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Developing the skills of Northern Ireland’s workforce is essential to both the short-term and longer-term future of our economy, Minister Diane Dodds has said. Speaking during a debate in the Assembly on her Skills Strategy, the Economy Minister told MLAs: “The Skills Strategy has a key role to play in addressing not only the short term […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the Economy Minister must act to support all students. Speaking ahead of a debate in the Assembly on Tuesday, the Newry/Armagh MLA said: “Sinn Féin’s motion in the Assembly is about ensuring all students receive financial support. “Students in further education, part-time students and those studying in the […]

Anyone aged 50 or over across Northern Ireland can now book their Covid-19 vaccination appointment, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. The programme is being extended from today to 50-59-year-olds, with booking slots available at the seven regional vaccination centres. GPs are also now covering the 50 plus age range. This means people have the […]

Following weeks of protesting at John Mitchel place in Newry by individuals holding large signs of alleged aborted babies and signs condemning people to eternal hell. A group of women in Newry have decided enough is enough and formed a group, calling ourselves “Supporting Women Newry”A small number of this group intend to politely and […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins  has welcomed the announcement of an additional £7.5 million to help charities to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “Local charities have been among some of the hardest hit by the pandemic as it has hampered their usual ability to fundraise to support […]

Planning Permission has been granted for a massive mixed use development in Newry City Centre. The site sits between Merchant’s Quay and Cornmarket and the proposals would change forever the dynamics of the area. Presently no-one lives along Merchant’s Quay and coupled with another proposed development at the Sugar Island end of the street, this […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said no one should face intimidation or harassment when accessing healthcare. Speaking in relation to organised protests at John Mitchel Place Clinic in Newry, the MLA said:  “It is unacceptable that women accessing a health clinic have had to face down protesters on their way to appointments. “This clinic […]

South Down MLA Jim Wells has criticised a Newry women’s group for their stance on defending women in the act of abortion. Supporting Women Newry was recently formed by local women in the Newry area to defend women’s rights. The group have been highly critical of the organisation Precious Life and its founder Bernie Smith […]

UNISON members in Northern Ireland throughout Thursday March 11th are sending a message to Boris Johnson that a 1% fund for NHS pay is an insult after the year they have been through. A 1% pay rise is bad for the health service, its workforce and each and every health worker. Such a low wage […]

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the gender pay gap must be eradicated. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “On International Women’s Day we celebrate the achievements of women and the progress made in the struggle for equality. “But obstacles to equality remain, including the continued existence of the gender pay gap. “It is […]

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch (PPB) have today, Monday 8th March, launched their sexual abuse and sexual violence victim support questionnaire. Detective Chief Inspector Siobhan Ennis, PPB said: “Sexual abuse and violence is a horrific crime that can affect anyone – it doesn’t matter what age, gender, race or sexuality you […]

With a rise in cases of type 1 diabetes in children this year, the lead consultant for paediatric and adolescent diabetes in the Southern Trust, is calling on parents and young people to be aware of the signs and symptoms and not to ignore them. Type 1 diabetes is a serious autoimmune condition which results […]