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3 February, 2012

Boyle asks Translink to establish Strabane to Altnagelvin Hospital service

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Michaela Boyle has asked Translink to examine the case for establishing a direct bus service between Strabane and Altnagelvin hospital during a meeting held with senior company officials at its Bradley Way facility in the town Read full article


3 February, 2012

Dodds has a cheek - Martina Anderson MLA

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said Nigel Dodds and his MP colleagues in the DUP have a cheek voting with the Tory. Lib. Dems to cap Benefits at £26,000. Read full article


3 February, 2012

New System Will Lessen Bureaucracy-Logue

Derry Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Councillor Patricia Logue has said that the new system to deal with children with special needs will lessen the bureaucracy associated with getting a statement. Read full article


3 February, 2012

Proposals for new traffic system on Park Ave-McLaughlin

Sinn Féin Northlands Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has urged residents living in the Park Avenue area of the city to have their say about DRD proposal's for a new traffic system for the area which could see a one way system on sections of Park Avenue. Read full article


2 February, 2012

Cooper welcomes news that bag levy to be introduced next year;

Sinn Féin Environmental spokesperson Councillor Mickey Cooper has welcomed the announcement that a 5 pence levy on carrier bags is to be introduced next year with it rising to 10 pence in 2014. Read full article


2 February, 2012

Fleming welcomes inquiry into Pseudomonas

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Paul Fleming has welcomed the Inquiry into the Pseudomonas outbreak announced by Minister Edwin Poots MLA. Read full article


2 February, 2012

MacLochlainn concerned at 60 Dog attack incidents in Derry

A young boy after a dog attack.

Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn commenting on the news that there were 60 reported incidents of dog attacks in the Derry City Council area in the past twelve months Read full article


2 February, 2012

McLaughlin condemns break-in of Foyle Hospice charity shop

Sinn Féin Councillor and member of the local DPP Maeve McLaughlin said Read full article


1 February, 2012

McCartney calls for Bloody Sunday Paras to be stripped of their decorations

Commenting following the Honours Forfeiture Committee decision to strip Former RBS Chief Executive Fred Goodwin of his Knighthood in light of the banking collapse, Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson, Raymond McCartney said Read full article


1 February, 2012

McCartney calls for extension of Steps Ahead programme

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the news from the Minster for Employment and Learning Stephen Farry that the constituency of Foyle is set to benefit from 125 places on a new short term Steps Ahead programme. Read full article


30 January, 2012

Martina Anderson welcomes Fleadh decision for Derry

Derry Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson said she is delighted with the news that the 2013 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be coming to Derry. Read full article


26 January, 2012

McCartney calls again for prisoners release

Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has again called for the release of Marian Price and Martin Corry from Maghaberry prison. Read full article


26 January, 2012

Questions remain over pseudomonas - Fleming

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Paul Fleming has stated that following a Ministerial statement for the Health Minister, Edwin Poots, with regards to the Pseudomonas outbreak that questions still remain to be answered. Read full article


26 January, 2012

McCartney leads Sinn Féin Delegation visit to Scottish Parliament.

A Sinn Féin Delegation led by Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) is visiting the Scottish Parliament today to meet with MSP's of all parties to explore issues of common interest. Read full article


25 January, 2012

SF comment on Ulster Council Fleadh decision reversal

Commenting on the decision of the Ulster Council Officer Board of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann to reverse its decision not to back the bid for the all-Ireland Fleadh to be hosted by Derry city, Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson said: Read full article


25 January, 2012

Libraries Commitment Welcomed-Logue

Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Councillor Patricia Logue has welcomed the commitment of Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Carál Ní Chuilín to maintaining library services across the North. Read full article


25 January, 2012

Removal of dental care will impact most on less well off - Fleming

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Paul Fleming has indicated that it will be the less well off who will suffer under new proposals to remove free dental treatment to children. Read full article


25 January, 2012

Sinn Féin raise concerns over prison issues with Justice Minister

A Sinn Féin delegation of MLAs Raymond McCartney, Sean Lynch and Jennifer McCann met with Justice Minister David Ford today to discuss the on-going prison related issues. Read full article


24 January, 2012

Creggan Road robbery condemned -Logue

Sinn Féin Cityside Councillor Patricia Logue has condemned the robbery of a shop on Creggan Road on Sunday night during which a female member of staff was threatened with a hammer. Read full article


24 January, 2012

Residents call for action over vacant property -Kelly

Resident's in the Creggan Hill area have called for action at a vacant property which has been focal point for anti-community activity. Read full article