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Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt, is backing the call from the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) for government support to save the sport from collapse. This time last week, it was revealed huge hikes in insurance cover had put at risk events from the North West 200 road races to motorcycle trials. Mike Nesbitt, […]
TUV Leader Jim Allister has called the potential Protocol deal as unacceptable. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “If this is a Prime Minister who is disinterested in being Prime Minister of a United Kingdom and is prepared to cede sovereignty over law-making to a foreign power then he’s not heading for a deal which […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said she is keen to use her position as the new chair of Newry DEA to work hard and tackle local issues for the people of Newry. The Newry City councillor said: ““I’m delighted to become the new Cathaoirleach for the Newry DEA. “The DEA forum is a council […]
SDLP Councillors on Belfast City Council have voted against a proposal to increase the local rate to 7.99% as families across the city struggle with the cost of living crisis. Speaking after tonight’s meeting of Belfast City Council, SDLP Group Leader Dónal Lyons said: “Belfast City Council should not be considering a significant rate hike […]
Sinn Fein Newry and Armagh have reiterated their commitment to Daisy Hill Hospital and securing the safe delivery of services for the entire community. Sinn Fein have said: “Securing the safe delivery of services for all in the catchment area of Daisy Hill; both now and into the future, is the priority for Sinn Féin.” […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has expressed concern at the delay in the council processing planning applications. Speaking in relation to a project to develop a mobile phone mast in the Camlough and Bessbrook area, the Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The delay facing planning applications such as these, is proving to be problematic. “The application […]
Nicola Grant has condemned last night’s 5.99% rates increase and has called the council’s decision ‘uncaring and unimaginative’ “This is just not acceptable”, the local Workers Party representative said. “Claiming that the rates rise was the lowest that could be achieved, just won’t wash”. The council is sitting on financial reserves of £35 million pounds. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has struck the rate for the incoming financial year of 5.99%. The Domestic Rate for 2023/2024 will be 0.4395 pence, for a property valued at £133,000* this would lead to an annual increase of £33.05 per year or £2.75 per month. The non-domestic District Rate for 2023/24 is 27.2846 […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the DUP’s boycott of the Executive has left public services at the mercy of cruel Tory cuts. Speaking after the Budget Bill passed through Westminster today, Conor Murphy said: “The decision by the DUP to boycott the Executive has left people and public services exposed to the full […]
With an annual budget of almost £140m and over 600 staff Invest NI is well resourced to develop our economy. However, under the DUP’s control since 2007 the organisation has lacked a clear and consistent set of objectives. Some larger companies and consultants have been well catered for, but the vast majority of small businesses […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris needs to take responsibility and progress Dáithí’s Law. He was speaking after a meeting between the Secretary of State and the MacGabhann family on Wednesday. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “The Secretary of State had the opportunity today to express his full support […]
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