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SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan has urged council to realise the huge potential that exists around Newry Canal. Councillor Feehan is bringing a motion to council on Monday evening calling for the regeneration of the canal. He is proposing council write to councils across Ireland and Britain who have experience developing waterways and to UK, […]
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has said a manufactured row over Irish language signage at Grand Central Station is a distraction from Executive failure. He was speaking after work to introduce the signage was paused due to potential legal action. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan said: “This is far from the first time […]
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has questioned the Executive parties’ rejection of support for those impacted by welfare cuts from the UK Government. He was speaking after an SDLP proposal for the Communities Minister to work with the Finance Minister on the development of a mitigation package was defeated. Mr Durkan said it was […]
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said that those receiving welfare support should not have to bear the brunt of the UK Government’s cuts to stabilise the economy. She was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on Wednesday. It’s estimated that over 3m families will lose out as a result to changes […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that the Executive has agreed an increase of 5% to the basic allowance for local councillors with effect from 1 April 2025. The Minister also said that he will amend the legislation to permit his department in future to determine the rate of the basic allowance to be paid […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins outlined her commitment to the Irish language during a meeting with Forbairt Feirste today. The Minister provided the group with an update on progress the Department is making on a range of issues including signage on the public transport network and a road signage pilot scheme in the Gaeltacht Quarter. Speaking […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £220,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Hill Street, Newry has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of Hill Street from Abbey Way/Kilmorey Street junction through to O’Hagan Street. Minister Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Newry area which will deliver significant benefits for […]
A Sinn Féin delegation has met with senior council officials to push for action on Newry’s cleanliness. The delegation included Dáire Hughes MP, Cllr. Valerie Harte, Cllr. Geraldine Kearns, Cllr. Cathal King and Cllr. Aidan Mathers. Speaking after the meeting, Newry and Armagh MP, Dáire Hughes, said; “We’ve seen a marked decline in cleanliness across […]
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed the renaming of the Contingency Fund to ensure accessibility for new claimants seeking financial support to navigate the five-week wait for Universal Credit. It follows an Assembly Motion tabled by the SDLP Opposition last month highlighting the impact of this wait and the link to illegal money […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has called on the Agriculture Minister to provide clarity as to what funding he has available to tackle a potential outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The MLA was speaking after the minister last week recognised this serious threat in response to a question in the Assembly, yet failed to […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that developer contributions won’t solve the North’s wastewater crisis. He was speaking after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins launched a public consultation on Friday. The SDLP is supporting the Audit Office’s call for an expert led review of Northern Ireland Water’s funding and governance model. Newry & […]
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has called on the UK Treasury to remove the cap on Tax Free Childcare which has remained the same since 2017, in spite of significant increases in costs for families. This comes amid reports that childcare costs in England have fallen for the first time in fifteen years. Costs have […]
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