Categories
Government International Politics Stormont

Michelle O’Neill Meets US President Joe Biden

Following a very successful week of engagements in the US where she engaged with US investors to set out the stall and make a compelling economic pitch; meeting with the Irish diaspora in both Washington and New York; the Administration, including President Joe Biden at the White House, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said: “Today […]

Categories
Community Government International Politics Stormont

O’Neill Urges President Biden to Play Constructive Role In Securing Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

Leas-Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has urged the US President to play a constructive role in securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid. In her first opportunity to talk with President Biden on her US tour, Michelle O’Neill also called for an end to illegal settlements […]

Categories
Community Government Health Politics Stormont

Swann Sets out Priorities to Health Committee

Health Minister Robin Swann has told MLAs that health and social care services can be turned around “with the right combination of ambition, funding and joined up political leadership.” The Minister also reiterated his warnings about the year ahead being largely about “damage limitation” due to severe budgetary constraints. Mr Swann met with the Northern […]

Categories
Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Discussions on Junior Doctors Pay

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions over fair pay for junior doctors.  The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is welcome that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions to reach an agreement on a fair pay increase for junior doctors.  “Our […]

Categories
Community Government Politics Stormont

Time to Build a Better Future For Everyone – O’Neill and Little-Pengelly

Delivering a better shared future for everyone is the key priority for the new Executive, the First Minister and deputy First Minister have said. Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking as they delivered the keynote address at the NI Bureau breakfast event in Washington. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Last year marked 25 years since the Good […]

Categories
Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Council Invites Applicants for Flooding Hardship Scheme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting applications to a Flooding Hardship Scheme, which is part of a package of funding from the Department for Economy (DfE). The purpose of the Flooding Hardship Scheme is to provide support to businesses and some other non-domestic premises that were impacted by the flooding in October/November 2023 […]

Categories
Dáil Éireann Government International Politics

Ireland and Palestine Top Political Agenda In US This Week

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald is in the US this week for a series of political engagements in Washington DC and New York.  During the trip Ms. McDonald will meet with senior political leaders on Capitol Hill and with the US Administration and attend events with business leaders, the Irish diaspora and the Labour Movement.  She […]

Categories
Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

Affordable Childcare Can Address Growing Levels of Child Poverty – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said delivering quality and affordable childcare can help address the growing levels of child poverty. Reacting to the Comptroller & Auditor General’s report on child poverty, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “This report has again reinforced the need to tackle the growing levels of child poverty in the north. […]

Categories
Community Education Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Launch Petition to Restore Funding for Integrated Schools

The SDLP has launched a public petition calling on the Executive to restore the funding package allocated for new buildings at ten integrated schools across Northern Ireland. This follows the recent announcement of the withdrawal of this funding as part of the financial package agreed between Executive parties and the UK Government. Questioning Education Minister […]

Categories
Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Economy Minister Builds Stronger Economic Ties on Visit to NY and Washington

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, is in the United States of America this week, visiting both New York and Washington, DC. The Minister’s programme includes a mix of business meetings alongside attending important functions such as the NI Bureau Breakfast, an Intertrade Ireland 25th anniversary event and a business reception hosted by US Special Envoy to […]

Categories
Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

SDLP Opposition Forces Vote on Extension of Coronavirus Powers

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has welcomed an Assembly vote rejecting an extension to coronavirus powers. The SDLP Opposition forced a division on the issue, with a majority voting against an extension. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “During the coronavirus pandemic we were forced to take quick decisions that severely limited the public’s […]

Categories
Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

SDLP Opposition Asks Justice Minister to Take Action on Kenova Recommendations

The SDLP Leader of the Opposition today asked the Justice Minister to support the implementation of key recommendations in the Kenova report, including speeding up justice processes and a review of the Public Prosecution Service. In a Topical question to Minister Long, Matthew O’Toole MLA asked the Minister to confirm she would use her office […]