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€9.4m million for Regional and Local Roads Projects in County Louth for 2022

Local Fine Gael TD for Louth and East Meath, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed news confirming that €11m will be made available to complete much needed regional and local roads projects in Louth and East Meath in 2022. O’Dowd said “The Minister for Transport has confirmed the 2022 allocations today which will see a number of […]

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Mackle Welcomes Improvements at the Underpass on Portadown Road, Lurgan

Sinn Fein Councillor Liam Mackle has said… ‘I welcome the fact that funding has been agreed to improve the fencing around the black path beside the underpass at Portadown Road.  ‘This and improved lighting are a move in the right direction. This has been an ASB hotspot for years and I have worked with local […]

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Slap a Windfall Tax on Energy Companies Making Huge Profits-O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said ‘more must be done’ to support workers and families with soaring energy bills. Speaking after the party met with Firmus Energy, the Upper Bann MLA said: “Spiralling global energy prices and rising living costs are placing a huge burden on already struggling workers and families.  “We have met […]

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Newry Celebrates Chinese New Year – The Year of the Tiger

Saying goodbye to the Ox, we entered the Year of the Tiger on 1 February 2022.  To mark the occasion, Newry DEA Forum in association with Newry BID, celebrated Chinese New Year with a colourful display of dance and music performed by the Arts Ekta Chinese Lion, in both The Buttercrane and The Quays shopping […]

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Progress Made Towards Safety Improvement at Bridge Integrated PS – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure that a more detailed assessment of safety provisions at Bridge Integrated Primary School will be taken forward when resources are made available. Carla Lockhart said: “The Ballygowan Road is a busy road, and a number of parents have raised their concerns around […]

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Alliance Welcome Planning Approval for Boardwalk in Montaighs Moss Nature Reserve

Local Alliance representatives have welcomed planning approval for an application from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for a 500m long nature boardwalk in Montaighs Moss Nature Reserve. The application, which is situated off the Montaighs Road near the village of Aghagallon, will also include a new car park for 10 vehicles. […]

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Carer Issues Raised By Ó Murchú

The difficulties that families have in getting carers to look after loved ones in their own homes at weekends has been raised at the Oireachtas Health Committee by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin deputy outlined the core issues facing care providers and families at the health committee last week and said that […]

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Five Questions to End the Uncertainty – Grant

 “The uncertainty which has been created around the future of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital is adding to an already intolerable situation”. Nicola Grant of the Workers Party has said. “Like many local people, I am seriously concerned that we are witnessing the downgrading of the hospital by stealth”, she said. “I have written to […]

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‘Huge and Disgraceful Rents’ Are Adding to the Cost of Living Crisis! – Ó Murchú

‘Huge and disgraceful rents’ are adding to the cost of living crisis which necessitates a ban on rent increases, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú told Taoiseach Michéal Martin in Leinster House last week. The Dundalk TD raised the issue of the cost of living crisis, along with the issue of housing, during questions to the Taoiseach […]

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Newry City Centre Regeneration Theatre/Conference Public Information Event

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s design team led by Hamilton Architects is currently seeking feedback on the proposed theatre and conference facility in Newry.  The process is part of preparing for a planning application and will be live on the project portal http://www.newrytheatreconsultation.squarespace.com and further information can be obtained also in relation to the […]

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Procurement Changes Will Benefit Local Companies – Murphy

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced a series of changes to public procurement which will bolster local supply chains, protect human rights and maximise opportunities for voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors. The changes include a new policy for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Making the announcement during a visit to Clearer Water, social […]

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Abortion Services Must Immediately Be Commissioned for Women in North – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said abortion services must immediately be commissioned for women in north.  The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after a High Court judge ruled the British Secretary of State has the legal authority to direct the establishment of abortion services in the north.  Liz Kimmins said:  “Earlier this week, […]