News Archives for July, 2009
31 July, 2009
Commenting after an executive meeting which agreed to put new legislation on the transfer of policing and justice to the assembly in the autumn, Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy has said that another positive step has been taken in order to fully transfer policing and justice powers to the North. Read full article
31 July, 2009
Cathal Boylan, Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh has welcomed the recent investment to improve broadband services in rural areas as a start but that much more must be done. Read full article
31 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Road Safety spokesperson, Cathal Boylan MLA, has attended a workshop in Belfast in relation to the DoE consultation into Tackling Drinking and Driving in the North of Ireland. Read full article
31 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh, Cathal Boylan, has met with members of the Southern Health Trust to discuss the issue of Home Helps in the Armagh City and District area. Read full article
30 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh, Cathal Boylan commenting on planning approvals in the countryside under draft PPS21, has said
"The figures clearly show that the new policy provisions within the draft particularly in relation to farm dwellings and replacements are providing some much needed opportunities for various sectors within the rural community. Read full article
29 July, 2009
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has announced the award of a £1.8million contract to three local organisations to provide counselling services to all post-primary schools in the north Read full article
28 July, 2009
Sinn Fein MLA for Newry/Armagh Mickey Brady has said that the recent release of the Quarterly Housing Bulletin highlights once again the serious problems we face in the provision of social housing Read full article
28 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy was welcomed an announcement that Sainsbury's is creating up to 200 new jobs at the Newry based Teleperformance Call Centre. Teleperformance which recently secured hundreds of jobs from the Swine Flu helpline has now been awarded the Sainsburys contract which will provide helpline and customer service facilities for the supermarket's first phase of adding non-food merchandise to its website. Read full article
27 July, 2009
Councillor Cathy Rafferty has hopes that with the assistance of the local community and the Spar shop on the Killylea Road a solution can be found to ongoing problems with waste recycling in the area. The Sinn Féin councillor said "I have been contacted by local residents regarding the recycling point situated at the Spar shop on the Killylea road, they have grave concerns about an anti-social element who take delight in pushing the bottle and can bins over, causing but noise and litter problems" Read full article
27 July, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor has expressed her concern that water balloons being thrown at cars could result in a life threatening accident. Read full article
27 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Councillor Brendan Curran has welcomed the news that Foras na Gaeilge are now advertising for tenders for a new weekly Irish language newspaper. Read full article
24 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has echoed calls by MEP Bairbre de Brún who has said that the EU needs to take action to ensure that the current problems that are forcing farmers out of the dairy industry can be resolved. Read full article
24 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh Conor Murphy has said that he is now confident that Newry will be connected to Project Kelvin. Mr Murphy was speaking after meeting with Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster along with Cllr Charlie Casey and representatives from the chamber of commerce and business community. Read full article
24 July, 2009
Keady Sinn Féin councillor Darren McNally has urged rural dwellers to apply for SOAR's rural development programme which will open for full application on the 3rd of August. An official launch will take place in the old mill, Keady on 31st July Read full article
24 July, 2009
Keady Sinn Féin Councillor, Darren McNally has expressed his disappointment that the public were not consulted regarding the location of the proposed new community centre Read full article
24 July, 2009
Bairbre de Brún MEP has called on the Executive to set energy efficiency measures among its top priorities as the new Swedish EU Presidency moves the issue up the political agenda. Read full article
24 July, 2009
Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor, Packie McDonald has criticised the Electoral commission for its flawed policy for electoral ID applications by post. Read full article
24 July, 2009
Crossmaglen Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has criticised senior officials in the department for Social Development for 'dragging their heels with regard to Crossmaglen DSS office.
It was recently revealed that the opening of the office would be reduced to just one day a week Read full article
24 July, 2009
Sinn Féin deputy mayor of Newry and Mourne Charlie Casey has appealed to anyone who was at Sugar Island/ Hill Street area of Newry last night to come forward Read full article
23 July, 2009
Sinn Fein deputy mayor of Newry and Mourne, Charlie Casey has said that the community in Barcroft is shocked after a lorry crashed into a house on 4th Avenue Read full article
23 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Mary Doyle has urged anyone holidaying abroad in the next few weeks to take out medical insurance and if travelling in Europe to take their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Read full article
22 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Transport Minister Conor Murphy and his southern counterpart Minister Noel Dempsey TD, yesterday announced the preferred route for the A5 Western Transport Corridor, the proposed 86 kilometre long dual carriageway from Derry to Aughnacloy, estimated to cost between £650million and £850million Read full article
21 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has expressed his disappointment that the ITV teletext news service to analogue customers will end in January 2010, two years ahead of schedule, owners Associated Newspapers, a division of the Daily Mail and General Trust, has announced recently. Read full article
21 July, 2009
In response to a number of complaints from residents in the Drumarg/Dalton and Niall's crescent area of Armagh city, Sinn Féin councillor Cathy Rafferty has criticised the behaviour of the PSNI over the weekend of the 12th and 13th July. She also criticised those involved in rioting in the area over the same weekend. Read full article
20 July, 2009
As road deaths in the Ireand have reached 200 already this year Sinn Féin Road Safety Spokesperson, Cathal Boylan has urged road users to ensure that they drive safely in order to prevent further deaths on the roads. Read full article
17 July, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Brendan Curran has said that there is no substitute for speed bumps in order to slow traffic and increase safety on busy roads. The Newry councillor made the comments while calling for the installation of traffic calming measures at Courtney Hill. Read full article
17 July, 2009
Newry/Armagh Sinn Féin assembly member Cathal Boylan has said that meaningful dialogue must open between residents and the organisers of loyal order parades in Keady. Read full article
17 July, 2009
Cathy Rafferty the Sinn Féin Councillor for Armagh City had some advice for those who are in receipt of free television licence's, Cathy said "Everyone should be aware that anyone over 75 is entitled to a free television licence, but I wish to make those approaching the age e aware, that that they should call the licensing authority before they pay for their last licence before their 75 birthday Read full article
17 July, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle has recently reported an accident black spot on the main Armagh to Monaghan road, the section of road near Madden has sharp bends which are treacherous. The family who lives at the bends has told Cllr Doyle that eleven accidents have occurred there in the past seven months, five of those were in the last few weeks. Read full article
17 July, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has expressed concerns after being informed by residents of Rathview Park, Crossmaglen that Bin lorries are unable to enter the park due to cars blocking the route. Cllr Hearty said that in the case of emergency services needing to enter the housing estate the situation could become extremely serious. Read full article
17 July, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle recently met with the Chief Executive and officials of the Armagh City and District council to discuss how best to progress the development of the Seaghan Dam Read full article
17 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has congratulated the McCreeshMcCabel Sinn Féin cumann in Mullach Bán as their extremely successful mini gealtacht, Coláiste Airt in Tí Chulainn came to a close. Read full article
17 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has said the moves to allow greater flexibility in how sheep are electronically tagged "is very important and will come as a relief to sheep farmers Read full article
17 July, 2009
Keady Sinn Féin councillor Darren McNally has welcomed an announcement by Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA that just over £100million has now been paid out in grant aid under the Farm Nutrient Management Scheme (FNMS) to date. Read full article
17 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA and his party's spokesperson on welfare rights, Mickey Brady has welcomed the actions of Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA who has met with representatives of the five main banks to discuss the impact of the credit crunch on rural businesses and farming Read full article
17 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Agricultural spokesperson Terry Hearty has welcomed news from Thursday's Executive meeting that they are to recommend the proposal for a Rural White Paper from DARD Minister Michelle Gildernew Read full article
14 July, 2009
Six County MEP Bairbre de Brún has once again reiterated the need for action to help the struggling dairy sector. Read full article
14 July, 2009
Newry Armagh MP Conor Murphy has said that Dominic Bradley should stop trying to mislead people about the SDLP position on charging for water and sewerage Read full article
14 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Minister Conor Murphy has said that it is up to the DUP to explain why the paper on the transfer of Policing and Justice powers was not presented to the Executive on Thursday Read full article
14 July, 2009
Sinn Féin assembly member and his party's spokesperson on older people, Mickey Brady has welcomed the launch of 'Good Life' Magazine for Older People and called on Newry and Mourne Council to alert those groups and networks in the city who deal with issues that effect the over 65s that this publication is available. Read full article
10 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Conor Murphy has said that after widespread discussion with members of the community in Loughgilly parish he believes the majority of people feel that three of the four primary schools in the area should remain Read full article
10 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has said that the reduction in services at the Community Benefit Office in Crossmaglen is 'Simply not good enough'. Mr Murphy was speaking after it was announced that office will only operate on Wednesdays. Read full article
10 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has expressed his disappointment following an announcement that Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has supported the Southern Health Trust's proposal to withdraw the non-acute geriatric beds from Mullinure hospital Read full article
10 July, 2009
Sinn Féin assembly member and his party's spokesperson on welfare rights, Mickey Brady has said that it is ridiculous that many people in Newry/Armagh who are eligible for the £150 Household Fuel Payment are still waiting to receive it nearly five months on. Read full article
10 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, Cathal Boylan has expressed concern that the minister for Social Development has not brought forward a proposal to the Executive from the Credit Union to invest up to £100 million into the social housing programme Read full article
9 July, 2009
Sinn Fein Minister Conor Murphy, MP, MLA attended today's All-Ireland NSMC meeting in trade and business sectoral format alongside DUP Minister for enterprise Arlene Foster and Tánaiste Mary Coughlan at Dublin Castle. Read full article
8 July, 2009
Newry/Armagh Sinn Féin MLA, Mickey Brady has today donated all copies of the Stormont Hansard printed since he was elected in 2007 to the Newry Library Read full article
7 July, 2009
Newry Armagh Sinn Féin Assembly member, Cathal Boylan, has said he is disappointed to learn that NIE are proposing to proceed with a planning application for overhead pylons for the northern section of the Cavan - Tyrone Electricity Interconnector. Read full article
7 July, 2009
Crossmaglen Sinn Féin councillor and his party's spokesperson on Agriculture, Terry Hearty, has welcomed the actions of Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA who is meeting with representatives of the five main banks to discuss the impact of the credit crunch on rural businesses and farming Read full article
7 July, 2009
Commenting on the death of a Polish man in Newry last night, local MP Conor Murphy has said,
"I am appalled that this man has died in such circumstances last night and I would appeal to anyone who has any information or who may have been in the Edward St. area to come forward. Read full article
7 July, 2009
Newry Armagh Sinn Féin MLA, Cathal Boylan, a member of the DRD Committee and Party spokesperson on Road Safety has welcomed the initiative from Translink to highlight the dangers posed by rail crossings. Read full article
7 July, 2009
Crossmaglen Sinn Féin councillor, Terry Hearty has congratulated the Southern Government following the European Union Commission's decision to grant Brucellosis-free status to the South. Read full article
6 July, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle has said a section of the main Armagh to Monaghan road near Madden is an extremely dangerous stretch of road. Cllr Doyle had visited that road at the invite of a local resident who lives on this very dangerous stretch of road. Read full article
6 July, 2009
Sinn Féin assembly member Mickey Brady MLA has expressed his deep concern at proposed cuts to ambulance provision in the Six Counties. Read full article
6 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh Conor Murphy has said that the people of Newry are missing out on the benefits of the transatlantic submarine communications network, Project Kelvin which recently arrived in Portrush and will be housed in Derry. Read full article
6 July, 2009
Sinn Fein Assembly member and DSD committee member Mickey Brady has called on the Housing Executive to carry out an urgent review of its decision to halt grants to houses in a dangerous condition. Read full article
6 July, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle has said a section of the main Armagh to Monaghan road near Madden is an extremely dangerous stretch of road. Cllr Doyle had visited that road at the invite of a local resident who lives on this very dangerous stretch of road. Read full article
6 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA and his party's spokesperson on welfare rights, Mickey Brady has welcomed news from the Citizens Advice Bureau that their benefit take up contract with social security agency delivered over the past 12 months has helped identify and claim £5.7 million in benefits and shows that many people are still missing out on much needed extra help. Read full article
5 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed the decision to change EU guidelines on 'knobbly' fruit and vegetables and said that it will benefit both farmers and shoppers. July the 1st was the date on which the EU marketing standards for 26 types of produce will be scrapped. Read full article
5 July, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle has welcomed the decision by NI Water to withdraw its application to erect a telecommunications mast in Armaghbreague Read full article
5 July, 2009
Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MP, Conor Murphy has welcomed the news that his party colleague Daithí McKay MLA will be making a presentation to the Environment Committee today on his proposal to introduce a Plastic Bag Levy in the North. Read full article
5 July, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle has welcomed recent confirmation that traffic warning lights are to be erected at the Fernaloy Road near St Joseph's primary school, Madden Read full article
5 July, 2009
Local Sinn Féin representatives Cathal Boylan MLA and Councillor Darren McNally have welcomed the proposed traffic calming scheme which is to be introduced at Madden Row Keady Read full article
3 July, 2009
Local Sinn Féin MLA, Cathal Boylan, has welcomed Road Service commitments to carry out surveys for traffic calming in Victoria Street, Keady and Station Road, Armagh after he requested they do so on behalf of residents and business people in both areas. Read full article
3 July, 2009
On a recent visit by the Chair and deputy chair of the Stormont Environment Committee to the Dáil where they met with the Chair and officials of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security. Deputy Chair of the Environment Committee, Cathal Boylan, MLA, represented Sinn Féin at the meeting. Read full article
3 July, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor, Cathy Rafferty has said anxious parents and residents from Mullacreevie have approached her to highlight a dangerous activity which young people seem to be getting involved in as the summer holidays begin. Read full article
2 July, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Conor Murphy, has sought assurances that the Community Benefit office, which offers advice and information to many people who have recently become unemployed, will continue to operate in Crossmaglen Read full article
1 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Deputy Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Charlie Casey has commended the work of the residents and community association in the Barcroft area of Newry after they successfully prevented the installation of a mobile phone mast on Dorans Hill near the estate. Read full article
1 July, 2009
Sinn Féin Transport Minister and Newry/Armagh MP, Conor Murphy, today attended the launch of a new 'Access to air travel' guide.
The information guide produced by the Consumer Council informs passengers with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, of their rights and obligations when travelling through European airports. Read full article
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