
Teachers on lower rates of salary would be protected from further increases in pension contributions under plans proposed by Education Minister John O’Dowd. The plans are contained in a consultation document published today outlining proposed changes to pension contribution rates for teachers from April 2013. Mr O’Dowd said, “I remain strongly opposed to the British […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP Education spokesperson Sean Rogers has spoken of the importance of co-operation on the issue of cross-border education for schools and communities in border regions. This comes after the Ulster Unionist Party proposed a motion expressing concern about the consultation on cross border education. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said: “To say I’m confused by […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called on the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Development Arlene Foster to help develop the tourism industry in South Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, Fearon said, “Historically, there has been and remains a severe lack of investment from the government in our area. South Armagh has so much to […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin councillor Brendan Curran at a recent meeting in the Meadow has called on the council to urgently upgrade the pedestrian right of way between Killeavy Road and Edward Street. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Curran explained, “The pedestrian right of way between Killeavy Road and Edward Street is a well used shortcut for […]
Nov 21 2012 | Posted in
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Siobhan Magee from Rostrevor has donated £1,100 to the Stroke and Rehab Ward at Daisy Hill Hospital. She raised the money in memory of her grandmother Mary Magee who was cared for in the Ward following a stroke in 2011. Siobhan raised the money by completing the Mourne Challenge which involved climbing Slieve Donard mountain […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
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PIPS Newry and Mourne has been awarded a contract for the provision of Bereavement Support Services for those bereaved by suicide.The Southern Trust’s Director of Mental Health and Disability Services, Francis Rice says that the service will offer free professional bereavement counselling to adults from across the Southern area. “Those who have experienced bereavement to […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has stated that this Saturday, 24th November, is the last day anyone meeting the qualifying criteria can apply to have a HD Freeview Box fitted under the Digital Switchover Help Scheme. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Over the last week, Sinn Féin has been made aware that some people […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
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Louis Eyres has donated £1,500 to the Coronary Care Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Louis decided to raise the funds after recovering from a heart attack in the Unit back in 2006. He is now back to full health and raised the money through a hugely successful sponsored cycle around Ireland. Mr Eyres would like […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
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The SDLP in Newry and Mourne has said a motion on welfare reform brought by Sinn Féin to the Council is purely designed to mask their inaction on the topic and their need to catch up with the SDLP’s consistent work opposing the savage cuts being brought in. Speaking to Newry Times, an SDLP Spokesperson said: “We in the SDLP indeed […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
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The Alliance Party has urged the Minister for the Environment Alex Attwood MLA to consider the introduction of a Chewing Gum Tax to help cover the cost of removal of the sticky substance from pavements across Northern Ireland. Commenting on the issue, South Down Alliance Spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke stated, “Chewing Gum is rightly seen […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
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