Plans to modernise gambling laws welcomed by Sinn Féin
A plan, drawn up to moderninse gambling laws, has been welcomed by Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd.
Thursday, 3rd June 2021, 4:41 pm
The Upper Bann MLA explained that Minister Deirdre Hargey is set to deliver a major reform of gambling laws.
The Sinn Féin MLA said the changes would help protect people who gamble.
“This will update laws which are decades out of date and don’t reflect the change in technology,” said the Upper Bann MLA
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 11th September 2019 - Picture Matt Mackey / Press Eye. Sinn Fein s annual Away Day meeting will take place in the Carrickdale Hotel, Co. Louth on Wednesday 11th September. The meeting is attended by elected representatives from across the island and will address the issues of Brexit, Irish Unity, Sinn Fein s alternative budget and Dail priorities.
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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 19th May 2021 Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
The project, which is being funded by the NI Rural Development ‘LEADER’ Programme (2014-20) and managed by ‘SOAR’ – the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Local Action Group (LAG) - will see a range of environmental improvements in the centre of the village, including new footpaths, street lighting, public seating and other street furniture.
Welcoming the proposed scheme, Minister Poots said: “I’m delighted to visit Waringstown to view the area which will benefit from this project. It has been designed following consultation with local residents and will provide an enhanced civic space at the Main Street/Mill Hill/Banbridge Road junction in the centre of the village. This is an excellent example of how my Department is working with Councils and local communities to improve the quality of life for rural residents.”
‘Startling’ figures show ‘lack of social housing for disabled’ says SDLP
‘Startling’ figures show a ‘concerning’ lack of social housing for the disabled in Upper Bann, says the SDLP.
Monday, 24th May 2021, 5:16 pm
Figures shared with MLA Dolores Kelly reveal that only 10 social housing bungalows have been built in the Upper Bann constituency within the past five years.
Mrs Kelly said her office was inundated by constituents needing support with mobility issues with many in unsuitable and overcrowded accommodation.
She said social housing applicants with disabilities are being short-changed by government.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 3 March 2017 - NI Assembly Election 2017 Count at Banbridge Leisure Centre for Newry & Armagh and Upper Bann constituencies.
Dolores Kelly(SDLP) makes her acceptance speech.
Photo by Tony Hendron / Press Eye.
Public call to help shape ‘crucial’ new climate change legislation
The public in Upper Bann has been urged to get involved with the process to help shape the ‘crucial’ new climate change legisation.
Monday, 24th May 2021, 2:53 pm
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd made the call to the public after the NI Assembly Scrutiny Committee launched a public call for evidence.
Mr O’Dowd said: “We are living through a climate emergency with disastrous effects on the natural world, our society, and our economy.
“We are now moving forward with the process to draft new laws aimed at taking meaningful action on climate change and to protect our future.
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