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Archive for: April, 2014

Gibbons welcomes replacement of Rostrevor shore safety railings

Sinn Féin representative for the Rostrevor area, Mark Gibbons has welcomed the replacement of railings at the slope area of the Shore Road in Rostrevor. It follows lobbying by Gibbons earlier in the year regarding the poor state of the original safety railings. Speaking to Newry Times, Gibbons commented, “In early January I made representations […]

‘Lib/Dems withdrawal of support for bedroom tax welcome’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed comments by Lib/Dems President, Tim Farron, that his party is withdrawing support for the bedroom tax. Mr Farron said support is being withdrawn on the grounds that it is causing severe hardship for disabled people and “causes huge social problems and distorts the market”. Reacting to Farron’s statement, […]

Ruane reiterates Sinn Féin call for exemption from HGV Levy

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has reiterated Sinn Féin’s call for roads in the North to be exempt from the HGV Levy being imposed by the British Government. Ruane told Newry Times, “The HGV Levy places an additional financial burden on hauliers based in the South of Ireland. “However, the regulations required, which would allow […]

Newry woman takes County title at Essential Skills 2014 awards

Alison Rodgers a student at Southern Regional College (SRC), Newry, has taken the County Down Essential Skills 2014 Learner of the Year title at the annual awards ceremony, held in the Dunadry Hotel, County Antrim. Newry woman Alison first enrolled in a community class organised by St Malachys Primary School and SRC Newry Campus in […]

Newry Council ‘breached equality guidelines’ by retaining name of controversial Newry playpark

Newry and Mourne District Council failed to comply with its own Equality Scheme when deciding to retain the name “The Raymond McCreesh Park” for a Council-owned children’s play park in Newry, according to an Equality Commssion investigation. The children’s play park in Patrick Street, Newry was renamed after the former Provisional IRA member after councillors […]

Sinn Féin delegation to meet Poots on Crossmaglen Day Care Centre

Sinn Féin representatives Conor Murphy, Megan Fearon and Terry Hearty will travel to Stormont on Tuesday 8th April to meet with Health Minister Edwin Poots regarding the Crossmaglen Day Care Centre project. Speaking to Newry Times, Megan Fearon said, “We have been working on this project for years, as soon as one hurdle is crossed […]

‘Animal cruelty must be tackled’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said Sinn Féin will continue to work to ensure that the highest standards are brought forward for the protection of animals from cruelty. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Over the past few weeks we have seen cases brought before the court where people have been involved in cruelty […]

Call for pedestrian crossing at busy Hilltown Street

Sinn Féin representative Mark Gibbons has called on the Roads Service to provide a pedestrian crossing on the Main Street in Hilltown Village. Speaking to Newry Times, Gibbons commented, “I have been contacted by a number of residents of Hilltown Village requesting I make representations to the Roads Service to investigate the possibility of installing […]

‘Southern Trust ‘refuse’ to meet local councillor,’ Sinn Fein

Slieve Gullion councillor Terry Hearty has said he is disappointed that a request for a meeting between elected representatives and the Southern Trust in relation to domiciliary care staff has been turned down. The Sinn Féin representative said, “I am very disappointed that my request has been turned down. “A number of domiciliary care staff […]

‘HMRC consultation on Newry jobs a farcical stunt’ – SDLP

The SDLP have described a proposed twelve week consultation by HMRC as a farcical stunt by the agency and has questioned the British Governments real commitment to boosting the Northern Ireland Economy. South Down MP Margaret Ritchie and Newry and Armagh Assembly Member Dominic Bradley MLA have reacted angrily to the proposals and have vowed […]







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