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Mathers Welcomes Major Ulster Taekwon-Do Championship for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed confirmation that the 2026 Annual ITF Taekwon-Do Ulster Championships will take place at Newry Leisure Centre on Sunday 10th May.  Councillor Mathers said: “I worked alongside event organiser Cathal Fagan to secure this major Ulster championship for Newry and to ensure it could be delivered locally. By working with council officials, barriers […]

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Deputy First Minister Meets U.S. President

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has met with U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting the importance of our deep-rooted relationship. Speaking after a meeting with the U.S. President in the White House, the deputy First Minister said: “The main focus of this visit to Washington has been to showcase everything Northern Ireland has to offer and […]

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Newry Arts Festival Gets Underway This Thursday with Plenty of Creative Surprises

This Thursday 19 March marks the beginning of Newry Arts Festival, launching ten days of performances, screenings and creative activities across the city until 29 March. Across the ten-day programme, audiences can enjoy a broad mix of live performances, film, literature and hands-on workshops taking place at venues throughout Newry. Organised by Newry, Mourne and […]

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Kimmins Launches Recruitment Campaign For Roadworkers and Civil Engineering Trainees

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched two new recruitment campaigns for Industrial Road Workers and Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants. These are important roles which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the road network.  The roadworker competition is looking for people to join industrial teams across all parts of the North to work on a range […]

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SDLP: Executive Parties Need to Focus on Practical Action For Households Not Squabbling

Executive parties need to focus on agreeing a clear ask of the UK Government around a potential support package for households struggling with the huge increases in the cost of energy, SDLP Economy spokesperson Sinead McLaughlin has said ahead of an emergency committee meeting tomorrow which will take evidence from the Economy minister. The Foyle […]

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SDLP Calls For Executive Support Package After Energy Costs Spike

The SDLP is calling on the Executive to provide a support package to help families struggling with the spike in energy costs. Prices have risen sharply following the outbreak of conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has submitted an urgent question to Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald […]

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Rising Energy Bills Demands Immediate Action From British Government – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to bring forward a package of measures immediately to help people facing rising energy bills, especially home heating oil. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after a meeting with British government ministers from the Treasury and Department of Energy. “Due to the reckless war in the Middle East, energy bills have spiralled, placing […]

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Kimmins Confirms St Patrick’s Day as a Non-Charge Day For Controlled Parking Zones

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that St Patrick’s Day will now be treated as a non-charge day for Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs). This follows a change in legislation that brings St Patrick’s Day into line with other holiday periods. The change will apply to Controlled Parking Zones in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn. Minister Kimmins […]

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Cost of Living Crisis Tops Agenda In Meeting Between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald T.D this morning led a party delegation to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. She was accompanied by Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill MLA, and Pat Cullen MP.  Ms. McDonald said “As we approach the thirtieth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement peace is secure, and our national journey […]

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MLAs Pay to Rise From £53,000 to £67,200 Per Year (Increase of 26.8%)

The Independent Remuneration Board (the Board), which is responsible for setting the salaries and pensions of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), has made its determination on MLA pay for the current mandate. Following a two-week consultation carried out with MLAs, the Assembly Commission and the Assembly Members’ Pension Trustees, the Board has confirmed the […]

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SDLP: Executive Parties Hoodwinking Public With Inflation Busting Rates Rise

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said the Executive are attempting to hoodwink the public by introducing an inflation-busting rates rise without a plan for public service. Executive parties backed an increase of 5.0% for domestic properties and an increase of 3.0% for non-domestic properties. South Belfast MLA Matthew O’Toole said: “The […]

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McNulty: Clarity Needed From Infrastructure Minister on Residents’ Parking Zones

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has challenged Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to provide clarity on the timeline for delivering Residents’ Parking Zones. The Minister has announced that her department will roll out a scheme enabling residents to apply for the establishment of residential parking zones in their area to address the frustrations of […]