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Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes Welcomes £8m Investment In Social Housing Retrofits

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that over £8 million will be invested into upgrading 600 homes across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area, Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome this significant investment by Arbour Housing which will deliver real, tangible improvements for hundreds of families across our […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Proposed Glen Electric Redundancies a Major Blow For Newry – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the management of Glen Electric to change course following news that the company plans to cut 51 jobs from its Newry operation. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “These proposed redundancies are devastating news for workers in Glen Electric. Working families are already struggling and the threat of redundancy is […]

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Agriculture Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Mercosur a Serious Threat to Farmers North and South – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the EU-Mercosur trade deal represents a serious and growing threat to farmers both north and south, and has accused the Irish Government of failing to act when it had the chance. “The Irish Government had a responsibility to stop Mercosur and they failed completely in that task. They […]

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MP Welcomes DAERA Support For BTV Movement Testing Within Control Zones

Confirmation that DAERA will absorb laboratory costs associated with the mandatory pre-movement testing of animals in the designated Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone, has been welcomed by Carla Lockhart MP. The DUP Agriculture spokesperson said: “The BTV-3 incursion was an unexpected blow for farmers in Northern Ireland, and I have been calling for support and mitigation […]

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Community Education Government International Westminster

University Scholarships a Testament to Gaza Students’ Courage and Determination –  Sinn Fein 

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane attended a reception in Westminster yesterday in honour of students who were evacuated from Gaza earlier this year to take up scholarships and pursue university education abroad, including a number now studying in the North. The reception was addressed by the Palestinian Ambassador, His Excellency Dr Husam Zomlot, alongside several […]

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Agriculture Armagh Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Hughes Calls on Farmers Across Newry and Armagh, and The Island, to Vaccinate Cattle Against Bluetongue

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has urged farmers across Newry and Armagh, and the island of Ireland, to urgently vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue disease, following its detection in several cows on a farm in Bangor, Co. Down. Hughes stressed that immediate vaccination is essential to protect livestock and prevent further economic losses, especially in […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Hughes Slams Threats Against Newry, Mourne and Down Elected Representatives

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has described threats made against elected members in the Newry, Mourne and Down area as ‘sinister’. A video shared online shows masked men with guns reading a statement in which politicians are described as ‘legitimate targets’. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The sinister threats issued by faceless thugs against […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

All-Island Census Can Help Inform Better Decision Making – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed cross-party support endorsing the findings of the 2021-22 all-island joint census report. It found an increase in the island’s population, reaching 7.1 million, the highest since 1851, as well as thousands of workers travelling cross-border for work. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Censuses help us better understand […]

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Community Education Government Westminster

TUV Blasts RE Judgement and Calls on Education Minister to Protect Christian Ethos In Schools

TUV Leader Jim Allister blasts RE judgement and calls on Education Minister to protect the Christian ethos in schools. Statement by TUV MP Jim Allister: “As someone who has consistently defended the role of Christian faith in our schools, I am deeply disturbed by the recent judgment on Religious Education. The language used — particularly […]

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

Child Benefit U-Turn Welcome, But More Needed – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed HMRC’s U-turn in the issuing of letters suspending Child Benefit payments to families that have done nothing wrong.  Dáire Hughes MP said; “We welcome HMRC’s change of approach, recognising the staggering failure of their practices and their commitment to reinstate Child Benefit payments to […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Kimmins and Hughes Meet With Newry BID to Support Local Businesses and Community Safety

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes met this week with Newry BID members to discuss important local issues including support for local businesses, street cleaning and community safety. Speaking after the meeting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We focused on practical measures that can help local traders, improve […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Dáire Hughes MP Invites Public to ‘Another Ireland Is Possible’ discussion In Armagh

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on people from all communities and traditions to take part in an open public discussion on Irish unity, “Another Ireland is Possible: Discussing a Progressive and Equal New Ireland”, which takes place on Thursday 27th November in the Armagh City Hotel. The event will bring together a panel […]