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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Invests Additional £8.1m to Repair Road Network

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has made an additional £8.1million capital investment in the structural road maintenance programme this year. In a written statement to the Assembly the Minister said: “Members will no doubt agree that it is vital that all available capital budget within my Department is fully utilised to deliver much needed investment in our […]

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Parking Permit Details Announced Ahead of New Charging System at Council’s Four Main Parks

Each registered household in the district can obtain a ‘Single-Park Permit’, granting free car entry into one of the Council’s four Forest and Country Parks when a new charging system gets underway from 4 March. Residents can simply pick up the permit at the park of their choice from Monday 4 March with the production […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Finnegan Welcomes Resurfacing Work on Dundalk Road

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that works to resurface the Dundalk Road have begun. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Resurfacing works have now begun on the Dundalk road, outside of Newtownhamilton. “This road has been in a poor state for some time and after much lobbying by Sinn Féin, it’s great to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Paves the Way for Small Settlements

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, under the ‘Small Settlements Regeneration Programme’ is proposing to undertake Environmental Improvement (EI) Schemes in Bessbrook, Castlewellan, Rostrevor and Saintfield. The EI Schemes will improve the physical infrastructure of the villages following significant investment provided by the Department for Communities, Department for Infrastructure, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont

€800 Million Injection Will Be Catalyst For Change – Archibald

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has welcomed the Irish Government’s commitment of €800 million for Shared Island projects.  Speaking following a meeting with the Irish Finance Minister Michael McGrath TD at Parliament Buildings, Dr Archibald said: “Today is a significant investment by the Irish Government demonstrating the power of joint working to deliver positive benefits for […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Announces Details of Flood Support Programme For Businesses

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has provided details of a support package for businesses affected by recent flooding. The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme will provide further support to businesses that were directly flooded following the severe weather in late October and early November. The scheme will be delivered by district councils and will open for applications […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd – A4 Enniskillen Bypass to Progress Following Funding Confirmation

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed confirmation of funding for the A4 Enniskillen Bypass which will allow the scheme to progress to procurement.  Following the Finance Minister’s proposal, the Executive has agreed to provide £16.2 million of capital funding across 2024-25 and 2025-26 and has also agreed that £12.5 million from the Mid South West […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

‘Flood Damages Scheme a Major Relief For Local Businesses’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement of a scheme to support businesses damaged by recent flooding. Speaking after Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that the scheme will open for applications next week, the South Down MP said: “The announcement of this scheme will be a huge relief for local businesses whose premises […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Education Minister Must Prioritise Making Childcare Affordable For All – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Education Minister must prioritise a strategy which makes high quality childcare affordable for all families. Speaking following a meeting of the Education Committee, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “High-quality, affordable early years and childcare is absolutely essential in ensuring our young people get the very best start in […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Brady Will Not Seek Re-election

Commenting on news that long-standing MP, Mickey Brady will not seek re-selection ahead of the upcoming Westminster election, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “For over forty years, Mickey Brady has been to the fore of giving a voice to people and working to transform communities, and played a key role in assisting people […]

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Climate Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Biodiversity and Protecting Environment

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting biodiversity to help address the climate and nature emergency.  The Minister was speaking on a site visit to the A6 where over 1.2 million trees were planted on the route between Belfast and Derry.  Minister O’Dowd said: “We all have a responsibility to protect the environment […]

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Business Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Over £685 Million For Public Sector Pay

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has announced £688 million to prioritise public sector pay awards following Executive agreement today. The allocation was part of the £1.045bn available from the Executive Restoration package for general pressures and pay in 2023-24. Some £22 million of resource funding was also available from the Executive’s own funds. Commenting […]