
South Down SDLP Assembly Member Seán Rogers met Simon Coveney TD, Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine at an SDLP event in Newry entitled, “Ireland’s Food and Farming Future”. Rogers said, “I was pleased to have had the opportunity to speak with Minister Coveney and put forward the ongoing flight of our local […]
Apr 21 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has thanked the Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill for attending a farmers meeting this week in Hilltown. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane stated, “Over 200 people attended a meeting organised by Sinn Féin to discuss agricultural and rural affairs attended by Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill. “This meeting was organised a few […]
Apr 20 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MLA Mickey Brady says he has met this week with the Southern Health & Social Care Trust regarding recent reports of the imminent closure of the Stroke Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking to Newry Times, Brady said, “I have received assurances from the Southern Trust Chief Executive this morning that nothing has […]
Apr 20 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie this week delivered a keynote speech at the SDLP’s annual Agri-food Conference in Newry. Ms Ritchie outlined to delegates her view on the future of the local industry and its critical role in economic recovery across Ireland. “The agri-food industry is the lifeblood of the Irish economy, North and […]
Apr 19 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has met with the Water Service and River Agency to discuss the installation of a pumping station in St Jude’s, Rostrevor to resolve a long-term problem of flooding. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “I have spoken to Ian O’Hare from Water Board and Conor Mallon from Rivers Agency about […]
Apr 19 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Mournes Councillor Sean Doran has called on residents in the Kilkeel area to be vigilant following a spate of oil thefts in the area. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Doran said, “I want to condemn the recent thefts and call on anyone with any information about the incidents to bring it forward as […]
Apr 19 2013 | Posted in
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Friday last saw a wonderful evening of harp music by the Newry based “Sonas” harp ensemble at a charity musical evening in aid of Newry Hospice. The harpists, all students at the Carroll School of Harp, played specially created arrangements as well as individual pieces. The girls Dervla O’Brien, Emma Fegan, Rachel Fitzpatrick, Catherine Magee, […]
Apr 19 2013 | Posted in
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Three Nisa stores based in Northern Ireland were presented with top awards at the 2013 Nisa Member and Supplier Awards which took place at Stoneleigh Park on Tuesday 9th April. The evening, which was hosted by comedian Patrick Monahan, celebrated Nisa retailers that demonstrated excellence in the last year and included awards such as Best […]
Apr 19 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP Education spokesperson Sean Rogers has said that parental choice should be a priority when it comes to our education system. Mr. Rogers, himself a former school principal was speaking ahead of an assembly debate on integrated education. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “The integrated sector along with other sectors of education makes an […]
Apr 19 2013 | Posted in
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HMRC started a ‘new approach to Business Records Checks’ (BRCs). The target audience of these checks are small and medium sized businesses. In the context of income tax, a BRC is a check by HMRC that the records of a business are adequate to allow a tax payer to submit an accurate income tax return. […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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