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History Made at Louth County Council as Two Female Councillors Hold Top Posts

History was made at County Hall on Monday, June 19th as two female councillors were elected as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council. Cllr. Paula Butterly was elected as the new Cathaoirleach at the annual meeting of Louth County Council.  She was presented with the chains of office for the coming year by outgoing […]

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ABC Council Hosts Dutch Business Delegation on Educational Visit to NI

Members of the A37 Business Association from the northern Netherlands forged new connections and debated key industry issues when they met local business leaders and senior council officials at a special reception hosted by ABC Council in The Palace, Armagh on Thursday 15 June. The A37 Business Association is a unique network of leaders representing […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Internment Boards Erected In Newry

Statement by IRPWA Internment has been a tool used by the British occupier to imprison Irish Republicans for as long as British Rule has been opposed. Internment is just another name for administrative detention, a tactic used by Imperialist regimes across the world. In recent years the tactic most used has been internment by remand, […]

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Assembly Must be Restored to Help Cut School Costs For Families – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Assembly must be restored now to help cut school costs for families. Speaking after meeting with school principals today with party colleague Danny Baker MLA, Cathy Mason said: “Sinn Féin want to legislate to make school uniforms more affordable and help cut back school costs for families.   […]

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Four Constituency Boundaries to Change In NI

The Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (BCNI) has published its Final Recommendations for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland. Taking into account representations received throughout the 2023 Boundary Review process, the Commission has considered what final recommendations to make for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland. In line with the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (as amended), the […]

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TUV Slams DUP and Sinn Fein on ABC Council vote to remove Unionists

In response to reports on social media and queries from members of the public a TUV spokesperson commented on events in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council: “After the election, a meeting of party group leaders on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council was held. Historically, all political viewpoints have been represented on the group, including single […]

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DUP Playing Pathetic Games With Tory Hardliners While NI Public Services Face Collapse: SDLP

SDLP Stormont leader Matthew O’Toole has hit out at the DUP’s stalling tactics and pathetic game playing as Jeffrey Donaldson again elevated unworkable fantasy proposals from hardline Tory Brexiteers over the interests of ordinary citizens in Northern Ireland. Amid delay and incoherence over plans for a DUP return to Stormont, Jeffrey Donaldson spoke to a […]

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DUP Should End Blockade of Executive and Get Back to Work – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the DUP to immediately end its blockade of the Executive and get back to work with other parties to tackle the challenges facing public services.  Responding to remarks by Jeffrey Donaldson at the Centre for Brexit Policy today, Conor Murphy said:  “Negotiations between the EU and the […]

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British Government Must Support Homeowners Struggling With Rising Mortgage Payments – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “The Bank of England is expected to hiked its interest rate this week for the 13th time in a row. “Some home-owners, who have already been squeezed over […]

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McGrath: Patients on Waiting Lists Deserve Better Than Silence! 

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that patients on health service waiting lists must receive regular updates on their condition. He was speaking after the Public Service Ombudsman found the system was in disarray and failings amounted to “systematic maladministration”. Mr McGrath said the Ombudsman’s recommendations must be implemented alongside plans to tackle waiting […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

New Cathaoirligh in Drogheda, Dundalk & Ardee

The evening of Monday the 12th of June saw the final of three 2023 Annual Meetings for Louth County Council Municipal District Councils. Municipal District Councils were formed in accordance with the Local Government Reform Act 2014 following the dissolution of Town Councils. Municipal District meetings of Drogheda, Dundalk, and Ardee are held on the […]

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Tory Cuts Punishing Children and Young People – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has hit out at the decision to end the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme.  The Newry City Councillor said: “It is deeply concerning that the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme is to be cut. “This is a vital sports programme delivered by GAA and IFA coaches […]