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Latest ONS Figures Further Evidence the Protocol is Working and Creating Jobs – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the latest figures showing the north’s economy outperforming England, Scotland and Wales is more evidence that the protocol is working and creating jobs. The Sinn Féin Finance Minister said: “The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics in Britain for Quarter 3 of 2021 show that the north’s economy […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Boylan Urges Health Department to Address Recognition Payment Delay

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said delays in recognition payments for health and social care workers are unacceptable and urged the Department to get it paid to workers. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Ongoing delays in getting the recognition payment out and into the pockets of some health and social care workers is […]

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Community Health Politics

Precious Life Condemn NI Secretary of State

Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life has condemned the NI Secretary of State’s plans to force more abortions – including ‘DIY Home Abortions’ – on Northern Ireland. This follows publication of the latest abortion statistics released by the Department for Health, which show the highest number of abortions since records began.  214,869 babies were killed […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Newry Politics Stormont

Kimmins Calls on DUP Education Minister to Extend Engage II Programme for Schools

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the DUP Education Minister to extend the Engage II programme for schools.   The Newry and Armagh said: ”The Engage programmes were designed to address the impact that the pandemic has had on children and young people’s education. ”Funding from the scheme provides for additional teaching jobs […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Tories Need to Listen to Workers and Act on the Cost of Living! – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to listen to workers and act on the soaring cost of living. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “For months the cost of living has been on a steep upward trajectory, inflation is now predicted to hit 11% over the next couple of months […]

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Uniform Grant Increases by 20%

The school uniform grant will be increased by 20% to help support low income families, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced. The grant is designed to assist families in need with a contribution towards the cost of purchasing school uniforms. Announcing the additional £1.04 million investment, the Minister said: “The cost of purchasing school uniforms […]

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Community Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

DUP Councillor Hasn’t Been to a Single Meeting Since February!

Rowallane DUP Councillor William Walker has not attended a council meeting since February whilst continuing to claim a council wage. Clanrye News and Sport can reveal via a freedom of information request that the elected representative last attended a council meeting on the 21st of February 2022. Mr Walker came under fire recently when a […]

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Functioning Executive Needed to Fix and Transform our Health service – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that only a fully functioning Executive can fix and transform our health service. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann announced that plans to reshape hospital care would go out to consultation in the autumn. Cathal said: “Sinn Féin is committed to investing […]

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Sustainable Steps by Louth County Council Will Lock Down Costs for 25 Years

Louth County Council is delighted to have added to their existing renewable energy installations with 2 new solar panel systems now increasing their installed capacity to 30kW. “The installation of new solar panels at the Town Hall and Civil Defence facility is a great example of how generating our own renewable energy can reduce costs […]

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Tackling the Cost of Living is the Top Priority for Finance Ministers – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA, Conor Murphy has said that tackling the cost of living crisis is a top priority for Sinn Féin Speaking after a key meeting with Finance Ministers of Wales, Scotland and a senior British civil servant in Cardiff, the Sinn Féin Finance Minister said: “Workers and families are struggling as the cost of […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Minister Commends Community Groups for Valued Work as Cost of Living Crisis Continues

On a visit to Derry Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey met with a range of community organisations who provide vital support to individuals and families within their local community. The Minister visited Aspace2, Creggan Pre-school and Training Trust, The Rainbow Project and ETHOS Family Support Hub, as part of her series of engagement with organisations providing […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry Politics South Armagh Stormont

Cost of Living Top of the Agenda for Finance Ministers

Finance Ministers across the UK met in Cardiff today, with how to support people and businesses with soaring bills dominating discussion. The price of food, fuel, energy, clothes, travel costs and rent continue to go up as inflation rises. And OFGEM has warned energy bills are set to rise again by around £800 per year […]