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‘£15m investment in roads maintenance will be very welcome in Newry’ – Murphy

04-Nov-2016
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said a £15m investment in roads maintenance will be very welcome in Newry. “I’m delighted with the news that my colleague Sinn Féin Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has announced a £15m injection for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘NI Manufacturers need more than corporation tax devolution’ – Ritchie

04-Nov-2016
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned the Treasury on the support the Government will give to manufacturing businesses in Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “I support the devolution of corporation tax to help support ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Rates relief for local sports clubs welcomed

04-Nov-2016
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty MLA has welcomed the passing of legislation at the Assembly which will see sports clubs exempt from paying rates. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “The passing of the The Rates (Amendment) Bill ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Sinn Féin committed to seeing marriage equality across Ireland’ – Fearon

04-Nov-2016
Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has said Sinn Féin is committed to seeing marriage equality extended across the island. Fearon was speaking after attending the Tolerantia Awards in Belfast where former President Mary McAleese was named Tolerantia ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Cost of Hinkley clean up to land on Taxpayer’ – Ritchie

03-Nov-2016
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has criticised the government’s energy policy after it was revealed that the taxpayer is already in line to pay for the disposal of radioactive waste from the new nuclear power station due to be constructed at ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Dáil must represent all of Ireland’ – Brady

02-Nov-2016
Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has said the Irish government needs a dedicated plan to see the entire island of Ireland remain in the EU. Speaking after a recent meeting of the Good Friday Agreement implementation committee, Brady said the southern ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Plans for Albert Basin city park backed by local MLA

02-Nov-2016
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has called for the development of the Albert Basin as a city park for Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “The growing demand for a city park for Newry can’t be ignored. A park ... read more
Source: Newry Times

First Derivatives: Profits up 50% at Newry tech firm

01-Nov-2016
Newry-based financial technology firm announce profits are up more than 50% in the first half of ... read more
Source: BBC

McNulty seeks assurances on Breast Cancer services

31-Oct-2016
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has claimed that waiting even fourteen days for an appointment with a Breast Cancer specialist is too long for those impacted and has sought assurances from the Health Minister that vacant ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry Museum event to focus on Edith Cavell and the Newry Connection

31-Oct-2016
On Tuesday 11th October 2016, the Ulster History Circle unveiled a blue plaque in William Street, commemorating Ada Bodart (née Doherty). Born in Newry in 1874, Ada was the niece of Robert Hogg Doherty, long serving Clerk of Newry Town Commissioners and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry family escape injury in stone throwing attack

29-Oct-2016
Newry Sinn Féin councilor Charlie Casey has condemned those responsible for the latest stone throwing attack in Carnagat which has badly damaged a family car and left the occupants shaken. Speaking to Newry Times about the incident, Cllr Casey said, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

McNulty welcomes U-turn on courthouse closure

28-Oct-2016
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an announcement from the Justice Minister that she intends to reverse the decision taken by the previous Justice Minister and former Alliance Leader David Ford to close Armagh Courthouse. Speaking ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Excitement builds for record breaking attempt at Buttercrane Shopping Centre

28-Oct-2016
Buttercrane Shopping Centre is inviting local people to become ‘Record Breakers’ as they attempt to host the ‘World’s Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Snowmen in one Place’. The attempt on Thursday 17th November, culminates in the arrival ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Rockwell must safeguard South Down jobs following B/E takeover’ – Ritchie

28-Oct-2016
SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has made representations to the Minister for the Economy after it was announced that US firm Rockwell Collins have taken over B/E Aerospace. B/E Aerospace currently employ around 800 people at their aircraft seat ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Pressures on local GP services raised at Stormont

27-Oct-2016
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called on the Minister for Health Michelle O’Neill to urgently address the crises facing GP practices locally. McNulty raised the issue in the Assembly during Questions to the Minister for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy welcomes commitment to nurses

27-Oct-2016
Newry MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed a commitment from the Sinn Fein Health Minister that the nurses’ bursary scheme will be retained. “Following recent moves away from the nurses’ bursary by the British government, local nurses had ... read more
Source: Newry Times

South Armagh footpath refurbishment welcomed

26-Oct-2016
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the long overdue refurbishment of footpaths at Forest Park in Dromintee. “This work was scheduled to take place over twelve months ago but fell foul of Danny Kennedy’s policy of stagnation and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Woman seriously injured in collision

26-Oct-2016
The Moyad Road, Newry, has been closed between the gatekeeper’s lodge and the Bryansford Road at its junction with the Slievenaman Road. It follows a serious one vehicle road traffic collision that occurred just before 11.30pm on Tuesday 25th ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry & Armagh Young Unionists launch new Constituency Association

25-Oct-2016
Newry & Armagh Young Unionists have officially launched a new Constituency Association at an event held in Glenanne Orange Hall recently. Members of the new Association were very encouraged by the number of young people who attended the event. They ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Dumped tyres could endanger life, warns local Councillor

25-Oct-2016
Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has described the dumping of tyres close to the dual carriageway at the border as a reckless act that could endanger road users. “These waste tyres have been dumped at the slip road used by ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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