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First Minister Michelle O’Neill has attended the annual National Day of Commemoration in Dublin today. This year’s event was held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and was attended by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Simon Harris and political and church leaders from across Ireland. Speaking after the ceremony, Michelle O’Neill said: “I was […]
Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to move ahead with safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass. Dáire Hughes said, “I welcome the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass will soon commence. “The A1 is one of the most dangerous roads on […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said latest figures released on cancer waiting times in the north once again reiterate the urgent need to implement the cancer strategy. The party’s health spokesperson said: “Behind each one of these figures and statistics represent a family, a loved one waiting to be diagnosed with cancer. “Cancer patients […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of the new ‘Live Better’ initiative to improve health and wellbeing in communities. The party’s health spokesperson said: “This is a positive initiative which is clearly about improving health and wellbeing in communities by ensuring people have access to support and resources. “It is crucial that […]
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has told the new British Secretary of State Hilary Benn there is an urgent need for fairer funding and investment in public services in the north. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after a party delegation, including Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Pat Cullen MP, met Hilary Benn at Hillsborough Castle today. […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and make regulations to […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP and South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna met with new Labour Secretary of State Hilary Benn this evening to discuss immediate priorities and challenges facing people across Northern Ireland. Mr Eastwood said that the constructive meeting built on the strong relationship between the two parties. SDLP Leader Colum […]
Conor Murphy who was a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education and Public Services. The Economy Minister said, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]
Addressing this weekends annual South Armagh Commemoration Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes said: Today we stand with pride, in respectful remembrance and in solidarity with families to remember their loved ones. We remember the many Irish republicans who gave or lost their lives, and in doing so, with respect for all those who continue […]
Sinn Féin Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald TD said today it was time to move forward to a new and better future. The Sinn Féin leader was speaking after Westminster election results which saw the party take the most seats, the most votes and the highest share of the vote. Mary Lou McDonald said: “Sinn Féin […]
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have spoken to new Prime Minister Keir Starmer, congratulating him on his election success. Speaking after a phone-call with the Prime Minister, both Ministers said they took the opportunity to raise a number of key issues with him. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Today we had the opportunity […]
At this month’s meeting of Drogheda Municipal District, Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne tabled two motions dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour and the recent vandalism of the Old Abbey and the second dealing with safety concerns. Cllr Byrne praised the two men who have been the driving force behind the revitalisation of the Old Abbey, Eugene […]
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