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Community Education Government Politics Stormont

Over £6.6m Allocated to Early Years Providers Through Pathway Fund

Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the highest level of Pathway funding to date of £6.626m for 876 eligible providers in 2025-26. The Pathway Fund provides financial contribution towards provision and resources which promote social, physical, intellectual, communication and educational development of children at risk of educational underachievement. Paul Givan said: “This year I have been able […]

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

McNulty offers congratulations on 35 years as Southern Area Hospice becomes Evora Hospice

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has congratulated the Southern Area Hospice on its 35th anniversary and the launch of its new name and brand: Evora Hospice. “35 years ago, the Southern Area Hospice was founded on compassion, dignity, and community care.  Over more than three decades, it has touched the lives of countless […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Newry: Kimmins Announces £250,000 Road Improvement Scheme For Ardmore Road

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Ardmore Road has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing for 0.65 kilometres of the Ardmore Road on the outskirts of Newry, commencing from its junction with A28 Belfast Road to a point 650 metres along Ardmore Road. The Infrastructure Minister […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Opposition to Demand Action and Accountability After Race Riots

The SDLP Opposition will this week demand a clear, coordinated response from the Executive on the appalling riots of the past week, including greater resources for the PSNI, enhanced hate crime legislation and timelines for publication of refugee integration and racial equality strategies – as well as asking the police and monitoring bodies to confirm […]

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

McNulty: Executive and UK Government Must Back Casement Park With Real Investment

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government to break the stalemate on funding for Casement Park. He called for a financial commitment that matches the sporting and cultural significance of the GAA and the economic reality of today’s costs. Mr. McNulty said the Executive’s long-standing […]

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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 […]