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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Portadown Upper Bann

SDLP Nominates McNeill as Portadown Candidate

The SDLP has nominated councillor Eamon McNeill as its Portadown candidate in the upcoming local government election. Councillor McNeill has submitted his nomination forms to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said he was delighted to have a candidate of Councillor McNeill’s calibre contesting the election. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth

When Will Minister Treat This Housing Crisis Like An Emergency? – Ó Murchú

‘When will the Minister treat this housing emergency like it is an emergency and a crisis, and bring everything to bear to deal with it?’ That was the question posed by Louth TD Ruairí Ó Murchú during a Sinn Féin motion on the €1 billion underspend in the Department of Housing. The Dundalk TD took […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Health Upper Bann

Work Officially Underway For Council’s Empty to Occupied Programme

Last week Lord Mayor Greenfield visited Banbridge Town Centre as the first project under the £1.1 million borough-wide Empty to Occupied Programme officially got underway. Funded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Department for Communities, the innovative regeneration Programme will help transform a total of 11 derelict or vacant properties across […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh Politics

SDLP Nominates Armagh Candidates

The SDLP has nominated councillor Thomas O’Hanlon and councillor Gráinne O’Neill as its candidates for Armagh in the upcoming local government election. Councillors O’Hanlon and O’Neill have submitted their nomination papers to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood paid tribute to their work on council. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “Thomas […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Upper Bann

SDLP Nominates Craigavon Candidates

The SDLP has nominated Councillor Declan McAlinden and Jackie Coade as its candidates for the Criagavon area in the upcoming local government election. Councillor McAlinden and Ms Coade have handed in their nomination forms to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the pair would be a formidable team for people in the area. Foyle MP […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Stormont

Vital Community Transport Funding Must Be Maintained – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA and Transport Spokesperson Cathal Boylan is calling for community transport groups to receive proper funding as soon as possible so they can continue to deliver their essential service.   The Newry and Armagh MLA said:   “Today Sinn Féin colleagues and I held a meeting with community transport groups across the north. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

No Health Worker Should Be Discriminated Against Due to Age or Disability – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has commended midwives in the Southern Trust area who fought against an attempt to impose new contracts on them which would have undermined their terms and working conditions. The Newry and Armagh MLA said:   “I want to commend the midwives for the dignified way they worked to protect their rights […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Executive Needed to Help Patients Who Are Suffering From Cancer – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said suffering cancer patients and their families need the Executive up and running now. The party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is unacceptable that the cancer strategy has been sitting on the shelf for a year while cancer patients continue to suffer on unacceptable waiting lists. “Treatment for cancer […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Putting Sinn Fein at Head of Government Is Not The Way To Secure The Union!

Putting Sinn Fein – a party which exists to destroy Northern Ireland – at the head of government is clearly not the way to secure the Union. That was the words of TUV leader Jim Allister who has slammed the UK Prime Minister following an event at Queens University. TUV leader Jim Allister said: “Today’s […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Executive Needed to Help Businesses Seize Economic Opportunities – Murphy 

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Executive must be formed now to help businesses to grow and strengthen the economy.  Responding to a report from Ulster Bank, the party’s economy spokesperson said:  “We need the Executive formed now to help grow our businesses, particularly the construction industry which has seen slow growth.  “It […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Westminster

Calls to Review Council Policy on Street Trading

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has said Newry, Mourne & Down Council must urgently review its policy on street trading as a recent policy change has been an “abject failure” and has led to many local traders seeking urgent financial support.  The South Down MP this week met with more than a dozen local traders […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Scams Warning As Farmers Increasingly Targeted

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged the local farming community to be vigilant, following instances of farmers being targeted by scammers on online marketplaces. The DUP representative issued the warning after being made aware of a farmer being swindled out of money by someone purporting to sell machinery. Carla Lockhart said: “I cannot comment […]