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A free District-wide Conference aimed at tackling Newry, Mourne and Down’s Workforce Challenges will take place in Newry City on Wednesday 9 October 2024. Businesses, education and training providers and policymakers are being encouraged to attend the Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference and play a significant role in shaping and developing a […]
SDLP MPs have voted against proposed cuts to Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners in the House of Commons this afternoon. Speaking from Westminster, Claire Hanna MP said: “The cut to Winter Fuel Payments runs the very real risk of pushing pensioners into fuel poverty over the coming months. The targeting is too narrow and the […]
MP Carla Lockhart and DUP party colleague and member of the NI Assembly Agriculture Committee, Michelle McIlveen MLA, were welcomed this week to UFU headquarters in Belfast to discuss a number of critical priorities facing the province’s agri-food sector. UFU president William Irvine, deputy president Glenn Cuddy and parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear highlighted a number […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an Assured Skills Data and Analytics Academy with EY, providing 20 high quality training places. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, this exciting Academy will provide successful applicants with practical experience, the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications and access to resources to develop business knowledge and […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today hosted a reception at Parliament Buildings to recognise motorbike rider Michael Dunlop’s latest record-breaking triumphs. Earlier this year, Michael set the new all-time wins record at the 2024 Isle of Man TT, with his 27th race success around the Mountain Circuit, surpassing his Uncle Joey’s record. Michael beat his new record […]
The draft Programme for Government (PfG) contains shockingly little by way of specific targets, SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has said. After seven months of an operational Executive, which came after more than 18 months of advance meetings between Executive parties and civil servants, the 85 page document published today contained barely any […]
SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan has welcomed recognition of the need to improve PSNI resourcing and officer numbers. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition amendment was passed in the Assembly on Monday. It urged the Executive and UK Government to work with the PSNI and Policing Board to address the issues facing […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the Executive’s reaffirmed commitment to delivering affordable childcare. Speaking after the launch of the draft Programme for Government, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “I welcome the launch of the draft Programme for Government which has reaffirmed the Executive’s ongoing commitment to delivering high quality, affordable childcare. “This follows […]
The Executive has today published for consultation its draft Programme for Government. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have described the draft Programme for Government as an ambitious and realistic vision for the remainder of the mandate. Speaking as the consultation was launched, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “The draft Programme for […]
By Donal McMahon An electric shuttle bus plan for Newry’s council staff could be hit with a shocking new price tag amid a Stormont department’s public commute demands. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has requested a significant change on the NI planning portal to the council’s staff only shuttle bus from a new employee car […]
A new trauma and orthopaedic clinic has opened on the ground floor of Daisy Hill Hospital. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt called in to meet staff and see the new unit during his visit to the hospital last week. Located behind the coffee bar, in the former physiotherapy department, the service will be open five days […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade welcomed both the Finance Minister, Caoimhe Archibald MLA and Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA for a Fireside Chat Engagement Event hosted by Norbrook Laboratories at The Ballyedmond Centre in Newry on Wednesday 4th September 2024. The unique event, organised by Newry Chamber, provided the opportunity for the business community […]
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