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The First Minister and deputy First Minister have congratulated Scottie Scheffler on winning the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club. The American, who finished four shots clear of the field on 17 under par, collected the coveted Claret Jug on the 18th green of the Dunluce Links in front of thousands of ecstatic […]
Saoradh, the Revolutionary Socialist Republican party, condemns in the strongest possible terms the obscene revelation that over £1.9 million has been squandered by MLAs in Stormont on office comforts, tech gadgets, and personal travel perks, all while our communities continue to suffer under brutal cuts, poverty wages, and systemic neglect. The latest figures expose the […]
Local MLA Aoife Finnegan has urged vigilance after vehicles were stolen in the Crossmaglen area in the early hours of this morning (Friday) The south Armagh MLA said, “It is extremely distressing to hear that thieves have once again targeted homes and vehicles stolen. Anyone who may have any information about last nights incidents should […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins welcomes the completion of the procurement process for the first in a series of framework contracts that will be used to deliver resurfacing projects across the road network. Seven local companies will benefit from the award of this framework and they will be engaged to carry out road resurfacing and improvement […]
The Finance Minister has his head in the sand over his refusal to even acknowledge that there is a problem with the funding of Northern Ireland Water, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said. It comes after clear warnings from the independent Fiscal Council. In the Assembly on Monday, the Finance Minister John O’Dowd refused […]
Newry Chamber has welcomed the news that Newry is to get a new innovative wastewater pilot scheme that will release urgently needed capacity to free up development across the city over the next 5-10 years. Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins MLA announced the scheme this week which represents potential investment by NI Water and the Department […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised NI Water for finding a new and innovative solution to unlocking wastewater connections which will allow 400 new properties to be connected in Newry. Speaking during a visit to Newry Wastewater Treatment Works, Liz Kimmins said: “I have consistently said that innovative thinking and working in partnership hold the key to unlocking our wastewater constraints. Connecting 400 […]
Dáire Hughes, Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, has welcomed the publication of a new discussion document, ‘The Case for An Irish National Health and Care Service’, stating that an all-Ireland approach is necessary for citizens. Speaking after the launch, Dáire Hughes MP said; “This is an important contribution to the ongoing debate on […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned a pipe bomb attack on the home of a young family in the area. It happened in Mullaghbawn in the early hours of Friday morning. Nobody was injured in the incident. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Mullaghbawn is an idyllic rural village situated in […]
Responding to reports that the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Nicola Grant said that the housing executive had a legal and moral obligation to ensure that all their properties are maintained to the highest standards. Ms. Grant went on to say that repairs must be dealt […]
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (Nipso) has launched an investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). Ombudsman Margaret Kelly wrote to the NIHE to notify them that an “own initiative” investigation is now underway. It will look into a number of issues, including how complaints are handled and the maintenance of properties. Ms […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a major funding boost for individuals, bands and groups across Northern Ireland, with the launch of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme. The programme is open to professional and non-professional performing musicians and groups who can apply for a share of the £750,000 funding pot […]
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