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Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

New Minister of State Appointments in Dail

The Government on the nomination of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, has formally appointed additional Ministers of State and assigned their responsibilities. Speaking this evening the Taoiseach said: “I wish the newly-appointed Ministers of State well in their portfolios. We have strong talent and ability from across the three Government parties. “Having emerged from Covid […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

Ambulance Wait Shows Impact of Health Service Crisis!

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that the long wait for ambulances is yet another symptom of our crumbling health service. Mr McGrath was speaking after a man who waited over nine hours for an ambulance died. He said the only way the problems within the health service could be properly addressed would be […]

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Campaigns Daisy Hill Government Health Politics Stormont

“Nurses Not Fairly Paid While MLAs Take Wage While Not Working” – Aontu

Aontú Cllr Denise Mullen has demanded further investment in the Health services to improve conditions amidst the Nurses strike. Speaking today, Cllr Mullen said “Our health system is in crisis. Hospitals are under incredible stress with A&E overcrowding and record hospital waiting lists. Conditions in hospitals have deteriorated as staff are under-resourced and underpaid. Most of this […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth Politics

Ó Murchú Raises Transport Issues in Dail

Transport issues in Louth were raised in Leinster House by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Dundalk TD highlighted specific issues with school transport, the Ardee bypass, the N53 and the 100X bus to Dublin Airport. On the school transport issue, which was particularly contentious this year, Deputy Ó Murchú pleaded for planning by the government […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

‘Heaton-Harris must give families date for payment of £600!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British Secretary of State to give people a date for when they will receive the £600 energy payment. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “It’s unacceptable that people here still have no clarity from the British Secretary of State on when they will receive the £600 energy payment […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Appointed to NI Affairs Committee

Upper Bann representative Carla Lockhart has been appointed to serve on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster. The DUP MP was chosen by her Party Leader, Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, to take on the important role. Speaking after her appointment, Carla Lockhart said: “I am very much looking forward to getting involved […]

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NIPSA Health Workers Strike Locations, Monday 12 December

The NIPSA ballot for Industrial Action returned a 92.62% vote for strike action, the NIPSA Health Panel, which represents all branches in Health and Social Care and Health Arms Length bodies has therefore authorised strike action December 12. Strike locations for Monday’s action listed below.

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Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Discretionary Income for the Lowest Earning Households in Northern Ireland Drops by 46% in a Year

Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households have seen their discretionary income decrease by 46.1% compared to last year (from £45.32 to £24.41), meaning they have less than £25 per week to spend after bills and living expenses. These figures come from the Consumer Council’s latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, which is published on a quarterly basis […]

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Business Campaigns Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Executive Vital to Strengthening Workers Rights – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the re-establishment of an Executive is necessary if workers’ rights are to be protected and strengthened. Speaking after the British Prime Minister yesterday promised harsh new laws in Britain in response to workers taking strike action for fair pay, Conor Murphy said: “The Executive must be reformed so we […]

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Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh

Irish Government Must Begin Plan for Irish Unity – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that it is incumbent on the Irish Government to set up a nationally representative Citizens’ Assembly to plan and prepare for Irish unity. Councillor Finnegan said; “Tonight the Sinn Féin group on Newry Mourne and Down Council brought a motion forward calling on the Dublin Government to establish […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Daisy Hill Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

Department Confirms Health Pay Increases

The Department of Health has confirmed it is now in a position to implement health service national pay body recommendations for 2022/23. This is now possible following three key developments: the announcement of a budget for Northern Ireland; the passage of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill; and publication today of public sector pay […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

Precious Life Condemns “Safe Zone” Legislation

Precious Life has condemned as a travesty of justice, the decision by the UK Supreme Court to uphold the banning and criminalising of pro-life vigils. For the first time in the UK, praying will now be a criminal offence. The Court ruling on the draconian and discriminatory so-called “Abortion Safe Access Zones Bill” means any […]