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Brady Calls on Heaton-Harris to Provide Flooding Support Funding For Families and Businesses

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British Secretary of State to provide funding for emergency relief efforts and financial support for local businesses, families and communities affected by flooding.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Flooding over recent days has caused widespread damage and devastation for businesses, communities and homes. “Some of […]

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Update From Department for Infrastructure on Downpatrick Flooding

The Department, along with Newry Mourne and Down Council, met with local businesses and elected representatives in Downpatrick today to advise them on the problems associated with the removal of floodwater in Market Street and the potential solution. We have been working with Council and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to devise a […]

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Flooding Recovery Phase Underway in Newry and Newcastle with Emergency Response Ongoing in Downpatrick

A flooding recovery operation is underway in Newry and Newcastle as flood waters recede in the area, while an emergency response is ongoing in Downpatrick. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has welcomed the clean-up phase of the operation in Newry and Newcastle and thanked everyone who has assisted the multi-agency […]

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Newry Chamber Writes to Head of Civil Service for Financial Aid for Flood Victims

Despite the scale of the challenges facing our city and the wider area, the majority of Newry City is open for business today as usual. We would encourage you to support our local businesses, who need it now more than ever so please shop local. The Chamber has been focusing on securing support from central […]

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Multi-Agency Response to Flooding Continues In Newry

The multi agency response is continuing in Newry today in an effort to mitigate the effects of flooding in the city. A large number of calls has been received to the Flooding Incident Line from across Northern Ireland and assistance is being provided.   Many roads are closed particularly in the Newry and South Down and Armagh […]

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Kimmins Praises Local Community and Statutory Agency Efforts Following Flooding

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has praised the efforts of the local community and statutory agencies following overnight flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Overnight flooding has severely impacted many businesses and residents in Newry and other areas of the north. “I would like to praise the massive response of the local community, statutory […]

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British Government Should Get on With Delivering Fair Pay For Workers – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for public sector workers without delay. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Public sector workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. “While one party continues with its blockade, savage Tory cuts have denied fair pay rises to local […]

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Childcare Must Be Affordable For Families – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said childcare must be affordable for families and said the Assembly must be restored now to prioritise cutting childcare costs. Cathy Mason said: “We need to see urgent progress on delivering affordable, accessible and quality childcare for families. “The price of childcare is rising and has become simply unaffordable for many […]

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£80m Expansion at Almac In Portadown Will Create 500 New Jobs

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement of an £80m expansion at the Almac pharmaceutical plant at Portadown which will create 500 new jobs. The Upper Bann spokesperson said,   “This announcement is a very positive development, bringing more jobs to the Upper Bann area, providing a timely economic boost in the midst of […]

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IRA Revelations Render Return of Stormont Impossible

TUV leader Jim Allister has rendered the return of Stormont impossible following recent revelations that the Provisional IRA was involved in a campaign to smear a police officer. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “The disclosure at the High Court that the Provisional IRA was involved in a campaign to smear a police officer as […]

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Affordable Childcare For Families Must Be Priority – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said delivering affordable childcare must be a priority to support workers and families. Speaking after a party delegation met education and Executive Office officials, Sinn Féin’s childcare spokesperson said: “The rising cost of childcare is a huge issue for workers and families, particularly with reports of some parents paying more than £550 per […]

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SDLP Calls for Ceasefire to Provide Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Civilians In Gaza

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to allow humanitarian aid corridors to be established to relieve the crisis in Gaza. The Foyle MP was speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon during a statement on the violence in Gaza and southern Israel. Colum Eastwood MP […]