Economy Minister praises Irish FA
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Diane Dodds, has praised the work of the Irish Football Association in helping build the skills base of the local community.
The Minister met with community outreach staff from the Irish FA and heard about the work of the Irish FA Foundation, which has helped thousands of young people acquire a range of accredited qualifications since it was established in 2017.
She said: “The IFA Foundation does excellent work in the local community building the skills base of young people. The foundation helps young people attain vocational qualifications that not only make them more employable but also boost their confidence and desire to potentially go on and study for more qualifications in future.
Economy Minister praises Irish FA and Irish FA Foundation for boosting skills base
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Diane Dodds, has praised the work of the Irish Football Association in helping build the skills base of the local community.
The Minister met with community outreach staff from the Irish FA and heard about the work of the Irish FA Foundation, which has helped thousands of young people acquire a range of accredited qualifications since it was established in 2017.
She said: “The IFA Foundation does excellent work in the local community building the skills base of young people. The foundation helps young people attain vocational qualifications that not only make them more employable but also boost their confidence and desire to potentially go on and study for more qualifications in future.
Judge denies advocacy group s bid to stop COVID-19 rules for student athletes
A judge on Wednesday denied an advocacy group’s request to halt COVID-19 testing for state school athletes and other measures health officials instituted amid the pandemic.
The group Let Them Play Michigan, which this year sued after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended a lockdown order on high school sports, filed a lawsuit this month challenging the rapid testing requirements of youths age 13-19 practicing and playing on teams.
The suit questioned the authority to impose the order and subsequent guidance while arguing that “student-athletes have endured unilateral orders enacted by Executive Branch officials that severely restrict their ability to freely associate with one another and compete in high school sports.”
Judge Hears Argument Against COVID-19 Testing for High School Athletes
April 28, 2021
The lawsuit was brought by a group called Let Them Play Michigan.
The health department argues the testing is necessary to help keep coronavirus cases from spreading in schools.
The group argues the COVID-19 testing requirement did not go through the proper rule-making procedures.
On Tuesday the group looked to put a pause on the order, but the judge has yet to make a decision.
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