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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

St Patrick’s Day Weekend at the Buttercrane

Join us for lots of fun and free entertainment on the mall in Buttercrane Centre across the St Patrick’s Day weekend. On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March there’ll be balloon giveaways and free facepainting from 11-4pm.  On Sunday 17th March there’ll be musical entertainment throughout the day kicking off with the Casino Jazz Band […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

Education Minister Welcomes Progress on Teachers’ Pay Negotiations

A formal offer on teachers’ pay for 2021, 2022 and 2023 has been made to the five main teaching unions. The proposed settlement will see the starting salary for teachers in Northern Ireland rise to £30,000. This is a 24.3% increase from the current starting salary and brings the starting point equal to England. The […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Economy Minister Builds Stronger Economic Ties on Visit to NY and Washington

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, is in the United States of America this week, visiting both New York and Washington, DC. The Minister’s programme includes a mix of business meetings alongside attending important functions such as the NI Bureau Breakfast, an Intertrade Ireland 25th anniversary event and a business reception hosted by US Special Envoy to […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results – 5/3/24

RESULTS: 05–03-2024 (Tue) Ulster GAA Football Senior Club League Section A Corduff 20:00 Corduff (Monaghan) 2-13   2-11 Donaghmore (Tyrone) 06–03-2024 (Wed) Ulster GAA Football Minor League Section A Ballybofey 19:30 Donegal 2-09   0-05 Fermanagh Section B Páirc Esler 19:30 Down 2-11   0-13 Monaghan Section C Derry GAA 19:30 Derry 0-12   0-09 […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

SDLP Opposition Forces Vote on Extension of Coronavirus Powers

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has welcomed an Assembly vote rejecting an extension to coronavirus powers. The SDLP Opposition forced a division on the issue, with a majority voting against an extension. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “During the coronavirus pandemic we were forced to take quick decisions that severely limited the public’s […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Attempted Robbery and Assault In Legahory Area of Craigavon

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an attempted robbery and assault in the Legahory area of Craigavon. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report shortly after 9.45am on Monday morning, 11th March, that a man, aged in his 40s, had been approached by a man, who was also standing with another man, […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

SDLP Opposition Asks Justice Minister to Take Action on Kenova Recommendations

The SDLP Leader of the Opposition today asked the Justice Minister to support the implementation of key recommendations in the Kenova report, including speeding up justice processes and a review of the Public Prosecution Service. In a Topical question to Minister Long, Matthew O’Toole MLA asked the Minister to confirm she would use her office […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Outlines Measures to Cut MOT Waiting Times

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has outlined a number of measures to tackle MOT waiting lists and tasked officials to bring forward other options for urgent consideration. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, Mr O’Dowd said he will explore the introduction of temporary exemption certificates and proposals to consult on testing every two years.  Minister O’Dowd said: “I appreciate the frustration many […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Backs Call for Greater North-South Cancer Care Cooperation

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has backed calls for greater cooperation in cancer care north and south. The party’s health spokesperson said: “To improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life, we must utilise all tools available in the fight against cancer. This includes greater north-south cooperation. “An all-island approach would not only improve cancer […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Legacy

Mary Lou McDonald Statement In Response to Kenova Inquiry Report

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald speaking following the publication of the Kenova Inquiry report said: “My heartfelt thoughts are with the families of all those whose loved ones were killed, and whose anguish, hurt, and loss continues to be felt deeply today.  To all those who have suffered such grievous loss I am sorry […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Potholes a Real Issue for Rural Communities – King

Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has said that the number of potholes on rural roads is a matter of real concern. The Newry City Councillor said: “A number of people in rural areas such as Meigh, Killean, Killeavy and others have raised their concerns about the number and size of potholes on local roads.  “Of […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Rules Out Privatisation of MOT Services

Speaking ahead of Monday’s Assembly debate on waiting times for MOTs, Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has emphatically ruled out the privatisation of the service. Minister O’Dowd said: “There have been calls for my Department to adopt a similar vehicle testing model to that in Britain, through a network of authorised garages.  Let there be no mistake, […]