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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Health Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

All-Ireland Healthcare Is The Best Way Forward -Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that recent meetings of the North South Inter-Parliamentary Association underline the urgent need to build an integrated All-Ireland national health service that delivers equal access for all citizens, regardless of where they live on the island. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Sinn Féin representatives had constructive engagements […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont

GP Conference Decision was Reckless and ill Judged

Ulster Unionist Party comments on the decision taken over the weekend at the Local Medical Committees conference at the Merchant Hotel.  An Ulster Unionist Spokesperson said, “The decisions flowing from the weekend conference of GPs were not only deeply disappointing – they were astonishingly ill-judged. As we enter into the winter months, it is now particularly […]

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

McNulty Slams Inaction on Predatory Private Parking Companies

In a recent Infrastructure Committee meeting, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty called out several private parking companies for sending legalistic threats to people over parking violations. McNulty highlights how people are put under “extreme pressure and duress” by legalistic communications from the parking companies that “frighten people with unfair levels of fines” and unclear advertisement in […]

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

McNulty Urges Minister of Infrastructure to Provide More Parking at Newry Train Station

On Thursday, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA filmed a video outside the Newry Train Station calling attention to the dire state of parking available at the station. Without sufficient parking available, commuters were forced to park on the pavements leading up to the station, preventing pedestrians and busses from safely accessing the station. McNulty said that […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

ICC Belfast Secured For UEFA EURO 2028 Qualifying Draw

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has said that UEFA EURO 2028 will leave a positive legacy for football in Northern Ireland. The tournament was officially launched in London on Wednesday evening, with ICC Belfast confirmed as the venue for the qualifying draw on 6 December 2026. Speaking after attending the launch event in London, the Minister […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

Ministers Hail Success of NI Transplant Games Team

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have marked the success of the Northern Ireland Transplant Games Team following their outstanding performance at the 2025 World Transplant Games. In August this year the team of 27 athletes travelled to Dresden, Germany to compete in the Games. Team Northern Ireland placed 11th overall in […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Kimmins and Hughes Meet With Newry BID to Support Local Businesses and Community Safety

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes met this week with Newry BID members to discuss important local issues including support for local businesses, street cleaning and community safety. Speaking after the meeting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We focused on practical measures that can help local traders, improve […]

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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Challenges Sinn Féin to Back Up Their Support For Assembly Reform

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has challenged Sinn Féin to back up to their support for Assembly reform with action. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition Day motion calling for a programme for reform including an accountability mechanism for Executive Ministers. It passed with the support of Sinn Féin and the […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Stormont

Criminality In Our Community Will Not Be Tolerated – Finnegan and Quinn

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have strongly condemned the break-in at a home in Silverbridge last night and are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to bring forward to police.  Aoife Finnegan said: “We unreservedly condemn this disgraceful act of criminality. Breaking into someone’s home is not only illegal but […]

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McNulty Calls for Full Public Inquiry Into Cervical Cancer Screening Scandal

On Monday 3rd November, the Assembly considered a motion highlighting the lack of transparency and immense delay in investigating the cervical cancer screening scandal by the Department of Health and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has echoed the call for a full public inquiry to uncover the […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Too Many Schools Being Failed By Successive DUP Ministers! – Mason

Sinn Fein MLA Cathy Mason has slammed successive DUP Education Ministers who have consistently failed schools in Northern Ireland. Mason said: “The findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s recent report on the management of the schools’ estate are nothing short of alarming. It confirms what parents, teachers, and pupils have known for years, too many […]

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Education Government International Politics Stormont

Aontu: Education Ministers Israel Visit Undermines Role and Betrays Trust

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has slammed the Education Minister’s visit to Israel, saying it undermines his role and betrays trust. Paul Givan’s trip to Israel undermines the integrity of his role as Education Minister and betrays the trust of parents, teachers, and pupils across Northern Ireland. This was not a fact-finding mission—it was a […]