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The Executive has today published for consultation its draft Programme for Government. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have described the draft Programme for Government as an ambitious and realistic vision for the remainder of the mandate. Speaking as the consultation was launched, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “The draft Programme for […]
A new trauma and orthopaedic clinic has opened on the ground floor of Daisy Hill Hospital. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt called in to meet staff and see the new unit during his visit to the hospital last week. Located behind the coffee bar, in the former physiotherapy department, the service will be open five days […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade welcomed both the Finance Minister, Caoimhe Archibald MLA and Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA for a Fireside Chat Engagement Event hosted by Norbrook Laboratories at The Ballyedmond Centre in Newry on Wednesday 4th September 2024. The unique event, organised by Newry Chamber, provided the opportunity for the business community […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed new guidance issued by the Department of Education restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member has said that the new guidance from the Department of Education is a step towards protecting the development […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has offered his condolences following the death of Anu Okusanya. Mr McNulty said: “The death of Anu Okusanya is shocking and disturbingly sad. She chose to spend her life caring for others as a health worker and when she saw someone being attacked, she instinctively ran out of […]
Following exactly one year of campaigning, we welcome what we hope was the clearance of the open-air stockpile of stinking waste bales from Warrenpoint Port on Friday 30th of August. Residents and businesses of Warrenpoint and the surrounding area now need to hear from the four major players involved in the creation and enabling of […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said that a new report shows how the Executive has failed to deliver since the return of the Stormont institutions. Mr O’Toole was speaking after think tank Pivotal published a report into the first seven months of the restored Executive. He said the report echoes many […]
South Belfast & Mid Down MP Claire Hanna confirms that she is seeking to be elected as SDLP Leader. In a statement Mrs Hanna confirmed: “In friendship and respect, I thank Colum Eastwood for his service during turbulent times, including 10 elections in just 9 years. His skills and instinct have been invaluable for the […]
The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party on its recent support on puberty blockers for children. Statement by TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle: “There is an urgent need for the Alliance Party to come clean on where it stands on the clear and unambiguous medical advice on dangerous, life altering drugs being given to vulnerable […]
The Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2024/25 has today been published by the Department of Health. This plan is the third annual delivery plan to be published under the Mental Health Strategy 2021-31. It sets out the key priority actions that will be delivered during 2024/25, as well as details on progress against the 2023/24 […]
The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport. Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP World Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure […]
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed that almost 10,000 children have been registered for his Department’s new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme within just 2 weeks of it opening. The Scheme has been introduced to ease the financial pressures on households and to enable more parents to remain in or return to work. The Minister […]
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