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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the limited funding announced by the British government today is not enough to assist with damage from last week’s extreme flooding and more must be done to help businesses and families. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Much more must be done to help businesses and families repair the […]
Newry Chamber has described today’s announcement of £15m in funding for flood-hit businesses by Secretary of State for NI, Chris Heaton-Harris MP as “a positive start.” The announcement came at the end of a meeting in Newry organised by Newry Chamber between Mr. Heaton-Harris, business leaders, representatives of the businesses affected, the Council CEO and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council employee, Ann McComb has been recognised for her outstanding long service to local communities, in a civic reception hosted by Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte. The reception was held in the Canal Court Hotel and Spa, attended by her past and present colleagues along with close family and friends. Ann […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson said, “A week after the flooding emergency hit parts of our district the scenes faced by many of our businesses and residents are no less shocking. “I know that so many of you join me as Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in expressing our solidarity […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has told Chris Heaton-Harris the British government must step up now and support families and businesses affected by recent flooding. Speaking after meeting the British Secretary of State alongside other Sinn Féin MPs, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “Yesterday we met with Chris Heaton-Harris and told him the British […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice. Conor Murphy said: “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make him aware […]
Motorists should be aware that diversions remain in place in parts of Downpatrick following extensive flooding in the area earlier this week and signage should be adhered to. Also, the Belfast Road and Bridge Street areas will remain closed this evening between 7pm and 10pm while Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service carry out their […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British Secretary of State to provide funding for emergency relief efforts and financial support for local businesses, families and communities affected by flooding. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Flooding over recent days has caused widespread damage and devastation for businesses, communities and homes. “Some of […]
The Department, along with Newry Mourne and Down Council, met with local businesses and elected representatives in Downpatrick today to advise them on the problems associated with the removal of floodwater in Market Street and the potential solution. We have been working with Council and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to devise a […]
Sinn Féin MP for South Down Chris Hazzard said that a significant recovery scheme is required to get Downpatrick back on its feet. The South Down MP was speaking as Downpatrick town centre continues to be covered by flood water overnight. Chris Hazzard said: “There is devastation in towns and villages right across Co Down […]
The Irish Government Should Offer This Country as the Location of an International Peace Conference on the Israel Palestine War. – Tóibín Aontú Leader and Meath West TD has called on the Irish Government to offer a location in this country for an International Pease Conference on the Israel Palestine War. An Teachta Tóibín stated: […]
A flooding recovery operation is underway in Newry and Newcastle as flood waters recede in the area, while an emergency response is ongoing in Downpatrick. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has welcomed the clean-up phase of the operation in Newry and Newcastle and thanked everyone who has assisted the multi-agency […]
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