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Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has expressed concern at the delay in the council processing planning applications. Speaking in relation to a project to develop a mobile phone mast in the Camlough and Bessbrook area, the Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The delay facing planning applications such as these, is proving to be problematic. “The application […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the DUP’s boycott of the Executive has left public services at the mercy of cruel Tory cuts. Speaking after the Budget Bill passed through Westminster today, Conor Murphy said: “The decision by the DUP to boycott the Executive has left people and public services exposed to the full […]
Did you know, that when you are exercising throughout the borough of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, that there are many facilities on hand to refill your water bottle? In fact, ABC Council has joined forces with the Couch25K programme to encourage you to join the #refillution and use the water refill points located in many […]
With an annual budget of almost £140m and over 600 staff Invest NI is well resourced to develop our economy. However, under the DUP’s control since 2007 the organisation has lacked a clear and consistent set of objectives. Some larger companies and consultants have been well catered for, but the vast majority of small businesses […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Secretary of State should listen to the voices of leading US figures on key issues of the Protocol and legacy. Speaking ahead of Chris Heaton-Harris’ visit to the US, Conor Murphy said: “The US administration has been steadfast in its support for the Protocol and the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the passing of a motion by Newry Mourne and Down District Council calling on the Irish Government to establish a Citizens Assembly to plan and prepare for Irish Unity. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Tonight’s result is a very positive step forward in the discussion on a new […]
Detectives investigating a report of criminal damage in the Silverbridge area of Newry, have arrested a 32 year old man. The man remains in Police custody at this time. The incident is believed to have occurred around 7pm yesterday, Monday 30th January, and Detectives are appealing for potential witnesses to come forward. Detective Inspector Alanna […]
Changes to the Housing Selection Scheme in Northern Ireland come into effect this week. The Housing Selection Scheme and Common Waiting List governs the allocation of all permanent social housing in Northern Ireland. It has been in place for more than 20 years and changes are now being introduced to ensure that those in greatest […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed £2.8M in funding for the proposed recreation hub at Camlough lake. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “This money secured from the levelling up fund is a great step forward for this project. “We have consistently pressed the council to be proactive in drawing down funding, so securing £2.8M […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis met with DFI to discuss a number of flooding issues in Belleeks and Lislea. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Serious flooding took place on the Newry Road in Belleeks village and the Mountain road in Lislea following the recent heavy rain. “I arranged an urgent meeting with the DFI engineer […]
Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the upgrade of the electricity network in Forest Park, Dromintee. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This upgrade includes the replacement of transformers, sub-stations, poles and the undergrounding of a number of overhead cables. “I have been working with the residents of Forest Park and NIE on this issue […]
Sinn Féin representative, Áine Quinn has said that there can be no more delay to delivering a phone mast to improve the phone network in Mullaghbawn. The local Sinn Féin representative said: “Local families and businesses in Mullaghbawn are crying out for access to any kind of access to mobile signal. “Most of the village […]
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