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Newry Chamber Hosts Fireside Chat Engagement Event with Finance Minister and Economy Minister In Newry City

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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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes New Smart Phone Guidance

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed new guidance issued by the Department of Education restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member has said that the new guidance from the Department of Education is a step towards protecting the development […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Offers Condolences Following Death of Anu Okusanya

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has offered his condolences following the death of Anu Okusanya. Mr McNulty said: “The death of Anu Okusanya is shocking and disturbingly sad. She chose to spend her life caring for others as a health worker and when she saw someone being attacked, she instinctively ran out of […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

PSNI Fail To Attend Newry Anti Social Group Meeting

Chairperson of the Anti Social Behaviour Group on Newry Mourne & Down  (Policing &  Community Safety Partnership (PCSP)  Cllr Aidan Mather’s has expressed his disappointment with the failure of the PSNI to attend their Group’s monthly meeting last night (Tuesday). The Sinn Féin elected representative said that the failure by the PSNI to attend was […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Hughes Expresses Sympathy to Family of Health Worker Anu Okusanya

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Anu Okusanya, a care worker who tragically lost her life in Newry.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “My first thoughts are with Anu’s loved ones as they attempt to come to terms with her tragic passing. “Anu, a health worker […]

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Community Government International Politics Westminster

SDLP Welcomes Suspension of Arms Export Licenses to Israel

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed confirmation from Foreign Secretary David Lammy that the UK Government will suspend 30 arms export licenses to Israel following the receipt of legal advice that there is a clear risk that exports will be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law. Mr Eastwood has been urging […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth

Where Extra Beds Promised For Drogheda Department of Psychiatry – Ó Murchú

Where are the ten extra beds promised for the Drogheda Department of Psychiatry (DDOP) at Crosslanes? That’s the question Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has asked the HSE this week. Six months after Louth County Council granted planning permission for the ten-bed extension at the Drogheda site, there has been no commencement of building […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Campaign Group Welcomes Clearance of Open-Air Stockpile of Stinking Waste Bales From Port

Following exactly one year of campaigning, we welcome what we hope was the clearance of the open-air stockpile of stinking waste bales from Warrenpoint Port on Friday 30th of August. Residents and businesses of Warrenpoint and the surrounding area now need to hear from the four major players involved in the creation and enabling of […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Report Spells Out Executive Failure to Deliver

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said that a new report shows how the Executive has failed to deliver since the return of the Stormont institutions. Mr O’Toole was speaking after think tank Pivotal published a report into the first seven months of the restored Executive. He said the report echoes many […]

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Government International Politics Westminster

UK Suspends Around 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel

By Kevin McAteer UK government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military operations in Gaza, following a review of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law. The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Hanna Confirms She Is Seeking to Be SDLP Leader

South Belfast & Mid Down MP Claire Hanna confirms that she is seeking to be elected as SDLP Leader. In a statement Mrs Hanna confirmed: “In friendship and respect, I thank Colum Eastwood for his service during turbulent times, including 10 elections in just 9 years. His skills and instinct have been invaluable for the […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

TUV Demands Clarity From Alliance on Puberty Blockers

The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party on its recent support on puberty blockers for children. Statement by TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle: “There is an urgent need for the Alliance Party to come clean on where it stands on the clear and unambiguous medical advice on dangerous, life altering drugs being given to vulnerable […]