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£291.3million in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers on day one | Newry News

£291.3million in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers on day one | Newry News facebook

A total of £291.3million in Direct Payments was issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers on 1 September this year, providing a much-needed boost to farming families and the rural economy in this very challenging year.     Dr Jason Foy, Head of the Area-based Schemes Division, says, “I am pleased to announce another record […]

SDLP Councillor welcomes progress on Translink Train Station Connectivity | Newry News

SDLP Councillor welcomes progress on Translink Train Station Connectivity | Newry News today

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed progress with Translink senior management on reinstating full free bus connections from Newry Bus Station to Newry Train Station.     It comes after the Newry City representative wrote to Translink Chief Executive, Chris Conway expressing her deep concerns about the cut of the long-standing free-of-charge Bus Service from […]

Important progress made on reshaping general surgery | News in Newry

Important progress made on reshaping general surgery | News in Newry - breaking news newry

The Department of Health has published a progress report on the implementation of the Review of General Surgery.     The Review was published in June 2022, setting out key actions to improve general surgery provision in Northern Ireland. Despite the many pressures currently facing the health service, significant progress has been made in implementing […]

Newry Southern Relief Road: ‘Further Heritage Consultation is key to bridge solution’ – SDLP | News in Newry

Further Heritage Consultation is key to bridge solution - SDLP | News in Newry - newry news

The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said.     Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage says, “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation […]

Assembly needed ‘to tackle huge school uniform costs’ – Mason | Newry News

Assembly needed to tackle huge school uniform costs - Mason | Newry News - down newspaper

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said an Assembly is needed to legislate to deal with the huge cost of school uniforms that is leaving families struggling.     The South Down MLA says, “The stark findings of Save the Children NI’s poll is a clear signal that families need a functioning Assembly to help […]

Newry parades must not disrupt the lives of residents – Brady | News in Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has urged those organising the upcoming band parades in Newry to ensure they are respectful and do not cause unnecessary inconvenience to local residents.       The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a meeting with the parades commission in Belfast. “Along with my party colleagues, Cllr. Aidan Mathers […]

Newry Project CRJ Newry/Armagh Receives £204,577 IFI Support | News in Newry

Newry Project Community Restorative Justice Newry/Armagh Receives £204,577 IFI Support | News in Newry - newry news now

Seventeen projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties have received £3,074,086/ €3,473,717 to deliver peace and reconciliation initiatives, with Newry project CRJ receiving over £200,000.     The funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) enables peacebuilding efforts within some of the most marginalised communities who continue to live with the long-term […]

Chair and Board Members sought for Northern Ireland Police Fund | News in Newry

Chair and Board Members sought for Northern Ireland Police Fund | News in Newry - newry news online

The Department of Justice is seeking to recruit a Chairperson and four Board Members for the Northern Ireland Police Fund (NIPF).     The NIPF provides care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism and to the families of police officers injured or killed through […]

McKernan calls for Strategy to Upgrade Rural Estates | News in Newry

McKernan calls for Strategy to Upgrade Rural Estates | News in Newry - newry news today

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has called for an urgent strategy to improve rural estates.     Mrs McKernan has visited a number of rural estates, including Bunkerhill in Markethill, Caramoyle on the outskirts of Keady and Mourneview Park in Clady and has seen a common problem of lack of investment and maintenance in […]

Financial position ‘continues to worsen for Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households’ | News in Newry

Financial position 'continues to worsen for Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households' | News in Newry - todays news in newry

Northern Ireland’s lowest-earning households have seen their discretionary income fall by almost half (47.2%) over the last year (from £35.25 to £18.63), meaning they now have less than £19 per week to spend after their bills and living expenses.     These figures come from the Consumer Council’s latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, which […]







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