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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said grassroots soccer clubs in Newry need more investment to ensure children and young people can avail of first-class sports facilities in the area. Speaking after raising the issue in the Assembly directly with the minister, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “For too long our local grassroots soccer […]
By Donal McMahon Concerns have been raised that new council improvement targets for attendance at Newry swimming pool have not been readjusted despite its closure for an estimated six months. The figures were released this week at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee. The local authority has projected almost […]
Welcoming the delivery of enhanced 4G mobile coverage for parts of South Armagh, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has stated that better connectivity is essential for local economic development and improved quality of life. Speaking as enhanced 4G coverage went live, Cllr. Quinn said; “Sinn Féin has lobbied for enhanced mobile and broadband coverage for […]
By Kevin McAteer Newry businesses have called an emergency meeting as they have had enough with Newry Mourne and Down District Council. The meeting organised by Newry BID will provide an opportunity for local business to voice their concerns. From rate rises, empty shop units, flood issues and parking particularly North Street car park, it […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers, has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to develop a robust car parking strategy for the city centre. The Newry representative said; “These are exciting times for Newry. We have a number of fantastic projects being progressed locally that have the potential to transform our city centre. These […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has confirmed that he has requested an update on the current programme of works being carried out at Newry Swimming Pool. The local Councillor said it was essential that staff and service users were kept fully informed and updated on timescales involved. He said, “Concerns have been raised […]
The surge in instances of damp, mold, and condensation within Housing Executive properties across Northern Ireland has been a cause for concern. During the 2023/24 financial year, a staggering 17,198 reports were registered, marking a notable escalation from the 7,776 reports in 2020/21. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons gave a breakdown of damp reports across each of Northern […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed Infrastructure minister John O’Dowd’s announcement to protect free public transport for over 60s across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome the announcement by Minister O’Dowd to protect the SmartPass scheme for over 60s to ensure they can continue to avail of free public transport. […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has acknowledged the contribution of the voluntary and community sector in supporting employability provision for those facing barriers to employment. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Building an Inclusive Labour Market: The role of the Voluntary and Community Sector’ conference organised by NICVA, the representative body for the sector. The conference, […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that the treatment of Bloody Sunday families seeking justice for the murder of their loved ones has been disgraceful. Mr Eastwood was speaking after the family of William McKinney confirmed that the PPS has failed to challenge anonymity for ‘Soldier F’ who is charged with the murder of two […]
The Executive’s legislative programme for 2024 is anti-climactic compared to the promises made by Executive parties, SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has said. O’Toole was speaking as the Assembly debated its legislative programme for this calendar year, much of which includes measures that were already in train while the Assembly was collapsed. There […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that allegations from a former Assistant Chief Constable that the PSNI monitored journalists and lawyers phones on a dedicated laptop to avoid scrutiny must be independently investigated. Mr Eastwood submitted a series of parliamentary questions on authorisations granted to police to monitor the phones of journalists and lawyers in […]
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