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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Men Fighting With Metal Bars at the Moy Rd, Armagh

Police in Armagh are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a disturbance, involving men fighting with metal bars, in the Moy Road area of the city shortly before 4.10pm on Friday 23rd February. Sergeant Bigger said: “A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of common assault, […]

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Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Care Package Backlog – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that urgent action is needed to tackle the backlog of patients waiting for a domiciliary care package.  The Sinn Féin health spokesperson was reacting to news that over 700 patients in the Southern Trust area were waiting for care packages. Liz said: “The news that over 700 patients […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Infrastructure Minister Meets Mental Health Champion

Infrastructure Minister has met the Mental Health Champion Professor Siobhan O’Neill and discussed how he can support mental health initiatives. Speaking after the meeting John O’Dowd said: “This was a productive meeting where I renewed my commitment to supporting Professor O’Neill in her work.  Infrastructure has an important role to play in terms of improving mental health, […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

More Help Needed to Support Carers – Kimmins 

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said more help is needed to support carers and in particular female carers, some of whom are being forced to quit their jobs to look after sick or disabled loved ones. Reacting to a new report from Carers NI and the Women’s Regional Consortium, the Sinn Féin health spokesperson […]

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Kimmins Welcomes Update on Newry Health Hub

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the Newry Health Hub is to be completed in March 2027. The Newry and Armagh MLA, and chair of the Assembly Health Committee said: “I welcome that we now have a completion date for the Newry Health Hub project. “This has been a project that Sinn […]

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Sinn Féin to Host Funding Meeting For Local Farmers

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has organised a public meeting in Ballymacnab hall for farmers with DAERA to discuss future funding for farmers here amid the loss of former EU funding.  The Sinn Féin councillor for Cusher said: “This meeting will be held on Thursday 7th March at 7:30pm in Ballymacnab community hall. “Farmers all […]

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Destination Industry Day and Networking Event a Resounding Success

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual networking event took place on Friday 23 February in in the beautiful surroundings of the Montalto Estate outside Ballynahinch. This year’s focus was on sustainable tourism and learning more about the newly designated Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.  The event attracted a diverse range of tourism industry professionals and […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Quinn Condemns Creggan Attempted Burglary

Sinn Féin councillor Áine Quinn has condemned an attempted burglary at a house in Creggan on Saturday evening.  The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “A home in the Creggan area was targeted by individuals on Saturday evening. “While nothing was taken from the house, the occupants have been left badly shaken by this ordeal. “The number […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Young Man Assaulted In Portadown High Street

Police received a report of an assault in the High Street Mall area of Portadown on Saturday, 24th February. Inspector Browne said: “It was reported that at around 5.20pm, a young man was attacked by six other teenage boys, sustaining serious facial injuries. “We are treating this assault as a disability hate crime. It is completely unacceptable that […]

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Infrastructure Minister Welcomes Suspension of Transport Strike

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the suspension of the transport strike which had been planned for later this week.   Following a meeting between Translink and the Unions today, the Unions have agreed to suspend the planned strike action and ballot their members on a new offer.  John O’Dowd said: “Resolving public sector pay quickly has […]

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Byrne Welcomes Investment In All-Island Rail

SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Invests Additional £8.1m to Repair Road Network

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has made an additional £8.1million capital investment in the structural road maintenance programme this year. In a written statement to the Assembly the Minister said: “Members will no doubt agree that it is vital that all available capital budget within my Department is fully utilised to deliver much needed investment in our […]