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The Alliance leader’s claim that she cannot find time to participate in an event on Irish unity during the general election campaign but can remain as full-time Justice Minister is taking voters for fools, SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole has said. Naomi Long confirmed today she would not be participating in the event at the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the increase in elective care procedures taking place at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. Speaking after the Department of Health released an update on elective care framework outcomes, the party’s health spokesperson said: “Just one year on from Daisy Hill started operating as an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, […]
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced a major £3million investment in digital devices to support pupils’ learning. Around 8,500 new devices have been rolled out to replace computers in post-primary schools across Northern Ireland. Welcoming the investment, Minister Givan said: “Access to quality, up-to-date technology is vital for children and young people. I am confident this £3million […]
Nexus, a charity which supports people impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships, has commented on the recent ruling that the law granting anonymity to sex offence suspects until charge is incompatible with human rights and press freedom. Joanne Barnes, CEO of the charity said: “Nexus welcomes the judgement reached on Friday 31st May 2024 by […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the move to construction of the Narrow Water Bridge project. The project will produce a 195m cable-stayed bridge connecting Omeath with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, designed for vehicular, cycle and pedestrian traffic. The Department for Infrastructure has worked closely with the Irish Government and Louth County Council over the […]
The Justice Minister must take the initiative to deliver an independent inquiry on police surveillance of journalists if the Policing Board does not, Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole MLA said today after an SDLP Opposition Day motion. The Justice Minister today opposed a call for her department to establish a specific inquiry, but after pressing by […]
Plans by the Enterprise Train Service to provide an hourly Dublin to Belfast service on Mondays to Saturdays have been welcomed by Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins. The Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I welcome the plans from Translink to expand and improve the rail services for the people of Newry. […]
The Justice Minister’s stubborn refusal to confirm that she will not appeal a court judgement striking out a law granting lifetime and post death anonymity to sex offence suspects is both disappointing and irresponsible, the Leader of the Opposition has said. Responding to an urgent oral question brought by Matthew O’Toole MLA – who is […]
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRS OF HSC TRUSTS EMBARGOED UNTIL 12.01AM MONDAY 3RD JUNE As health and social care leaders, we are deeply concerned at the financial outlook for the frontline services which our organisations deliver. We have no wish to be involved in political controversy and are very mindful of the growing budgetary pressures on all […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the full suspension of strike action by support staff which was due to continue tomorrow. NIPSA and GMB unions had called off action for today and tomorrow, with all support staff unions now agreeing to suspend action due to take place on Tuesday 4 June. Welcoming the decision, the Minister […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), has announced the commencement of the next stage of public realm works along Warrenpoint’s Front Shore. Following the completion of the promenade, beach and Marine Parade sections in mid-2023 by contractors, Gibson Banbridge, the next phase of works will centre on […]
Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has warned people of the dangers of knife crime and the use of knives on our streets. Speaking after reports of a stabbing incident in Newry the MLA said: “Two people have been admitted to hospital as a result of wounds received from a knife attack. Local […]
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