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‘Dáithí’s Law Will Give Hope to Many Waiting For Transplants’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has hailed the Donate4Dáithí campaign for successfully changing our organ donation system and getting Dáithí’s Law over the line. Speaking as Dáithí’s Law passed at Westminster, the West Belfast MP said: “This is a hugely momentous day for little Dáithí Mac Gabhann, his parents Máirtín and Seph and everyone who […]

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On-Street Parking Charges in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn to Increase

Given the ongoing pressure on public funding, and the need to support the carbon reductions in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, on-street parking tariffs in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn will increase from 1 April 2023.  The on-street parking tariffs in the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry were last increased […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Legal Aid Issues Raised by Ó Murchú

The income limits which people must come under in order to qualify for legal aid for civil cases was raised in Leinster House last week by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who said he was aware of ‘people finding it difficult to get legal aid where actions were being taken against them which have an […]

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Jim Allister Warns Against Constitutionally Damaging Deal

TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed any potential Protocol deal. Statement by TUV leader:- “When all is said and done the critical test of any Sunak deal with the EU will be constitutional, not economic. “It is the imposition and supremacy of EU law and subjection to the EU Customs Code which have Art 6 […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

€2.8m for Louth Community Sector Welcomed

Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed news that over €2.8m in one off funding will be delivered to voluntary and community providers in County Louth over the coming weeks. In Budget 2023, government announced funding to assist various sectors with costs related to energy inflation, including €100 million targeted at a range of […]

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Worrying Time for Workers and Families in Lurgan – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has expressed his concern after reports that up to 200 jobs are at risk at a cold storage business ‘Americold’ in Lurgan after the company announced that it was to restructure. Mr O’Dowd said: “This will be a very worrying time for the workers and their families. “This company is a […]

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€1 billion Peace Funding Could Be Transformative For Communities’ – Mackle

Sinn Féin Council group leader Liam Mackle has urged community groups from the ABC council area to apply for ‘transformative’ EU Peace Plus funding that is set to open for applications in the summer. Cllr Mackle said: “It’s welcome news that over €1 billion worth of transformative EU Peace Plus Funding is set to open for […]

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Lurgan, a Good Place Made up of Good People. – McGeown

Sinn Féin Councillor Sorchá McGeown has congratulated residents of Victoria Street and surrounding streets for organising a community clean up on Sunday morning.      Cllr McGeown said;   ‘ I joined with residents on the clean-up and it was heartening to see the community spirit of those involved as they played their part in keeping […]

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200 Jobs Lost at Americold, Lurgan

SDLP Lurgan councillor Ciaran Toman has said that up to 200 jobs being lost at the Americold depot in the area is a massive blow. The company confirmed the move on Monday, citing plans to “prioritise downsizing”. Councillor Toman said: “The news that Americold is downsizing its operation in Lurgan with up to 200 people […]

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Teachers Entitled to Fair Pay and Working Conditions – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has expressed his support for teachers who are set to go on strike for the first time in five years in a dispute over pay. Pat Sheehan said: “The teaching workforce play an invaluable role in the education of our children. “Teachers are entitled to fair pay and conditions. “Teachers shouldn’t have to […]

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Firefighters Call on House of Lords to Oppose ‘Authoritarian’ Anti Strike Legislation

The House of Lords is scheduled to debate the Minimum Service Levels Bill at its second reading this afternoon. Trade unions from across the UK and Europe have condemned the bill as an attack on workers’ right to strike. Fire Brigades Union General Secretary Matt Wrack said: “When firefighters and public service workers are put […]

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Health Workers and Teachers Deserve Fair Pay – O’Dowd

John O’Dowd has said that health workers and teachers have his full support as they take part in strike action this week.  The MLA said: “I stand in solidarity with healthcare workers and teachers who have taken to the picket line in strike action.  “As a parent and an elected representative, I know teachers play […]