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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte hosted a Civic Reception in Newry Civic Centre on Thursday 29 June to mark the outstanding fundraising achievements of Newry Cancer Research Committee. Formed in 1978, the Committee has been a beacon of light in the fight against cancer. It is well-respected throughout the community […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that the exciting potential of the Armagh observatory and planetarium site should be fully realised and developed. The Newry and Armagh MLA Said: “The local Sinn Féin team, along with Mickey Brady MP and I, met with the team at Armagh Planetarium and Observatory to hear about their […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council could be set to generate a new homelessnesses strategy following a councillor’s claim of a record spike of over 160% in social housing waiting lists. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been tasked to consider its role in dealing with “unprecedented levels” of households in the district in temporary […]
Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has called for an Executive to be formed to support carers in the community. The Newry City councillor spoke after supporting a motion at Monday’s council meeting: “Carers do vital work, working long hours to care for their loved ones, however, they receive very little support in doing this work. […]
Mournes and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area Forums (DEAs) have collaborated with County Down Rural Community Network, Ark Housing, Arbour Housing, Clanmill Housing and Northern Ireland Executive Housing for All Programme to deliver a successful ASD and ADHD summer friendly sports camp. Over 40 young people took part in the programme from Tuesday 1 to […]
The Daisy Hill Future Group met with Peter May, the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and his senior advisors on Wednesday 26th July to discuss the Southern Trust’s plans to stabilise the medical workforce and ensure continuity of services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Future Group’s representatives sought this meeting with the leadership […]
By Donal McMahon Permanent secretaries of Stormont have stated the “next steps” for a ban on conversion therapy will lie at the door of a new Executive minister. The controversial ‘treatment’ is used as a means of trying to stop or suppress a gay person’s sexuality, or stop them from identifying as a different gender […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said cuts to specialist GP services will put more pressure on the health service. Mr O’Dowd said: “The GP Elective Care Service was helping to tackle some of the waiting lists in our health service by providing procedures in dermatology, gynaecology and minor surgery. “This cut in funding will […]
By Kevin McAteer A new group is being established to work with the Southern Health Trust to implement the ongoing stabilisation plans for acute inpatient medical services at Daisy Hill Hospital, and to support the development of a longer term plan for the future of the Newry Hospital. The stabilisation plans, which were agreed at […]
Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart has secured a commitment from the Prime Minister to work together on improving benefit support for children and families who face a childhood cancer diagnosis. Speaking after her PMQ Carla Lockhart said, “I am greatly encouraged by the Prime Minister’s answer today where he recognises the stress and strains […]
Sinn Féin’s Declan Kearney has called for an end to the differential approach to managing Adult ADHD diagnoses and treatment between health trusts across the north. Speaking after meeting with senior Northern Trust management with responsibility for mental health and learning disability services, the South Antrim MLA said: “Since meeting with the Department of Health […]
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful has recognised 98 Green Flag Award winning sites for 2023/2024. Rising from a previous high of 93 flags last year, the environmental charity awarded the international mark of quality to parks and open spaces that demonstrated world-class standards in cleanliness, safety, accessibility, environmental management and community involvement. Eight local councils received […]
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