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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Quarter of a Billion Unspent Capital Underlines Staggering Executive Mismanagement

The quarter of a billion in underspent capital funding from mismanaged flagship projects like the A5 and Casement Park is a stark illustration of Executive financial mismanagement, the SDLP Opposition has said. Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA warned that the £250 million of underspend – the largest for many years – announced today […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Attempted ATM Theft In Warrenpoint

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an attempted theft from an ATM machine at Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, on Tuesday 9th December. At around 2:00am, police received a report that an attempt had been made to gain access to the machine which is sited in a local forecourt. Damage was noted to […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Executive Agrees £273 Million Investment In Public Services

The Executive has agreed £104 million towards public sector pay awards and £162 million for capital allocations including for social housing, health and education. Updating the Assembly on the funding agreed as part of December monitoring round, Finance Minister John O’Dowd said: “The allocations agreed today will make a positive difference to citizens across society. “We […]

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Community Government Housing Politics Stormont

Sinn Fein Welcomes Funding For New Social Homes

Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has welcomed today’s budget allocation of £29.8 million for new social homes.  The party’s communities spokesperson said: “I welcome today’s announcement of an additional budget allocation of £29.8 million by the Finance Minister for new social homes. This reiterates Sinn Féin’s commitment to social housing and builds on the Finance Minister’s additional […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Condemns Armed Robbery In Markethill and Urges Anyone With Information to Come Forward to Police

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh Cathal Boylan, has condemned the armed robbery in Markethill in which a man carrying a hammer stole mobile phones from commercial premises in the Fairgreen area. Cathal Boylan MLA said: “This was a frightening incident for staff and customers. My thoughts are with the business owner, the staff […]

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Community Government Stormont

Minister Calls For Urgent Clarity on Future Funding For Go Succeed

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to the NIO Secretary of State calling for future funding for Go Succeed to be confirmed as soon as possible. Go Succeed is majority funded from the British Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. This funding will end on 31 March 2026 and there is no confirmation of whether any further […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

McNulty Calls For Urgent Action on Homelessness

SDLP MLA for Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has called for urgent action on homelessness.  He was speaking after a recent visit to the Simon Community in Armagh.  Mr McNulty said: “I recently had the opportunity to meet some of the brilliant team at the Simon Community in Armagh. The dedication and compassion that they […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Education Government South Down Warrenpoint

Crotlieve Schools Unite for Festive Christmas Concert in Warrenpoint

On Monday 1 December, schools from across the Crotlieve DEA came together for a Christmas Concert in Warrenpoint Town Hall. Produced by Ms Caitriona Featherstone from St Mark’s High School and funded by Crotlieve DEA, the event showcased the talents of 180 young people who delivered an afternoon of festive music, song and dance. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Shot Fired at House In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report of a shot being fired at a house in Newry. Inspector Connolly said: “We received a report at around 10.50pm on Wednesday, 3rd December of a person with a firearm outside a property in the Mullavat Road area. “Officers attended the address and found that an upstairs […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Burglary at St Clare’s Avenue Area of City

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “On Tuesday, December 2, it was reported that sometime over the evening of Monday, December 1, entry had been forced to a house in the St Clare’s Avenue area. Damage was caused to both the front and rear doors. “Our […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Launch of New Career & Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery

A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention has been formally launched. The model is based around two key interrelated components – Nursing & Midwifery Careers and the Learning and Development Framework. The first outlines clear, competency-based career pathways as well as detailing the knowledge, skills […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Potholes Must Be Fixed, Not Just Mapped

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a new road mapping exercise does not go far enough to deliver improvements to the North’s roads. He was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister published a draft Road Maintenance Strategy that includes digital road surveys to identify issues. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Everyone […]