FERMANAGH’S MLAs must show exactly what they are doing to help the county and exactly what value local people are getting for the money they are paying them. That’s the view of former Stormont official and local debt advisor Kevin Lawrenson, who said people had been outraged by news the five Fermanagh South Tyrone MLAs […]
Our out-of-work MLAs claim £300k expenses
While this week SWAH announced bed closures, our politicians are getting thousands in expenses and insist they are providing a ‘first class service’
Crowd turns out to pay tribute to murdered journalist
Over 100 people came together in Enniskillen to attend a vigil in memory of murdered journalist Lyra McKee. Lyra McKee, 29, was killed when she was shot in the head during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry last Thursday, and her funeral will take place today (Wednesday) at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. The […]
First Clones, now Arlene set for Mass with the Pope?
The DUP have declined to say if party leader Arlene Foster will attend any of the events organised during Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland later this month. It is believed that invites have now been issued and according to the Taoiseach’s Department, invites have been sent out to all five leaders of the North’s main […]
Locals left underwhelmed by PM’s flying Belleek visit
Chairman of Belleek Chamber of Commerce Bridie Gormley said a hard border would be a “tragedy” for the area
‘Sad’ unionist MLA under fire for intimidation claims
Rosemary Barton said the prospect of a Fermanagh victory had led to some feeling under pressure and “deeply uncomfortable” .
DUP millions will help sort broadband, say Foster
FERMANAGH’S politicians are singing off the one hymn sheet for once, with regard to calls for the county to be prioritised for broadband improvement. As part of the DUP’s £1 billion deal parliamentary support deal with the Conservatives last year, £150m was ring-fenced to improve broadband services across the North. Following a long delay due […]
Call centre management face grilling on jobs vow
Management at Teleperformance are to be quizzed by councillors on progress in creating their 800 jobs promised for Fermanagh over two years ago.
MLAs ringing in new year with £13,000 cut in wages
Stormont out of action a full year while MLAs got £50K plus expenses