SDLP MLA for South Down Karen McKevitt has said that our libraries are a precious resource which must be given protection. Speaking in the Assembly recently McKevitt stated, “Protecting and enhancing our library service is one of my top priorities and I fully support the potential creation of a regional library. “I hope that we […]
The launch planned by Newry and Mourne Council of a new tendering process for the disposal of black bin waste has been welcomed by the SDLP’s Connaire McGreevy. Councillor McGreevy said that as Chair of Southern Waste Management Partnership (SWaMP2008 Ltd) that the failed bid by the Council last year to develop a long-term residential […]
A campaign by Sinn Féin elected representatives Mickey Brady and Councillor Brendan Curran for additional road signage to be erected at the Camlough Road roundabout has been successful with new signs erected last week. Speaking about the positive outcome, Brady said, “This is a good example of local people working together to highlight and improve […]
South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has urged people to complete electoral register forms by the September 27th deadline in time for next year’s European and Council elections. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “I encourage people to participate in the Electoral Office canvass which is currently drawing to a close. “This is an extremely […]
Despite the overwhelming generosity of the local community, Southern Area Hospice Services is significantly behind on its fundraising targets for 2013. With the momentous task of needing to raise £2.3 million this year to maintain the current level of service, hospice fundraising is currently not where it needs to be at this time of year. […]
Derek Watters from Carlingford and Rab McBride from Lurgan are among the Hospice walkers preparing for their Annual Autumn Walk on Saturday 12th October. This year the group will head south to Mount Errigal in Donegal near Glenveagh National Park. There are a few remaining places available and the Hospice encourage you to sign up […]
South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers asked a topical question to the farming Minister on the Floor of the Assembly. Rogers asked the Minister, “What steps are you taking to provide support for the Oyster Farmers at Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle after stocks were decimated by the recent virus in July?” Rogers went on […]
SDLP MLA Dominic Bradley has said that the Southern Health Trust needs to act on the results of the 2012 Staff Survey which was recently revealed to Trust Staff. Commenting on some of the key results Bradley told Newry Times, “Although there is much in the results of the survey which is good and shows […]
Sinn Féin MLA and member of the Policing Board, Caitriona Ruane has stated that Sinn Féin will be raising serious concerns surrounding the PSNI’s investigation into the abuse of children in care at the Policing Board. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said the recent revelations surrounding the abuse of children in care has shocked many. […]
Newry MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Health & Social Care Trust that work to complete the upgrade of the Emergency Department at Daisy Hill Hospital is to resume. Speaking to Newry Times, Brady stated, “I am glad that work can now resume on the upgrade of Daisy Hill’s Emergency Department. “It […]
