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Community Constituency Government Housing Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Grant: We Need a State Construction Company to Help Housing Crisis

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has commented on a report that the Stormont Housing Minister is only able to fund half the public homes needed this year to fulfill the Executive’s Program for Government Commitments. Ms. Grant said the Workers Party in our response to the housing section of the programme for government in late […]

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Government International Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: Alliance Name-Calling Can’t Deflect From European Choice

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has said that name-calling and slurs from the Alliance Party will not detract from the fact that the only viable route back in to the EU is a new Ireland. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition Day motion on rejoining the EU was defeated in the Assembly […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Progress to Replace NI General Teaching Council

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said has welcomed a move from the Education Minister to bring forward legislation to replace the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland (NIGTC).  Justin McNulty MLA said: “Back in 2021, the SDLP was stating that the General Teaching Council was beyond repair.  There were issues around teachers’ registration […]

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Community Government International Stormont

Northern Ireland Assembly Celebrates Polish Community at Parliament Buildings

Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA hosted members of the Polish community at Parliament Buildings today, Saturday 31st May 2025. The special day was dedicated to encouraging, recognising, it’s the strong and vibrant Polish community, which has flourished in Northern Ireland over the past two decades. The event featured a welcome address by the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

McNulty Advocates for Daisy Hill at Southern Trust Meeting

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty met with senior management of the Southern Trust this week to address concerns regarding Daisy Hill Hospital.  Mr. McNulty asserted strongly that with population and growth projections and with the highest birth rate in the region, the full suite of maternity services should be retained at Daisy Hill’s […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Nutrient Action Programme Proposals Unworkable – Finnegan

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan  has raised concerns with proposals set out in the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) currently out for public consultation.  The Newry and Armagh MLA has urged  people to make their views known on the NAP review in the public consultation which closes at the extended date of 24th July. The Sinn Féin […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont

Grant: Fresh Health Cuts Will Damage Patient Outcomes

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has reacted to the new health department chiefs warning of the serious short fall in the health budget ,saying the health minister and the Executive parties, promised health service staff in Northern Ireland, that they would have pay parity .The prospect of £300 million in cuts across health trusts on […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Urges Public to Have Their Say on Use of Mobile Phones While Driving Consultation

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has urged the public to have its say on proposed changes to laws aimed at tackling mobile phone use while driving. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins launched a consultation seeking views on strengthening legislation to ensure it is effective and fit for purpose. “Tackling mobile phone use in vehicles is a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Consultation Launched to Tackle Use of Mobile Phones While Driving

A tougher new law around using handheld mobile phones while driving is being proposed by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins in a bid to make our roads safer. A 12-week public consultation on the legislation – which would make it illegal to use a handheld mobile while driving for activities like taking photos or videos, scrolling […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Calls For Clarity Over South Armagh GP Surgeries

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has today called on the Minister of Health to urgently break the deadlock with GPs over contract terms, warning that ongoing uncertainty threatens the future of two vital GP practices in South Armagh. SDLP MLA Justin McNulty said: “There is a very real and growing concern among patients […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Mason Welcomes £55 Million Investment Into Childcare and Early Years

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the £55 million investment into childcare and early years. The party’s spokesperson on childcare and early years said: “Today’s announcement of additional childcare support for school-aged children is very welcome, and will help make childcare more affordable and accessible for families from September. “The extension of 22.5 free […]

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Minister Announces £55 Million Childcare Scheme

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a £55 million package of measures for early learning and childcare that will include an extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children. Speaking after Executive approval of the support measures, the Minister said: “Today, the Executive agreed an additional £55m investment in early learning and […]