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Hargey extends eviction protection until May 2022 | Newry Times

Hargey extends eviction protection until May 2022 - Newry Times - newry local news

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that she is extending legislation to protect private renters from eviction to 4 May 2022.     Introduced at the start of the pandemic the Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Act requires landlords to give tenants a 12-week notice to quit period before seeking a court order to begin proceedings […]

Newry MLA seeks reinstatement of Newry to Dublin bus services | Newry Times

Kimmins seeks reinstatement of Newry to Dublin bus services - Newry Times - county down newspaper

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has told the Assembly’s Infrastructure committee that hourly bus services from Newry to Dublin should be reinstated.     The Newry and Armagh MLA stated, “In 2019 there was an hourly bus service from Newry to Dublin and Dublin Airport.     “Currently, Translink’s 2021-2022 timetable only has services from […]

Newry MLA Welcomes SDLP Taxi Action Plan | Newry Times

Newry MLA Welcomes SDLP Taxi Action Plan - Newry Times - newry news today

Newry SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of a Taxi Action Plan from SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to benefit taxi drivers.      SDLP Minister Mallon has announced a number of new steps to support the taxi industry as they rebuild following the Covid-19 pandemic.     Among the proposals are plans […]

Firmus price hike ‘another blow for struggling families’ – Newry MLA | Newry Times

Firmus price hike 'another blow for struggling families' - Newry MLA - Newry Times - newry news today

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has said the 35% gas tariffs price increase by Firmus energy is the latest blow to those struggling financially.      It comes after a string of price increases locally for utilities including electricity and gas.      The price rise will initially only affect the Ten Towns Network of Antrim, […]

Taxi Action Plan to ‘provide further support’ for the industry | Newry Times

Taxi Action Plan 'to provide further support' for the industry - Newry Times - newry news facebook

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that she plans to take steps to introduce new support measures to assist the taxi industry as they rebuild following the Covid restrictions.     Minister Mallon’s Taxi Action Plan includes proposals to wipe DVA fees for new taxi drivers in 2021/22.     The proposals also include a […]

Newry MLA hits out at DUP Leader | Newry Times

Newry MLA hits out at DUP Leader - Newry Times - newry news

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has described Jeffrey Donaldson’s threats to bring down our institutions as “reckless irresponsibility motivated by toxic self-interest”.     The Newry and Armagh Assembly Member commented, “People across the North are sick and tired of being held to ransom by self-interested political parties that put their own narrow agendas above the […]

Ministers hail positive impact of good relations projects | Newry Times

Ministers hail positive impact of good relations projects - Newry Times - newry news facebook

The Executive’s commitment towards the delivery of good relations projects in 2021/22 is another key step towards building a united and shared society, Ministers have said.     First Minister Paul Givan and Education Minister Michelle McIlveen were speaking in Limavady during a visit to a T:BUC Camp being delivered by Roe Valley Residents Association.  […]

Poots publishes vision for future farming policy in NI | Newry Times

Poots publishes vision for future farming policy in NI - Newry Times - local news newry

The future direction of farming support in Northern Ireland has taken a step forward as Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, publishes a Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland.     Publishing the Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio Minister Poots said, “Farming has changed significantly over the past 100 years, with changing methods and […]

Minister urges farmers to help improve water quality | Newry Times

Minister urges farmers to help improve water quality - Newry Times - newry local newspaper

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has reminded farmers of the importance of improving water quality on farms as he inspected buffer strips erected under EFS within the Upper Bann catchment on a farm in Katesbridge, County Down.     Water quality measures under the Environmental Farming Scheme are being implemented by […]

Poots highlights £5.7m DAERA investment in forest parks | Newry Times

Poots highlights £5.7m DAERA investment in forest parks - Newry Times - newry news now

Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has launched the latest in a series of short films designed to promote Northern Ireland’s forest parks during the Centenary Year.     Five films have been produced to showcase DAERA’s £5.7m investment in Northern Ireland’s forests in partnership with local councils through the Forest Park Enhancement Scheme. […]







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