Sinn Féin spokesperson for Health, Councillor Sandra Duffy , has urged the Health Minister Robin Swan to intensify his engagement with Health Authorities in the south in light of two confirmed cases of Coronavirus in … Continue reading All Ireland approach to Coronavirus must be intensified – Duffy
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed news that victims and survivors of the contaminated blood scandal will receive compensation payments. Sandra Duffy said: “I welcome the news that victims and survivors of … Continue reading Duffy welcomes payments for victims and survivors of contaminated blood scandal
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has called for an increase in funding for suicide prevention. Speaking after an open letter was sent to the Health Minister by Irish sport and entertainment stars, Sandra … Continue reading Duffy calls for greater investment in suicide prevention
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Karen Mullan has welcomed confirmation from Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey that welfare mitigations will be extended beyond March 2020. Karen Mullan said: “I welcome the confirmation from my party colleague and … Continue reading Mullan welcomes assurance on welfare mitigation extension
Sinn Féin’s Health, spokesperson Sandra Duffy has expressed her concern at the scale of drug-related deaths, following the publication of NISRA statistics which show 189 people died in 2018 in drug-related incidents. She said: “These … Continue reading More must be done to tackle scale of drug-related deaths -Duffy
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed today’s announcement by health unions that they will be suspending their industrial action. The decision follows the announcement by the Executive that pay parity for health … Continue reading Duffy welcomes union announcement on health strike
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the announcement that Health and Social Care workers will receive pay parity and that a costed implementation plan for safe staffing will be delivered by the … Continue reading Duffy welcomes announcement of pay parity
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the launch of a new out-of-hours homeless support line by the Housing Executive. She said: “It’s welcome news that the Housing Executive has launched a new out-of-hours homeless … Continue reading New homeless support line welcomed – Duffy
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson on Derry City and Strabane District Council Sandra Duffy, has welcomed proposals for the Menopause Policy and Guidance at this week’s Governance and Strategic Planning Committee. Speaking after the meeting, Cllr … Continue reading Duffy commends council on menopause policy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has reiterated calls from the residents of Clon Elagh, Fernabbey and Glenabbey for safe crossings at the Skeoge roundabout. Speaking following a residents protest, Cllr Duffy said, “I have been … Continue reading Duffy calls for safe crossings at Skeoge
