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Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

DUP Delegation Meet With Southern Trust

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Maria O’Kane, and senior management to discuss a range of pressing health issues and aspects of local service delivery.  Jonathan Buckley MLA and Deborah Erskine MLA also joined the meeting. Speaking after the discussions, Carla […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down

First Aughnagun Honey Produced in Innovative Sustainability Project will Help Local Charities

The first honey produced in a former Council landfill site as part of an innovative sustainability project will be sold to help local charities. The first extraction from the disused Aughnagun Landfill Site in Mayobridge resulted in 72 jars, 20 of which will be donated to local food banks, and the rest sold to raise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Local DEA’s Explore Theme of ‘Shared Community’ with Creative Photography Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DEA’s recently rolled out a successful four week Creative Arts Photography Programme with over 42 participants across the district. The programme was facilitated by renowned local photographers Raphael Mason and Philip Kelly and funded by T:BUC Good Relations Programme which aims to improve community relations and works to continue […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Aontu Launches Petition Calling for MLA Salaries to be Stopped!

Political party Aontu has launched a petition calling for the salaries of MLAs to be stopped until a resolution is found at Stormont and an Executive is formed. Despite growing concerns over the cost of living crisis both Westminster and Stormont have experienced chaos recently resulting in growing discontent amongst the public especially for MLAs […]

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

Hospital Patients Can’t Wait Until Protocol is Sorted – Murphy

Sinn Fein MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said today that the DUP should get back into the Executive to help tackle the crises facing the health service. Conor Murphy was speaking after Accident and Emergency departments came under huge pressure in recent days with some patients waiting more than 24 hours to be seen. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick Government South Down Westminster

Hazzard Welcomes High Court Ruling on Loyalist Murders and Attacks Across South Down

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed a High Court ruling on loyalist murders and attacks across South Down which found the state failed to properly investigate and is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. Speaking from the court in Belfast, the South Down MP said: “I welcome today’s ruling by the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Sport

High Cost of Public Liability Insurance Hampering Activities for Community and Sporting Groups

The high cost of public liability insurance and how it is hampering activities for community and sporting groups was raised again in Leinster House last week by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin TD was speaking during a debate on the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022. He said he broadly welcomed the bill, […]

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

Lack of beds in Daisy Hill a Serious Worry – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said current pressures being felt in the emergency department at Daisy Hill further demonstrates the need for an Executive to be formed urgently. Speaking after the reports of patients waiting on hours for beds, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The situation at Daisy Hill hospital is a real worry.  […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio retains Four Star Grading Award for Eighth Year Running!

The fabulous F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge has again shown itself to be a shining example of tourism excellence, as it has retained its prestigious Four Star Grading Award from Tourism Northern Ireland’s Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences. This star award gives visitors a clear idea of the standards of service and […]

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Campaigns Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Halting of Cross Border Health Scheme is a Blow for Patients – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that the halting of the Cross Border Directive scheme is a blow for patients across the north as waiting lists continue to grow. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We recently learned that this scheme, which allowed patients from the North to have their operations carried out in […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Childcare Costs are Crippling and Urgent Action is Needed, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has branded childcare costs faced by parents and caregivers as ‘crippling’ and has called for immediate action to be taken to ensure that affordable, flexible childcare is accessible for all. Recent figures from Employers for Childcare highlight that over 40% of the workforce in Northern Ireland are parents with […]

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

People Being Left in the Dark Over Energy Support Payments – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said it’s unfair that people are being left in the dark over the £400 Energy Payment which was promised months ago. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Workers and families are struggling to pay through the roof energy bills and they need support now as we approach a cold winter. […]