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Education Minister Paul Givan has pledged to build on Northern Ireland’s reputation for providing a high quality, innovative and inclusive world class education system. Speaking after visiting Rathmore Grammar School, the Minister said: “Education is the cornerstone of our society. I am honoured to be appointed as Education Minister and look forward to working with school […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has been selected by the party to serve as chairperson of the health committee in Stormont. Speaking after her selection, the party’s Social Care spokesperson and MLA for Newry and Armagh said: “I am delighted to take up the role of Chairperson of the Health Committee in the Assembly. “As […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called for the Minister of Health to set out a plan for the future of Daisy Hill hospital. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke on the matter at the latest full council meeting. Aoife said: “The decision to permanently remove emergency surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital has been deeply disappointing […]
A 54 year old man has been charged with arson endangering life with intent, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and possessing article with intent to damage property. He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday 6th March. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA met with civil service trade unions this morning to discuss pay. Speaking after the meetings with NIPSA, FDA, Unite and GMB, Minister Archibald said: “Working together with Ministerial colleagues I want to ensure all our public sector workers receive a pay award reflecting the vital role they play in delivering […]
Today, Wednesday 7 February 2024, Gary Anthony Magee was sentenced for manslaughter and committing arson recklessly to endanger life having unlawfully killed Andrew James Thompson. The 44-year-old was sentenced at Newry Crown Court to serve seven years in prison, half to be served in custody and half on license, following his guilty plea last October. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has spoken of the serious financial pressures facing all public services, including our health service, as a result of a decade of Tory Austerity and called for proper funding to be put in place. Speaking after a meeting between Sinn Féin reps and the management of the Southern Trust, the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the health minister to urgently meet with the NI Children’s Hospice following the announcement they are to reduce bed capacity due to a loss of government funding. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “News that NI Children’s Hospice is to cut its bed capacity due to a […]
In his first official meeting as Economy Minister, Conor Murphy today met with the newly appointed CEO of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue. They discussed how the reform of Invest NI will be taken forward, after an Independent Review called for “profound change” in the organisation. Commenting on the opportunities presented by the Windsor Framework the Economy Minister […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed cross-party agreement in the Assembly today calling on the British government to properly fund public services here and to place public finances on a sustainable footing. The South Down MLA said: “Our public services have been decimated by a decade of Tory cuts and austerity. The new money from […]
Infrastructure holds the key to unlocking a better and more prosperous society, new Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd has said. Speaking as he took up office at the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), the Minister said that while there were challenges to be faced, there were big opportunities too. John O’Dowd said: “Infrastructure is a word we […]
County Down farmer, Alan Wilson (56) from Lurgan Road, Dromore was convicted today at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court for a water pollution offence. Mr Wilson pleaded guilty and was fined £750 plus £15 Offenders Levy and ordered to pay £960.64 as compensation to the DAERA as a result of a fish kill. The waterway impacted was the […]
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