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Sinn Féin spokesperson for health Liz Kimmins has said that the Department of Health’s public health proposals and consultation are not fit for purpose. Referring to Sinn Féin’s response to the public consultation, Kimmins said: “There is a need to ensure that public health legislation is up to date and fit for purpose. “However, any proposals from the Health Department for a new Public Health Bill must be […]
Education Ministers from Northern Ireland and Ireland have officially announced the RAISE programme. Education Minister Paul Givan was joined by Norma Foley TD, Education Minister in Ireland, on a visit to a number of schools in one of the identified localities today. The RAISE initiative will deliver a range of education support measures to help […]
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October, as Newry City gears up to double the fun with two exciting events in one spooktacular evening. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this event is sure to be a spine-tingling delight, bringing the city’s streets to life in the darkness. Join […]
Andrew McMurray MLA spoke in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday, praising local organisations that serve people who experience homelessness in South Down. The Alliance MLA said: “I was given the opportunity to speak in the Assembly about an issue of importance to my constituency this week and I decided to raise the problem of […]
As Autumn gets into full swing and the leaves start to fall, wet weather and passing trains create slippery surfaces that bring challenges for rail services. Translink deploys a range of innovative tactics to tackle this issue and keep services running safely, and minimise disruption to customers. Translink’s Head of Rail Infrastructure, Mervyn McCollam said: […]
Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed her deep concern regarding the capacity of maternity services across the Southern Trust area and in particular Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I have been contacted by maternity staff from Daisy Hill expressing their serious concerns following a meeting with Southern Trust Senior […]
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has launched its campaign, ‘#Yes2SocialWork’, highlighting the many career prospects and pathways to become a social worker in Northern Ireland. The Social Care Council delivers the campaign annually on behalf of the Department of Health (DoH) to promote the benefits of studying social work in […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party Spokesperson has indicated that residents have approached her about the proposed new housing development on Watsons Road in Newry. She said it is raising significant concerns within the community particularly with regards to the impact it will have on local infrastructure and services. While Lotus Homes claim the project will have […]
Gardaí in Louth investigating the disappearance of Kyran Durnin (8 years) are appealing to the public for information. Kyran was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, Co. Louth, to An Garda Síochána on the 30th August 2024. Despite extensive enquiries carried out by Gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána have been unable to either […]
The latest revelations about former Sinn Fein Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile raise serious and fundamental questions about the party and its governance Fianna Fail have said. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said: “For the first time, Sinn Fein has revealed Ó Donnghaile was suspended from the party following “inappropriate” text messages to a teenager, which were […]
The TUV have called for the spotlight to continue on Sinn Fein in light of more scandals this week. Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell: “The last few weeks have seen Sinn Fein flounder around as their story changed repeatedly in relation to the Michael McMonagle scandal. It is clear that both powerful […]
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said the Executive must secure funding from Westminster to build 50,000 homes by 2032. He was speaking ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion on Tuesday. It calls on the Executive to ring-fence Barnett Consequential funding from house building in England and Wales to finance the plan. The […]
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