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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Education Minister Meeting With Gael Linn

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed a meeting between the Education Minister Paul Givan and Gael Linn. SDLP MLAs facilitated the meeting and attended alongside Gael Linn to discuss funding for the Scoil Spreagtha scheme. The scheme, which supports and inspires schools and pupils in teaching Irish and learning languages is set […]

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

Racism Has No Place Here! – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has encouraged as many people as possible to attend an upcoming solidarity event, supporting healthcare staff who have recently been subjected to racist abuse.  ‘The ‘Racism Has No Place Here’ event has been organised by Daisy Hill staff and the Unison trade union. It takes place […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Ulster Ladies Pledge to ‘Share the Road to Zero’

Ulster Ladies Gaelic Football Association have pledged their commitment to improving road safety by signing up to the Department for Infrastructure’s ‘Share the Road to Zero’ campaign. Signing up to the campaign on behalf of Ulster Ladies, Armagh captain Clodagh McCambridge said she hoped to remind people that “road safety was an important message for […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government South Down Stormont

Irish Medium Early Years Education Must Be Supported – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said more must be done by the Department of Education to enhance Irish medium early years education. Speaking following a meeting of the Assembly’s Education Committee, the party’s spokesperson on childcare and early years said: “In the face of a lack of support, Irish medium education continues to flourish […]

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Agriculture Business Community Government Stormont

Northern Ireland Assembly Goes on the Road This Week For Balmoral Show

The Northern Ireland Assembly is going on the road this week – giving visitors to the Balmoral Show an opportunity to sample ‘life on the hill’. Drop into the Assembly’s marquee and you’ll be able to find out more about what happens behind the scenes at Parliament Buildings and how members of the public can […]

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

Grant: Those Who Can’t Pay For Private Healthcare Will Suffer

Responding to a report that a senior medic has said that patients who cannot afford to pay upfront for medical care are going to suffer under the new reimbursement scheme. Nicola Grant said this is exactly what the Workers Party have been highlighting for years. Many people will be in this situation. At at time […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Highlights Derramore Woods as a “Hidden Gem” and Calls for Action on Key Issues

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has described Derramore Woods as one of the local area’s “hidden gems,” following a productive meeting with Maddy Dunlop of the National Trust to discuss key concerns affecting the wooded park. Following the meeting, McNulty has raised several issues that need urgent attention to ensure the long-term protection and enjoyment of […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont

Chamber Discusses Huge Opportunities & Significant Challenges to Growing the Economy of the Greater Newry Area with Infrastructure & Economy Ministers at Killeavy Castle Estate

The Greater Newry Area can capitalise on huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if significant challenges can be overcome through a partnership approach with local Ministers. That was the message that resonated from a positive Fireside Chat Engagement with the Infrastructure and Economy Ministers at a Newry Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at […]

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

McNulty Calls for Road Safety Upgrades at St. Teresa’s, Tullyherron

Following a productive meeting with the Principal of St. Teresa’s Primary School in Tullyherron, SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety of children, parents, and staff at the school by addressing ongoing road safety concerns. “I am deeply concerned about the safety risks posed by the current […]

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Government Health Stormont

A New Era In Northern Ireland’s Health Service As All Trusts ‘Go-Live’ on Encompass

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says the full roll-out of the encompass patient record system puts Northern Ireland at the forefront of health service delivery. Today, the Southern and Western Health and Social Care Trusts have completed ‘Go-Live’ on encompass which is now operational in all Trust areas, marking a new era for NI’s health and […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Minister Kimmins Thanks Members of Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) For Facilitating Disability Equality Training

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked members of the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) for facilitating Disability Equality Training for the Department’s senior management team. Liz Kimmins said: “There is a lot of good work ongoing across both the Department for Infrastructure and Translink in this space but there is always room to do more. […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Urgent Action Needed to Address Parking Pressures at Daisy Hill and Craigavon Hospitals

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called for immediate and coordinated action from both the Department of Health and the Department for Infrastructure to address the ongoing lack of car parking at Daisy Hill Hospital and Craigavon Area Hospital, warning that current capacity is failing patients, visitors, and frontline staff. In a series of Assembly Questions, […]