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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 […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. One of the key objectives in the Department’s economic vision is to increase the number of working age people in Good Jobs. The consultation covers a wide range of possible enhancements to employment […]
Aontú Deputy Leader and East Derry candidate Gemma Brolly has said that the latest decision that government funding cannot support our most vulnerable during the school holidays is another example of how the needs of the most vulnerable are being ignored. Speaking today, Ms Brolly, herself a school teacher and special needs coordinator, said: “Free […]
Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes is advising livestock owners to be aware of changes to the prefix code on livestock tags here in the north for cattle, sheep and goats, required under EU animal health law. The Newry Armagh candidate said: “The use of ‘XI’ prefix codes on livestock will become mandatory in January 2025. The […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors. The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision. The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said news that unions will consult teaching support staff on a pay resolution is a positive development. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “News that a number of trade unions representing teaching support staff will consult with workers on a resolution on fair pay is positive. Sinn Féin has been resolute […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the launch of a consultation on school uniforms is a positive step to reducing costs for parents and families. Cathy Mason said: “It is welcome that the education minister has launched into school uniform costs. “Any step towards making school uniforms more affordable for parents and families is […]
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