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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Crime Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Upper Bann

£105k Funding Boost For Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon

Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon is set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).  The money allocated will go towards […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Standing Down as Economy Minister on Medical Grounds

Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has announced that Conor Murphy is standing down as Economy Minister on medical grounds. Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy is standing down as Minister tonight on medical grounds. “Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests. “My colleagues and I all wish Conor […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy to Rest Following Doctors Advice

In a statement on news that Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor pending medical tests, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor to rest pending scheduled medical tests. “He informed the Speaker on Friday that he would not be available to respond to an economy motion […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening at 7pm, Newry Town Hall in response to the beginning of the invasion of Rafah, the last safe refugee in Gaza. See the graphic attached for a promotional image. Marc Mac Seáin made this statement on behalf of Newry IPSC “Millions of people, half […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

SDLP Opposition Tables Gaza Ceasefire Motion

The Official Opposition at the Northern Ireland Assembly will lead a debate calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and southern Israel this week. It is the first time the Assembly has been given an opportunity to make a united call for peace since the outbreak of conflict in October 2023. The SDLP motion: Speaking […]

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Community Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

‘We Will Stand With Families In Their Continued Fight For Truth and Justice’ – Kimmins

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 & […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Covid Inquiry Raising More Questions Than Just Dysfunctionality of Executive – Beattie

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 […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Infrastructure Minister Backs No Mow May to Promote Biodiversity

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 […]

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Government Infrastructure Politics Stormont

Minister Announces Way Forward to Reduce MOT Waiting Times

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Boylan Welcomes Action to Tackle MOT Delays

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 […]

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

Breaking Down Barriers Will Help All Entrepreneurs – Murphy

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 […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy: Nobody Should Miss Out on Learning Because of Period Poverty

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 […]