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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Urges Government to Address Egg Industry Concerns

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the DEFRA Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Cabinet Office to stress the importance of the Government working with the Northern Ireland egg industry, with a derogation impacting upon egg production due to expire at the end of this month. The DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The EU last year […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Government Health Stormont

Department Praises Herculean Efforts Across Health System

The Department of Health has praised the sustained and ongoing work across the health and social care system to mitigate winter pressures. Health services remain under serious stress in Northern Ireland and neighbouring jurisdictions. Measures in response to the pressures include a focus on reducing ambulance turnaround times outside hospital Emergency Departments. Management information for […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Leading the Way in Enforcement of Dog Control

Louth County Council is leading the way in the enforcement of dog control, with the second highest number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s) issued in the country, according to new figures released by the local authority.   Statistics from 2021 indicate that 147 FPN’s were issued by Louth County Council under the Control of Dogs […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Upper Bann

Lord Mayor To Host Special Gospel Charity Concert

A special charity concert in aid of Southern Area Hospice and B Positive is being held by Lord Mayor Greenfield next month – and everyone is invited! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield, the Charity Gospel Concert will take place on Friday 10 March 2023 at 8pm in […]

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Business Campaigns Community Cost of Living Council Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Opposes Belfast Rates Hike

SDLP Councillors on Belfast City Council have voted against a proposal to increase the local rate to 7.99% as families across the city struggle with the cost of living crisis.  Speaking after tonight’s meeting of Belfast City Council, SDLP Group Leader Dónal Lyons said: “Belfast City Council should not be considering a significant rate hike […]

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

Sinn Fein Committed to Daisy Hill Hospital

Sinn Fein Newry and Armagh have reiterated their commitment to Daisy Hill Hospital and securing the safe delivery of services for the entire community. Sinn Fein have said: “Securing the safe delivery of services for all in the catchment area of Daisy Hill; both now and into the future, is the priority for Sinn Féin.” […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Progress in Cancer Care Services Welcomed

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Trust that they are moving forward with plans to provide a new assessment space in the Mandeville Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital for cancer patients. Welcoming the news, the DUP MP said: “For some time I have been engaging with the Trust on […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth

€6.3m Upgrade to Louth and East Meath Walking and Cycling Infrastructure – O’Dowd

Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has warmly welcomed news this morning that over €6.3m has been secured for Louth and East Meath Walking and Cycling Infrastructure for 2023. Monies have been secured for key local projects such as the O’Dowd said “This will be a key year in developing the active travel projects as […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Inn Road Resurfacing a Win for Residents

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed the resurfacing of Inn Road, Dollingstown, following representations on behalf of local residents who had expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road following works by NI Water. The DUP representative said: “Following a major pipe laying project by Northern Ireland Water on Inn Road the reinstated […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth

Dentists Leaving the Medical Card Treatment Scheme – Ó Murchú

The situation faced by medical card patients in trying to access a dental appointment in Louth was laid bare in Leinster House last week during a debate in which Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú read out a text from a constituent. The Dundalk deputy was speaking on a Regional Group motion calling on the […]

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Community Constituency Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

BB Inspiring Future Generations

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart, alongside Alderman Sydney Anderson, joined with 5th Portadown Boys Brigade, Tartaraghan, on Friday night to present the Anchor Boy Section with a badge marking Her Majesty’s Platinum year and to conduct a Q and A and discussion with the Older Boys Section. Commenting after the visit, Carla said: “It […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government International Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Energy Giants Set for £160 Billion Profits is ‘Shameful’ – John O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has described reports that energy giants are set to pocket an eye-watering £160 billion in profits as ‘shameful’.  The MLA said:  “Reports that energy companies are set to record eye-watering profits of £160 billion is shameful and a kick in the teeth for workers and families who cannot afford to […]