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‘Health minister must bring forward a plan to stabilise NHS dentistry’ – Newry MLA Liz Kimmins | Newry City News

'Health minister must bring forward a plan to stabilise NHS dentistry' - Newry MLA Liz Kimmins | Newry City News - newry latest news

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the health minister must bring forward a plan to stabilise NHS dentistry to avoid the collapse of the service.     The party’s health spokesperson comments, “Dentists play an invaluable role within our healthcare system. “And the loss of more NHS dentistry practices would have a disproportionate impact […]

Newry MLA Justin McNulty calls for action to ease crippling insurance costs | Newry City News

Newry MLA Justin McNulty calls for action to ease crippling insurance costs | Newry City News - newry newspaper

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling for decisive action to ease crippling insurance costs for people across the North.     McNulty was speaking after home insurance premiums in the North more than doubled in the last 12 months, with Newry Mourne and Down District standing as the most expensive area of […]

New XL Bully Dog safeguards to be introduced in Northern Ireland on 5 July 2024 | Newry City News

New XL Bully Dog safeguards to be introduced in Northern Ireland on 5 July 2024 | Newry City News - newry dogs

Owners of XL Bully type dogs are urged to prepare for the first stage of new legal safeguards, which will come into force on 5 July 2024.     From this date, owning an XL Bully type dog will remain legal, but owners must ensure their dog is muzzled and on a lead when in […]

‘Car Parking Strategy For Newry Needed’ – Councillor Aidan Mathers | Newry City News

'Car Parking Strategy For Newry Needed' – Councillor Aidan Mathers | Newry City News

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to develop a robust car parking strategy for the city centre.     The Newry representative explains, “These are exciting times for Newry. “We have a number of fantastic projects being progressed locally that have the potential to transform our city […]

Connectivity in South Armagh ‘Essential For Economic Development and Quality of Life’ – Quinn | Newry City News

Connectivity in South Armagh 'Essential For Economic Development and Quality of Life' – Quinn | Newry City News - south armagh news

Welcoming the delivery of enhanced 4G mobile coverage for parts of South Armagh, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has stated that better connectivity is essential for local economic development and improved quality of life.     Speaking as enhanced 4G coverage went live, Cllr. Quinn comments, “Sinn Féin has lobbied for enhanced mobile and broadband […]

Newry SDLP Councillors call for ‘common sense solutions’ to city parking woes | Newry City News

Newry SDLP Councillors call for 'common sense solutions' to city parking woes | Newry City News - north street newry parking

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by the Council to remove free parking from North Street.     The SDLP team has strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are unable to understand why the Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to […]

Enterprise Dublin to Belfast Train Service Plans welcomed by Newry MLA | Newry News

Enterprise Dublin to Belfast Train Service Plans welcomed by Newry MLA | Newry News - newry train timetable

Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed Enterprise Train Service plans to provide an hourly Dublin to Belfast service on Mondays to Saturdays.     The Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin elected representative explains, “I welcome the plans from Translink to expand and improve the rail services for the people of Newry. “Translink are […]

SDLP selects Byrne as Newry, Mourne and Down Chairperson | Newry News

SDLP selects Byrne as Newry, Mourne and Down Chairperson | Newry News - newry chair

The SDLP has selected councillor Pete Byrne as the next Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.     He is the first LGBT+ chair of the council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says, “Throughout his time in politics, Pete Byrne has worked to break down barriers and stand up for his community, and it’s […]

O’Dowd welcomes construction beginning on Narrow Water Bridge | Newry News

O’Dowd welcomes construction beginning on Narrow Water Bridge | Newry News - narrow water bridge warrenpoint

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the move to construction of the Narrow Water Bridge project.     The project will produce a 195m cable-stayed bridge connecting Omeath with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, designed for vehicular, cycle and pedestrian traffic. The Department for Infrastructure has worked closely with the Irish Government and Louth County Council […]

McNulty presses Chief Constable on Crossmaglen Police Station | Newry News

McNulty presses Chief Constable on Crossmaglen Police Station | Newry News - south armagh news

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has pressed the PSNI Chief Constable on the planned closure of Crossmaglen Police Station.     At a meeting of Stormont’s Justice Committee, Mr McNulty questioned the Chief Constable on the timeline for closure. In his response, the Chief Constable said that the “disposal of Crossmaglen Station is […]







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