
Department of Health Permanent Secretary Richard Pengelly has highlighted that health and social care services are moving into their most challenging ever period. Mr Pengelly was speaking at a Healthcare Financial Management Association event at the Dunadry Hotel. Article continues below He said, “Yesterday, the organisation NHS Providers in England called for a full, frank […]
Oct 18 2019 | Posted in
Community,
Politics |
Read More »

The Department for the Economy (DfE) has announced the appointment of energy expert Andrew Buglass to consider the issue of hardship relating to participants in the NI Non-Domestic RHI scheme (NIRHI). Mr Buglass’ appointment follows a Call for Evidence process with NIRHI participants, which took place in the summer. Article continues below It sought evidence […]
Oct 18 2019 | Posted in
Politics |
Read More »

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the decision by Newry, Mourne and Down Council to contact the Financial Secretary of the Treasury with a view to scrapping ATM charges. Councillors unanimously supported Cllr. Magennis’ motion, which called on the Council to contact the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, asking that he look at this […]
Oct 14 2019 | Posted in
Politics |
Read More »

Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has expressed his ‘concern and disappointment’ at what he described as DFI Roads Service’s “continued refusal to install much-needed disability access points and parking” in Crossmaglen. The Slieve Gullion Councillor, who has been lobbying with his local DEA for over a year in order to get the services installed, says […]
Oct 11 2019 | Posted in
Community,
Politics |
Read More »

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said it beggars belief that parents and road safety campaigners could face fines for putting up signs designed to save children’s lives. The South Down MP said, “It’s bizarre that the Department for Infrastructure is threatening to fine parents and community groups for putting up signs such as ‘Children […]
Oct 10 2019 | Posted in
Community,
Politics |
Read More »

Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has said the only long term, viable solution to Brexit is Irish reunification. The Newry Armagh MP made the comments as he addressed a huge conference in the Carrickdale Hotel on Brexit and Irish Unity organised by MEPs Martina Anderson and Matt Carthy. Article continues below There was standing room […]

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA is calling on the Electoral Office to take steps to redress the unacceptably high numbers of people – particularly young people – who are incorrectly recorded on the electoral register. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after the Electoral Commission published its latest report on the accuracy and completeness of […]
Oct 9 2019 | Posted in
Politics |
Read More »

A leaflet with information on Brexit will be delivered to all homes in Northern Ireland over the next week. Brexit and YOU sets out practical information for people living in Northern Ireland on key areas such as health and travel. Article continues below The leaflet has been compiled by the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) […]
Oct 8 2019 | Posted in
Politics |
Read More »

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the British government cannot ignore the growing demand for Irish unity. The Newry and Armagh MP said, “Under pressure British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s remark that he can’t see any reason to hold a referendum on Irish unity doesn’t hold water. Article continues below “A majority of people […]
Oct 8 2019 | Posted in
Politics |
Read More »

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has congratulated the Suicide Down to Zero campaign on launching a new strategy to save lives in the Newry, Mourne and Down area. Speaking to Newry Times, the South Down MP said, “I was pleased to speak this morning at the launch of the launch of Suicide Down to Zero’s […]
Oct 1 2019 | Posted in
Politics |
Read More »