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Closure of Local Paper a True Loss for the Community – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the closure of the Newry Reporter, one of Ireland’s longest running local papers, is a true loss for the whole community. The Newry & Armagh MP said: “I was shocked to learn earlier this week that the Newry Reporter would be stopping circulation at the end of […]

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Advice for Consumers as Roll Out of £600 Payments Begin in Northern Ireland

The Energy Bill Support Scheme payments will begin in Northern Ireland today, Monday 16 January, with the first payments being made to consumers registered as vulnerable with their energy supplier, and the remainder being posted in batches to assist delivery. Speaking as the first payments are dispatched, Peter McClenaghan, Director of Infrastructure and Sustainability at […]

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Finnegan Welcomes Road Resurfacing Works Across Crossmaglen

Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed a number of recent resurfacing projects beginning  in Crossmaglen. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After lobbying for some time on behalf of local residents it’s good to see these works started. “The most significant resurfacing is taking place in The Crescent with smaller works being done in Lismore, […]

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Council Opens Up Public Buildings as Fuel Costs Rise

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is offering some of its public buildings as warm shelter for anyone unable to afford the increasing cost of home heating this winter. The ‘Open House’ initiative began its roll out in December, with Newry and Kilkeel Leisure Centres, Down Arts Centre, the Market House in Ballynahinch and Warrenpoint […]

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Drainage Issues on Ballymacnab Road Must be Addressed – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has said that drainage issues on the Ballymacnab road must be addressed urgently. The Cusher Councillor said: “I have been lobbying DFI for some time to address the flooding issue on this road. “At this time of year, the excessive water on the surface after a flood is likely to […]

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Details of the £600 Energy Payment Scheme

Most of the details of the £600 Energy Payment Scheme, and how it will work, have been announced, finally. The Details: How you will get the £600 Direct debit electricity customers will have the £600 payment paid directly into their bank accounts. People paying quarterly or using a pre-payment meter (PAYG) will receive a voucher in the post. The voucher […]

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Any Enhancement of SPS Facilities for Protocol Wholly Inappropriate – DUP

DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has said proposals by the Government to press ahead with the enhancement of sanitary/phytosanitary facilities in Northern Ireland is wrong, and will only confirm to those within the agri-food sector that the negative and detrimental impact of the Protocol on movements across the Irish Sea is potentially being entrenched.  […]

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Ó Muirí Hails New Ireland Working Group

Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has expressed his delight after the first meeting of the council’s ‘New Ireland Working Group’. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Following on from my motion to council last year, and working closely with colleagues in other councils who have launched similar initiatives, the working group met earlier this week. […]

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McNulty Welcomes Major Investment for Daisy Hill

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of a £9.2 million investment in Daisy Hill Hospital from the Department of Health. Mr McNulty said: “This long overdue investment in Daisy Hill will provide a significant boost to our hospital. The investment will enable the installation of an MRI Suite at Daisy […]

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£9 million Upgrade to Daisy Hill – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of £9 million to upgrade the power supply in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Confirmation that the power supply at Daisy Hill Hospital will be upgraded as part of a £9 million investment is welcome news.  “This will transform facilities at the […]

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SDLP: Time to End Dramatics and Get to Work!

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP led a party delegation in meetings with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Labour Leader Keir Starmer today. Speaking after the engagements, Colum Eastwood MP said: “After yesterday’s farce, today we have had a productive series of discussions with people who are serious about reaching an inclusive consensus on how parties can […]

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DUP Confident Haire Can Secure Second DUP Seat in Lurgan

Local MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated Lurgan native Peter Haire on his selection as a DUP Candidate in the 2023 Local Government Elections, scheduled for 18th May. The new face to local politics will join experienced DUP representative Stephen Moutray on a strong DUP ticket at the polls for Lurgan DEA.  Carla Lockhart said: “I […]