
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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Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has said more must be done to tackle rural and agricultural crime in our communities. The Slieve Gullion councillor was speaking following a recent spate of agricultural thefts in the South Armagh area. Councillor Magennis says, “We’ve learned of a number of rural thefts that have taken place […]
Aug 30 2022 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins has insisted that we need an Executive formed as soon as possible to continue to support the community and voluntary sector, such as Bolster Community, in Newry and the vital work they do for our communities. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “Recently, we met with Bolster […]
Aug 26 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said the British government should ‘call time’ on big energy companies and ensure they pay their way. The South Down MP says, “Sinn Féin has repeatedly told the British government that they must act to support workers and families through the cost-of-living crisis as they struggle to […]
Aug 18 2022 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has given his backing to postal workers set to commence strike action later this month. McNulty said postal workers deserved a wage increase that reflects the rising cost of living. Postal workers are set to begin four days of strike action on 26 August. Newry and […]
Aug 17 2022 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said families urgently need an Executive up and running so that a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families can be progressed. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “Workers and families are already struggling with the rising cost of living and the price of […]
Aug 15 2022 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr McNulty was speaking after the SDLP wrote to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the cost of living crisis deepens for families […]

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said Treasury must act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs. He was speaking following a visit to Portaferry where he met James Higginson, proprietor of Captain Jack’s restaurant and takeaway. Conor Murphy says, “I heard first-hand today the detrimental impact the removal of […]
Aug 3 2022 | Posted in
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