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Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins commends Iúr Cinn Fleadh and Local Businesses For Outstanding Festival Showcase

Speaking after attending this year’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh in Newry, Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has commended the organisers, local businesses, and community partners for delivering what she described as “a resounding success and a brilliant celebration of all that Newry has to offer.” The Newry Armagh MLA said: “It was an […]

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Grant Concerned Labour Considering Public-Private Funding For NHS

Nicola Grant Workers Party has expressed concern following reports that the Labour Government is considering Public-Private funding for the NHS. Ministers will be making a final decision in the autumn budget about whether to use this funding approach which was put on pause eight years ago. Ms. Grant said even the Tories knew this was […]

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Sinn Féin Presses for Urgent Resolution to Bin Collection Disruption Right Across Newry and Armagh

Sinn Féin Councillors Valerie Harte and John Og O’Kane have called for swift action to end ongoing disruption to bin collections, which has caused understandable frustration for residents across Newry and South Armagh. Councillor Valerie Harte, Sinn Féin group leader on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, said:“I have been engaging directly with senior council officers and […]

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Hughes Welcomes Appointment of Commissioner For Victims & Survivors

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors. The news was confirmed by the First Minister and deputy First Minister. “The appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors is welcome,” said the Newry Armagh MP Dáire […]

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British Government Must End Complicity In Genocide – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must take concrete steps to uphold its international legal obligations and to avoid any complicity in the ongoing illegal occupation and acts of genocide against the Palestinian people. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after adding his name to a letter from MPs to […]

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Hughes Welcomes Boost For Newry

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that 400 new properties in Newry will be connected to the wastewater system. This innovation will open Newry up for investment for 10 years. The news came from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who made the announcement with NI Water in the city yesterday. “Minister Kimmins is […]

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Sinn Féin Introduce Bill to End RTÉ’s Second-Class Treatment of Audiences In North – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed the introduction of a new bill to end the practice of geo-blocking and excluding northern citizens from RTÉ competitions. The bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Joanna Byrne. Dáire Hughes MP said: “We have constantly raised the wholly […]

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Grant Calls on MPs to Oppose Welfare Cuts

Nicola Grant workers party representative is calling on all Northern Ireland MPs to oppose the government welfare bill in Westminster next Tuesday. Already over 120 Labour MPs have signed the amendment calling for a pause on the changes, including further consultations and for support to be in place before any further cuts are made. They […]

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Great March For Gaza “A Powerful Symbol Of Solidarity”

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has said that the 25 Míle Great March for Gaza that took place last Saturday was a powerful symbol of solidarity with the suffering Palestinian people.  The Councillor said, “A heartfelt well done to the organisers for their incredible efforts in bringing this together, and to all those […]

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Open Farm Weekend an Opportunity to Experience Life Beyond Farmgate

As a strong advocate for all things farming in Northern Ireland, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging members of the public to support the Bank of Ireland Open Farm weekend – commencing on Saturday, 14th June. “Launched in 2012, the free on-farm experience is a showcase for the province’s vibrant farming industry. The two-day event […]

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SDLP: Alliance Name-Calling Can’t Deflect From European Choice

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has said that name-calling and slurs from the Alliance Party will not detract from the fact that the only viable route back in to the EU is a new Ireland. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition Day motion on rejoining the EU was defeated in the Assembly […]

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Good Friday Agreement Committee Must Build on Progress From Last Term – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has said that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement must build on the good work of the last term, especially on legacy, all-island healthcare and planning for constitutional change.  Speaking at the first meeting of the Committee, Dáire Hughes MP […]