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Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “Those unionists who advocate a return to Stormont, with the claim that from there the Protocol/Windsor Framework can be changed, are sadly deluded. “Two compelling realities will quash such misplaced optimism. “First, for Stormont to take a policy position on anything, particularly of this magnitude, it requires mutual agreement. […]
By Donal McMahon Over £16m of funding for Phase One of the Newry City Park is due to be released by the Department of Finance. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) councillors were updated this week (Monday 7) with an officer confirming an outline business case had been approved by the Department for Communities […]
Sinn Fein has been hit by an investigation into alleged child sex offences involving a former employee at Stormont. The man, who was a key member of the party’s backroom team at both the Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster, has been charged with several child sex offences. The accused, who is in his 40s, was […]
A resurfacing scheme on Catherine Street, Lower Catherine Street, Corry Square and Edward Street, Newry commenced on Monday 31 July 2023. The improvement work includes resurfacing of the carriageway, upgrading of road drainage and realignment of kerbs and crossing points. To help ensure the safety of those using the road and to facilitate the works, […]
The Daisy Hill Future Group met with Peter May, the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and his senior advisors on Wednesday 26th July to discuss the Southern Trust’s plans to stabilise the medical workforce and ensure continuity of services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Future Group’s representatives sought this meeting with the leadership […]
Beverley Wall has today taken up position in the Department of Justice as the Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Beverley has extensive experience working in a wide range of policy and operational leadership positions in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. Permanent Secretary at the Department of Justice, Richard Pengelly CB said: “I […]
The UK Government’s decision to indefinitely postpone a separate system of product quality marks is a welcome climbdown on Brexit fantasy economics, reducing the prospect of NI-GB divergence and making the DUP boycott ever more indefensible, SDLP Stormont leader and Brexit spokesperson Matthew O’Toole has said. The UK Government today confirmed that the UKCA safety […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has been highlighting an accident blackspot at the Bonecastle Road in Downpatrick. Mr McGrath received a huge response after highlighting a number of accidents in the area on social media. He has called on the Department for Infrastructure to implement additional safety measures on the road. South Down MLA […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said cuts to specialist GP services will put more pressure on the health service. Mr O’Dowd said: “The GP Elective Care Service was helping to tackle some of the waiting lists in our health service by providing procedures in dermatology, gynaecology and minor surgery. “This cut in funding will […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said an Executive is needed now to publish and consider the all-Ireland rail review. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “An efficient, reliable and frequent rail service is key to delivering a first-class transport system and to connecting towns and cities across the island, as is the norm across Europe. “The […]
Sinn Fein Upper Bann MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the recent All Ireland rail review. Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said : “The publication of the draft review is a step in the right direction and highlights the need for increased investment in rail infrastructure. “The recommendation to have a new rail station in […]
Sinn Féin’s Declan Kearney has called for an end to the differential approach to managing Adult ADHD diagnoses and treatment between health trusts across the north. Speaking after meeting with senior Northern Trust management with responsibility for mental health and learning disability services, the South Antrim MLA said: “Since meeting with the Department of Health […]
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