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Additional £10.9m for Legal Aid services | Newry City News

Additional £10.9m for Legal Aid services | Newry City News - newry court news

The Department of Justice has announced a further £10.9m to improve payment times for legal aid.     The additional allocation is the culmination of prolonged engagement between the Department of Justice and the Department of Finance. The Department of Justice continues to have an ongoing dialogue with the Criminal Bar Association of Northern Ireland […]

Views sought on changes to Northern Ireland rate reliefs | Newry Ireland News

Views sought on changes to rate reliefs | Newry Ireland News - newry city news

The Department of Finance has launched a 14-week consultation on a range of rate reliefs and allowances.     The consultation follows a direction from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, directing Northern Ireland departments to launch public consultations on measures to support budget sustainability and raise additional revenue. […]

Consultation launched on draft Tourism Strategy | Newry Ireland News

Consultation launched on draft Tourism Strategy | Newry Ireland News - news in newry

The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland, which outlines a 10-year plan to increase the value of tourism here.     This draft strategy sets out a vision that seeks to establish Northern Ireland as a year-round world-class destination which is renowned for its […]

King welcomes planning permission to continue cross border greenway project | Newry News

King welcomes planning permission to continue cross border greenway project | Newry News - newry newspapers

Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the planning approval for continuing the cross-border greenway project between Newry and Omeath.     The Newry City councillor says, “I’m glad to see planning approval being granted for the next phase of works to continue the Newry – Omeath greenway project. “This approval will see the construction […]

Murphy condemns threat against Sinn Féin activist | Newry Ireland News

Murphy condemns threat against Sinn Féin activist | Newry Ireland News - newry newspaper

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice.     Conor Murphy explains, “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make […]

‘Families and businesses need flood support funding now’ – Brady | Newry Ireland News

‘Families and businesses need flood support funding now’ - Brady | Newry Ireland News - newry newspaper

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has told Chris Heaton-Harris that the British government must step up now and support families and businesses affected by recent flooding.     Speaking after meeting the British Secretary of State alongside other Sinn Féin MPs, the Newry and Armagh MP comments, “We met with Chris Heaton-Harris and told him […]

British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for workers – Murphy | Newry News

British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for workers - Murphy | Newry News - news in newry

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for public sector workers without delay.     The party’s economy spokesperson comments, “Public sector workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. “While one party continues with its blockade, savage Tory cuts have denied fair pay rises […]

Department of Education announces additional £5m funding for Special Schools maintenance | Newry News

Department of Education announces additional £5m funding for Special Schools maintenance | Newry News - down newspaper

The Department of Education has announced an additional £ 5 million of maintenance funding for Special Schools this year.     The funding is ring-fenced for key maintenance in Special Schools, including health and safety works, meeting children’s needs and repairing buildings, grounds and other facilities. Education Permanent Secretary Dr Mark Browne says, “This £ […]

‘Women must be kept updated during smear testing review’ – Kimmins | Newry News

Women must be kept updated during smear testing review - Kimmins | Newry News - newry newspaper

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said women must be kept updated during the cervical smear testing review.     Speaking after meeting with the Southern Trust regarding the cervical smear testing review, the party’s social care spokesperson says, “I attended a meeting with the Southern Trust and raised our concerns about the women affected […]

Northern Ireland set to get additional 48 paramedics | Newry News

Northern Ireland set to get additional paramedics | Newry News - newry newspapers

The Department of Health has given the go-ahead to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for the recruitment of 48 additional paramedics next year.     The approval will mean that the first cohort of students graduating from the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science degree in 2024 will be able to apply for the newly created positions […]







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