
Sinn Féin activists in Newry and Armagh have selected Councillor Liz Kimmins to replace Megan Fearon as MLA for Newry and Armagh via co-option. Speaking after being selected at a convention in Tí Chulainn, Liz Kimmins said, “I am honoured to have been selected to replace Megan Fearon as MLA in Newry and Armagh, following […]

The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched a consultation on gambling law in Northern Ireland. The public and stakeholders are being consulted on the effectiveness of the current legislation. Article continues below The Department is also seeking to identify changes which should be included in any new gambling legislation. Launching the consultation, Tracy […]
Dec 31 2019 | Posted in
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The absence of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive has left outstanding human rights issues to ‘drift indefinitely’, a new report by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission states. The report highlights a lack of progress on human rights in Northern Ireland in 2019. At the launch, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and […]
Dec 28 2019 | Posted in
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The Department for Infrastructure has announced two appointments to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. The Permanent Secretary has appointed David Gray to serve for a first term and Geraldine Donaghy to serve a second term on the Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. Article continues below The Board members have responsibility, under a series of […]
Dec 18 2019 | Posted in
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The SDLP has written an open letter to every healthcare worker in Northern Ireland. The letter, which addresses the current crisis in the health sector, thanks health service employees for the work, care and support they provide to patients across the North and in ensuring our underfunded healthcare system does not grind to a halt. […]
Dec 11 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh Westminster Candidate Pete Byrne has said that his party is fully behind proposals for a 15 Acre Albert Basin Park in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “I am keen to assure the people of Newry and those behind the campaign for a 15 Acre Albert Basin Park that we […]

The Department for Economy has officially launched the first Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week which will take place from 3 to 7 February 2020. Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2020 is a new initiative in Northern Ireland and offers an opportunity through a dedicated week of events and promotional activity to demonstrate how apprenticeships work for individuals, […]

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has said increasing home, car and business insurances is an issue affecting every community on the island of Ireland and an all-island approach must be adopted to help relieve pressures on policyholders. McNulty was speaking at an event organised by Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth. Article continues […]
Nov 28 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down Westminster candidate, Councillor Michael Savage has urged men to talk about their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Councillor Savage said that Northern Ireland needs mental health services that support people experiencing trauma at the point of need. Article continues below Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “In communities across Northern Ireland, there […]
Nov 27 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has claimed that young people with disabilities and their carers are being failed by the lack of an Executive and Health Minister. McNulty was speaking after separate meetings with the Health and Social Care Board and the Southern Trust this week to discuss pressures on Short […]
Nov 26 2019 | Posted in
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