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TUV Leader Warns Unionism Over Protocol Vote

Speaking at the annual TUV central dinner in Cookstown Jim Allister MP focussed on the upcoming  Stormont vote on the continuance of the Protocol, warning it was a defining moment for the future of the Union. In the course of his remarks Jim Allister said:- “The Assembly vote in December will mark the embedding of the […]

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Affordable Housing at Centre of Fianna Fáil Plans

After more than a decade of undersupply in housing, the dial is turning, and Fianna Fáil has got Ireland back building again. Having introduced the most comprehensive affordable housing legislation in the history of the State which underpins the schemes that are now delivering, Fianna Fáil have set out the Party’s plans to take affordable […]

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Community Legacy Louth Newry

67th Anniversary of the Edentubber Martyrs Celebrated

Speaking at the 67th anniversary of the Edentubber Martyrs, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon  told the large attendance that the “Republican vision of a better future based on the fundamental change to the status quo, has been consistent in whatever phase of struggle and in whatever era since the partition of our island and the […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Murphy Launches £4million Grant Scheme to Help Businesses Innovate

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the Business Innovation Grant (BIG), a new £4.3million initiative designed to help businesses across Northern Ireland embrace innovation and boost productivity and competitiveness. Developed by Invest Northern Ireland and delivered in partnership with Innovate NI, BIG is aimed at micro-businesses, sole traders, and SMEs and will offer grants from […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Newry: Workers Party Supports Community In Opposition of Selling McCreesh Park

Nicola Grant has said she is inundated with people asking if the Workers Party will support the community in their opposition to the selling of public land in Newry that is currently used as a children’s playground. Nicola continued that the decision to sell the land was agreed by Sinn Fein and DUP members of […]

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SDLP Questions Minister’s Failure to Support Small Businesses

SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has questioned Minister Conor Murphy’s failure to bid for support for small and medium-sized enteprises (SMEs). He confirmed in the Assembly on Tuesday that he did not bid for any funding in the latest monitoring round. Business groups had asked the Minister to provide support in the context of rises […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

University Belfast and Ulster University Conferred Honorary Doctorates on Joseph Kennedy III

The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots MLA, has hosted a joint ceremony at Parliament Buildings during which Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University conferred honorary doctorates on Joseph Kennedy III, President Biden’s Special Envoy for Economic Affairs. The Speaker spoke during the ceremony held in the Great Hall on Wednesday. He said: […]

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Business Community Government Politics Westminster

SDLP Highlights Impact of Immigration Changes on NI Businesses

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has highlighted the negative impact of changes to immigration rules on businesses in Northern Ireland. Ms Hanna hosted a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday to highlight the effect of changes to immigration policy which were introduced by the previous Conservative Government in their dying months. South Belfast and Mid Down […]

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Murphy Raises Key Economic Issues For North With British Government

Economy Minister Conor Murphy raised a number of key economic issues with British Government Ministers during a visit to London. The discussions included concerns on the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, support for renewable energy developments, and the previously paused Enhanced Investment Zone for the north of Ireland. Speaking afterwards Minister Murphy […]

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‘£350m Investment Underlines Executive’s Commitment to Health’

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed £350 million worth of funding for health which has been allocated by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald. This means the majority of available funds will go to the health department. The party’s health spokesperson said: “Today’s announcement that £350 million will be going to the health department is welcome […]

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Over £62 million In Additional Benefits Sees £21 million Boost For Pensioners

Over £62 million in additional benefits has been generated in 2023/24 by a Department for Communities service which helps people access entitlements they have not been claiming. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed the annual Make the Call Wraparound Service results and highlighted an additional benefit uptake of £21.3 million by pensioners. The results also showed […]

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Business Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Leads All-Island Trade Mission to Singapore

Economy Minister Conor Murphy arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world’s largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival.   The four-day trade mission, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, will promote the island of Ireland as a hub for innovation in regtech, fintech, and […]