Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the move to construction of the Narrow Water Bridge project. The project will produce a 195m cable-stayed bridge connecting Omeath with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, designed for vehicular, cycle and pedestrian traffic. The Department for Infrastructure has worked closely with the Irish Government and Louth County Council […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has pressed the PSNI Chief Constable on the planned closure of Crossmaglen Police Station. At a meeting of Stormont’s Justice Committee, Mr McNulty questioned the Chief Constable on the timeline for closure. In his response, the Chief Constable said that the “disposal of Crossmaglen Station is […]
Health Minister Robin Swann and Agriculture and Environment Minister Andrew Muir have welcomed the launch of a UK-wide plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR arises when organisms that cause infection evolve to survive antimicrobial treatment. This makes standard treatments ineffective, allowing infections to arise, persist, and spread. If AMR continues to spread, […]
New legislation to provide free period products to anyone who needs them has come into operation. Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly welcomed the implementation of section 1 of the Period Products (Free Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, which provides that period products will be made available free of charge. The Executive […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has paid tribute to “campaigners past and present” who made the Narrow Water Bridge dream become a reality. McNulty spoke after the appointment of a contractor for the Narrow Water Bridge Project. Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says, “I feel an enormous amount of pride […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced that Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon are set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS). The money allocated […]
The Department of Justice has announced a further £10.9m to improve payment times for legal aid. The additional allocation is the culmination of prolonged engagement between the Department of Justice and the Department of Finance. The Department of Justice continues to have an ongoing dialogue with the Criminal Bar Association of Northern Ireland […]
The Department of Finance has launched a 14-week consultation on a range of rate reliefs and allowances. The consultation follows a direction from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, directing Northern Ireland departments to launch public consultations on measures to support budget sustainability and raise additional revenue. […]
The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland, which outlines a 10-year plan to increase the value of tourism here. This draft strategy sets out a vision that seeks to establish Northern Ireland as a year-round world-class destination which is renowned for its […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the planning approval for continuing the cross-border greenway project between Newry and Omeath. The Newry City councillor says, “I’m glad to see planning approval being granted for the next phase of works to continue the Newry – Omeath greenway project. “This approval will see the construction […]
