
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called on RTÉ to clarify the reason northern viewers are not able to take part in competitions on some of the station’s most popular television shows. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Over recent weeks I have noticed that competitions on shows such as the Sunday […]
Feb 28 2019 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed a group of students from Abbey CBS, Newry, to Westminster. The Newry and Armagh MP said, “I welcomed a group of students and staff from Abbey CBS Grammar School in Newry to Westminster. “I had an engaging discussion with the students on a variety of topics […]
Feb 26 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the launch of the M1 Corridor project, which aims to promote the potential of the east coast corridor as a great place to invest and do business in. Speaking after the launch McNulty said, “The Belfast to Dublin economic corridor has always been highlighted as […]
Feb 20 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor Kate Loughran has welcomed news that work is ongoing to explore options for the delivery of a revitalised and refreshed Curriculum Sports Programme for 2019/20. Speaking to Newry Times, Loughran said, “On hearing the news that a new programme was being discussed I wrote to the Permanent Secretary Derek Baker to seek clarification […]
Feb 20 2019 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has reiterated her party’s call for a full review of the gambling industry to tackle the rise in problem gambling. The South Down MLA said, “Sinn Féin have continuously voiced concern about the growing issue of gambling addiction. “There should be a full review of the gambling industry’s […]
Feb 19 2019 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has said that Brexit will bring nothing but negativity for students and young people and she has urged all young people and students to ensure their voices are heard as the Brexit process reaches a critical phase. The MLA warned, “Brexit will be nothing but negative for […]
Feb 11 2019 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said Ireland will not be a dumping ground for Britain’s nuclear and chemical waste. The party’s Energy, Environment and Climate Change was commenting after it was confirmed that the British government cannot use the north to dump toxic waste. The Newry/Armagh MLA said, “I welcome that earlier […]
Feb 6 2019 | Posted in
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Local Councillor Pete Byrne has reiterated his call for local Councils to be given greater responsibility in the absence of a Stormont Assembly, effectively giving more power to local people. He made the comments following the meeting of the NILGA Central – Local Government Political Forum which reconvened last week. Speaking to Newry […]
Jan 28 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called on the GAA, RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland to clarify what games, including where Ulster Clubs and Counties are competing, are to be broadcast during 2019. McNulty was speaking as RTÉ announced it would be expanding its coverage of games to include National League and […]
Jan 18 2019 | Posted in
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SDLP Councillor Kate Loughran has called on the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Education Derek Baker to reinstate the Curriculum Sports Programme as six Councils across the North support motion calling for funding to be restored. Speaking to Newry Times, Loughran said, “In November 2018, the Department of Education pulled the plug on the […]
Jan 18 2019 | Posted in
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