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Eastwood: We Must Realise Potential of Dual Market Access

Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said the North must realise the economic potential of dual market access. He was speaking after questioning Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his Protocol deal in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Mr Eastwood challenged the PM to commit to investing in infrastructure and higher […]

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Sinn Féin President Calls for Restoration of Executive Without Delay

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called for the restoration of the northern Executive without delay.Speaking today in the Dáil, Teachta McDonald said: “The announcement yesterday of an agreement by the European Commission and the British Government on the Protocol is very welcome. “The announcement marked the end of negotiations to resolve trading practicalities. […]

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Time Now to Make Politics Work and Restore Executive Without Delay! – O’Neill

Speaking from Stormont this afternoon Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O’Neill welcomed the breakthrough between London and Brussels in securing agreement. She said that most people’s minds will now turn to the need to restore the political institutions without delay. Michelle O’Neill said: “I welcome today’s joint announcement from the European Commission President and the British Prime […]

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Sinn Féin President Welcomes Conclusion of Protocol Negotiations

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD this afternoon welcomed the conclusion of negotiations between London and Brussels and the fact that a deal has been struck.  She said the party will meet this evening to carefully assess the detail of the deal. Teachta McDonald said: “I welcome today’s announcement that negotiations between London and […]

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SDLP Encourages Political Leaders to Approach Windsor Framework in Good Faith

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has encouraged political leaders to approach the terms of a deal between the European Commission and the British Government in good faith and with a determination to restore the democratic institutions in Northern Ireland. Colum Eastwood MP said: “The SDLP will study the legal text of the agreement between the […]

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Irish Defence Forces Sees Increased Interest In Recruitment From The North

2022 brought its fair share of challenges with 2023 set to be no different for the Irish Defence Forces with recruitment high on their list of priorities. With interest in the Defence Forces high, cross border recruitment has certainly increased over the last number of years. Clanrye News and Sport caught up with the head […]

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Jim Allister Warns Against Constitutionally Damaging Deal

TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed any potential Protocol deal. Statement by TUV leader:- “When all is said and done the critical test of any Sunak deal with the EU will be constitutional, not economic. “It is the imposition and supremacy of EU law and subjection to the EU Customs Code which have Art 6 […]

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Worrying Time for Workers and Families in Lurgan – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has expressed his concern after reports that up to 200 jobs are at risk at a cold storage business ‘Americold’ in Lurgan after the company announced that it was to restructure. Mr O’Dowd said: “This will be a very worrying time for the workers and their families. “This company is a […]

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200 Jobs Lost at Americold, Lurgan

SDLP Lurgan councillor Ciaran Toman has said that up to 200 jobs being lost at the Americold depot in the area is a massive blow. The company confirmed the move on Monday, citing plans to “prioritise downsizing”. Councillor Toman said: “The news that Americold is downsizing its operation in Lurgan with up to 200 people […]

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Energy Giants Set for £160 Billion Profits is ‘Shameful’ – John O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has described reports that energy giants are set to pocket an eye-watering £160 billion in profits as ‘shameful’.  The MLA said:  “Reports that energy companies are set to record eye-watering profits of £160 billion is shameful and a kick in the teeth for workers and families who cannot afford to […]

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Tennyson Supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has declared support for Holocaust Memorial Day, saying we must never forget the pain imposed on millions of people around the world. Holocaust Memorial Day is the day for everyone to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and […]

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Persecution of Christians the Focus at World Watch List Launch

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said more must be done to protect freedom of religious belief across the world, and said the UK had a key role in highlighting the growing prevalence of persecution on the grounds of religious belief. The DUP representative made the call as she co-hosted a Northern Ireland launch of […]