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McNulty: Delivery of Rail Review Could Transform Island

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA said the delivery of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review had the potential to transform public transport across the island. He was speaking following the publication of the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy. Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The SDLP drove the all-island rail review in government because […]

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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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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 […]

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Hughes Calls on Farmers Across Newry and Armagh, and The Island, to Vaccinate Cattle Against Bluetongue

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has urged farmers across Newry and Armagh, and the island of Ireland, to urgently vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue disease, following its detection in several cows on a farm in Bangor, Co. Down. Hughes stressed that immediate vaccination is essential to protect livestock and prevent further economic losses, especially in […]

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Boylan Welcomes New Approach By Infrastructure Minister to Improve Our Roads

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the new approach to road maintenance by the Infrastructure Minister. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “Historic underinvestment in public services here, as a result of British government cuts, has undoubtedly led to the poor conditions of some of our roads, including […]

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Hughes Slams Threats Against Newry, Mourne and Down Elected Representatives

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has described threats made against elected members in the Newry, Mourne and Down area as ‘sinister’. A video shared online shows masked men with guns reading a statement in which politicians are described as ‘legitimate targets’. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The sinister threats issued by faceless thugs against […]

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All-Island Census Can Help Inform Better Decision Making – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed cross-party support endorsing the findings of the 2021-22 all-island joint census report. It found an increase in the island’s population, reaching 7.1 million, the highest since 1851, as well as thousands of workers travelling cross-border for work. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Censuses help us better understand […]

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Sinn Féin Working to Properly Invest In Public Services – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the work of Finance Minister John O’Dowd in fighting for fairer funding for public services. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking following a debate in the Assembly on the Executive’s multi-year budget. “Fifteen years of British government austerity has left our public services and workers on their […]

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Council Re-Launches Stalking Awareness Campaign During Global 16 Days of Action

Today marks the start of the international 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence – a global campaign to raise awareness and encourage action to end violence against women and girls. Running until 10 December, it’s a chance for communities everywhere to stand together and call for change. As part of this, Armagh City, Banbridge […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Burglars Access House Via Patio Doors

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Glen Macha area of Armagh on Saturday afternoon, 22nd November. Detective Inspector Ryan said: “It was reported at around approximately 11:00pm, homeowners returned to their property to discover it had been burgled. “The rear patio doors were smashed, we […]

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McNulty Challenges First Minister on All Island Healthcare Inaction

In a question to the First Minister in Assembly on Monday, November 17th, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA challenged the First Minister’s commitment to all-island healthcare.  McNulty recently submitted an Assembly Question to the Executive about if CAR-T, a vital immunotherapy that can kill cancer cells, was discussed in the most recent North South Ministerial Council […]

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All-Ireland Healthcare Is The Best Way Forward -Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that recent meetings of the North South Inter-Parliamentary Association underline the urgent need to build an integrated All-Ireland national health service that delivers equal access for all citizens, regardless of where they live on the island. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Sinn Féin representatives had constructive engagements […]