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DUP Should End Blockade of Executive and Get Back to Work – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the DUP to immediately end its blockade of the Executive and get back to work with other parties to tackle the challenges facing public services.  Responding to remarks by Jeffrey Donaldson at the Centre for Brexit Policy today, Conor Murphy said:  “Negotiations between the EU and the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Power to the People

Speaking after the SOS Daisy Hill Rally attended by thousands of people on Sunday, SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA  Justin McNulty said:   “Power to the people. Well done to every man, woman and child who today showed up in defiance.  There was thunder in the air. People are furious as they are sick of […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Taylor Wants Long Term Daisy Hill Strategy

Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has said the proposals presented by the Southern Health & Social Care Trust to stabilise services at Daisy Hill Hospital represent some progress.  However, he stated they are only a temporary means of addressing the issues affecting the hospital at present and the Trust and the Department of Health must demonstrate their long […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Lets Send a Clear Message to the Southern Trust

Tomorrow’s march and rally should be used to send a clear message to the Southern Trust and to the Department of Health”, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party has said. “It is more important than ever that the pressure is maintained to force the Trust and the Department to come clean on the future of Daisy […]

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Newry Chamber Encourage Everyone to Attend Daisy Hill Rally

Newry Chamber are represented on the Daisy Hill Hospital Future Group and we urge you to please read the statement from the group on the latest position at the Hospital. A public rally will be held on Sunday 25th June at 2pm at Marcus Square, Newry before making its way to Daisy Hill Hospital. We would encourage […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Long Term Plan Needed to Secure Daisy Hill – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that new proposals to stabilise Daisy Hill are an improvement but insists that there is still much work to be done. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: Today’s proposals are an improvement over previous suggestions from the Trust and will help to stabilise the current crisis at Daisy […]

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Stability Plan Agreed for Daisy Hill Hospital

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has agreed a plan to stabilise inpatient medical services at Daisy Hill Hospital at its Trust Board meeting, which took place at Monaghan Row in Newry today. The plan focuses on immediately stabilising services for the summer months in light of challenges with senior medical cover. Work will […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

British Government Must Support Homeowners Struggling With Rising Mortgage Payments – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “The Bank of England is expected to hiked its interest rate this week for the 13th time in a row. “Some home-owners, who have already been squeezed over […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Department Must Step in to Stabilise Services at Daisy Hill – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Department of Health must step in to stabilise services and provide a plan to secure the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after he joined the Daisy Hill Future group in a meeting with the Permanent Secretary of the Department of […]

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Department Meets With Daisy Hill Hospital Groups

The Department of Health has met Daisy Hill Hospital campaigners to underline that intensive work is ongoing to stabilise its services. Priorities for this stabilisation work include safeguarding service provision, minimising potential bed reductions and protecting the Emergency Department. Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May held meetings today with the Daisy Hill Hospital Future […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Savage Calls for “Heads to Roll” Over Daisy Hill Crisis

Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has called for Southern Trust “heads to roll” over the recent crisis at Daisy Hill Hospital. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) passed a motion to request management of the Trust to be held accountable at a special meeting. Councillor Chairperson Michael Savage said: “There are plans to […]

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“Bed Cuts at Daisy Hill Spells Disaster for Patients and the Future of our Hospital” – Loughran

Aontú representative in Newry, and Paediatric A&E nurse, Sharon Loughran, has expressed her ‘deep concern’ over the future of Daisy Hill Hospital, after the Southern Trust announced a near 60% reduction in the number of beds.  Speaking today, Ms Loughran said: “This is deeply concerning news. It’s not the case that a few beds are […]