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The situation whereby residents of independent living accommodation in Crossmaglen, Keady, and other parts of the north are not qualifying for the £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme voucher because they live in what is known as ‘sheltered housing’ is as outrageous as it is nonsensical. That’s the assessment of Aontú representative for Slieve Gullion, […]
As campaigners prepare to rally in support of Daisy Hill Hospital, we examine the political decisions made ten years ago, who approved the Bengoa Report and whether successive governments have delivered the healthcare reforms they promised. On Sunday, 25 October 2026, Northern Ireland will mark exactly ten years since the publication of the landmark Bengoa […]
Justin McNulty MLA joined Daisy Hill advocate groups SOS Daisy Hill and the Daisy Hill Future Group for a meeting with the Minister of Health, Robbie Butler, in Stormont. The meeting was convened to discuss the groups’ concerns regarding the potential closure of maternity services at Daisy Hill. As a member of the committees, McNulty […]
By Donal McMahon Concerns for expectant Newry mothers’ being cast into postcode lottery for safety has caused an “urgent” call for a health staff review ahead of a public rally in the city. The Southern Trust recently made a “shock” announcement that almost 2,000 babies may temporarily not be born at Daisy Hill due to […]
Young drivers in Northern Ireland are now facing higher car insurance costs than anywhere else in the UK, according to new data. The latest figures from car insurance experts at CompareNI.com reveal drivers aged 17-24 here are forking out an average of £1,432 on their annual premiums – around 25% more than the national average for […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that early public engagement on the Newry Inner City Greenway Active Travel Signature Scheme will commence on 8 October 2026. Minister Kimmins said: “This signature active travel scheme aims to improve connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists through Newry by providing safer, more accessible and attractive active travel infrastructure, linking […]
Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has commented on the Southern Health and Social Care Trust statement on medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Councillor David Taylor said: “This is deeply concerning news for expectant mothers, staff and the entire community served by Daisy Hill Hospital. “The clear priority must be […]
Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Róisín Mulgrew has launched a petition calling for births and inpatient maternity services to be protected at Daisy Hill Hospital. Mulgrew said: “Generations of families across Newry, south Armagh and south Down have started their story at Daisy Hill. We want future generations to be able to say these simple […]
Aontú representative says staffing crisis cannot be allowed to become another step towards centralising services away from Daisy Hill Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Roisin Mulgrew has called for urgent action to protect inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital after the Southern Trust confirmed it is preparing plans to temporarily move births and inpatient […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the Health Minister to do all he can to address the crisis facing maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The maternity service at Daisy Hill is facing an immediate crisis. The fragility of the service has been clear for some time, including the […]
McNulty MLA on Possible Maternity Closure: “The Patients of Daisy Hill Hospital Deserve Better” Mr McNulty stated: “I am very disturbed by the rumours and speculation today coming after an emergency meeting was called this morning by Southern Trust management announcing a potential temporary closure of Daisy Hill’s maternity services and a consolidation of maternity […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is experiencing significant medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital following a number of consultant obstetrician retirements and resignations. Despite sustained recruitment efforts across the UK and internationally, the Trust has not yet been able to recruit sufficient consultants to fill these vacancies. This […]