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DoH Underlines Scale of Winter Pressures

The Department of Health has appealed to the public to do all it can to help the health service get through this winter.  It has highlighted the current pressures on health and social care services and the potential for these to escalate further in the coming weeks. DoH Permanent Secretary Peter May said: “Services are […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

Time is Running Out for the Government to Act on British Legacy Act – Aontu

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín has cautiously welcomed moves by the Government that could lead to an interstate case against the British Government over their Legacy Act. Speaking in the Dáil today, the Meath West TD said: “This year the Tory Government passed the Legacy Act through the British Houses of Parliament. This Act is the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Newry Council Admits Health and Safety Offences Arising From Death of Electrician at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

By Paul Higgins Newry, Mourne and Down District council today (tues) admitted health and safety offences arising from the tragic death of an electrician who was killed during a storm. At Newry Crown Court, a defence KC for NMD council asked for the two charges to be put again and there was a subsequent guilty […]

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‘Sinn Féin Remain Opposed to Domestic Water Charges!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said Sinn Féin remain opposed to household domestic charges. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Sinn Féin remains opposed to domestic water charges. “The British Secretary of State has forced a public consultation on water charges. “This will only add to the cost of living and the cost of doing business.  “I stopped the imposition of water charges when I was […]

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

McNulty: Voices of Striking Teachers Must Be Heard

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the concerns of teachers must be heard and addressed. He was speaking as five teaching unions take part in strike action across the North on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty said that teachers and other school staff were entitled to fair pay and working conditions. Newry & […]

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

Executive Needed to Help Support Small Businesses – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has reiterated calls for the Executive to be restored so it can offer leadership and support to small businesses struggling to stay open due to costs and trade issues as revealed by Enterprise NI. Speaking at the launch of Enterprise NI’s 2023 Barometer report at The Dunadry Hotel, Conor Murphy […]

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

Executive Needed to Help Those In Need of Care Packages – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said an Executive is needed to help families in need of care packages and to invest in the under-pressure health service. Commenting on reports that over 4,000 people are waiting for some form of home care package, the party’s social care spokesperson said:  “The rapid decline in care packages delivered is deeply concerning and impacting […]

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Further Tory Cuts to Public Services and Workers Unacceptable – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government must do more to fully support public sector workers and services.  Speaking after today’s Autumn Statement from the British government, the party’s economy spokesperson said:  “Once again, the Tories have continued with their cruel agenda of austerity with more real term cuts to funding for […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

Louth County Council Shortlisted For Two Excellence In Local Government Awards 2023

Louth County Council are delighted to be in the running for two awards at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards (2023), taking place later this week. In its 20th year, the awards feature a total of 94 Local Authority projects shortlisted over 15 categories. The awards, taking place on Thursday 23rd November at the Crowne […]

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Community Constituency Council Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

King Urges People to Join International Day of Solidarity With Palestine

Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has encouraged people across Newry and Armagh to attend local rallies ahead of the International day of solidarity with Palestine, next Wednesday, the 29th November. The Newry City councillor said: “Next Wednesday, 29th November, there will be rallies across Ireland to mark the international day of solidarity with Palestine.  “At […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Report Aimed at Growing ANP Workforce Published

A new report has been published which aims to maximise the contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) across Health and Social Care. ANPs have undergone additional training to enable them to work autonomously to assess, diagnose, prescribe care and treatment and discharge patients in their care. ANPs already play a vital role across many areas […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Downpatrick Government Legacy Politics South Down Westminster

Hazzard Urges Irish Government to Take Interstate Case Following Taoiseach’s Comments

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the comments of the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil today, who said the Irish government is to make a decision in the coming weeks as to whether the Irish government supports an existing case or takes its own Inter-State case in respect of the British government’s Legacy […]