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The Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May has thanked Firefighters for their response to recent wildfires. The Permanent Secretary thanked Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) while on a visit to Ballymena Fire Station. Earlier this month, more than 130 Firefighters were involved in the emergency response to gorse fires in Glenariff, Co. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that a fresh inquest will be held into the murder of Robert Anderson. Speaking after a ruling by the Attorney General, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Today’s announcement that a fresh inquest will finally be held into the murder of Newry man, Robert Anderson in 1971 […]
The use of agency social workers is ceasing in all Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Trusts from today. This initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Health and the Trusts, recognises that effective social work services are built upon consistent, purposeful and trusting relationships between social workers and people they work with. Ending the […]
The Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (BCNI) has published its Final Recommendations for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland. Taking into account representations received throughout the 2023 Boundary Review process, the Commission has considered what final recommendations to make for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland. In line with the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (as amended), the […]
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has urged road users and those at risk from flooding to be extra vigilant while travelling and to be prepared for severe weather in the event of unforeseen incidents ahead of planned industrial action by members of the GMB and Unite unions. This period of strike action by industrial staff […]
Newry and Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called on the GAA and RTE to make GAA games easily acceptable and free to watch. The former Armagh footballer has written to the Director General of RTE. McNulty said: “I am well aware that GAAGO is not necessarily out of the question in terms of affordability […]
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has called for Translink to put on additional train or bus services this weekend for fans travelling to Dublin for All-Ireland quarter-final matches. Additional train services for the double header in Croke Park on Saturday have quickly sold out, with limited availability left on other special services. Mr McNulty has […]
SDLP Stormont leader Matthew O’Toole has hit out at the DUP’s stalling tactics and pathetic game playing as Jeffrey Donaldson again elevated unworkable fantasy proposals from hardline Tory Brexiteers over the interests of ordinary citizens in Northern Ireland. Amid delay and incoherence over plans for a DUP return to Stormont, Jeffrey Donaldson spoke to a […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the DUP to immediately end its blockade of the Executive and get back to work with other parties to tackle the challenges facing public services. Responding to remarks by Jeffrey Donaldson at the Centre for Brexit Policy today, Conor Murphy said: “Negotiations between the EU and the […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Trust that they have approved a plan to safeguard the future of Maphoner Surgery in Mullaghbawn. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “I have had intensive meetings with health authorities in recent months in relation to protecting Mullaghbawn Surgery and I very much welcome the […]
The Department of Health can confirm that a new temporary contractor has been appointed to manage GP services to the patients of Maphoner Surgery, Mullaghbawn. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has been asked by the Department of Health to temporarily take over the management of the Maphoner Surgery following the retirement of the […]
Speaking after the SOS Daisy Hill Rally attended by thousands of people on Sunday, SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Power to the people. Well done to every man, woman and child who today showed up in defiance. There was thunder in the air. People are furious as they are sick of […]
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