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Action Not Appeals Needed to Tackle Obscene Energy Corporation Profits! – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed rather than ‘appeals’ from the British government to halt the obscene rip-off of workers and families by huge energy corporations. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Appeals from Boris Johnson to energy companies are worthless when his government has the power to take real action […]

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Electric Ireland Set to Increase Their Electricity Prices Again!

Electric Ireland, the third largest electricity supplier in Northern Ireland, have announced today it will be increasing electricity prices by 29% for customers from 1 October 2022. This is the second increase from1 May 2022 and will see the typical credit meter and keypad (PAYG) customers’ bills rise by almost £275 per year. Raymond Gormley, […]

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Reports of Eye-Watering Profits for Energy Companies ‘scandalous!’

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has branded reports that energy producers and generators are set to make an eye-watering £170 billion in profits over two years an ‘absolute scandal’ and called for action to stop the rip-off. The party’s economic spokesperson said: “Reports that big energy generators and producers will make £170 billion in additional […]

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O’Dowd Progressing Vanity Projects Whilst Department Chaos Continues – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and Cllr Margaret Tinsley have slammed Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd for his decision to proceed with a feasibility study on a proposal to spend thousands of pounds of taxpayers money on a footbridge at the Bannfoot.  The proposed bridge would cross the River Bann between Charlestown village and Columbkile. The DUP […]

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Home Heating Oil Prices in Northern Ireland Exceed £1 per Litre!

The Consumer Council’s weekly heating oil survey shows heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have again breached £1 per litre, more than twice the ten-year average price.  Prices have increased by more than a 25% in the past three weeks, the equivalent of more than £100 on 500 litres of heating oil. Peter McClenaghan, Director […]

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Government Politics Stormont

Political Crisis Could be Ended by DUP Agreeing to Form Executive!

The ongoing political crisis here could be ended by the DUP agreeing to form an Executive, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking after the release of a report by the think tank Pivotal, which states the absence of an Executive means less transparency and accountability, and is ‘not healthy for […]

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Brady Seeks Urgent Meeting with PSNI to Tackle Local Burglary Issues

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has sought a meeting with the PSNI in response to the high level of Burglaries in the district. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The number of burglaries being carried out in the area is deeply concerning, particularly the 44 reported in the Ballybot ward. “I would strongly encourage residents […]

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Ratcliffe Comments on Abuse Directed at Royal Black in Armagh

TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe has slammed those who recently abused the Royal Black at a parade in Armagh City. TUV Newry and Armagh spokesman Keith Ratcliffe: “Last weekend we witnessed the next instalment of the on-going sectarian campaign which is being waged against the Unionist community in Newry and Armagh. “On Saturday […]

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Businesses Need Support to Cope With Unprecedented Electricity Costs – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government should provide more funding to help struggling businesses through the unprecedented rises in their electricity bills.  The Finance Minister said:  “The British government must step up with financial support to support businesses which are being hammered by the huge rise in electricity bills.  “Right now some […]

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Louth County Council and Junior Achievement Ireland Partner to Deliver Educational Workshops Across Co. Louth

Volunteers from Louth County Council and Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), have once again joined together to inspire over 200 students in 7 schools across the region to reach their potential, through a series of interactive programmes. The partnership, now in its 19th year, aims to empower students to shape their own future through a positive role […]

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The Protocol’s Political Agenda!

TUV leader Jim Allister told a TUV event in Lagan Valley on Friday evening that the 25% tariff on British steel coming to British Ulster was a classic illustration of how the Protocol sought to change political alignment through economic policy. “This iniquitous tariff arises because we are held captive under the Protocol in the […]

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Time to Support and Defend – Workers Party

Workers in almost every service and manufacturing sector have been, are planning to, or are currently taking industrial action in defence of standards conditions, safety, jobs and wages. It is a situation almost without parallel. Nurses and midwives are considering strike action for the second time in three years, local council workers have been forced […]