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Politics South Down

“Ours is a Cause of Liberation!” – TUV South Down

Speaking to an anti-Protocol rally in South Down recently, TUV leader Jim Allister said:- “When GB, as our biggest trading partner and component part of the United Kingdom of which we are a part, is decreed and treated by the Protocol as a “third country” vis-a-vis Northern Ireland, then, anyone can see the constitutional threat […]

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Community Politics

“This is mindlessly reckless and has to be condemned outright,” McNulty.

Following the discovery of a viable device on the Newtown Road, Camlough. SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has condemned those behind the device. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport SDLP MLA Justin McNulty said: “The “bomb” was a viable device, a discovery he said was “very frightening news. This is mindlessly reckless and has to be […]

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Business Politics

MURPHY EXPRESSES CONCERNS OVER LEVELLING UP FUND

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has expressed concern over the Levelling Up Fund. Responding he said: “The fact that this fund will be controlled from Westminster shows blatant disregard for devolution and is unacceptable. “If the British Government were serious about ‘Levelling Up’ then they should be providing a Barnett Consequential to enable funding decisions to […]

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Health Politics Uncategorized

MURPHY ALLOCATES £74 MILLION INCLUDING £25 MILLION FOR HEALTH WORKERS

The Executive has agreed further funding allocations of £74 million including £25 million towards the health workers recognition payment. Announcing the allocations, Finance Minister Conor Murphy said: “The Executive has agreed to provide £25 million to offset the impact of National Insurance and tax deductions to the £500 recognition payment. This will ensure our dedicated […]

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Business Politics

MINISTER LAUNCHES ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACTION PLAN

Northern Ireland’s economic recovery will be driven by innovation, investment and a skilled workforce, according to Economy Minister Diane Dodds. The Minister was speaking as she launched the Economic Recovery Action Plan which sets out a road map to rebuilding the economy from the impact of the pandemic. The Minister said: “As we move slowly […]

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Newry Politics Uncategorized

Disappointment With Translink Failure To Put In Place Bus Shelter Provision Programme.

Newry Mourne & Down Sinn Féin Councillor, Declan Murphy, has expressed disappointment after learning from a report at the Council’s Neighbourhood Services Committee that Translink has yet to put in place a programme for work for the provision of bus shelters. The Slieve Gullion area Councillor said, “Despite Translink having agreed in principle to partner […]

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Business Politics

FINANCE MINISTER WELCOMES ADDITIONAL £300 MILLION TOWARDS COVID RESPONSE

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement from Treasury which provides a further £300 million for the Executive which can be used this year or carried forward into the 2021/2022 financial year. Commenting Conor Murphy said: “I welcome this additional £300 million which will be used towards our Covid-19 response. “Along with Finance Ministers […]

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Politics

MALLON ANNOUNCES OPENING OF SECOND FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME FOR TAXI-DRIVERS

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has opened a second financial support scheme for taxi-drivers. Minister Mallon said: “Coronavirus has caused many challenges across our community, disrupting the lives of all of our citizens and adding hardship for families across Northern Ireland. Many workers and businesses have felt the pain of the restrictions economically. While support has […]

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Newry Politics

SDLP Youth Newry and Armagh Launch Youth Gambling Campaign.

Gambling is a major issue in general in todays society. However the issue of more and more young people becoming addicted to gambling is now more prevalent than ever. The SDLP youth in Newry and Armagh have pledged to raise awareness of the issue and help wherever they can. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport […]

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Politics

MALLON: INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE KEY TO DELIVERING SOCIETAL CHANGE

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has met key business organisations to discuss the Programme for Government (PfG) draft Outcomes Framework and the draft 2021/22 Budget. Speaking following the meeting, Minister Mallon said: “Around the virtual table we shared the view that modern, sustainable infrastructure is a key building block of prosperity, not only in our recovery from Covid-19, […]

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Agriculture Politics

Maintenance of Electric Charging Points Needed – McNulty

MLA Justin McNulty has called for improved maintenance of electric charging points throughout Newry following reports that a number of them aren’t working at present. Mr McNulty said, “Every part of public policy is directed towards renewable energy and greener forms of transport. An ever-increasing number of local residents have made the move to electric […]

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Health Politics

Sinn Féin Discuss Daisy Hill Hospital Concerns With Southern Trust

Sinn Féin representatives Mickey Brady MP, Liz Kimmins MLA and Conor Murphy MLA have met with Shane Devlin the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust, Shane to discuss the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking after the meeting Conor Murphy said, “This was a constructive engagement with the Trust. We discussed a wide range of […]