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Community Crime Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Women in Institutions Were “absolutely failed!” – Ó Murchú

The experience of women and children in institutions in Dundalk was laid before the Dáil last week by Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. He was speaking during the debate on the second stage of the controversial Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill. He outlined the ‘historic involvement of Louth County Council’ for placing […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Assembly Election is No Solution! – Workers Party

An Assembly election will not resolve the current situation. It will only further polarise the community with both Sinn Fein and the DUP mounting yet another divisive, sectarian and diversionary campaign. There should, of course, be an immediate restoration of devolution, the election of a Speaker and First and Deputy First Ministers, and the return […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Afternoon Tea Dance Brings Elderly Residents Together

To celebrate Positive Ageing Month Crotlieve District Electoral Area, hosted an afternoon tea dance in Warrenpoint Town Hall. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage said, “Positive Ageing Month provides an opportunity for our elderly residents to come together, to try something new, while enjoying the companionship and friendship of others. It […]

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Campaigns Daisy Hill Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

NIPSA Ballots NHS Workers for Strike Action

The NIPSA Industrial Action ballot of Health Service members opens today the 27 October and closes 18 November 2022.  NIPSA is urging all members to have their say in regards to Pay, Unsafe Staffing Levels and Travel Reimbursement rates all of which have been subject to historical under investment.  The ballot is seeking majority support […]

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Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Huge Opportunity for GAA to Grow Audience and Participation in Gaelic Games

SDLP Sport Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA had said the GAA’s new deal with the BBC is a huge opportunity for the GAA to grow its audience and participation levels in Gaelic Games. Speaking after the announcement that the GAA has entered into a new deal with the BBC alongside an expanded rights’ deal with RTÉ, […]

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Constituency Government South Down Sport Stormont Warrenpoint

Increased BBC Coverage of Gaelic Games Great News for Gaels Across the Island – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed today’s decision by the BBC that it will broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals for the first time. Sineád Ennis said: “Confirmation that the BBC is to broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling finals for the first time is long overdue and is great news for northern Gaels and supporters […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Legislation Passes to Give Official Recognition to Irish Language

“Today marks a defining moment as legislation passes to give historic official recognition of the Irish language in this State. “After many years of campaigning to guarantee Irish language rights and protections in law, today belongs to the grassroots activists who have delivered Acht Gaeilge. “Resistance to equality and rights has failed. Those Irish speakers […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

GMB Ballot NI Health Workers for Strike Action

Hundreds of health workers in Northern Ireland will be balloted for strike action GMB Union launches a formal ballot.  Health service workers across the NHS and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has begun on the 18th October.   The ballot closes on 7 November, with any strike action likely before Christmas.  Health workers in Northern Ireland […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

Irish Government Cannot Allow Stormont Dysfunction to Default Back to Direct Rule – Aontu

Aontú Representative for West Belfast Gerard Herman has dismissed calls for a return to direct rule from Westminster Speaking today, Gerard Herdman said “Calls for a return to direct rule from London is an affront to the principles of the Good Friday Agreement and to the democratic will of the people of the North. Aontú […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Daisy Hill Government Health Politics Stormont

Unconscionable to Leave Health System Without Clear Leadership During Severe Winter Ahead – Alliance Party

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Ms Bradshaw said his statement […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Progress on £2.6m Regeneration of Warrenpoint Promenade

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Warrenpoint to view progress on the £2.6m public realm scheme at the Promenade. The investment will deliver a high quality public realm scheme including replacement of footpaths, repairs to the sea wall and replacement street furniture. The Department for Communities provided £1.96million towards the scheme with Newry, Mourne and Down […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Stormont

Launch of Tender Process for Re-Development of Major Site in Downpatrick

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the launch of the tender process to redevelop a major site in the Irish Street area of Downpatrick. The site includes the former police station building, adjacent buildings and the Irish Street car park. The aim of the scheme is to create an innovative and inclusive place of the […]