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Murphy calls for academic selection to be scrapped

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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has stated that the Education Minister is out of step with international best practice with his move to allow schools to coach pupils for unregulated academic selection exams. “This is a disappointing and regressive move by the Education Minster which is clearly out of step with best educational practice,” he […]

‘Autism strategy must be implemented’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan said that continued work with services that provide for pupils with autism is needed to ensure that the Executive’s Autism Strategy and Action Plan are implemented fully. Speaking to Newry Times, Boylan said, “I welcome the commitment from the Education Minister that funding will be made available to the Education […]

Minister challenged over rural broadband provision

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan challenged Economy Minister Simon Hamilton on broadband provision in rural areas in the Assembly. The Armagh representative told the Minister that while he acknowledged some areas of his constituency had received broadband connections many more had not. “Does the Minister recognise that, despite all the work that has been done […]

Launch of Maritime Fisheries Fund welcomed

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie welcomed the launch of the Maritime Fisheries Fund in Northern Ireland. She said, “Nine months after the approval given by the European Commission in Brussels and after much deliberation and investigation in the Departments of Agriculture and Finance in Belfast which involved several months’ delay, the Maritime Fisheries Fund […]

‘Dissidents are in direct conflict with nationalist communities’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said republicans opposed to Sinn Féin are in direct conflict with the nationalist population. “Organisations have emerged in recent years supposedly to promote an alternative republican strategy and agenda. But they have never attempted to build a political or electoral base,” he said. “Instead, much of their energies have […]

PSNI ‘currently targeting 50-70 crime gangs’

The PSNI officer in charge of tackling drugs crime has revealed that the police are currently targeting around 50-70 crime gangs within Northern Ireland. Detective Chief Superintendent Andrea McMullan said these gangs can range in size but police are specifically focusing their efforts and attention on 100–130 people linked to drugs criminality. The profiles of […]

‘Concentrix handling of Tax Credits disgraceful’ – McAteer

Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has questioned Concenrtix’s handling of tax credits after it was revealed they will not have their contract renewed by HMRC. The firm was employed by the government to cut tax credit fraud and overpayment; however the US firm have been accused of incorrectly withdrawing tax credits from hundreds of […]

‘Hinkley decision defies economic, environmental and safety considerations’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has criticised the Prime Minister for her decision to proceed with the planned construction of a new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “The tunnel vision of the Prime Minister on the issue of nuclear power is astonishing. The construction of a new reactor […]

280 new jobs to support welfare services

Communities Minister Paul Givan has announced that his Department has been successful in securing an additional contract to deliver services to claimants on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) which will create an additional 280 jobs in Northern Ireland. The Department for Communities currently employs approximately 1,400 staff through providing services to […]

NIE Networks continues major meter project in Newry

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is carrying out a major metering programme in Newry in the coming months as the company and its contractors continue the programme to replace over 200,000 electricity meters across the country. NIE Networks is responsible for the fitting and maintenance of all electricity meters in Northern Ireland. NIE Networks […]







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