CLANRYE NEWS

The Workers Party has criticised recent reports that the Westminster government is considering a ban on future prosecutions relating to the ‘Troubles’. “Attempts to bypass and forgo full judicial scrutiny of legacy murders and other serious crimes of the Troubles are designed to cover up and excuse the excesses of state and terrorist actions”, the […]

The practice of using a private company to assess people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIPs), is causing claimants “fear, anxiety, stress and frustration”, according to a review carried out by the Department for Communities, which oversees the PIPs scheme. Workers Party spokesperson Hugh Scullion has criticised both the process and its effects. “Simply stated, the PIPs assessment process is […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has praised the work of the Irish Football Association in helping build the skills base of the local community. The Minister met with community outreach staff from the IFA and heard about the work of the IFA Foundation, which has helped thousands of young people acquire a range of accredited qualifications […]

Speaking on International Nurses’ Day, Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked Northern Ireland’s nursing workforce. The Health Minister said: “During this pandemic we have seen, and the world has seen the fundamental role that nurses play in our health service. As Health Minister, I have been inspired by the profession’s response to both COVID and non-COVID […]

The Workers Party has welcomed the findings of the Coroner’s inquest into the deaths of ten people in Ballymurphy almost 50 years ago and says it hopes that the families and friends of those killed can take some comfort from the fact that the circumstances surrounding their loved ones deaths have now been publicly, and officially, […]

Do you have a budding Michelangelo at home ready for a new creative challenge? Well this one is for you! Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council is inviting all primary school children in the borough to enter its Kids Recycling Competition to be in with the chance of winning an Amazon Fire 7 […]

Police have charged a 34-year-old man to appear before Dungannon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 12 May.  He is charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, and cultivating cannabis. As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. For […]

The Economy Minister has launched her ambitious economic vision which will lead to better jobs with better wages and an improvement in people’s quality of life. In ’10X Economy: An Economic Vision for a decade of innovation’ Minister Diane Dodds outlines the steps her Department will take to ensure Northern Ireland is positioned amongst the […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has given further details of a £10million mental health fund providing support to mental health charities. The grant scheme, entitled the Mental Health Support Fund, will be administered and managed by Community Foundation NI, and will be open to community and voluntary sector organisations with charitable purposes offering services for people […]

‘Every vaccination brings us closer, together’ – that’s the message from the new Northern Ireland public information campaign launching today. It will feature TV and radio adverts, as well outdoor advertising and a strong social media push. The Northern Ireland COVID-19 vaccination programme has been a major success story to date with over 1.4 million […]

Following the publication of the Ballymurphy Inquest’s findings, Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD & Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen have welcomed the confirmation that all victims were innocent and that their murders were unjustifiable. They stated that its is shocking that it has taken 50 years for this to be recognised by an Inquest […]