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McNulty: Housing Supply Strategy Meaningless Without Funding

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Communities Minister’s Housing Supply Strategy is meaningless without being backed by funding. Minister Gordon Lyons gave a statement to the Assembly on Monday. The plan retains a target to build 100,000 homes in 15 years from the draft strategy. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Bird of Prey Found Dead In Forkhill Area Was Poisoned

Police have confirmed that an adult bird of prey was found dead in the Forkhill area of Armagh in June of this year was poisoned. It was reported on the 12th June that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead in the Forkhill area. The bird was retrieved by our search and rescue team and underwent […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Charged In South Armagh For Possession of Firearms

Two men have been charged following searches by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, local District Police and Tactical Support Group (TSG) on Thursday, 12 December. The men, aged 32 and 59, who were arrested in the south Armagh area, have been charged with a number of offences, including possession of ammunition […]

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Rise In Patient Deaths While Waiting For An Ambulance ‘Deeply Worrying and Totally Unacceptable’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called the rise in patient deaths while waiting for an ambulance “deeply worrying and totally unacceptable.”  The party’s health spokesperson said: “Ambulance waiting times have increased and the demand for emergency ambulance care coupled with ongoing pressures in ambulance handover times show an extremely worrying trend. “Paramedics and ambulance staff […]

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Armagh GAA Scandal: Man Interviewed By Police Over Alleged Incident During Team Trip to Miami

By Paul Higgins An Armagh man has been interviewed by the PSNI as Miami police investigate an alleged incident during the team’s recent trip to America. It was reported recently that a group had gone to Miami in Florida in November to celebrate the team’s All-Ireland win, their first All-Ireland title in 22 years after […]

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Grant Calls For Support For Ambulance Service

Nicola Grant has reacted angrily to the news that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has not had their full quota of ambulance crews at weekends. She commented this situation did not happen by accident, it happened by design as the workers party has pointed out over a number of years, yet still those charged with […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Hails Local WorldSkills Medal Winners

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in September 2024. The Minister held a reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, to congratulate the local students who […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Vigil To Support ‘Hunger for Justice’ Palestinian Nationwide Event

Camlough village will host a candlelight vigil on Thursday the 12th December at 7pm in support of the nationwide ‘Hunger for Justice’ 24 hour fast to highlight the ongoing campaign of genocide in Gaza and to raise funds for the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNWRA). Mike Mather’s one of over 1000 people throughout Ireland […]

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Pay Offer For NI Water Workers Represents ‘Positive Solution’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a pay offer made to NI Water workers that would see their wages rise by 5%, as well them being paid a one-off £1500 payment. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “This represents a significant step forward, with a 5% pay rise and a £1500 payment offered to NI Water […]

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McNulty Calls for Equality on Cross-Border Rail Travel

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has raised the stark disparity in rail fares between the North and the Republic at a Stormont debate this week. Mr. McNulty brought a motion calling for Executive Ministers to align rail fares across the island of Ireland. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “I brought this motion to the […]

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McNulty: School Uniforms Bill Must Deliver For Families

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said a new School Uniforms Bill must deliver real change for families. Mr. McNulty was speaking after Education Minister Paul Givan announced that he intends to bring forward legislation with Executive support. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It is welcome that the eye-watering costs of […]

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Gender Based Violence Concerns Highlighted At Council – Quinn

The growing concern in relation to gender based violence was highlighted at a recent meeting of Newry Mourne and Down Council. The Council acknowledging what Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn described as the ‘epidemic of gender based violence against women’ agreed to support Councillor Quinn’s motion which will see the Council writing […]