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McNulty Credits Storm Responders and Clean-Up Crews

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has offered his gratitude to the first responders and recovery teams who led the response to Storm Éowyn. “Storm Éowyn left enormous destruction in its wake.  So many people took a hit, and thousands of homes and businesses in my own constituency were left without power for almost […]

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Finn: Fixed Bridge Over Newry Canal Must Be Reconsidered

Newry SDLP Councillors Doire Finn and Killian Feehan have secured a commitment that Newry Mourne and Down District Council will respond to DfI Southern Relief Road consultation, affirming opposition to any proposal for a fixed bridge over Newry Canal.  Council has also agreed to write the incoming Infrastructure Minister to clarify if she shares the […]

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McNulty Congratulates Kimmins and Wishes Her Well on Appointment As Infrastructure Minister

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has wished his constituency colleague Liz Kimmins well on her appointment as Infrastructure Minister. Mr. McNulty said:  “I offer my congratulations to Liz Kimmins on her appointment as Infrastructure Minister.  Although we are members of different parties, I welcome the fact that a local MLA has been appointed […]

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Kimmins Becomes Infrastructure Minister

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has marked one year since the restoration of the Executive with a comprehensive refresh of her ministerial team.  Speaking following the announcement Michelle O’Neill said: “I am delighted to announce that I have today refreshed the Sinn Féin front bench and my ministerial team.  “These changes will bring renewed energy, determination and focus […]

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Finn Calls For Improved Street Lighting to Keep Public Safe

SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has called for enhanced street lighting to improve public safety in parts of the city. She is bringing forward a council motion on Monday night urging the Department for Infrastructure to carry out a scoping exercise to identify places throughout the council area that could benefit from improved lighting. Councillor […]

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Grant: Questions Need Answered on How Costs to Electricity Distribution Network Are Recovered

Nicola Grant Workers Party has commented on Economy Minister Murphy statement at the launch of his consultation on changes to how costs associated with new connections to the electricity distribution network are recovered . Nicola said the Workers Party will make a detailed response to the consultation, but some initial questions spring to mind. Particularly […]

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Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month Is a Role Model For Sean Dolan’s Club

Sixteen-year-old Imogen Holden from the Sean Dolan’s club in Derry has been awarded the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award for November 2024. The award is presented each month to one young volunteer whose efforts best demonstrate the volunteering ethos and community spirit of the GAA. Imogen was nominated by Sean Dolan’s […]

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Trading Standards Issues Rogue Trader Warning After Storm Éowyn

The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is issuing a warning to residents to watch out for unscrupulous traders who may attempt to take advantage of the damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Residents across the country have reported extensive and widespread damage to their properties following the recent storm, with many households likely […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont Upper Bann

Ministers O’Dowd and Murphy Meet Mobile Network Industry

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have discussed the importance of mobile connectivity at a meeting with the mobile network industry. Speaking after the meeting, John O’Dowd said: “Modern and efficient telecommunications including high-quality mobile coverage is an everyday requirement for our population and our visitors.  “Our planning system plays a crucial role […]

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Newry: Southern Relief Road £93m Plans Revealed

By Donal McMahon Controversial designs for a £93m relief road are being publically launched in Newry tomorrow (Jan 21). Plans for the Southern Relief Road will be on display for six weeks with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) providing a staffed day at Newry Leisure Centre (10am -9pm) on Tuesday. Newry, Mourne and Down District […]

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Minister O’Dowd Thanks Winter Service Staff

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has thanked everyone involved in the delivery of winter service during the current period of cold weather. Temperatures have fallen below zero over the past week and the Department’s winter service teams have been out gritting the 7,000 km of road on the salting schedule.   Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said: […]

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New Self-Serve Translink Ticket Vending Machines Now Live at Ulsterbus Stations and Park and Ride

Translink has announced the roll out of new self-serve ticket vending machines (TVMs) at bus stations across the network, and to additional Park and Ride locations.  The new tech makes it faster, easier and more convenient for passengers to buy their bus ticket before they travel. This follows the successful introduction of TVMs at all […]