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Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity. Senator Murphy said: “Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the work of Department for Infrastructure crews who have repaired over 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks. The member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is really positive news and shows what can be done when investment is targeted where it is needed most. “I want to […]
Road crews have repaired 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks, Minister Liz Kimmins has revealed. Praising the teams who have been out on local roads fixing potholes, the Minister said: “The damage caused to our roads by prolonged bad weather at the beginning of the year is well documented and I established the Winter […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Martin Hearty has thanked delegates at this weekend’s Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, for unanimously endorsing his motion calling for South Armagh to be included in the name of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The motion, submitted by the Morris Harvey Cumann, received overwhelming support at the party conference in Belfast. “When […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the party is only getting started in delivering real economic change. Speaking at the party’s Ard Fheis the East Derry MLA said: “Two years ago, Sinn Fein took control of the north’s Economy Department for the first time. “Since then, we have grown student numbers at Magee by […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has said the Communities Minister is failing LGBTQIA+ people by refusing to bring forward the much-needed LGBTQIA+ strategy. Speaking on Lesbian Visibility week the South Down MLA said: “At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack across the globe, it is vital that we have a strategy in place […]
Aontú leader and Meath West Peadar Tóibín has welcomed hundreds of new members into the party in the last 2 weeks. He stated: “The last few weeks has seen massive growth for Aontú. We are delighted to welcome hundreds of new members into the party. 10% of our membership have joined in just the last […]
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly has criticised the fuel crisis support package, saying: “It’s not acceptable how the vast majority who need it will get no help.” Brolly – Aontú’s deputy leader – said: “Our inability to meaningfully tackle the cost of fuel in the North of Ireland highlights a democratic deficit. “Fuel […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a decision to freeze Translink fares does not go far enough. The Infrastructure Minister has announced a fare freeze for this year. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is an unambitious move from the Minister at a time when we are seeing a huge […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is co-ordinating a collaborative initiative which reflects shared demands from across the agriculture, haulage and construction industries, urgently calling for practical and meaningful solutions as the UK’s fuel crisis deepens. The MP has confirmed she is working closely with cross-party colleagues in Westminster to address the challenges facing key sectors […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that Translink fares will remain unchanged for a second year in a row, despite significant financial pressures across the public transport system. The decision comes at a time when households are facing rising fuel and living costs and when public transport continues to play a vital role in helping […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must do more to help those affected by the rising fuel crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP was commenting as Sinn Féin MPs supported a letter to the British Prime Minister which outlines a call for temporary immediate reduction in costs of fuel here in […]
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