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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Shared Island Investment Is a Transformative Moment for Communities Across Ireland 

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has hailed Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s landmark announcement of an additional €1 billion for the Shared Island Fund as a historic investment in reconciliation, partnership, and practical progress across the island of Ireland. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This funding is a powerful statement of intent.  It reflects the very […]

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Crucial To Continue To Support Farmers In Implementing Sustainable Targets – Finnegan

Newry & Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that it is crucial that we continue to support our farmers in implementing sustainable practices to meet net-zero targets.’ The Sinn Féin MLA was speaking after attending the recent Ulster Farmers Union Family Day. The MLA said, “We had a fantastic day at the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s […]

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McNulty Calls for Daisy Hill to Play Pivotal Role In Cross-Border Healthcare

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt that the cross-border healthcare scheme is to be reintroduced, calling it a “vital opportunity” to strengthen health services in the region. McNulty is urging the Department of Health to ensure that Daisy Hill Hospital is positioned as a key […]

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SDLP: Greater Care Needed to End Mournes Fires

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has called for people to take greater care in the vicinity of the Mourne Mountains to end regular fires. He was speaking after the latest major incident at the weekend. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “There are a number of reasons these fires start, from particular practices to […]

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McNulty: Objections to Sean Brown Inquiry Must End

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the UK Government to end their objections to a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. The Court of Appeal ruled the government’s refusal to hold an inquiry unlawful on Thursday. Mr McNulty said it was disgraceful that the Brown family had faced so many […]

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SDLP: Irish Signage Row Distraction From Real Issues

SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has said a manufactured row over Irish language signage at Grand Central Station is a distraction from Executive failure. He was speaking after work to introduce the signage was paused due to potential legal action. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan said: “This is far from the first time […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Calls For improved Autism Services and Greater Inclusion of People With Autism

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has called for improved autism services and greater inclusion of people with autism in everyday life. April 1 marks the beginning of World Autism Month and Cathal Boylan commended groups like Autism NI for their advocacy in raising awareness. The Chair of the All-Party Group on Autism said: “The aim […]

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SDLP Questions Executive Parties’ Rejection of Welfare Cuts Support

SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has questioned the Executive parties’ rejection of support for those impacted by welfare cuts from the UK Government. He was speaking after an SDLP proposal for the Communities Minister to work with the Finance Minister on the development of a mitigation package was defeated. Mr Durkan said it was […]

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SDLP: Cutting Welfare Support Not The Way to Balance The Books

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said that those receiving welfare support should not have to bear the brunt of the UK Government’s cuts to stabilise the economy.  She was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on Wednesday. It’s estimated that over 3m families will lose out as a result to changes […]

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Minister Kimmins Outlines Commitment to Irish Language

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins outlined her commitment to the Irish language during a meeting with Forbairt Feirste today. The Minister provided the group with an update on progress the Department is making on a range of issues including signage on the public transport network and a road signage pilot scheme in the Gaeltacht Quarter. Speaking […]

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Minister Claims Progress Made In Housing

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed progress in a range of areas across housing, but said more hard work lies ahead to address the challenges we face. The Minister was speaking at the Northern Ireland Housing Conference, to an audience which included a range of stakeholders and delivery partners from across the sector. Delivering the […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Newry: Kimmins Announces £220,000 Road Improvement Scheme For Hill Street

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £220,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Hill Street, Newry has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of Hill Street from Abbey Way/Kilmorey Street junction through to O’Hagan Street. Minister Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Newry area which will deliver significant benefits for […]