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Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

U-turn on Education Cuts the Right Decision – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education, Mark Browne, that he will not be proceeding with proposed cuts to Youth Services, and a range of Early Years Programmes including the Pathway Fund, Sure Start, BrightStart and Toybox. The DUP representative, who had lobbied the Department […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Staff and Services Must be Supported at Daisy Hill! – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the Southern Trust must ensure that staff and services are properly supported at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after meeting with the board of the Southern Trust to discuss the recent resignation of a number of medical personnel from the hospital. “Today we met […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Calls for Scourge of TB to be Tackled

DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said the increased prevalence of TB in badgers is further evidence that action must be taken that reduces the disease, and to protect cattle across Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “The positive rate for TB in badgers tested has jumped from 16% in 2021 to 27% for 2022. That […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Reports of Doctors Leaving Daisy Hill Deeply Concerning – Brady

Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has said news that a number of medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Reports that a number of medical personnel have ‘ended their tenure’ at Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. “More concerning is the claim that one of the […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Loss of 180 Jobs at Norbrook ‘huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the loss of 180 jobs at Norbrook will be a huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh. The Newry/Armagh MP said: “Reports of 180 job losses at Norbrook in Newry is a huge blow for workers and families and the local economy. “Norbrook is a huge […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Welcomes Investment For Key Health Projects In Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the purchase of the Monaghan Row site, along with investment to purchase the Abbey Way site, are key steps in securing the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin MP said: “The news that the Monaghan Row site has now been bought by the trust is very […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Pines Park Resurfacing Secured

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her delight at securing a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure to resurface a significant stretch of Pines Park in Lurgan. 300m of the Park will be resurfaced as part of the Avenue Road resurfacing scheme scheduled for July/August. Carla Lockhart said: “It is ten years since I first […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Vital Community Transport Service Must Be Maintained – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with representatives of DART, the local community transport provider, to discuss uncertainty with their funding for the next financial year. After the meeting, Carla said: “DART provide an essential service to many people locally, particularly those who have no other means of getting around. This can be the […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: Budget Devastating for Public Services

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that a budget statement published by the Secretary of State today will gut public services and devastate public sector workers. Mr Eastwood repeated his call for the urgent restoration of the Executive to address the very serious challenges facing people across the North. Colum Eastwood MP said: “The […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Tory Budget Devastating for Workers, Families and Economy – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Budget imposed by the Tories today will have a devastating impact on workers, families and the economy.  The party’s economy spokesperson said:  “The budget imposed today by the Tories will have a devastating impact on our public services, our economy and on workers and families. “Spending on the […]