Donal McMahon

Council officials says DAERA plan will lead to rise in rates bills

Henry Reilly accuses Newry Mourne and Down chair of 'dictating' how he addresses chamber

"In an era that loneliness and isolation are a growing problem, the mental health benefits cannot be overstated."

"We need to work with the authorities on this as there are situations arising of people losing mum, then dad, then losing your home."

"We are now going in the right direction in terms of days lost to sickness, but there the numbers are still high."

"The reopening of the cafe in Down County Museum will help to increase the footfall into the museum."

"There will be no maximum or cap on how many illuminations there can be per month. We are quite confident that we will not go over demand."

"To approve the appointment of a specialist gondola consultant for the Mourne Mountains Gateway project, also to approve the updated ICT fee as set out in the officer's report."

"The car parking charges for Kilbroney was something that I was passionately against at the time due to the history of it."

"Approximately 400 new affordable residential units are potentially not deliverable in the short to medium term on the basis of the latest advice"