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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 […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said Executive parties are saying one thing and doing another on gambling harm. He was speaking after Executive parties passed a regulation liberalising gambling rules on the same day as supporting an all-party motion on tackling gambling harm, with no action on gambling harm promised in either […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the Executive is failing people across the North by not bringing forward an anti-poverty strategy. He was speaking following a High Court case on the matter on Friday. Mr. McNulty said: “The Executive’s failure to bring forward or even prioritise an anti-poverty strategy sends a […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the pay agreement between the Department of Health and the British Medical Association (BMA). The party’s health spokesperson said: “I warmly welcome the outcome of the pay negotiations. This will see a pay deal secured for resident doctors which is recognition of the invaluable work they do for their patients. […]
Detectives investigating a two vehicle road traffic collision in which two men sadly died in December are making two specific appeals for information. Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly before 12:45pm on Friday 27th December 2024 of a collision on the Killylea […]
From leadership training for young mums to mental health support for young men, YouthAction NI has developed youth programmes, tailored to the needs of various groups of young people across Northern Ireland, including from their base in Armagh. The youth charity says the £2million of National Lottery funding they’ve received over the last 30 years […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to provide much needed certainty for local food producers as the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme is due to close this year. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I recently met with representatives of the Mushroom Producers Organisation and listened to their concerns, particularly […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called on the Northern Ireland Insurance Ombudsman to take action on the insurance premiums companies are charging to their customers here . She says we have the highest premiums in the United Kingdom. Forcing many residents especially those on low incomes, old age pensions, state benefits, no other choice […]
Workers Party Representative Nicola Grant commented on the recent visit of the Assembly Health Committee to Daisy Hill Hospital. She said while such a visit is welcome, the outcome of the visit is what is paramount. Questions need to be asked and answered. Will the visit be another smiling photo opportunity ? Has the committee […]
Nicola Grant has told her Workers party branch meeting that the increasing number of violent attacks on women and girls both physical and Sexual must be tackled by a whole society response and approach in light of the recent report about another attack in the town. She said the freedom from all forms of abuse […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the passing of a motion brought to the Assembly today calling on the health minister to develop specialist autism mental health services. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome cross-party support for Sinn Féin’s motion in the Assembly today which urges the health minister to bring forward a plan […]
County Armagh, Ireland—Irish Dancing Magazine has named Olivia Murray, founder of the Murray Dance Academy, as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Global Excellence in Teaching Award. This honour recognises extraordinary teachers who inspire their students and foster community through the art of Irish Dance. The award winners were announced in December 2024 and are featured […]
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