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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Carnagat Tyre Dumping Condemned and Cleared

Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of tyres in Carnagat earlier this week. The Newry City councillor said: “There was a very large number of tyres and other pieces of litter removed from the area earlier this week. “Materials such as this pose a risk to our local […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Launches ‘Never Cross The Line #GetConsent’ Campaign

Ulster GAA, Ulster Camogie and Ulster LGFA have partnered with White Ribbon NI to promote awareness on consent through its ‘Never Cross The Line #GetConsent’ campaign, launched today at Parliament Buildings, Belfast. The campaign has been developed as part of the ongoing health & wellbeing and safeguarding work carried out within the GAA in Ulster. […]

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Community Health

Art and Sculpturing Project Has Opened Eyes After Sight Loss

A Southern Health and Social Care Trust project has proven to be an excellent way for people with sight loss to get creative and improve their overall health and wellbeing. A group of adults with severe and significant sight loss have been working jointly with Eddie Rafferty R.U.A., Artist-in-Residence in the Trust and Arts Care, […]

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Campaigns Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

“MPs Expenses Claim an Absolute Disgrace!” – Cllr. Denise Mullen

Aontú deputy leader Cllr. Denise Mullen has reacted to MPs expenses claims. Speaking today, Denise Mullen said “There’s no cost-of-living crisis for Northern MPs. With only 2 MPs, the SDLP alone has managed to rack up £446,000 worth of expenses. Sinn Féin MP expenses have also been a massive cost to the public, coming in […]

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Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath: Health Service Pay Offer ‘Derisory!’

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that a recommended pay increase for health service staff is derisory and will not address serious workforce issues which threaten the delivery of critical public services. The South Down MLA has written to Health Minister Robin Swann following publication of the pay review body recommendations this evening.  […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont

Recognition Payments and Pay Awards Absolutely Urgent!, says Bradshaw

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has given a guarded welcome to news one-off recognition payments will be given to health workers next month. But the South Belfast MLA said any further delays to a comprehensive set of recognition payments and pay awards would prove a false economy, leaving many simply unable to afford to […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Closure of Local Bank Branch is a Blow to the Community – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said she is deeply concerned at the announcement of the closure of the Halifax bank branch in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “It is deeply concerning to hear the announcement today of plans by Halifax to close their Newry branch on 8th November 2022. “The announcement of […]

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Dáil Éireann Government International Louth Politics

The Biggest Danger to Democracy in the EU is the Failure to Look After Working People – Ó Murchú

The biggest danger to democracy in the EU is the ‘failure throughout Europe to look after working people and those on the periphery’, according to Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú who again pressed the government to get ready for Irish unity. The Sinn Féin deputy was speaking in the Dáil during statements following the European Council […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Devolved Finance Ministers Highlight “significant gaps” in Cost of Living Support

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has joined his counterparts in Wales and Scotland to call for further action to help households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices. In a joint letter to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, Ministers say the focus should be on targeted support for those worst hit […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Government Housing Policy Is ‘Failing Everyone!’ – Ó Murchú

Government housing policy is ‘failing everyone’ particularly those who are reliant on renting, where there were just eight properties in Dundalk available online, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has told the Dáil. The Dundalk TD was speaking during a Sinn Féin private members’ motion on the Raise the Roof housing campaign. Deputy Ó Murchú set out […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh

“Friends of Cuan Mhuire” Reach Out A Helping Hand To Those In Addiction

This Saturday the 23rd July  the local “Friends of Cuan Mhuire” Group will hold a street collection in Camlough village. The Group is also involved in this years internationally renowned  Féile an Phobail Belfast Community Festival where they will be hosting an event discussing the challenges of addiction and the road to recovery.  Cuan Mhuire […]

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Crime Louth

Gardai Appeal Following Louth RTC

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a traffic collision in County Louth, Sunday the 17th of July, 2022. At approximately 3:30pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a single vehicle collision involving a Motorcycle on the R173 between Carlingford and Omeath. The driver of the motorcycle, a man in his 60s was pronounced dead at […]