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All Garda Cars to be fitted with AEDs – Gallagher  

Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher has received commitment that all Garda cars are to be fitted with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The Senator had previously called for AEDs to be installed in Garda vehicles and for all members to receive training in CPR and the use of defibrillators.    Senator Gallagher commented, “Members of the […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Kelly Welcomes Social Housing for Aghagallon  

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed the awarding of a Land, Design and Build contract of a social housing scheme in Aghagallon just off Aghalee Road in the lands at Parknasilla Way.    Mrs Kelly said;   “The SDLP have been at the fore front of efforts to deliver more social housing in the […]

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Community Election 2022 Government South Down Stormont

McKevitt: Hargey Must Issue Fuel Support Payment Before Next Planned Gas Hike

The SDLP has written to Sinn Féin Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, urging her to take the plight of people here seriously in the face of yet another price hike.  Gas suppliers have contacted customers this week warning of a 33.57% tariff increase in addition to already record high energy costs. SDLP Newry, Mourne and Down […]

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Community Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Reiterates Call for Tax Cut on Energy Bills

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has reiterated calls on the British government to scrap VAT on energy bills to help families tackle the cost-of-living crisis. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Rising living costs and out of control energy prices are placing a huge burden on already struggling workers and families. “The British government should scrap […]

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Community Government Stormont

Energy Payment Support Scheme Payment is Needed Now! – UUP

East Belfast Ulster Unionist Party MLA and Communities spokesperson, Andy Allen MBE, has called on the Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey MLA, to expedite the energy payment support scheme payment. Mr Allen said: “Yesterday (Thursday) the Department for Communities committee approved the statutory rule for the energy payment support scheme payment. “The statutory rule overview […]

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Crime Legacy Politics

Police Apologise Following Ombudsman Report into Collusion

Following the publication of the Police Ombudsman report into collusion between the RUC and loyalist paramilitaries a PSNI spokesperson has apologised for the suffering felt by victims in what has been described as “collusive behaviours” between police and the UDA/UFF. Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts said: “It is important to say that, first and […]

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Community Election 2022 Health Newry

Public Concern over Removal of Emergency General Surgery at Daisy Hill – Workers Party

Newry and Armagh Workers party representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern regarding the recent removal of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital. “Local healthcare should always be safe, of the highest quality and be professionally delivered – but it must also be accessible”, says Workers Party representative Nicola Grant. “There is considerable public concern […]

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Business Community Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Boris and the Tories Must Scrap VAT on Energy Bills

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said ‘extortionate hikes’ to gas prices are crippling workers and families.  Speaking after Firmus announced another 34% price in areas of the north this week, the Upper Bann MLA said: “News that Firmus are again set to increase gas prices by almost 34% is another huge blow to workers […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Politics Stormont

Irish Language Move Will Leave Many Questioning Merit of Devolution

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Comments by NIO Minister Conor Burns indicating that Irish language legislation will be introduced at Westminster before the Stormont elections will leave many Unionists questioning the point of devolution. Why should Unionists accept a form of devolution which gifts a party committed to the destruction of Northern Ireland places […]

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Cllr Mackle Calls for Scrapping of Transfer Tests

Sinn Féin council group leader Liam Mackle has said that cruel transfer tests should be ‘scrapped’ to remove unnecessary stress from children.  The ABC representative said:  “Over the weekend many children endured the anxiety of waiting for their results from the transfer test. It is unacceptable at any time to select and reject young children […]

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Community Upper Bann

Planning Consent for Scarva Playpark a Big Step Forward – MP

Carla Lockhart MP has said the granting of planning permission for a new state of the art playpark in Scarva is a significant step forward in making the plan a reality for local children. The DUP MP said: “This is fantastic news for the children of Scarva, who will love their new play park when […]