CLANRYE NEWS 
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 […]
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 […]
The Southern Trust maternity team is helping to develop the next generation of midwives by providing high-quality placement opportunities for students across Daisy Hill, Craigavon Area hospitals and community settings. Working alongside experienced colleagues and multidisciplinary teams, student midwives are gaining valuable, hands-on experience while supporting women, babies and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has called on the British government to advance the reduction of VAT for the hospitality sector in the north, following a meeting with party colleague Cathal Mallaghan MP and Hospitality Ulster. Speaking after the meeting in Westminster, Dáire Hughes MP said; “Our hospitality sector is an […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a Southern Trust Board meeting about the recently announced cuts planned for Healthcare Trusts across the North. The Trusts are expected to announce proposals on how they intend to make a total savings of up to 12% over three years. Healthcare workers’ unions are concerned that these cuts will […]