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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said heartbroken families will continue to challenge the shameful Legacy Act at every turn and called on the British Government to repeal it. She also pledged that she and her Sinn Féin colleagues would continue to stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice. The Newry & […]
Mr Beattie said, “Some of the revelations coming out of the COVID inquiry at these early stages are extraordinary and bizarre. Indeed, some of the commentary seems to suggest that a deliberate attempt to isolate and bully the Health Minister was taking shape. The suggestion is that the then Deputy First Minister – Michelle O’Neill […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has backed the ‘No Mow May’ approach to help promote biodiversity on the roadside during this month. The Department for Infrastructure has responsibility for cutting 45,000km of grass verges across the road network and for the past few years has been changing to more environmentally friendly practices to allow wildflowers and […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates (TECs) for some private cars to help reduce MOT waiting times. The temporary exemptions will apply to private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have a valid […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed action from the Infrastructure Minister to tackle the MOT backlog and delays. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “I welcome the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates for private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said that his Department will work to develop solutions that unlock the potential that exists within all our entrepreneurs. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Time to Change’ event held in the Long Gallery, Stormont. The event’s purpose was to enable policymakers along with community and business representatives to share the […]
Nobody should miss out on learning because of period poverty, Economy Minister Conor Murphy said today. Minister Murphy was speaking as regulations were approved by the Assembly to ensure that free period products will be available to learners and staff at local further education colleges and higher education institutions. The Minister said: “Research has shown that […]
Andrew McMurray has been selected by Alliance to become the new South Down MLA. Mr McMurray was selected by local members to replace outgoing MLA Patrick Brown. Andrew is an outdoor instructor and youth worker, and lives in Castlewellan with his wife and two children. It was a love for outdoor pursuits which led Andrew […]
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has called for an immediate ceasefire to end the slaughter in Gaza and said a peace process must be the shared will of the international community. Speaking at a major Palestine solidarity demonstration in London today, Michelle O’Neill said: “What is happening in Gaza is the gravest human rights violation […]
Mr Beattie MC MLA said, “We chose to take the Health brief because we recognised the challenges our NHS are facing. Minister Swann was able to hit the ground running to deal with immediate pressures. “In advance of the return of the Assembly, every party committed to putting health as their number one priority. That […]
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA announced the 2024-25 Budget today which was agreed by the Executive. Speaking following the meeting, Minister Archibald said: “Since devolution was restored, we have been really clear this was always going to be a difficult budget. The stark reality is the demands on our finances far outstrip the funding available […]
Several Hundred people attended a recent vigil in Camlough tillage to acknowledge the 200th Day of the continuing military onslaught by the Israeli Government on Gaza. Many of those present wore the colours of their local GAA clubs and counties. Speakers at the event which was organised by the local Gaels Against Genocide Group, give […]
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