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Kimmins Expresses Disappointment at Fixed Bridge for Southern Relief Road

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed disappointment that a fixed bridge, not a lifting one, has been chosen for the Southern Relief Road. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “I’m extremely disappointed to hear that the Department for Infrastructure has decided on a fixed bridge for Newry Southern Relief Road.” “This is an issue […]

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British Government Needs to Fully Replace Lost EU Funds – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to meet its commitment to fully replace lost EU funds.  Speaking after community groups warned of job losses and the loss of vital skills and training services, the Newry and Armagh MP said:  “Recently, the Sinn Féin team met with representatives of the community […]

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New Dropped Kerbs for Banbridge Welcomed by MP

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the decision by the Department for Infrastructure to provide an additional three dropped kerbs in various locations in Banbridge will be welcomed by those with mobility issues. Confirming the new locations, the DUP MP said: “Over recent times I have been working with some constituents in Banbridge […]

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Plenty of Sophistry But No Sovereignty Reclaimed!

Speaking in Portadown on Thursday evening, TUV leader Jim Allister challenged the relentless spin that the ‘Windsor Framework’ had fundamentally changed the Protocol. “The irrefutable reality is this, the legal order agreed by the PM under which adjustments can be made to the Protocol expressly prohibits any change to “the essential elements” of the Protocol. So […]

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Haughey Calls For More Regular Emptying of Local Bins

Sinn Fein councillor Bróna Haughey has called for public bins in Markethill to be emptied more regularly. The Sinn Féin councillor said: “I’ve spoken with a number of local residents who have raised this issue with me.  “They have said that the current schedule for emptying these bins means that they are often left overflowing, […]

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Ratcliffe Responds to Lord Frost Comments on Protocol Deal

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has welcomed recent comments from Lord Frost regarding the Windsor Framework. TUV Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe said: “Lord Frost’s comments in the Daily Telegraph about the “Windsor Framework” are a welcome dose of reality and a counter to much of the spin of recent days. “As […]

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Non-Opening Fixed Bridge Proposed for Newry Ship Canal

The Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that a non-opening 50 metre fixed bridge has been adopted as its preferred option for Newry Ship Canal, which will form part of the Newry Southern Relief Road (NSRR). The Department will now proceed with the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and associated consultation based on a […]

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Finnegan Welcomes Plans to Replace Ballynacarry Bridge

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that Monaghan county council is preparing plans to upgrade and replace Ballynacarry bridge, near Culloville. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Improving road safety at Ballynacarry bridge has long been a key objective for Sinn Féin, with my colleagues, Conor Murphy MLA and former councillor, Terry Hearty, both […]

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Council Slow Cooker Programme Success!

Local men from across the ABC borough have picked up new skills and new friendships at a recent slow cooker programme, held in Ardmore Recreation Centre, Armagh.  Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in collaboration with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, this programme was funded by the Public Health Agency […]

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Newry Chamber Welcomes Deal on Post-Brexit Arrangements

Newry Chamber welcomes the news of a deal on post-Brexit arrangements between the EU and UK Government, entitled the ‘Windsor Framework’. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry Chamber said: “While we are taking time to review the details of the agreement and consider what it means for our members, it is positive news.” “It will greatly […]

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Ó Murchú Meets Autism Campaigner

Young people with autism, and the issues they face, were to the fore again in Leinster House last week when Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú met autism campaigner, 12-year-old Cara Darmody at the Oireachtas. The Sinn Féin TD met Cara, who wowed the country when she aced the Junior Cert Maths paper when she was just […]

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Irish Translation Service Costing Over £100,000 While Assembly Doesn’t Sit

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Having asked the Assembly Commission about the cost of the Irish/English interpretation service introduced following an Assembly vote in June 2021, I have established that the cost of the same to the public purse has been £117,075.41. Remarkably, this expenditure has been run up while the Assembly hasn’t even […]