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New Marine Protection Strategy Launched

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched a new strategy to protect Northern Ireland’s marine environment over the next five years. The Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Strategy for the Northern Ireland Inshore Region 2025–2030 sets out how Northern Ireland will further develop and manage its network of MPAs to safeguard key habitats and species, close remaining […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government International Politics Stormont

Middle East Tensions Drive Sharp Rise In Home Heating Oil Costs

Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA has warned that rising global instability is now directly impacting households across Northern Ireland, with home heating oil prices climbing sharply. Diana Armstrong MLA said: “The escalating conflict in the middle east is once again demonstrating how events thousands of miles away can have direct and immediate consequences […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

’50:50 Recruitment Should Be Reinstated’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey said the decision to withdraw 50:50 has had a ‘hugely negative impact’ on recruitment. The Policing Board member was speaking following a meeting with the PSNI Chief Constable, which Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Kelly also attended. “For the PSNI to succeed in delivering a modern and representative policing service, it […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Trade Union Representatives on Good Jobs Bill – Kearney

A Sinn Féin delegation, including party Vice President Michelle O’Neill MLA, Caoimhe Archibald MLA and National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA, today met the northern leadership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) on the Good Jobs Bill. The engagement with the ICTU delegation was held to discuss delivery of the Good Jobs Employment Rights […]

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

Additional Money For Roads ‘A Positive Announcement’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that a further £2.5 million has been secured to repair our roads. Speaking following the news, the member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is a positive announcement for motorists and pedestrians alike, bringing the total investment secured since December 2025 to over £40 […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Allocates Additional £2.5million for Essential Roads Maintenance

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has allocated a further £2.5million for essential roads maintenance in this financial year. This is an investment of over £40million since December in our roads. Following the Ministers recent announcement of a £7.85million Winter Recovery Road Fund and the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s £30million December Monitoring Allocation, this further […]

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Government Legacy Stormont

First Minister and Deputy First Minister Unveil Memorial Plaque for Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today unveiled a memorial plaque at Parliament Buildings to honour all victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse. The plaque stands as a permanent acknowledgement to the children who suffered abuse in residential institutions over many decades and fulfils the final recommendation of the Historical […]

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Government Politics Stormont

Aontu Calls MLA Pay Rise a Disgrace!

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has described a new MLA pay rise as ‘disgraceful’ when compared to the remuneration and pressure placed on teachers, nurses and other valued public servants. Speaking today, the East Derry rep said: “The news today that MLA’s are to receive a 27% pay increase is genuinely disgraceful.  In recent weeks […]

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Government Politics Stormont

Independent Board Recommends MLA Pay Rise

The new Independent Remuneration Board (the Board), which is responsible for setting the salaries and pensions of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), has made its first draft determination. The Board is now inviting views and feedback on its draft determination from MLAs, the Assembly Commission and the Assembly Members’ Pension Trustees, as part of a […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Welcomes Kimmins’ Delivery of £375,000 Investment for Farnaloy Road Madden

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the announcement of £375,000 for resurfacing works for the Farnaloy Road in Madden, commending the delivery of Sinn Féin Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. Mr Boylan said that he, along with Sinn Féin Councillor Ashley Mallon, has worked hard to raise local concerns and push for this long-needed investment […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down Stormont

Hilltown Community Trail Progresses to Planning Stage – Murphy & Ennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Selina Murphy has welcomed the progression of the Hilltown Community Trial to planning stage, proposed by Sinn Féin Councillor Kate Murphy and agreed by the Active and Healthy Communities Committee. “This progression brings us one step closer to meaningful improvements for local people, and is a significant step forward for both Hilltown […]

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Community Government Infrastructure Stormont

62% of Drivers Support Crackdown on Pavement Parking

Almost two-thirds of motorists in Northern Ireland have backed plans for a pavement parking ban, signalling strong public support for measures aimed at improving pedestrian safety. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is to bring forward legislation to tackle “inconsiderate” pavement parking, prohibiting four-wheel parking on pavements, parking across dropped kerbs used for pedestrian access and double […]