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Tories’ Abortion Push Deletes the Human Right to Life and Undermines the GFA!

Aontú Leader & Meath West TD, Peadar Tóibín, has criticised the new powers being taken by Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis to strong arm the North into accepting the extreme Westminster’s Abortion legislation and further erode the GFA. An Teachta Tóibín: “From the outset, the imposition of abortion on the North by Westminster has been undemocratic […]

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Tennyson Extremely Disappointed at Number of Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is “extremely disappointed” after the PSNI revealed the number of homophobic and transphobic crimes has peaked at their highest level since records began in 2004/05. The figures show homophobic hate incidents increased from 366 to 462, while crimes increased from 246 to 336, in the period April 1 […]

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Council Launches New Anti-Littering Campaign in Partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new public awareness campaign in partnership with Louth County Council to tackle the issue of littering and illegal dumping. The aim is to raise awareness of the problems experienced by both councils across their respective border areas. To mark this important joint initiative, a launch event […]

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Savage: “People’s Park is finally on its way!”

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has said he believes the 15 acre Park at the Albert Basin is finally on its way following the approval of the Outline Business Case (OBC) to unlock over £16 million for Phase One of the project. Councillor Savage seconded the proposal at a recent SP&R Committee to submit the […]

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Retailers Must Provide Fair Price for Farmers – Lockhart

Speaking on a visit to Balmoral Show, DUP MP Carla Lockhart has urged retailers to ensure that, amidst a range of cost pressures throughout the supply chain, farm gate prices are not squeezed to leave farmers in an unprofitable production cycle. After engaging with some of the retailers displaying at the show, the DUP representative […]

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McNulty Concerned After Reported Acid Attack

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed significant concern after reports of an acid attack in the area in the early hours of Sunday. It’s reported a man was attacked and had acid thrown over him. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Reports of an acid attack being carried out in our […]

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Mulgrew and Kimmins Condemn Newry Acid Attack

Sinn Féin’s Roisin Mulgrew said the news of a suspected ‘acid’ attack in Newry this morning has horrified everyone. The Newry City Councillor said: “Whilst details are still emerging about this incident, what is known has shocked the community. “This type of attack can kill or permanently disfigure a person, and anyone carrying out such […]

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Legacy Legislation Must be Both Victim and Justice Focused – Beattie

Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has met with the NIO to discuss the Government’s new proposals aimed at dealing with Legacy matters, and told them that the legislation must be both victim and justice focused. Doug Beattie said: “Today I met with NIO representatives and received a briefing on the Northern Ireland […]

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Louth County Council Announces Appointment of Consultants for Omeath Placemaking Scheme.

Louth County Council has announced the appointment of BDP Ltd as the Architectural Lead Design Consultants for the Omeath Placemaking Scheme. Speaking about the project, Kevin Mcgann Landscape Architect from BDP said, ‘BDP are delighted to be involved in this exciting project that will bring an enhanced public realm to Omeath. We look forward to […]

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Alliance Party Selects Jessica Johnston as New Lagan River Councillor

The Alliance Party has selected Jessica Johnston as their new Councillor for the Lagan River area.  Ms Johnston replaces Eóin Tennyson, who was recently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Speaking after the party held a selection convention on Wednesday night, the Upper Bann MLA said:  “I want to congratulate Jessica Johnston on her selection […]

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Council Launches New Anti-Littering Campaign in Partnership with Louth County Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new public awareness campaign in partnership with Louth County Council to tackle the issue of littering and illegal dumping. The aim is to raise awareness of the problems experienced by both councils across their respective border areas. To mark this important joint initiative, a launch event […]

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Murphy Determined to See Cost of Living Support Delivered

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the cost of living interventions from Treasury and said he is committed to working with Treasury to ensure the Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide assistance to citizens here given the absence of an Executive. Commenting on the announcement, Minister Murphy said: “I am glad the British Government has at long […]