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By Donal McMahon A Newry playground named after an IRA hunger striker could be set for sale on the open market following approval by Sinn Fein and the DUP.Raymond McCreesh park on Patrick Street has been at the centre of some controversy since it was renamed after the Armagh man in 2001. In October 2018, […]
Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has asked the Stormont Executive to utilise surplus flood funding to help enhance the resiliency of local community groups to be able to respond to extreme weather events such as flooding and snow storms. The South Down MP was speaking following a meeting this week with the Newcastle Community Flooding […]
Sinn Féin spokesperson for health Liz Kimmins has said that the Department of Health’s public health proposals and consultation are not fit for purpose. Referring to Sinn Féin’s response to the public consultation, Kimmins said: “There is a need to ensure that public health legislation is up to date and fit for purpose. “However, any proposals from the Health Department for a new Public Health Bill must be […]
The latest revelations about former Sinn Fein Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile raise serious and fundamental questions about the party and its governance Fianna Fail have said. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said: “For the first time, Sinn Fein has revealed Ó Donnghaile was suspended from the party following “inappropriate” text messages to a teenager, which were […]
The TUV have called for the spotlight to continue on Sinn Fein in light of more scandals this week. Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell: “The last few weeks have seen Sinn Fein flounder around as their story changed repeatedly in relation to the Michael McMonagle scandal. It is clear that both powerful […]
In light of further disclosures by Sinn Fein today, Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler MLA has issued the following statement. “This latest set of revelations only enhance the importance of getting answers to the many unanswered questions facing Sinn Fein. “At this point It is inconceivable not to expect the First Minister to address […]
By UNISON NI Statement: UNISON NIs Health Committee is deeply disappointed at the fact that no pay offer has yet been made to Health staff. This leaves us once again almost a year behind other parts of the UK and NHS and in a situation where pay parity is not being maintained as was promised. […]
Thousands lined the streets at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 12th October, sending a strong message to our government regarding the Public Health Bill Consultation: “We do not consent!” “The Public Health Bill Consultation is one of the most pressing issues of our time” stated Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly, “It is vital that we […]
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said the Executive must secure funding from Westminster to build 50,000 homes by 2032. He was speaking ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion on Tuesday. It calls on the Executive to ring-fence Barnett Consequential funding from house building in England and Wales to finance the plan. The […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has called for the Executive to force paramilitaries to leave the stage. He was speaking ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion on Tuesday. It calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to introduce a comprehensive review of the Tackling Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions in Edinburgh yesterday (Friday 11th October). The theme of the inaugural meeting was ‘Economic Growth and Inward Investment’, and the Ministers highlighted why Northern Ireland is an attractive investment opportunity and discussed how best […]
By Nicola Grant The Health Service in Northern Ireland has over the past five decades been through several reorganizations billions of pounds have been squandered on new structures each one having a detrimental effect on the delivery of much needed Services. Much of what is wrong with the Health Service can be put right by […]
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