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Consultation launched on the Integrated Education Strategy Action Plan | Newry News

Consultation launched on the Integrated Education Strategy Action Plan | Newry News - newry local news

The Department of Education has launched a public consultation on the Integrated Education Strategy Action Plan.     The Department has engaged with key interest groups and stakeholders, and this has informed the current proposed actions. The Action Plan focuses on five key areas: 1. Effective Engagement and Consultation; 2. Demand for Integrated Education; 3. […]

McGrath calls for task force to improve junior doctors’ working conditions | Newry News

McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions | Newry News - news in newry today

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has called for a task force to improve the working conditions of junior doctors.     It follows engagement with the British Medical Association (BMA) and a cross-party meeting with representatives of junior doctors. Mr McGrath says the task force should be made up of representatives from the Department of […]

Seamus Mallon – ‘A Shared Home Place’ event to take place in Newry | Newry News

Seamus Mallon – ‘A Shared Home Place’ event to take place in Newry | Newry News - newry news facebook

The John and Pat Hume Foundation is organising the third event in honour of Seamus Mallon on the theme of ‘A Shared Home Place’, which will be held at 7.00 pm on Friday, 22 September 2023, in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.     Tim Attwood, Hume Foundation Secretary, says, “Seamus Mallon was committed to […]

McNulty urges RTÉ to amend competition rules for viewers in North | Newry News

McNulty urges RTÉ to amend competition rules for viewers in North | Newry News - newry news now

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged RTÉ to reconsider its decision to prohibit viewers in the North from entering competitions run by the broadcaster.     Mr McNulty was speaking ahead of Co Down presenter Patrick Kielty’s debut as the new Late Late Show host.  He said that previous concerns from RTÉ […]

£291.3million in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers on day one | Newry News

£291.3million in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers on day one | Newry News facebook

A total of £291.3million in Direct Payments was issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers on 1 September this year, providing a much-needed boost to farming families and the rural economy in this very challenging year.     Dr Jason Foy, Head of the Area-based Schemes Division, says, “I am pleased to announce another record […]

SDLP Councillor welcomes progress on Translink Train Station Connectivity | Newry News

SDLP Councillor welcomes progress on Translink Train Station Connectivity | Newry News today

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed progress with Translink senior management on reinstating full free bus connections from Newry Bus Station to Newry Train Station.     It comes after the Newry City representative wrote to Translink Chief Executive, Chris Conway expressing her deep concerns about the cut of the long-standing free-of-charge Bus Service from […]

Important progress made on reshaping general surgery | News in Newry

Important progress made on reshaping general surgery | News in Newry - breaking news newry

The Department of Health has published a progress report on the implementation of the Review of General Surgery.     The Review was published in June 2022, setting out key actions to improve general surgery provision in Northern Ireland. Despite the many pressures currently facing the health service, significant progress has been made in implementing […]

Newry Southern Relief Road: ‘Further Heritage Consultation is key to bridge solution’ – SDLP | News in Newry

Further Heritage Consultation is key to bridge solution - SDLP | News in Newry - newry news

The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said.     Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage says, “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation […]

Assembly needed ‘to tackle huge school uniform costs’ – Mason | Newry News

Assembly needed to tackle huge school uniform costs - Mason | Newry News - down newspaper

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said an Assembly is needed to legislate to deal with the huge cost of school uniforms that is leaving families struggling.     The South Down MLA says, “The stark findings of Save the Children NI’s poll is a clear signal that families need a functioning Assembly to help […]

Newry parades must not disrupt the lives of residents – Brady | News in Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has urged those organising the upcoming band parades in Newry to ensure they are respectful and do not cause unnecessary inconvenience to local residents.       The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a meeting with the parades commission in Belfast. “Along with my party colleagues, Cllr. Aidan Mathers […]







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