Newry Health and Safety firm expands its team

A Newry-based health and safety consultancy is expanding its team and investing in new services and technology as demand for its support continues to grow. Paul Feely & Associates, based at Granite House in Newry, now employs 15 people following the recent addition of five new staff members across its Health and Safety and Operations teams.

The company supports more than 60 organisations in Ireland and the UK, and expects to add at least two further positions before the end of 2026. Alongside the new appointments, PFA has announced the promotion of Emma Turley from Head of Business Operations to Operations Director, one of a number of internal promotions and movements within the business.

Paul Feely, Managing Director of Paul Feely & Associates, said the company was investing in its team to ensure it continued to provide the practical, responsive support its clients value. He said: "We are seeing a real increase in demand particularly in the Dublin market, and across a range of sectors including construction, quarrying, manufacturing, logistics and recycling. Many of the organisations we work with such as large multi nationals already have experienced health and safety teams. They choose PFA as a trusted partner to provide additional capacity and specialist support in the background when required. Equally our team work well with businesses that don't need a full time presence but just need some additional support. Growth is not only about bringing new people into the business. It is also about supporting the talented people already within PFA to develop and take on new responsibilities. Emma's appointment as Operations Director, alongside other internal promotions and movements, reflects that commitment."

The expansion forms part of PFA's wider growth strategy and is supported by Invest NI. Workplace health will be a major focus during the year ahead, with the company researching opportunities to help organisations better understand and manage occupational health risks including noise, dust and vibration. PFA is also investing in technology to simplify health and safety processes, reduce paperwork and make essential information easier for clients and their teams to manage.

Emma Turley, Operations Director at Paul Feely & Associates, said: "I have really enjoyed being part of the growth of PFA over the past two years and working alongside such a brilliant team. I am genuinely delighted to take on the role of Operations Director. There are exciting changes ahead as we welcome new team members, develop our services and invest in the systems needed to take the business forward. I am looking forward to working with Paul and the wider team as we begin this next chapter."