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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals to receive industry advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]
A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across a range of sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that those who vandalised Loanda Crescent Play Park had once again caused anger and frustration amongst the local community. The local representative said, “The Play Area at Loanda Crescent has once again been vandalised resulting in serious damage to a key part of the play equipment. […]
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has told the new British Secretary of State Hilary Benn there is an urgent need for fairer funding and investment in public services in the north. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after a party delegation, including Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Pat Cullen MP, met Hilary Benn at Hillsborough Castle today. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne hosted a reception for the winners of ‘The Right to Food’ poster competition in the Downshire Civic Centre on Friday 21 June 2024. The ‘Right to Food’ campaign is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for every child’s right to access nutritious meals to ensure […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and make regulations to […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP and South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna met with new Labour Secretary of State Hilary Benn this evening to discuss immediate priorities and challenges facing people across Northern Ireland. Mr Eastwood said that the constructive meeting built on the strong relationship between the two parties. SDLP Leader Colum […]
Conor Murphy who was a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education and Public Services. The Economy Minister said, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]
Addressing this weekends annual South Armagh Commemoration Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes said: Today we stand with pride, in respectful remembrance and in solidarity with families to remember their loved ones. We remember the many Irish republicans who gave or lost their lives, and in doing so, with respect for all those who continue […]
Sinn Féin Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald TD said today it was time to move forward to a new and better future. The Sinn Féin leader was speaking after Westminster election results which saw the party take the most seats, the most votes and the highest share of the vote. Mary Lou McDonald said: “Sinn Féin […]
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have spoken to new Prime Minister Keir Starmer, congratulating him on his election success. Speaking after a phone-call with the Prime Minister, both Ministers said they took the opportunity to raise a number of key issues with him. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Today we had the opportunity […]
By Donal McMahon A cross party call for a Newry car parking strategy has been given no commitment for review amid council plan to scrap a free city centre parking zone. Concerns over parking spaces have been raised as the city centre is due to undergo major development with a new council civic centre, theatre […]
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