
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the result of the EU referendum must not be allowed to derail all-Ireland healthcare initiatives. “For the good of all the people on this island, healthcare must be developed on an all-Ireland basis,” he said. “Ideally, we should be moving from increased cooperation to, ultimately, full integration of […]
Jul 7 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP for Newry & Armagh Mickey Brady has said there is a concern in the community in South Armagh that the PSNI was failing to deal with a small number of people in the Cullyhanna area involved in criminality and intimidation. Brady was speaking after meeting with senior PSNI officers in Newry. Brady […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has praised the commitment of the Camlough Lake Committee to the huge refurbishment project happening at the Crooked lake. She made the comments following a meeting with the group to get an update on its progress. “Following a meeting of the Camlough Lake Committee I am delighted that the refurbishment […]
Jul 6 2016 | Posted in
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South Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has called for clarity for cross-border students in light of the recent EU referendum vote. “A recent joint report on student mobility by the relevant Departments both North and South show clearly that there is significant student cross border mobility at present,” she told Newry Times. “1745 full-time undergraduate applicants […]
Jul 6 2016 | Posted in
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Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has called for mental health to be top of the agenda in the new mandate at Stormont. Councillor McAteer, who lives with depression, said it is vitally important that we tackle this issue now. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “Mental health awareness is vitally important and […]

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has urged all parties in the Assembly to work together to find a way forward following the EU referendum. Speaking during a debate on the referendum result in the Assembly the Newry MLA said it was the responsibility of the parties to put aside their feelings on the outcome and […]
Jul 5 2016 | Posted in
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Nowhere can quite match Galway for the unique medley of culture, buzzing city life, stunning raw scenery and the unrivalled welcome. If you’re planning to head to the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, The Connacht Hotel is ideally located just outside the city center as a base for your stay. The summer in Galway […]

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan said the result of the recent European Referendum vote has huge implications for the voluntary and community sector in the North. “There is €270m from the European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund along with €270m of Peace Funding that is at risk,” he said. “Major cross-border programmes under […]
Jul 5 2016 | Posted in
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Extended weekend opening hours at Daisy Hill Hospital’s Paediatric Ambulatory Ward will make life easier for families. The Paediatric Ambulatory Ward (PAW) caters for a variety of patients including those who need a short period of observation or treatment which does not require an overnight stay. The service is now available Monday to Friday from […]
Jul 5 2016 | Posted in
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The SDLP Education spokesperson Colin McGrath has commented on the news that the teacher replacement scheme is to go ahead. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “This is a scheme squeezed in at the end of term and under a cloud created by Brexit. “I have spoken to dozens of teachers desperately concerned about the […]
Jul 5 2016 | Posted in
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