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Archive for: May, 2012

‘Public should be made aware of health plans for Newry’ – Bradley

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has said that details of the proposal being advanced by the Department of Health for a new a GP led Community Treatment and Care Centre (CTCC), to be built from scratch in Newry should be made public. Bradley expressed concern that plans to move services from Daisy […]

‘Parties must work together on post primary transfer’ – Rogers

SDLP Education Spokesperson Sean Rogers has called for political parties to work together to find an agreed solution to post-primary transfer. His call comes after Peter Robinson’s statement that the DUP is to launch their own initiative to find a common transfer test for all schools in Northern Ireland. The South Down MLA, who is […]

‘Fostering needs full support of society’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has met with Colm Donaghy – Chief Executive of the Belfast Trust – to discuss current fostering arrangements to see how we can improve on them to ensure that the needs of the children and young people are paramount. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Ruane said, “There are many children […]

‘Narrow Water Bridge Planning a Priority’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the reply from the Minister of Environment Alex Attwood that the planning permission for the Narrow Water Bridge has been prioritised. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms Ruane stated, “I have previously called on the planning for the Narrow Water Bridge to be fast tracked in order to meet […]

Hazzard welcomes Community Relations Week

Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has welcomed Community Relations Week and has highlighted that it is an opportunity for building relationships across the island. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr. Hazzard said, “Next week is the 10th anniversary Community Relations Week and it is important that we use it to continue to build upon the work […]

‘No agreement from Kenny to meet innocent victims’ – Kennedy

Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has criticised Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny for his continued procrastination in not meeting with victims of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Kennedy said: “It is now almost one year since I first sought a meeting on behalf of the Kingsmills and other victims with Mr Kenny. […]

Southern Trust to hold employment promotion seminar

The Southern Area Supported Employment Consortium, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment, is inviting employers in the Southern area to attend a seminar on promoting employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The free information seminar will be held on Wednesday 16th May from 10am-12.30pm followed by a light lunch in Craigavon […]

The big debate: Public transport – we’re stuck in a vicious cycle…

As society is becoming more environmentally conscious, the issue of public transport must be raised. Transport is one of the biggest sources of climate changing gases. As we all know, using buses and trains is far more energy efficient than private cars. Northern Ireland appears to be lagging behind when it comes to public transport […]

Committee decide no relegation in Carnbane next season

Crieve Rovers and Damolly United have been handed a reprieve for next season as the Carnbane League committee has decided that there will be no relegation from the Premier Division at the end of this season. Due to the inclusion of the three new teams – Shanro Santos, Newry Hibs and Orchard City in the […]

McKevitt calls for legislation to track stolen metal

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has called for legislation to be introduced to enable the tracking of metal following a spate of metal thefts in her constituency. Speaking to Newry Times, Mrs McKevitt said: “The increase in metal theft in our area is extremely alarming and spans from manhole covers to components of a […]







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