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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Ó Murchú Meets Šefčovič

Cyber security and health were on the agenda at the latest Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg at the weekend, which was attended by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin deputy, who is a member of the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee said that outside expert witnesses should be brought in on […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

AE22: Battlefield Newry and Armagh

Election fever has hit Newry and Armagh with the constituency set to be a massive battlefield with 12 candidates declared so far to fight it out for five seats, May 5th will be very interesting for the border constituency. Candidates so far Sinn Fein Liz Kimmins Conor Murphy Cathal Boylan SDLP Justin McNulty Alliance Jackie […]

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Community Council Dáil Éireann Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

Ó Murchú Praises Ukrainian People

The ‘absolute courage’ of the Ukrainian people in their fight against ‘Russian occupation’ was praised by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú last week at a special EU Affairs Committee meeting addressed by Ukraine’s ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko. And he said that he understands that senior management at Louth County Council are holding a number […]

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Agriculture Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Government Pressure Regarding Red Diesel Taxation – Lockhart

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has been leading the charge in Westminster with regards to the proposed change in red diesel rebate for industries such as construction, haulage, waste and generator powered businesses.  She had engaged cross party support for her campaign and has been supported by many of the leading industry federations.  1st April is […]

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Armagh Community Council Election 2022 Government Newry NMD Council Politics South Armagh Stormont

Cllr Gavin Malone to Run in 2022 Assembly Election

Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming Assembly election in Newry and Armagh. The popular Newry City Councillor amassed an incredible 2,296 first preference votes in the 2019 Council election in Newry DEA. His announcement is sure to rock the political spectrum in Newry and Armagh. Speaking […]

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Government Politics Stormont

A Stagnant Stormont Fails Again – Workers Party

In the face of the worst cost of living crisis in decades the dysfunctional Executive has failed, yet again. With families, the vulnerable and the elderly particularly affected, the main political parties have, yet again, put their own interests ahead of the community. Where is the political response to this crisis? Where is the outrage […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Government Needs to End Delays and Introduce Acht Gaeilge – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the British government must stop dragging its feet and get on with implementing its commitments and legislate for an Acht Gaeilge.     The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after meeting with the British Minister of State for the north Conor Burns alongside party colleague Michelle Gildernew.  Michelle Gildernew said:   […]

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Government Louth Politics Stormont

World Changed as We Know It – Ó Murchú

The response to the war in Ukraine was ‘front and centre’ of the latest COSAC (Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union) meeting held in Paris last week and attended by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. A member of the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee, the Sinn Féin TD said […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

The Executive Has Failed Us All! – Workers Party

We are living through one of the worst crises in years. The cost of living is out of control, everyday essentials are beyond many people’s means and, for the second time in a matter of years, we have no functioning government. Add to that, the pressures on the health service, a low pay, unplanned economy, […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Taoiseach Chairs Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine

The Taoiseach chaired a Ministerial meeting on Ukraine to discuss the latest situation regarding Ukraine, and potential implications for Ireland. It was also attended by the Tánaiste, Minister Ryan, the Minister for Justice, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

New Domestic Abuse Offence Comes Into Force

Domestic abuse in all its forms, both physical and non-physical, is wrong and will not be tolerated, Justice Minister Naomi Long said. She was speaking as an advertising campaign was launched to raise awareness of the new offence within the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, which has now come into force. […]

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Politics

DUP Leader Pays Tribute to Christopher Stalford

Sir Jeffrey said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of Christopher’s sudden death. He was not just an elected representative or a colleague, he was a friend. On behalf of the Party, I express my sympathies to Laura and the wider Stalford family on the loss of a husband, father, son and brother. I talked […]