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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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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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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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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 […]

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Ennis Hails Progress on Narrow Water Bridge Project

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has hailed progress on the development of Narrow Water Bridge as key to ‘unlocking South Down’s potential’. Speaking after meeting with An Taoiseach at the proposed site for the bridge, the South Down MLA also called on the Irish government to progress other key projects outlined in New Decade, New […]

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73 New Homes for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed the approval of planning for 73 New homes in Newry as part of the Pearses gate development on Merchant Quay. Commenting on the news of the approval, Councillor Murphy said: “Over 70 new homes will now be built for workers and families in the heart of Newry.  “There […]

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Magennis Welcomes £461,000 Road Resurfacing for Main B30 road between Lislea and Mullaghbawn

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed an investment of over £461,000 for a substantial resurfacing scheme of the main Newry Road.* The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After extensive lobbying on behalf of the road users and local residents, I’m glad to see that these works are now scheduled to begin on Monday. “This investment will see a […]

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Traffic Calming Measures at Bellurgan School Included in Submission for funding by Louth County Council to the Dept of Transport

Traffic calming measures which parents at Bellurgan school have been campaigning for have been included in a submission for funding by Louth County Council to the Department of Transport, it has been revealed. The news came during an interaction in Leinster House between Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, who […]

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Magennis Welcomes Road Resurfacing Commitments

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed a commitment from DFI to resurface the Hall road/Crossmaglen road is Lislea as well as a section of the Newry Road in Camlough. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Since being elected in 2019 I have lobbied on behalf of local residents and road users for the resurfacing of […]

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Ó Muirí Welcomes Drainage Works for Cullyhanna Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed works starting to put better drainage in place on the Cullyhanna road. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “It’s great to see DFI begin works to install additional drainage in place on the right hand side of the Cullyhanna road. “There have been a number of accidents in […]