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Report Aimed at Growing ANP Workforce Published

A new report has been published which aims to maximise the contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) across Health and Social Care. ANPs have undergone additional training to enable them to work autonomously to assess, diagnose, prescribe care and treatment and discharge patients in their care. ANPs already play a vital role across many areas […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Downpatrick Government Legacy Politics South Down Westminster

Hazzard Urges Irish Government to Take Interstate Case Following Taoiseach’s Comments

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the comments of the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil today, who said the Irish government is to make a decision in the coming weeks as to whether the Irish government supports an existing case or takes its own Inter-State case in respect of the British government’s Legacy […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth Seanad Éireann

Ó Murchú Highlights Long Ambulance Wait Times

A 93-year-old woman is recovering this week after she waited for almost four hours for an ambulance at her Dundalk home earlier this month, while lying on the floor with a fractured pelvis. More details about the woman’s ordeal have been revealed by Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who highlighted the case at his […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth Seanad Éireann

Minister Heather Humphreys Launches New Look Carlingford Playground

Louth County Council unveiled the newly refurbished Carlingford playground, which was launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D at a ribbon cutting ceremony in the village on November 15th 2023. The new look park, which has been fitted with a range of modern play equipment, was one of a number of […]

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Business Climate Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth Seanad Éireann

Ó Murchú: ‘Capacity and Legacy Issues’ Need to Be Urgently Dealt With By Uisce Eireann’s Drainage Area Plan

The fallout of the flooding that impacted North Louth and parts of Dundalk earlier this month continues with Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú saying this week that ‘capacity and legacy issues’ need to be urgently dealt with by Uisce Eireann’s Drainage Area Plan. The Dundalk deputy said he has asked for a meeting with […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth Seanad Éireann

Minister O’Brien Marks Delivery of Louth’s First-Ever Homes Under Cost Rental Scheme

Minister visits a development site for supported living in Dundalk before officially opening a new cost rental housing development in Drogheda. Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today visited two new housing developments in County Louth, making stops in Dundalk and Drogheda. His first destination was the Coulter Close development site […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Legacy South Down Westminster

Hazzard Calls for Interstate Case Against Legacy Act After Murder Appeal

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on the Irish government to pursue an interstate case against the British government’s Legacy Act following an appeal by the PSNI for information into the murder of Peter McCormack in 1992. The South Down MP said: “Last year’s ruling from Justice Humpreys was a watershed moment for families […]

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

‘Promoting Regional Balance a Priority for Sinn Féin In New Executive’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said working to transform the north west’s economy and deliver regional balance will be a priority in a new Executive.   Speaking after meeting with local businesses in the north west today, the party’s economy spokesperson said:   “Sinn Féin is committed to working with others to make politics […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Westminster

Community Stunned Following Tragic Road Accident – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the death of 18-year-old Cathal McCrory following a serious road traffic accident in Katesbridge has ‘stunned the entire community’. The South Down MP said: “I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Cathal’s family and friends after he tragically lost his life in a road accident in the early […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Westminster

One Party’s Reckless Boycott Hurting Workers, Businesses and Public Services – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told delegates at Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis that one party’s blockade of the Executive is hurting workers, businesses and public services. The South Down MP was speaking after devastating floods affected several towns in the constituency. Chris Hazzard said: “One party’s reckless boycott of the Executive is hurting workers, […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 £𝟕,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has outlined the latest information to support businesses impacted by the flooding emergency here  https://www.newrymournedown.org/update-for-businesses-on-accessing-7500-payments-and-rates-relief-scheme This includes: ➡ 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 – Group and 1 to1 sessions will take place in Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 14 November and in Downpatrick Arts Centre on Wednesday 15 November between 10am […]

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

No Place For Foul Graffiti In Our Communities – Larkin

Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has said that there is absolutely no place in our communities for the foul graffiti that has been daubed on a number of properties across South Armagh. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “A number of residents have contacted me to raise their concerns about this issue. “In recent weeks a […]