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The Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly has met with the chief executive of NICCY to discuss options in addressing the failure of the state to facilitate the needs of our children and young people. Gemma Brolly, herself a teacher and Special Needs Co-ordinator became so infuriated with the increasing cuts and attacks on our most […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has branded the British Government’s decision to push through the Legacy Bill and ignore opposition from victims ‘cynical and cruel’. Speaking after the Legacy Bill passed through Westminster, the North Belfast MP said: “The British Government’s flawed and irredeemable Legacy Bill has always only been about one thing – closing […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has urged the Irish Government to take legal action against the British Government’s legacy legislation after it passed in the House of Commons this afternoon. Mr Eastwood said that the names of victims and survivors who have been denied access to truth and justice should ring in the ears of […]
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has called on all Dáil parties and independents to support the party’s European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill following the completion of the British Parliaments passage of the controversial Legacy Bill today. The Meath West TD said: “Despite huge opposition on this island for the proposals by […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed a commitment from the Housing Executive to repair the damaged wall on the Camlough Road in Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “We welcome the commitment from the Housing Executive to repair the badly damaged wall on the Camlough road. “The Newry Sinn Féin team have worked to […]
Local SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has said there is disbelief in the Ballsmill area after a man was shot early on Monday morning. Councillor Byrne visited the scene following the shooting. Councillor Byrne said: “There is a real sense of disbelief right across this area at what has taken place here. That a local man […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the shooting of a man in the Crossmaglen area of South Armagh on Monday morning. And he said those responsible must be brought to justice. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I unreservedly condemn the shooting of a man in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Monday. “The […]
The TUV has called the PSNI Chief Constable a Sinn Fein puppet following his resignation. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “It’s an unrestrained ‘good riddance’ from TUV to the Sinn Fein puppet, Simon Bryne. “He leaves behind a demoralised and politically compromised PSNI, making the top priority now its political decontamination. If it is […]
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has said that the appointment of a new Chief Constable of the PSNI is an opportunity to refocus on the critical task of building a police service that serves and has the confidence of the entire community. Gerry Kelly said: “The position of Chief Constable of the PSNI is a […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that confidence in the PSNI Chief Constable had been irreparably shattered following a series of crises and that Simon Byrne was right to stand aside. Mr Eastwood was speaking after an urgent question in the House of Commons this afternoon. He said: “Policing in Northern Ireland is in […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from the Council Chief Executive to clarify in writing to all Councillors why an application has not been made to the PeacePlus Fund for Newry City Park. Councillor Savage and Councillor Finn wrote to the Chief Executive last week seeking clarity on the matter and the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted to sponsor the Irish Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) Annual Conference and Gala Ball 2023, which is set to take place on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 October 2023 in the iconic Slieve Donard Hotel and Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle. The IGTOA represents many […]
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