure plan set out
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Magick Mondays, 17 miles along the glorious Causeway Coastal Path
#TrailRunning @hoka @purerunningshop
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Enough is enough.
For years, people have been expected to put up with Avanti’s cancellations, delays, overcrowding, and a service that has failed them time and time again.
So my Labour government is bringing Avanti West Coast into public ownership at the earliest opportunity in March next year.
That means passengers, not shareholders, will come first.
More investment, fewer delays, and a renewed focus on getting the basics right.
We're putting essential services back in public hands and building a railway that actually works for the people who use it.
Northern Ireland Public Procurement Conference,
Delighted to represent CIPS & discuss membership pathways, professional qualifications & the skills needed to deliver value for the nation.
#Procurement #CIPS #CommercialCapability @dptfinance @cabinetofficeuk









































