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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Monaghan Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Upgrade of Rail Network to Improve Routes In Newry, Armagh, Portadown and Across Ireland

First All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommends electrification, new and enhanced routes, greater regional balance and improved speeds and frequency If all the recommendations in this Review were delivered: The Department of Transport (Ireland) and the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) today published a joint draft report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review (AISRR) putting communities […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont Westminster

‘Local Businesses Need Executive Formed Now’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said local businesses need an Executive formed quickly to seize the huge economic opportunities available to us to create jobs and strengthen the economy.  Speaking after meeting with businesses leaders at Stormont today, the party’s economy spokesperson said: “Today we met with representatives from the local Chambers of Commerce and […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government International Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

‘British Government Should Scrap Damaging Visa Legislation’ – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said British Government legislation to impose visa restrictions on travel between the north and south of Ireland is offensive and potentially devastating to the tourist industry here.  Under the proposals, Irish residents without an Irish passport, or tourists who wish to visit the North from the south, would need […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Government Stormont Upper Bann

Cross Border Travel Scheme Will Hit Banbridge Area– O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd said today that the Tory government’s planned introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements will harm all-Ireland tourism travel and will impact on Banbridge and its surrounding areas as it sits on the main route between Dublin and Belfast. He was speaking after Minister Robert Jenrick rejected calls which was would […]

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Community Council Government Sport Stormont

TUV: Why Do The GAA Alone Have Access to a Bottomless Pit of Public Money?

Statement by Court councillor and TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell:  “When the new Casement Park was proposed the GAA agreed to pay £15 million of the projected £77.5 million cost. Getting a new stadium while contributing less than 20% of the cost of construction was a good deal from a GAA point of view, particularly […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: No Recess on Efforts to Restore Devolution

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said there can be no summer recess on efforts to restore devolution In Northern Ireland after meeting with Secretary of State Chris Heaton Harris at Westminster this afternoon. Mr Eastwood said that people feeling the impact of hospital waiting lists, the public sector pay crisis, soaring childcare costs and […]

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

McNulty Welcomes Progress on Casement Park

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the publication of a procurement notice outlining proposed modification to the contract for the redevelopment of Casement Park. Mr McNulty said the publication of a VEAT notice by the Department for Communities was a welcome part of the journey toward delivering a new permanent home for the GAA in […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Expresses Sympathy on the Passing of John McArdle

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed his sympathy on the passing of former SDLP Councillor John McArdle. Mr McNulty said: “It was with a very heavy heart this week that we learned of the passing of John McArdle. John was a vivacious, warm and trusted man whose integrity and passion for people […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes €56m Irish Government Investment In Magee and Shared Island Projects

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has hailed confirmation the Irish government will fund a new €45m student and teaching building at the Magee campus of Ulster University in Derry.  The announcement on Magee was part of €56m committed by the Irish government from its Shared Island fund to a number of all-island projects. These include plans to […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry and Armagh Stormont

£1.5m Investment For Co. Armagh GP Surgery

Willowbank GP Surgery in Keady, Armagh, has moved to new, larger premises following a £1.5million investment from the Department of Health. The surgery’s new location, adjoining Keady Day Centre on Annvale Road, means it has the capacity to provide greater services to patients locally. The new two-story construction comprises of eight consulting rooms for GPs […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Assembly Must be Restored to Help Cut School Costs For Families – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Assembly must be restored now to help cut school costs for families. Speaking after meeting with school principals today with party colleague Danny Baker MLA, Cathy Mason said: “Sinn Féin want to legislate to make school uniforms more affordable and help cut back school costs for families.   […]

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Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls Must be a Priority For All! — Michelle O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the publication of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and action plan for consultation and said action on ending violence against women and girls must be a priority for us all. Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “This is a landmark day with the publication of the strategy and […]