
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said an all-Ireland approach is needed to address environmental issues. The Armagh representative was speaking following a meeting of Sinn Fein’s environmental spokespersons across the island. “As an all-Ireland party, Sinn Fein’s spokespersons on environmental issues met to discuss energy, waste management and other key environmental issues,” Boylan stated. […]
Aug 2 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed Health Minister Michelle O’Neill’s commitment to rural GP services. The South Armagh representative said she was delighted to hear Minister O’Neill make specific mention of rural GP services following her announcement of a further £900,000 investment in GP Federations. The Minister made the announcement following a meeting with […]
Aug 2 2016 | Posted in
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An initiative known as RAPID (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs), which is helping to remove illegal and prescription drugs from our streets by providing drug disposal bins, is to be rolled out across Northern Ireland after a successful pilot. This new initiative is just the latest in a wide range of coordinated action across […]
Aug 1 2016 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is advising consumers to be aware of additional airline charges, following the recent announcement from Ryanair regarding changes to seating reservation fees. Jenny Robinson, Senior Policy Officer at the Consumer Council said, “If you are planning to book a flight it is important to be aware that some airlines have additional charges […]
Aug 1 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has warned that the north stands to lose billions if it is dragged out of the EU. Speaking at a meeting of the Greater Newry Area’s Post Brexit Planning Workshop for Businesses held in the Canal Court, the Newry representative said an EU exit would be disastrous. “It is absolutely […]
Aug 1 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a house in Austin Drive in Tandragee during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 30th July. It was reported that at around 3.15am a petrol bomb was thrown at the front of a house in the area. Police and NIFRS attended and the fire […]
Aug 1 2016 | Posted in
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