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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, has welcomed the recent decision to restrict the use of puberty blockers for vulnerable young people in Northern Ireland. This decision comes after her continued advocacy on the issue, including her recent interview on the Nolan show and subsequent media engagements. “I am delighted that common sense […]
The Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2024/25 has today been published by the Department of Health. This plan is the third annual delivery plan to be published under the Mental Health Strategy 2021-31. It sets out the key priority actions that will be delivered during 2024/25, as well as details on progress against the 2023/24 […]
By Donal McMahon A plea for Northern Ireland councils to be allowed to fine people for leaving their bins out on the street for too long has been rejected by elected reps. Councillors at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council environment committee last week unanimously rejected a request by Ards and North Down Borough Council to support […]
The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport. Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP World Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure […]
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed that almost 10,000 children have been registered for his Department’s new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme within just 2 weeks of it opening. The Scheme has been introduced to ease the financial pressures on households and to enable more parents to remain in or return to work. The Minister […]
Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop. Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will decide on their future this week as they receive their GCSE results on Thursday (22 August 2024). For parents of 16-19-year-olds […]
The future of the Wasdell site in Dundalk must be made clear by its new owners, Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The Dundalk TD was speaking after it was revealed that the plant is to close by the end of this month with the loss of an estimated 220 jobs. Wasdell’s asset, […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Executive have no plan to solve the current housing crisis. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It has been clear for some time that we are dealing a serious housing crisis in the North and the failure to respond to these warning signs have left us in a […]
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