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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin councillor, Bróna Haughey has said that the severe flooding issues on the Annvale road need to be resolved as a matter of urgency. The Cusher councillor said: “The recent flooding in the Annvale road area has caused serious damage to the road into Keady Glen, resulting in its closure. “I am working with […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation she has received following persistent lobbying, that a new bus shelter will be installed at Old Bann Road, Donaghcloney. This comes following the construction of a footpath to make the area safe. Also welcoming the addition to the area is Lagan River Councillors, Tim McClelland and […]
NIPSA, FDA, GMB and Unite met yesterday with Neil Gibson, the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Finance to discuss the pay offer to Civil Servants. Union leaders made clear that the offer of £552, which is less than 2% to the majority, is insulting and derisory and is totally unacceptable to their members. The trade unions gave […]
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