
Newry MLA Justin McNulty has said that Justice Minister Naomi Long has rejected calls to de-militarise Newry Courthouse. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says, “I find it incredible that Newry Courthouse is still fortified as though we were at the height of the Troubles. “Not only are the high defences and […]

Ministers Deirdre Hargey, Robin Swann and Naomi Long have met to discuss how the housing, health and justice sectors can work collaboratively to tackle homelessness for those with complex lives. The Ministers discussed the evidenced success of the Housing First and Complex Lives models. These have proven very effective in sustaining housing tenancies, […]

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed that his Department will play a greater role in the delivery of greenways. This follows the Minister’s consideration of the recent Report by Sustrans on greenway development by Councils across the North and its recommendations for improvements. Minister O’Dowd says, “Given the climate emergency, it is important […]

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the news that the freeze on bus and train fares will be extended for another year. The Newry/Armagh MLA explains, “I welcome news that infrastructure minister John O’Dowd has extended the freeze on bus and train fares for another year. “This will help keep costs down […]

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has expressed regret at the decision to remove a number of Oak trees at the Greenbank in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MP says, “Over the last number of months I have met with a number of concerned residents as well as engineers to assess the situation. […]
Sep 19 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis and her colleague Councillor Declan Murphy have welcomed a recent positive update from the council on the project to build a recreation hub at Camlough lake. Councillor Magennis says, “Councillor Murphy and I, along with the Camlough lake users group recently met with the council to discuss the […]
Sep 15 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government should provide more funding to help struggling businesses through the unprecedented rises in their electricity bills. The Finance Minister says, “The British government must step up with financial support to support businesses which are being hammered by the huge rise in electricity bills. […]
Sep 8 2022 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an additional £11.5 million funding package to support the further recovery of the tourism industry across Northern Ireland. The funding package will assist the tourism industry in dealing with not only the knock-on effects of the pandemic but also the new challenges of soaring energy bills, and […]
Sep 8 2022 | Posted in
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£286.9million in Direct Payments to Northern Ireland farmers has issued on 1 September this year, Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has confirmed. Minister Poots says, “The ongoing disruption to agricultural markets, in particular, due to the situation in Ukraine, is having a huge impact on farm businesses in Northern Ireland. “To help them […]
Sep 7 2022 | Posted in
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SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said the concerns of doctors must be addressed or they will have a catastrophic impact on the health service. He was speaking after a British Medical Association (BMA) survey showed 85% of doctors felt a proposed pay increase was too low, with 93% of junior doctors agreeing. […]
Sep 6 2022 | Posted in
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