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Air Ambulance NI has been agreed by the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission as its designated ‘charity of the year’ following nominations by Assembly Commission staff. Assembly Speaker, Edwin Poots MLA made the official announcement in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings – marking the start of a year-long programme of staff-led events which aims to […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long is announcing a review of the Northern Ireland Policing Board will commence on Monday 16 September 2024. Paul Sweeney, former Permanent Secretary in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, has been appointed as Independent Reviewer. Dr John Topping, senior lecturer of Criminology at Queens University Belfast will act as the Independent Expert Advisor […]
Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about bringing broke the law and bringing them before the courts – not “addressing concerns” Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher Councillor Keith Radcliffe: “In the aftermath of a Black Saturday parade in Newry I wrote to the Chief Constable to draw his attention to […]
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has said confirmation that Casement Park will not be built in time to host UEFA Euro 2028 is deeply disappointing and a missed opportunity for sport and our economy. Michelle O’Neill said: “Casement Park will be built. It’s an Executive commitment, and something that both the British and Irish governments […]
Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes expressing his disappointment at the decision by the British government to withhold the necessary share of funding for Casement Park in time for the hosting of UEFA Euro 2028, has said that a first-class stadium for Gaelic games at Casement will be delivered. The Sinn Féin MP said, “The decision […]
“The UK Government has confirmed that, having receiving expert advice and analysis, they are not in a position to make any contribution to Casement Park to host Euro 2028 matches. I have been informed that it would not have been possible to build the stadium in time and that costs had escalated to over £400 […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that a decision by the UK Government to pause funding for City Deals in the North must be reserved. The SDLP group on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have called for a special council meeting to take place to discuss the issue. The area was […]
Executive Ministers have spoken of their grave concern at the decision by the UK Government to pause City and Growth Deals until the Spending Review. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “The decision to pause funding for City and Growth Deals is unacceptable and deplorable, and I would urge the British Government to urgently reconsider. “This […]
As a society, we need to have frank and honest conversations about what we can all do as road users, no matter how we travel, to ensure that everyone gets home safe. That was the message from Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd as he launched the ‘Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030’, which focuses […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said the decision taken by Council at tonight’s (Thursdays) Strategy Policy & Resources Committee meeting to approve the purchase of Lands necessary to ensure the delivery of the new multi use recreational hub at Camlough lake was a significant development. The Councillor also said that the […]
By Kevin McAteer The Secretary of State has told Parliament this afternoon (11 September) of his decision to establish an independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the murder of Patrick Finucane. Speaking from Parliament The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the […]
Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart joined attendees at the Banbridge and District Horticultural Society’s 60th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show at Bannside Presbyterian Church Hall, celebrating what was another highly successful and well-attended event within the community. Carla Lockhart said: “Banbridge Horticultural Society continues to play a vital role in promoting the cultivation of flowers, […]
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