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People Being Left in the Dark Over Energy Support Payments – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said it’s unfair that people are being left in the dark over the £400 Energy Payment which was promised months ago. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Workers and families are struggling to pay through the roof energy bills and they need support now as we approach a cold winter. […]

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Urgent Clarity Needed on Roll-Out of Energy Support Payments in Northern Ireland, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for urgent clarification on the roll-out of energy support payments in Northern Ireland, following a statement from the Utility Regulator indicating that the timing and delivery of the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme was still at this point unclear. This comes after the passing of Friday 28th […]

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Unconscionable to Leave Health System Without Clear Leadership During Severe Winter Ahead, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Mr Tennyson said his statement […]

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New Warm Spaces Scheme and Online Cost of Living Support Hub Launched

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council launches new Warm Spaces Scheme and online Cost of Living Support Hub to help support local community groups and residents this autumn and winter. The new Warm Spaces Scheme is designed to help local community groups deliver eligible programmes across a network of 18 council community centres, […]

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Firmus Energy Finally Reduces Prices Thanks to UK Government

Firmus energy, Northern Ireland’s largest natural gas supplier, announced that its 111,000 customers will receive a discount on their natural gas bills as part of the government’s gas discount scheme. Over the past few months firmus energy has been closely engaged with BEIS (the Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) to develop and […]

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Consumers Encouraged to Consider Switching to Save Money on Energy Bills

The Consumer Council is calling on consumers to consider switching energy supplier to save money on their bills as the UK government’s Energy Price Guarantee scheme comes into effect in today, Tuesday 1 November 2022. Electricity and gas suppliers across Northern Ireland will apply tariff reductions as part of the scheme, which will reduce the […]

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Assembly Election is No Solution! – Workers Party

An Assembly election will not resolve the current situation. It will only further polarise the community with both Sinn Fein and the DUP mounting yet another divisive, sectarian and diversionary campaign. There should, of course, be an immediate restoration of devolution, the election of a Speaker and First and Deputy First Ministers, and the return […]

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Unconscionable to Leave Health System Without Clear Leadership During Severe Winter Ahead – Alliance Party

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Ms Bradshaw said his statement […]

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Louth Businesses Struggling with Energy Bills – Ó Murchú

The issue of the energy bills being faced by businesses in Louth was raised in Leinster House last week by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who warned that ‘economic carnage’ could result. The Sinn Féin TD spoke to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar after their interaction in the Dáil about Suretank in Dunleer and Anglo Printers in […]

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New Prime Minister Must Prioritise Reform to End Ransom Politics!, says Tennyson

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must prioritise reform of the institutions to end ransom politics, Upper Bann Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said. Mr Sunak was confirmed as the successor to Liz Truss after the only other contender, Penny Mordaunt, conceded. “The new Prime Minister needs to take the opportunity to have a fresh approach […]

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Tory Chaos While Families Suffer- O’Dowd

Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd has spoken of workers, families and businesses paying the price for the chaos and incompetence caused by the British Government.  Commenting on Liz Truss’ resignation as Prime Minister, the MLA said: “Liz Truss has resigned after forty-five days of turmoil and instability caused by her and her party.  “The cost of […]

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We Need and Executive Now! – Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson was speaking following Liz Truss’ resignation as Conservative leader after six weeks. Ms Truss will remain as Prime Minister until a replacement is elected by Tory MPs within the next week. The Upper Bann MLA said, “Liz Truss’ term as Prime Minister was a disaster from start to finish and will […]