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ABC Council Strike Action Suspended

Joint statement by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Joint Trade Unions (Unite the Union, GMB & NIPSA). Following positive negotiations between Management and the Joint Trade Unions an agreement in principle has been reached and approved by Elected Members, it is agreed to suspend strike action from 0001hrs on Thursday 22 September, […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

TUV Claim Energy Profits From NI Subsidising Republic’s Consumers

TUV leader Jim Allister has slammed ESB claiming that their recent profits in Northern Ireland have been used to facilitate the easing of financial pressures in the Republic of Ireland. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “With the Dublin PM boasting (https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2022/09/16/esb-profits-should-to-be-used-to-help-bring-down-energy-bills-varadkar/ ) that the soaring profits of ESB (€390m in 6 months) will be used […]

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

‘Tories Detached From Reality of Cost-of-Living Emergency!’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has accused the Tories of being ‘detached from reality’ following reports that they are seeking to remove the cap on bonuses for big bankers. The Newry and Armagh MP has said struggling workers, families and businesses need support now with the cost-of-living emergency. Mickey said: “Reports that the Tories are […]

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Ó Murchú Attends “Time for Truth” Rally

The family of Dundalk man, Seamus Ludlow, who was killed outside the town in 1976, joined dozens of other families and hundreds of supporters at a Time for Truth rally in Belfast on Sunday. The Ludlow family, who have been campaigning for over 40 years for the truth about his death to be known, were […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Louth Politics Seanad Éireann

Extend Parents Leave to Help Offset Cost of Living Increases – Senator Lisa Chambers

Senator Lisa Chambers has said an extension of Parents Leave would give parents more valuable time with their children while also offsetting the rise in the cost of living in terms of childcare.  The Fianna Fáil Senator said, “An extension of Parents Leave in Budget 2023 could be a valuable asset to help offset the […]

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Cost of Living and Energy Costs the Focus of Fianna Fáil Think-In

Over the next two days, the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party will gather in Mullingar ahead of the Dáil’s return, to focus on the parties’ priorities for Budget 2023. Speaking at the think-in, Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan, Niamh Smyth said, “My colleagues and I in Fianna Fáil are acutely aware of the effect the energy […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Westminster

Truss Must Bin Legacy Bill of Shame! – Sinn Fein 

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to bin the flawed Tory legacy ‘bill of shame’ without any further delay.  Speaking at the Time for Truth demonstration in Belfast attended by thousands, the North Belfast MP said:  “The introduction of the Legacy Bill is evidence that the British government […]

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Louth County Council Welcomes Minister Eamon Ryan to Council Chamber

Louth County Council were pleased to welcome the Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD to the Louth County Council offices yesterday. Minister Ryan met firstly with the Chief Executive Joan Martin and the Council’s Management Team, followed by an in-depth discussion on a range of issues with Cathaoirleach Conor Keelan and […]

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UNISON Pushing for New Pay Deal for NHS Workers

UNISON Northern Ireland Health Committee at its September meeting has resolved to join with all UNISON members in pushing for  a better deal for NHS Health workers. A spokesperson for UNISON said: “We have already declared the below inflation PRB recommendation as failing to protect workers in an escalating cost of living crisis. Work is now underway on getting ballot […]

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

Prime Minister Must Act Now Before It’s Too Late For Businesses! – Murphy

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has called on the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss to deliver a package of meaningful measures which deliver for businesses. Speaking during a visit to Dungannon where he met local businesses, Conor Murphy said:  “I heard first hand today of the hardship businesses continue to experience as the cost of living crisis deepens […]

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NIPSA Health Registers Dispute and Prepares to Ballot

Members across Health and Social Care (HSC) will be aware that NIPSA alongside other Health Unions have been engaging with Department of Health (DOH) and Employers on a number of significant issues including pay, Staffing Levels and Travel Reimbursement. The NIPSA Health and Social Care Central Panel has met and considered the announcement from the […]

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Catastrophic Rise in Gas Prices Reaffirms Need for Executive Now! – O’Neill

Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said news of ‘another staggering and catastrophic rise’ in gas prices is a crushing blow for workers, families and small businesses. Speaking after Firmus announced that its prices are set to rise by 56.3% from 3 October, Michelle O’Neill said an Executive must be formed now to […]