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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Long Term Plan Needed to Secure Daisy Hill – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that new proposals to stabilise Daisy Hill are an improvement but insists that there is still much work to be done. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: Today’s proposals are an improvement over previous suggestions from the Trust and will help to stabilise the current crisis at Daisy […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Stability Plan Agreed for Daisy Hill Hospital

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has agreed a plan to stabilise inpatient medical services at Daisy Hill Hospital at its Trust Board meeting, which took place at Monaghan Row in Newry today. The plan focuses on immediately stabilising services for the summer months in light of challenges with senior medical cover. Work will […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Alpha Housing Announces £2.2 Million Development in Newry

Alpha Housing was joined by local elected representatives and other stakeholders to cut the first sod on a new £2.2million social housing scheme in Newry, providing 10 new family homes in the city. The new £2.2million development will be delivered in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC) who part funded the project with £1.1m […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Former DUP Councillor William Walker Put on Sex Offenders Register

A former Newry, Mourne and Down DUP councillor who admitted two counts of attempted sexual communication with a child has avoided prison. William Walker, 60, posed as a younger man and asked two “children” to send him pictures in their school uniforms. However he had actually contacted members of a so-called paedophile hunter group acting […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

Eilis O’Connell Exhibition ‘A Family of Things’ Opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery

An engaging new exhibition by one of Ireland’s most important contemporary artists, Eilis O’Connell, opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, Banbridge and runs until 30 September 2023. ‘A Family of Things’ explores the development of O’Connell’s practice over almost five decades and features key examples of her work along with previously unseen early […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health South Down Stormont

SDLP Backs Children’s Social Care Report

SDLP Health Spokesperson and Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Youth Participation Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the publication of the Children’s Social Care Services Review report and has offered his support to the central recommendations. Colin McGrath MLA said: “This report is the result of extensive and intensive engagement with children, young […]

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Community Crime Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth Seanad Éireann

Fianna Fáil Launch Anti-Social Behaviour Public Survey 

Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Chair of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party Dublin subcommittee, today launched a public sentiment survey on crime and anti-social behaviour with her Dublin Parliamentary Party colleagues at Leinster House. Following the launch, Senator Fitzpatrick said, “Anti-social behaviour threatens and undermines the fabric of our communities. As policy makers we must bring forward […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Justice Should Be Done For Noah, Fiona and Donohoe Family – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said today that the mother and family of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe are entitled to transparency and truth about the death of her son in June 2020. And she pledged Sinn Féin’s continued support for the family’s campaign for truth and justice. Michelle O’Neill was speaking on the third anniversary of […]

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Community Education Government Health Stormont Westminster

SDLP Welcomes Appointment of Children’s Commissioner

Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Youth Participation Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the appointment of Chris Quinn as Children’s Commissioner. Colin McGrath MLA said: “Chris Quinn is an outstanding advocate for children and young people. He has been at the heart of challenging political leaders and democratic systems to involve young people […]

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Community Education Government Health Westminster

Chris Quinn Confirmed As New Children’s Commissioner

The Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of Chris Quinn as the new Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People. As the fourth Commissioner since the establishment of NICCY in 2003, Chris will take up the appointment on 18 September 2023. In the absence of First and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Local Businesses & Individuals Celebrated at the Greater Newry Business Awards

Local businesses and individuals were recognised, celebrated and rewarded at the 9th edition of the Greater Newry Business Awards at a glittering Gala Awards Ceremony. The biennial event was attended by over 500 guests in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry on Thursday 15th June and honoured the achievements of 26 individuals and organisations. […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Ennis Welcomes Funding Which Will Help Progress Development of Narrow Water Bridge

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed funding which will help progress development of Narrow Water Bridge as key to ‘unlocking South Down’s potential’. Speaking after the Irish government committed funding through the Shared Island fund to complete the tender process and a number of other all-island projects, Sinéad Ennis said: “The announcement to complete […]