Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has announced the appointment of Michael Savage as their new Chief Executive Officer. Welcoming the appointment, Julie Gibbons, President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade, says, “We are delighted to have appointed Michael as our new Chief Executive Officer. “He brings significant commercial experience, knowledge, […]
The Department of Justice is looking for people who are interested in prisons and prison life to join the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB). The IMB plays a crucial role in the independent oversight of prisons within Northern Ireland, with Members acting as impartial observers of all aspects of the prison regime. This is […]
The Department of Education has launched a public consultation on the Integrated Education Strategy Action Plan. The Department has engaged with key interest groups and stakeholders, and this has informed the current proposed actions. The Action Plan focuses on five key areas: 1. Effective Engagement and Consultation; 2. Demand for Integrated Education; 3. […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has called for a task force to improve the working conditions of junior doctors. It follows engagement with the British Medical Association (BMA) and a cross-party meeting with representatives of junior doctors. Mr McGrath says the task force should be made up of representatives from the Department of […]
The John and Pat Hume Foundation is organising the third event in honour of Seamus Mallon on the theme of ‘A Shared Home Place’, which will be held at 7.00 pm on Friday, 22 September 2023, in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Tim Attwood, Hume Foundation Secretary, says, “Seamus Mallon was committed to […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged RTÉ to reconsider its decision to prohibit viewers in the North from entering competitions run by the broadcaster. Mr McNulty was speaking ahead of Co Down presenter Patrick Kielty’s debut as the new Late Late Show host. He said that previous concerns from RTÉ […]
A total of £291.3million in Direct Payments was issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers on 1 September this year, providing a much-needed boost to farming families and the rural economy in this very challenging year. Dr Jason Foy, Head of the Area-based Schemes Division, says, “I am pleased to announce another record […]
SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed progress with Translink senior management on reinstating full free bus connections from Newry Bus Station to Newry Train Station. It comes after the Newry City representative wrote to Translink Chief Executive, Chris Conway expressing her deep concerns about the cut of the long-standing free-of-charge Bus Service from […]
The Department of Health has published a progress report on the implementation of the Review of General Surgery. The Review was published in June 2022, setting out key actions to improve general surgery provision in Northern Ireland. Despite the many pressures currently facing the health service, significant progress has been made in implementing […]
The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said. Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage says, “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation […]
