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A warning of a pending health tsunami has come from Workers Party representative in Newry and Armagh, Nicola Grant. The link between poverty, stress and ill health are well documented”, Nicola said “Newry and Armagh already has the seventh highest number of deaths from circulatory disease There can be no doubt that low pay, precarious […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has announced that her party colleague, and the Sinn Féin spokesperson on health, David Cullinane TD, will be visiting Newry next week. The Liz Kimmins MLA said: “Sinn Féin have made health a priority in Newry and Armagh, in the north and across Ireland. The pandemic has further exposed the […]
Speaking after the passage of the Aontú’s Hospital Parking Bill through Second Stage in the Dáil today, Aontú Leader & Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on all parties in the Dáil to ensure speedy passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas to ease the pressure on thousands of Patients who are paying thousands […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has called on public representatives to show greater sensitivity when talking about incidents from the North’s troubled past. She was speaking after a Tweet from Alliance councillor Michael Long made a dismissive reference to Bloody Friday, where nine people were killed and over 100 injured in IRA bombings in […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the planning system needs to be improved in order to help build homes, improve environmental protections and help economic development. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “A recent Audit office report highlighted the failure of the planning system to deliver for the economy, communities and the environment. “Two […]
A Schools’ Hygiene Initiative has been launched by Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob DEA’s, in partnership with the South Eastern Trust Social Work Multi-Disciplinary Team and Lecale Learning. The initiative has been supported by the Russell Gaelic Union GAC and local businesses Wrap and Roll, AJC Electrical, Plus 2 Print and Eurospar stores in Newcastle […]
Visit Mourne in association with Life Adventure Centre and Tourism Northern Ireland are excited to launch the Visit Mourne Outdoor Fest, Spring 2022. A range of ‘give-it-a-go’ fun activities will take place throughout the region from Friday 25 February to Sunday 27 March. From foraging and yoga to hiking and biking there will be something […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the opening of a much-needed support scheme for private bus and coach operators. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome that extra financial support for private bus and coach operators will finally be brought forward. “Private bus and coach operators are a crucial part of our local […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed an easing of care home visiting restrictions and the expansion of the Care Partner scheme to include hospitals and hospices. Following advice from the Public Health Agency, Minister Swann has agreed that restrictions on visiting in care homes will move from ‘Gradual Easing’ to ‘Further Easing’. This change means […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has updated the Assembly on the Draft Budget and additional funding. Updating MLAs, Minister Murphy set out legal advice he has received on how budgetary matters could be progressed in the absence of an Executive. Minister Murphy said: “I have now received detailed legal advice and unfortunately it is not possible to […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA took steps to further strengthen existing law and introduce new offences to tackle sexual offending in Northern Ireland. Moving the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill to Consideration Stage in the NI Assembly, Minister Long said: “Since my appointment as Justice Minister, I have made it my priority to legislate […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has published a summary of the findings from a Call for Evidence seeking views on the potential introduction of biennial (every two years) MOT testing for cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles. Currently private cars and motorcycles are first MOT tested at four years old and light goods vehicles under 3,500kg are […]
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