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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Ó Muirí Welcomes Resurfacing Commitments for Newtown

Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed a commitment to start long overdue repair works to a number of roads in Newtownhamilton. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After much lobbying we’re delighted that DFI have now committed to begin works on the Newry road and the Dundalk road in the new year. “They are […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Recognises Long Service in Fire Service

Louth County Council Fire Services Personnel were delighted to attend a long service awards ceremony at Knightsbrook Trim Co. Meath recently in recognition of their ongoing commitment to the Emergency Services. The event organized by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management was a major occasion which saw strong attendance from fire service members […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth Politics

Ó Murchú Raises Transport Issues in Dail

Transport issues in Louth were raised in Leinster House by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Dundalk TD highlighted specific issues with school transport, the Ardee bypass, the N53 and the 100X bus to Dublin Airport. On the school transport issue, which was particularly contentious this year, Deputy Ó Murchú pleaded for planning by the government […]

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Community Infrastructure

NI Water Advice During the Thaw

NI Water are dealing with a 250% increase in the number of burst mains and are aware of an increase in customer side related issues as a result of the current very cold weather. We are planning and mobilising our resources to address any issues which might arise from extreme weather conditions and the anticipated […]

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Public Buildings in Northern Ireland Get Broadband Boost

An event has taken place at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry to celebrate the success of the Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) and Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) projects, funded by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The event, which took place on Wednesday 16 November, marks the completion of one of the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Infrastructure Louth

€2.6 Million to Support Two Science Research Projects Led by DKIT

Louth Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has warmly welcomed news received from his colleague, Minister Simon Harris, that €2.6 million in funding has been approved for two collaborative projects led by DKIT. “This was part of a national announcement that will see €16.2 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland targeting 15 collaborative projects aimed […]

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Electric Ireland Increases its Prices Again

Electric Ireland, the third largest electricity supplier in Northern Ireland, has announced (9 December 2022) it is increasing electricity prices by 23.9% for customers from 1 January 2023. This price increase comes into effect at the same time as the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) rate for electricity changes to a discount of 13.6p/kWh (previously 19.9p/kWh). […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

Donnelly Welcomes Broadband Upgrade for Tullysaran

Sinn Féin councillor Fergal Donnelly has welcomed the rollout of upgraded broadband in Tullysaran as part of project Stratum. Councillor Donnelly said: “I’m glad to see the work currently being done to bring what I hope will be a much improved quality and speed of broadband into this area. “It’s important that families and businesses […]

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Business Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Re-Gen Waste Considers PRN Consultation

The Government has published its response to the PRN consultation, giving an indication of how the system will change when EPR starts in 2024. Joseph Doherty, Managing Director of Re-Gen Waste, which processes over 200,000 tonnes a year of household recyclables and is a significant PERN Trader, considers the implications. The PRN system has been […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

CCTV Provision in Towns Across ABC Will Be Upgraded

Cllr Margaret Tinsley and Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart who have been to the fore in calling for the upgrade for many years have welcomed the approval at Council this evening that will see the investment needed to replace old, dysfunctional equipment across Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon City Council area made available.  Commenting, they […]

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More Action Needed at Moy Road Accident Hotspot

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has urged the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) to take further steps to improve safety at the Moy Road, to prevent further accidents at this hot spot. Carla Lockhart said: “I receive considerable representations from constituents with concerns about the Moy Road, and the safety for motorists using that road. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

South Armagh Must be Included in Council Tourism Plan – Ó Muirí

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has said that South Armagh must be included as a key and distinct part of the council’s tourism strategy. Speaking after a public meeting in Forkhill, Barra said: “Tonight I spoke at a meeting of businesses from the South Armagh tourism sector to hear their concerns and to make […]