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Community Government Stormont

Civil Service Launches Recruitment Campaign

The Civil Service has launched a campaign to recruit middle managers at Deputy Principal grade, offering a starting salary of £39,748 per annum and an attractive benefits package. Deputy Principals play an important role in developing  and delivering key areas of government policy. They work closely with senior staff, supporting them in the management of […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

UNISON Calls on Government to Put Pay Right

Commenting as UNISON members across all HSC Trusts join with NHS staff across the UK in calling for a decent pay rise as part of the Put Pay Right campaign, UNISON Northern Ireland Head of Bargaining and Representation Anne Speed said:  “UNISON members rights across Northern Ireland are delivering a clear message today that it’s […]

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Business Community Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Future Security of Rushmere Vital for Local Economy – MP

Commenting on the announcement that the owners of Rushmere Shopping Centre have gone into administration, DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart said: “Rushmere is a vital component of the local retail landscape in Upper Bann, complementing the wonderful selection of local retailers to be found on high streets across the area. Hundreds of jobs […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Robust Protections Needed From Online Harms – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has called on the Government to strengthen their draft Online Safety Bill, to protect all internet users from online harms. Mrs. Lockhart, who throughout her political career has been subjected to horrific abuse from online trolls, told Parliament that whilst freedom of speech must be protected, that which was illegal […]

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Crime Dáil Éireann Election 2022 Government Politics Stormont

Aontú Publishes Bill to Investigate British State Collusion

Aontú published the Commission of Investigation (Collusion by British State Forces ) Bill 2022, which would institute an investigation into the extent and destruction of British collusion in Ireland, north and south. An Teachta Tóibín: “For too long the Irish people from across the 32 counties have been denied the truth of British collusion. Family […]

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Agriculture Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Presses DEFRA for Farm Support

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the DEFRA Secretary of State, George Eustice, to press for Government to take immediate and significant steps to help support primary producers at this time of economic pressures on farms. As DUP Spokesperson on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at Westminster, Mrs Lockhart said: “Farmers across Northern […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council

Council to Host Careers Inspiration Event for Year 9 Pupils

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced it is hosting a pilot careers inspiration event for over 700 Year 9 pupils on Thursday 9 June 2022 in Newry Leisure Centre. The event, 4C UR Future LIVE  will be delivered by local social enterprise, 4C UR Future, an industry-led Community Interest Company founded by business […]

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Climate Community Council Government NMD Council South Down

Council Hosts the International Dendrology Society in Castlewellan Forest Park

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council hosted members and friends of the International Dendrology Society (IDS) in the Annesley Garden located in Castlewellan Forest Park on 26 April 2022. The IDS organise tours worldwide visiting arboreta and gardens, including botanical and private collections to see trees growing in their natural habitat.  The Council was delighted […]

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Community Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Expresses Concern Over ‘Phone First’ System Becoming Permanent

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the announcement by the Royal College of GPs that the ‘Phone First’ system will be maintained will cause a great degree of concern amongst the public, who continue to experience delays and difficulty in accessing GP services. The DUP MP has written to the Royal College of GPs […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry South Armagh Westminster

SSE Airtricity Price Hike ‘Another Blow’ for Workers and Families – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has branded the 33% hike in SSE Airtricity prices as ‘another blow’ for workers and families. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “This fresh hike in electricity prices announced by SSE Airtricity today is another blow for workers and families who are already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.   “People […]

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Community Government Louth Politics Westminster

UK Government Plans on Immigration Control Threatens Tourism in North Louth/South Down

Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has reacted angrily to proposed legislation by the British Government that will require international travellers to have additional documentation to cross the border from North Louth into South Down and is seeking clarification on how that would affect the Narrow Water Bridge crossing. Cllr Watters said “we are trying to […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Minister Catherine Martin Announces Details of National Famine Commemoration 2022

Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee has today announced arrangements for this year’s National Famine Commemoration. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. will represent the Government at the ceremony in Strokestown Park, County Roscommon on Sunday, 15th May. As in previous years, the ceremony will include […]