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‘Promoting Regional Balance a Priority for Sinn Féin In New Executive’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said working to transform the north west’s economy and deliver regional balance will be a priority in a new Executive.   Speaking after meeting with local businesses in the north west today, the party’s economy spokesperson said:   “Sinn Féin is committed to working with others to make politics […]

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One Party’s Reckless Boycott Hurting Workers, Businesses and Public Services – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told delegates at Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis that one party’s blockade of the Executive is hurting workers, businesses and public services. The South Down MP was speaking after devastating floods affected several towns in the constituency. Chris Hazzard said: “One party’s reckless boycott of the Executive is hurting workers, […]

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SDLP Selects Feehan as Newry Councillor

The SDLP has selected Killian Feehan as its new councillor for the Newry area.   Mr Feehan was confirmed by SDLP members in the area this week.   He fills the vacancy left by outgoing councillor Michael Savage on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.   SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said:   “Killian has […]

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Ceasefire Needed Now to Stop Devastating Loss of Life In Gaza – King

Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the passing of a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the bombing and blockade of Gaza. The Newry City councillor said: “I welcome support for a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the devastating loss of life in Gaza and access to urgent humanitarian aid. […]

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“Businesses Are on Brink, Many May Close If Support Is Not Immediate” – Loughran

The Aontú representative for Newry, Sharon Loughran, has said that in the immediate aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in Newry, and indeed Downpatrick, Portadown and other places, unless compensation and financial assistance is swift many businesses will not survive. Ms Loughran said: “I want to express my deep concern for homeowners and the owners of […]

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SDLP: Flood Support Must Be Delivered at Pace

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has welcomed an announcement of emergency support for homes and businesses impacted by recent flooding. Mr McGrath said that the Northern Ireland Office must quickly outline how the emergency fund will be allocated, the criteria for application and how quickly support will be provided by those impacted.  Colin McGrath […]

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‘Flooding Funding Falls Far Short of What Is Needed to Support Families and Businesses’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the limited funding announced by the British government today is not enough to assist with damage from last week’s extreme flooding and more must be done to help businesses and families. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Much more must be done to help businesses and families repair the […]

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Murphy Condemns Threat Against Sinn Féin Activist 

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice. Conor Murphy said: “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make him aware […]

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Brady Calls on Heaton-Harris to Provide Flooding Support Funding For Families and Businesses

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British Secretary of State to provide funding for emergency relief efforts and financial support for local businesses, families and communities affected by flooding.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Flooding over recent days has caused widespread damage and devastation for businesses, communities and homes. “Some of […]

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Irish Government Should Offer This Country as Location of International Peace Conference on Israel Palestine War – Aontu

The Irish Government Should Offer This Country as the Location of an International Peace Conference on the Israel Palestine War. – Tóibín Aontú Leader and Meath West TD has called on the Irish Government to offer a location in this country for an International Pease Conference on the Israel Palestine War. An Teachta Tóibín stated: […]

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British Government Should Get on With Delivering Fair Pay For Workers – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for public sector workers without delay. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Public sector workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. “While one party continues with its blockade, savage Tory cuts have denied fair pay rises to local […]

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Childcare Must Be Affordable For Families – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said childcare must be affordable for families and said the Assembly must be restored now to prioritise cutting childcare costs. Cathy Mason said: “We need to see urgent progress on delivering affordable, accessible and quality childcare for families. “The price of childcare is rising and has become simply unaffordable for many […]