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Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the roll out of the winter vaccination programme during a visit to Lisadian Private Nursing Home in Hillsborough. Residents and staff at the home are amongst the first recipients of the winter vaccination that includes the COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine programme. Over the coming weeks community pharmacies will […]
Ulster Unionist Party Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MLA said: “The UK Government’s announcement today of a one-off £100 payment for households who use home heating oil in Northern Ireland, falls short of the level of support needed. Although this is in addition to the previously announced £400 energy bills support scheme payment for electricity bills […]
Sinn Féín MLA Caoimhe Archibald has described the £100 payment to households relying on home heating oil as ‘woefully inadequate’. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Workers, families and businesses here are struggling with rising energy costs and a cost-of-living emergency. “The latest announcements of support from the British Government once again come with a complete […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed serious concern following reports that many women across the north are waiting three times longer than they should be for a smear test. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The early detection and treatment of cervical cancer can save lives, it is a scandal that women are being […]
The SDLP has proposed a radical new scheme designed to support the majority of households in Northern Ireland, which rely on home heating oil, and are facing a shockingly difficult winter of increased prices and cold homes. The scheme would see 1000 litres of home heating oil provided to all domestic consumers across Northern Ireland […]
Joint statement by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Joint Trade Unions (Unite the Union, GMB & NIPSA). Following positive negotiations between Management and the Joint Trade Unions an agreement in principle has been reached and approved by Elected Members, it is agreed to suspend strike action from 0001hrs on Thursday 22 September, […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council held a Special Hybrid meeting of Council on Tuesday 20 September, at 6.30pm, to approve the conciliation agreement brokered by the Labour Relations Agency (LRA), between management and the Joint Trade Unions (JTUS). Following a vote, elected members approved the proposal for a bespoke local pay offer to […]
The majority of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon district Councillors have supported a deal to help bring strike action within the borough to an end. Speaking following the meeting Sinn Féin Councillor Liam Mackle said: “We are delighted that, at tonights council meeting, a majority of councillors supported this deal which will hopefully bring an end […]
Upper Bann Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the outpouring of sorrow at the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is reflective of the love and affection for The Queen, that must be encapsulated in a lasting national tribute to celebrate her historic reign. Carla Lockhart said: “Never before in my lifetime […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has condemned the recent littering in Bessbrook Pond. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “I was contacted this week by a number of residents who highlighted the amount of litter that had been left in the pond. “When I went to see the reported litter at the pond I was disappointed to see […]
Newry, Mourne and Down Council will debate a motion that calls for an officer to be made responsible for identifying funding for cross-border tourism and active travel projects. The motion, brought forward by Alliance Councillor Cadogan Enright, specifically names a number of projects the council officer will seek funding for through the Shared Island Fund. […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has expressed concerns around the standard of and access to facilities in Newry Leisure centre. The Newry City Councillor said: “In recent months we have been inundated by constituents concerned about the standards of hygiene and access to facilities on the site. “Given the fact that this State of the […]
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