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£2.7m Newry investment welcomed

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed a £2.7 million investment in a Newry employment project. The money is being allocated by the Social Investment Fund which is administered by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “The Social Investment Fund (SIF) was set up to tackle […]

McKevitt calls on parties to commit to Commonwealth Youth Games

SDLP Culture Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Karen McKevitt MLA has called on the Executive and the Assembly to rise above current the political impasse and support Northern Ireland’s bid for the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games. Speaking in the Assembly Chamber McKevitt said, “Over the past month Northern Ireland’s athletes have shown once again their sporting […]

Anger over attacks on Irish language signs

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has condemned the damage to an Irish language sign on the main Hilltown to Mayobridge Road. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “As with all kinds of vandalism, I condemn in the strongest possible terms the destruction of Irish language signs. “I urge all those involved to stop this anti-social […]

Removal of PSNI ‘push pull test’ welcomed

Sinn Féin MLA and member of the Policing Board Caitríona Ruane has welcomed the decision by the PSNI to abandon the push pull test as a requirement in the recruitment process. Ruane told Newry Times, “While it is widely acknowledged that police officers need a high standard of fitness to carry out their duties this […]

Positive Ageing Celebration Day in Newry

On Wednesday 7th October, Newry Mourne and Down District Councilwill hold Positive Ageing Day. Speaking about the event Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Baillie said, “Our older communities are vibrant and energetic and I am looking forward to the celebration. “It will be a wonderful showcase for all the groups and […]

Anger over ‘disgusting’ hate crime attack

Sinn Féin Councillor Sinéad Ennis has condemned a sectarian attack on Barnmeen Parochial House in Crotlieve. The Crotlieve representative praised the PSNI decision to treat the incident as a hate crime. “This was a disgusting act and an attack on freedom of religion,” she said. “I’m glad to hear the PSNI are treating this incident […]

Health Minister criticised for ‘not doing his job’

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has expressed her frustration at the continuing absence from work of acting DUP Health Minister Simon Hamilton. Ruane said, “Residents of South Down are being left in limbo due to the fact the DUP Health Minister will not answer basic questions about health care from local constituents. “My office is […]

Road safety measures in Hilltown ‘remain a priority’

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane, who says she has been ‘in constant contact’ with Transport NI regarding improving safety measures in Hilltown, has welcomed the completion of the new footpath on the main street. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane added, “I am very pleased to see the completion of this footpath and will be working […]

‘Stop hiding behind Stormont House Agreement’ – Hazzard tells Villiers

Sinn Féin victim spokesperson Chris Hazzard has said that the British Secretary of State Theresa Villiers cannot abdicate the responsibility of the British state to victims by ‘hiding being the Stormont House Agreement’. “The statement from British Secretary of State Theresa Villiers that the British Government will only legislate for new mechanisms to deal with […]

‘Humanitarian crisis muse be met with humanity’ – Fearon

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called for Europe to do more to help ease the plight of refugees fleeing war. Speaking in the Assembly in a debate on the issue the South Armagh MLA said Europe had a duty to act. “The response to the shocking pictures of the body of three-year old Alan […]







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