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Community Government Stormont

Swann Pays Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

Health Minister Robin Swann has paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen following the announcement of her death. Mr Swann said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with her family at this time, as they grieve the loss of a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. “This is a very sad and moving day, as we reflect […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Remove Queen Lighting Tribute From Newry Town Hall

A spokesperson for Saoradh Newry said: “In a shameful display Newry Town Hall was lit up in the red, white and blue colours of Imperialism to mark the death of Elizabeth Windsor. Members of the public contacted local party members who immediately took direct action to have the display removed. Saoradh activists also raised the […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Offers Condolences to Royal Family

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has offered his condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Mr Irwin said the news of her passing has been met with palpable grief in the community and said Her Majesty will never be forgotten such was the magnitude of her […]

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Armagh Climate Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Brady Expresses Regret at Decision to Remove Oak Trees

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has expressed regret at the decision to remove a number of Oak trees at the Greenbank in Newry The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Over the last number of months I have met with a number of concerned residents as well as engineers to assess the situation. “I pressed the […]

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Community

Mary Lou McDonald TD Extends Deepest Sympathies on Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has extended deepest sympathies to the British Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and saluted her contribution to change, peace and reconciliation in Ireland. Ms. McDonald said: “I wish to extend deepest sympathy to the British Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.  […]

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Community

Alliance Expresses Condolences Following Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has expressed her condolences after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 in Balmoral. “In the first instance, my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Royal Family at this sad time. […]

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Community

Sinn Fein Expresses Condolences Following the Death of Queen Elizabeth

Speaking following news of the death of Queen Elizabeth, First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill MLA said; “It is with deep regret that I have learned of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II today. “The British people will miss the leadership she gave throughout her 70 years as monarch. “I would like to offer my sincere […]

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Community

Queen Elizabeth Has Passed Away

Queen Elizabeth the 2nd has passed away at her home in Balmoral surrounded by her family. Her death follows the recent announcement that doctors became concerned with her health and placed her in observation whilst her family was called to her bedside. ENDS

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Community Education Government Politics Stormont

22.5 Hours of Funded Pre-School For All Children Announced

All children aged 3-4 should have access to a minimum of 22.5 hours of funded pre-school education per week, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has said. The move towards an expanded pre-school provision for all children in Northern Ireland forms part of the ongoing work to develop an Executive Childcare Strategy. Minister McIlveen said: “I want to […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

New Fire & Rescue Service Recruits Will Help Protect Communities

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that more than 120 new recruits will shortly begin training with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). A total of 77 full-time and 44 on-call firefighters will commence training in groups over the coming weeks and months. Some of the new firefighters will be deployed to fire […]

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Community Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont

Ministers Host Workshop to Overcome Challenges to Delivering More Homes

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd have hosted a joint workshop to seek solutions to constraints on housing supply, particularly in areas of high housing need. The workshop brings together key stakeholders across the housing and water infrastructure sectors. Minister Hargey said: “Access to a safe and secure home is a basic human […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

New Assured Skills Academy with Newry company FD Technologies

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced 20 high quality training places on a new Assured Skills Academy with Newry company FD Technologies. Funded by the Department for the Economy, the FD Technologies Data/Systems Analyst Assured Skills Academy will see 20 successful applicants receive eight weeks of industry-relevant, pre-employment training at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus. […]