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Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Elected Vice Chair of All Party Group on Animal Welfare

Patrick Brown MLA welcomes his appointment as Vice Chair of the All Party Group on Animal Welfare following its first meeting at Stormont last week commemorating the reconstruction of the group. Mr Brown said: ‘I am delighted to have been elected as Vice Chair of Stormont’s APG on Animal Welfare, joining colleagues Chair John Blair […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Opens Downpatrick Constituency Office

Patrick Brown MLA held the opening of his constituency office Saturday 25th June, with opening hours starting this week. Mr Brown said: ‘I am delighted to have my constituency office and team in place so that we can start delivering for everyone in South Down. Thanks to the support and hard work of everyone involved, […]

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Campaigns Cost of Living Politics

The Time for Public Ownership of Energy Resources is Now! – Workers Party

When it comes to discussions about the cost of energy and other utilities, there is always a missing and unspoken link. Radio phone in shows, television news, social media platforms and any amount of newspaper articles will talk endlessly about ‘increases in wholesale supplies’. The ‘war in Ukraine’, ‘unexpectedly cold winters’ and ‘technical problems with pipe lines’. What they won’t […]

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Health International Politics

Aontu Welcome American Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion

Aontú leader and Meath West TD joined with hundreds of thousands of other Irish people in welcoming the decision of the American Supreme Court to allow Americans citizens decide democratically what laws should exist when it comes to abortion and also to allow states protect the Human Right to Life of everyone. Tóibín stated; “Today […]

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Community International Politics

International: US Overturns Roe v Wade

The decades long abortion legislation entitled Roe v Wade has been overturned via the Supreme Court in the United States. The move which is set to send shockwaves across North America albeit the world as many states are set to overturn decades of abortion laws in favour of prolife legislation. The abortion issue has always […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Government Health Politics Stormont

Health Trust Staff Mileage Increased

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a mileage rate increase for Health Trust staff. The increase applies to work-related car travel by Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, including Trust employed domiciliary care workers and district nurses. The current rates are 56ppm for the first 3,500 miles, and 20ppm for each mile thereafter. After considering a […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Boylan Urges Health Department to Address Recognition Payment Delay

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said delays in recognition payments for health and social care workers are unacceptable and urged the Department to get it paid to workers. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Ongoing delays in getting the recognition payment out and into the pockets of some health and social care workers is […]

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Community Health Politics

Precious Life Condemn NI Secretary of State

Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life has condemned the NI Secretary of State’s plans to force more abortions – including ‘DIY Home Abortions’ – on Northern Ireland. This follows publication of the latest abortion statistics released by the Department for Health, which show the highest number of abortions since records began.  214,869 babies were killed […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Newry Politics Stormont

Kimmins Calls on DUP Education Minister to Extend Engage II Programme for Schools

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the DUP Education Minister to extend the Engage II programme for schools.   The Newry and Armagh said: ”The Engage programmes were designed to address the impact that the pandemic has had on children and young people’s education. ”Funding from the scheme provides for additional teaching jobs […]

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

Tories Need to Listen to Workers and Act on the Cost of Living! – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to listen to workers and act on the soaring cost of living. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “For months the cost of living has been on a steep upward trajectory, inflation is now predicted to hit 11% over the next couple of months […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Education Government Politics Stormont

Uniform Grant Increases by 20%

The school uniform grant will be increased by 20% to help support low income families, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced. The grant is designed to assist families in need with a contribution towards the cost of purchasing school uniforms. Announcing the additional £1.04 million investment, the Minister said: “The cost of purchasing school uniforms […]

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Community Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

DUP Councillor Hasn’t Been to a Single Meeting Since February!

Rowallane DUP Councillor William Walker has not attended a council meeting since February whilst continuing to claim a council wage. Clanrye News and Sport can reveal via a freedom of information request that the elected representative last attended a council meeting on the 21st of February 2022. Mr Walker came under fire recently when a […]