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Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has called on the British government to advance the reduction of VAT for the hospitality sector in the north, following a meeting with party colleague Cathal Mallaghan MP and Hospitality Ulster. Speaking after the meeting in Westminster, Dáire Hughes MP said; “Our hospitality sector is an […]
DUP MP Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault of a woman. In a case listed at Newtownards Magistrates Court today (Mon), 71-year-old Richard James Shannon is alleged to have assaulted a female on 1 October 2023. The alleged background has not been opened, but it is understood the complainant is a sister of […]
Following this week’s AERA meeting in Stormont, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said many serious questions remain unanswered in the aftermath of the Fivemiletown cattle cull conducted by DAERA. She said: “Farmers and members of the public want answers, but unfortunately the extraordinary committee meeting, which saw MLA’s recalled from their summer recess, failed […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has raised serious concerns over the DAERA Minister’s decision to appoint a former Dublin Government Chief Veterinary Officer to lead an external review into the Fivemiletown cattle massacre. Ms Lockhart challenged the appointment, saying it raises legitimate questions around perceived conflict of interest, institutional independence and whether a review conducted […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said that planning reform and long-term infrastructure investment are essential to unlocking economic potential. The South Down MP was speaking at the Construction Employers Federation’s inaugural conference where the CEF launched its ‘Delivery, not Delay’ manifesto for the 2027 Assembly Election. “The local construction sector can be a strategic […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has called for immediate action following an outbreak of blue-green algae at Camlough Lake. Dáire Hughes MP said; “The erection of signs at Camlough Lake warning of an outbreak of blue-green algae has frustrated the local community. This is not the first instance of an outbreak […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Dáire Hughes has welcomed Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins’ announcement that the Controlled Parking Zones pilot scheme in Newry will now become permanent. Dáire Hughes MP said: “I am delighted that Minister Liz Kimmins has made the additional free hour in Controlled Parking Zones in Newry permanent. “This is […]
Statement: In recent months, Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance have attempted to portray the Locals First Initiative as being opposed to immigrant workers and people from different backgrounds. That claim is simply untrue. Our position has been consistent from the very beginning. We stand for the people of Newry, Mourne and Down—regardless of their […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has raised the issues surrounding maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking at Thursday’s Southern Trust Board meeting, Dáire Hughes said: “Last week’s suspension of services demonstrated the fragility of maternity at Daisy Hill Hospital. Whilst we understand the causes of this suspension and understand the […]
Responding to the verdict in the Jeffrey Donaldson case, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said: “My first thoughts today are with the victims of this abuse, who showed immense courage in coming forward and giving evidence knowing the scrutiny and attention they would face. Their bravery has resulted in justice being done. “This case should […]
Three sitting MLAs, Liz Kimmins, Aoife Finnegan and Cathal Boylan will contest the election for the party next year. Speaking to hundreds of people at the launch event in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on Friday evening, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD said the three candidates are ingrained in their communities, […]
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has written to newly appointed DEFRA Minister Stephen Morgan MP requesting an urgent meeting. Mr Morgan, Labour MP for Portsmouth South, was appointed last week as part of an impromptu Government reshuffle, replacing Dame Angela Eagle MP, whose tenure commenced in September 2025. Ms Lockhart has expressed concern at […]