SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has paid tribute to “campaigners past and present” who made the Narrow Water Bridge dream become a reality. McNulty spoke after the appointment of a contractor for the Narrow Water Bridge Project. Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says, “I feel an enormous amount of pride […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced that Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon are set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS). The money allocated […]
The Department of Justice has announced a further £10.9m to improve payment times for legal aid. The additional allocation is the culmination of prolonged engagement between the Department of Justice and the Department of Finance. The Department of Justice continues to have an ongoing dialogue with the Criminal Bar Association of Northern Ireland […]
The Department of Finance has launched a 14-week consultation on a range of rate reliefs and allowances. The consultation follows a direction from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, directing Northern Ireland departments to launch public consultations on measures to support budget sustainability and raise additional revenue. […]
The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland, which outlines a 10-year plan to increase the value of tourism here. This draft strategy sets out a vision that seeks to establish Northern Ireland as a year-round world-class destination which is renowned for its […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the planning approval for continuing the cross-border greenway project between Newry and Omeath. The Newry City councillor says, “I’m glad to see planning approval being granted for the next phase of works to continue the Newry – Omeath greenway project. “This approval will see the construction […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice. Conor Murphy explains, “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has told Chris Heaton-Harris that the British government must step up now and support families and businesses affected by recent flooding. Speaking after meeting the British Secretary of State alongside other Sinn Féin MPs, the Newry and Armagh MP comments, “We met with Chris Heaton-Harris and told him […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British Government should get on with delivering fair pay for public sector workers without delay. The party’s economy spokesperson comments, “Public sector workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions. “While one party continues with its blockade, savage Tory cuts have denied fair pay rises […]
The Department of Education has announced an additional £ 5 million of maintenance funding for Special Schools this year. The funding is ring-fenced for key maintenance in Special Schools, including health and safety works, meeting children’s needs and repairing buildings, grounds and other facilities. Education Permanent Secretary Dr Mark Browne says, “This £ […]
