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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Lobbies ESB on ‘Fiveways’ EV Chargers

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA is responding to electric vehicle owner concerns over a lack of fast charging infrastructure and specific queries about the charging point at ‘Fiveways’ in Newry. Mr Irwin said there is a distinct lack of fast charging infrastructure generally in Northern Ireland which needs to be addressed and […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Scandalous Energy Profiteering Must Not be Allowed to Continue! – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has called on the British Government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. Mr O’Dowd said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof while ordinary […]

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Community Constituency Government Politics South Down Stormont

Politics Will Continue to be Stuck in Groundhog Day Unless Reforms to Institutions Happen!

Our politics will continue stuck in Groundhog Day-type scenarios unless reforms to the institutions are carried, Alliance MLAs have said. Patrick Brown MLA and Kate Nicholl MLA were speaking after the latest attempt to elect an Assembly Speaker ended in failure, with nominees Mike Nesbitt and Patsy McGlone unsuccessfully nominated for the role. “This is […]

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Business Community Government Politics Stormont

New Research Demonstrates That Protocol is Working!

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said new research further demonstrates that the Protocol is working and is helping the economy. Responding to fresh findings by the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR), the East Derry MLA said: “This research again demonstrates that businesses are reaping the benefits of the Protocol and the […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

We Can Form Executive Today to Deal With Rising Cost of Living! – O’Neill

Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said people need an Executive formed now to deal with the cost-of-living crisis and fix the health service. Speaking in the Assembly chamber today, Michelle O’Neill said: “Today marks 90 days since the Assembly election was held where the public voted for change and gave parties a mandate […]

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Education Government Stormont

“The Education Minister’s Threats To School Staff Over Pay Is An Absolute Disgrace!” – Brolly

Aontú Education Spokeswoman, Gemma Brolly, has criticised the Minister for Education after she said that teachers could suffer pay cuts in the event they strike. Speaking today, Gemma Brolly said “There is a crisis in education in the North of Ireland. Classroom staff have worked relentlessly through the global pandemic. They have risked and sacrificed […]

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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Withdraw from the Opportunity to Help People – Aontu

Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called out the SDLP’s refusal to roll up their sleeves and help the people of the north. He stated; “The confusion in the SDLP continues. The SDLP has the opportunity to make a contribution and help people suffering from the Cost of Living Crisis, the Housing […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Stormont

Brown Calls for a Better Strategy on Town Cleaning and Fly-Tipping

Alliance South Down MLA, Patrick Brown has called for the Newry, Mourne and Down Council to invest more resources in keeping our towns and surrounding areas clean and tidy. The call came after a continued spate of fly-tipping across the area and the streets of Downpatrick town centre left filthy, with bins overflowing. Brown said […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

SDLP Letter Urges Ministers and Officials Not to Idly Wait as Cost of Living Crisis Mounts

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr McNulty was speaking after the SDLP wrote to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the cost of living crisis deepens for families across Northern […]

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Clarification Needed on Energy Support Payments for Northern Ireland!

Clarification needs to be given on how people in Northern Ireland will benefit from energy support payments, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. The Strangford MLA was speaking after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Ms Armstrong said uncertainty remained what […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Letter Urges Ministers and Officials Not to Idly Wait as Cost of Living Crisis Mounts

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr O’Toole was speaking after writing to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the costs crisis deepens for families across Northern Ireland. He challenged Ministers […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Scandalous Energy Profiteering Cannot be Allowed to Continue! – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called on the British government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. The North Belfast MP said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof […]