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The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is warning of disruption to many services it provides ahead of the day of industrial action on Thursday 18 January 2024. With cold weather being forecast for this week, the industrial action will cause disruption to our winter gritting service. If the current weather warnings remain in place, we would […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has insisted that no local businesses or homeowners should be left behind in accessing flood relief funding to help them recover from the flooding that took place late last year. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Despite the initial small grants provided to residential and business devastated by the flooding […]
First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said today that public service workers can’t continue to be left in the lurch any longer by DUP time wasting and inaction. Michelle O’Neill was speaking as public service workers prepare to embark on widespread industrial action in support of their legitimate demands for fair pay. Michelle O’Neill said: “Almost […]
At a meeting of TUV Party Officers the basis of the party’s approach to the upcoming General Election was agreed, embracing two fundamental tenets. In seats presently held by non-unionists, particularly those which are winnable for unionism, such as North Down, Fermanagh & South Tyrone, South Belfast and North Belfast, TUV strongly supports an agreed […]
By Donal McMahon A major upgrade to a South Down sports facility is facing further delays after planners said part of it is “visually intrusive” and “would have a detrimental impact” on a local tourist attraction. The GAA and soccer pitch designs for Kilbroney Park, including the location of a changing room pavilion, have been with Newry, […]
Preparation is well underway for all out strike action next week among thousands of UNISON health and education workers. Industrial action committees meeting at UNISON Northern Ireland HQ today heard detailed reports of plans for extensive picket lines on January 18 at all the acute and community main health facilities. EA school based and headquarter […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has said that it is important that local people and communities continue to voice their concerns about the ongoing Israeli agression in Gaza. The elected representative said that he expected large numbers of people from the Newry, Mourne & Down region to support tomorrow’s (Saturday) ‘Global Day of […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for urgent intervention to address the current public sector pay dispute. Mr McNulty said: “There are only ten days left for an urgent intervention to address the needs of public sector workers ahead of a day of generalised action next Thursday. Nurses, teachers, civil servants and […]
The Department of Health is extremely concerned about the potential impact of planned industrial action on Thursday 18 January. While every effort will be made to mitigate the impact on the public, there will be widespread disruption to all aspects of health and social care services. This is expected to impact across a wide range of areas […]
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Matt Carthy TD, has described as unacceptable the refusal of the Irish government to join South Africa in proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Deputy Carthy called on the government to change its position and join the referral to the court under the Genocide convention. Speaking […]
Speaking after meeting today with representatives from the Royal College of Nursing, First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said there should be no more delays in forming an Executive and delivering fair pay rises for nurses and public sector workers. Michelle O’Neill said: “I’ve just met with the Royal College of Nursing to listen first-hand to […]
TUV blasts proposed Provo payday for terrorist relatives Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Years after a pension for innocent victims of violence was agreed, there are countless cases still caught up in bureaucracy. Even obviously deserving cases have moved at a snail’s pace. It is shameful that the victims’ commissioner has used his final […]
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