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Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Ms Bradshaw said his statement […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Warrenpoint to view progress on the £2.6m public realm scheme at the Promenade. The investment will deliver a high quality public realm scheme including replacement of footpaths, repairs to the sea wall and replacement street furniture. The Department for Communities provided £1.96million towards the scheme with Newry, Mourne and Down […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the launch of the tender process to redevelop a major site in the Irish Street area of Downpatrick. The site includes the former police station building, adjacent buildings and the Irish Street car park. The aim of the scheme is to create an innovative and inclusive place of the […]
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must prioritise reform of the institutions to end ransom politics, Upper Bann Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said. Mr Sunak was confirmed as the successor to Liz Truss after the only other contender, Penny Mordaunt, conceded. “The new Prime Minister needs to take the opportunity to have a fresh approach […]
Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd has spoken of workers, families and businesses paying the price for the chaos and incompetence caused by the British Government. Commenting on Liz Truss’ resignation as Prime Minister, the MLA said: “Liz Truss has resigned after forty-five days of turmoil and instability caused by her and her party. “The cost of […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement on the establishment of an Elective Care Surgical Hub at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Yesterday’s announcement is very positive, helping to secure the long term future of Daisy Hill Hospital here in Newry city and to tackle the climbing waiting lists […]
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC said: “Back in July as Boris Johnson was preparing to leave office, I said that the United Kingdom needs strong, stable Government and that this was especially the case with regard to Northern Ireland in the absence of the devolved institutions. “Three months on, another Prime Minister is about to […]
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson was speaking following Liz Truss’ resignation as Conservative leader after six weeks. Ms Truss will remain as Prime Minister until a replacement is elected by Tory MPs within the next week. The Upper Bann MLA said, “Liz Truss’ term as Prime Minister was a disaster from start to finish and will […]
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s intention to scale back future energy support is flawed. Speaking following the Chancellor’s statement, Minister Murphy said: “The cost of living crisis is having a profound impact on households and families who deserve some certainty around their future financial outlook. It is already a stressful […]
Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots has launched a £500,000 capital grant scheme to aid established rural social enterprises to increase their capacity, potential profitability and sustainability. The Rural Social Enterprise Investment Scheme aims to improve rural social enterprise sustainability; to strengthen rural communities; to improve the economic circumstances of rural communities; and to work in partnership with […]
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy met with Ministers in London and urged the British Government to replace EU funds in full. The Minister’s engagement began with a meeting with Nadhim Zahawi, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster during which Minister Murphy outlined the need for the Executive to be restored. Minister Murphy then met the Chief […]
Sinn Féin councillor Charlie Casey has said that there must be a resolution found to the traffic issues coming from the Damolly retail park on the Armagh road. The Newry city councillor said: “This week alone there have been two traffic collisions on this stretch of road. “Today, myself and my Sinn Féin colleague, Liz […]
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