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The First Minister Michelle O’Neill has spoken to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the racist violence in Belfast. Michelle O’Neill said: “There is no place in this society for racism or the attacks on our minority communities which took place at the weekend. “Today, I spoke to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and we agreed […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the British government must increase the subsidy for childcare providers to make childcare more affordable. The party’s spokesperson on childcare and early years said: “Childcare providers are struggling to keep their doors open due to increased operating costs, and difficulties faced recruiting and retaining workers. “I have written […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is set to cheer on our athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris. The Minister will be attending athletics, boxing and golf this week, with further events planned later in the month to mark the record-breaking performance at the Games. Speaking ahead of his visit, the Minister said: “As Sports Minister […]
The SDLP has hit out at the “ridiculous overreaction” to a viral video showing a police vehicle flying an Armagh flag in Camlough after the Orchard County’s All-Ireland triumph on Sunday. Unionist leaders have “raised concerns” with the PSNI Chief Constable and the Police Ombudsman, but SDLP Councillors Killian Feehan & Pete Byrne have branded […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Kevin Savage has welcomed news that Banbridge will benefit from a new cross border rail link. The news came in the All Island Strategic Rail Review published by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd. Cllr Savage said: “ Banbridge being connected to the new rail line will be a huge boost to the entire […]
Clogher Valley Agricultural Society’s annual show marks the end of the summer show circuit in Northern Ireland. Among the thousands of visitors attending this year’s 104th show was DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP. “It has been a tremendous family day out and I’d like to congratulate Clogher Valley Agricultural Society […]
The members of The Rotten to the Point Campaign Group who have been highlighting “The Evil Smell” case in Warrenpoint for almost a year and have now collected over 2500 signatures on their petition calling for the removal of the Re-Gen Waste Ltd waste operation from Warrenpoint Port, have written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir […]
It’s only a matter of days before Fionn Mac Cumhaill returns to oversee festivities at the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint this year with the theme, ‘The Land of Giants’. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, this year’s festival promises even more excitement with the arrival of two new Giant Guardians, […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. Welcoming the report and its 32 recommendations, Minister O’Dowd said: “This is an ambitious piece of work carried out by independent consultants, which has the potential to transform our rail network across the island. It offers an opportunity to deliver real and lasting […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the final report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The All-Island Rail Review sets out a pathway to a greener, cleaner and more connected island. “The report outlines a number of key priorities, and I particularly welcome plans to reinstate the Portadown […]
Commenting on the Chancellor’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said: “The announcement to limit the Winter Fuel Payment is disappointing news which will impact upon many in our society. For those who are less well off, it creates an additional financial burden. It also comes amid a range of […]
UNISON statement: UNISON members in the health service will take careful note of Minister Nesbitt’s statement on pay. Expectation will now rise that NI workers should not be left behind. The UK Chancellor’s commitment to a 5.5% increase for public sector workers the Minister must include action to fully fund pay improvement across the UK. […]
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