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Local MP Carla Lockhart has said the much deserved and anticipated new playpark for Gilford will soon be under construction, as it was confirmed that the project will go before the September meeting of the Planning Committee of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. Commenting, the DUP representative said: “Alongside my Council colleagues Cllr. Paul […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and Cllr Margaret Tinsley have slammed Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd for his decision to proceed with a feasibility study on a proposal to spend thousands of pounds of taxpayers money on a footbridge at the Bannfoot. The proposed bridge would cross the River Bann between Charlestown village and Columbkile. The DUP […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has sought a meeting with the PSNI in response to the high level of Burglaries in the district. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The number of burglaries being carried out in the area is deeply concerning, particularly the 44 reported in the Ballybot ward. “I would strongly encourage residents […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed an update from the Infrastructure Minister that work is continuing to progress towards the A1 Junction Phase 2 Road Improvement Scheme. As local MP, Carla Lockhart has been a vociferous campaigner for the much needed safety improvements. Speaking after receiving an update from the Department for Infrastructure, Carla […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to cut the cost of fuel. Speaking on analysis by the RAC that shows Britain and the north have some of the highest petrol and diesel prices across Europe the Newry and Armagh MP said: “The British government needs to cut taxes on petrol […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has called on the British government to cut the cost of fuel. Speaking on analysis by the RAC that shows Britain and the north have some of the highest petrol and diesel prices across Europe the party’s economy spokesperson said: “The British government needs to cut taxes on petrol and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has branded Tory plans to penalise patients as ‘insulting’ and they should stop giving cover to the DUP to block an Executive which will invest an extra £1 billion in the health service. The party’s health spokesperson said: “After over a decade of cruel cuts and underinvestment in our health service, the […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said action is needed rather than ‘appeals’ from the British government to halt the obscene rip-off of workers and families by huge energy corporations. The North Belfast MP said: “Appeals from Boris Johnson to energy companies today are worthless when his government has the power to take real action […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed indications from Health Minister Robin Swann MLA that the one off special recognition payment for healthcare workers will be issued in August. The DUP MP has been engaging the Minister over recent months to progress the payment as soon as possible. Commenting, the Upper Bann DUP representative said: […]
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has called for legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland to ensure that all tips received by hospitality workers are paid directly to them. Ms Hanna was speaking after the UK Government recently agreed to back the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill which will force employers to ensure all […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the passage of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill through Third Reading in the House of Commons. The Bill will now proceed to the House of Lords. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “This is an important staging post in the process towards making this Bill effective law. This legislation can address […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged anyone requiring a new passport or passport renewal to apply early to avoid disappointment. The DUP representative has been inundated with constituents requests for help in securing passports ahead of travel, with delays in processing continuing to cause problems. Carla Lockhart said: “For several months now the processing […]
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