Sinn Féin Council Health spokesperson, Cllr Sandra Duffy, has welcomed support for her council motion calling for funding to be made available for the continuation of the Community Crisis Intervention Service (CCIS) in Derry. Speaking … Continue reading Duffy welcomes support for Crisis Intervention Service motion
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has called for a Volunteer Pool of people who will be able to assist in areas of need as we move through the various stages of Covid-19.Councillor Duffy said:“As we … Continue reading Duffy calls for Volunteers Pool
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the news that the resurfacing of footway and carriageway at Culmore Road is to begin in the coming weeks. Cllr Duffy said, “It is great to see the … Continue reading Duffy welcomes Culmore road and footpath resurfacing work
Sinn Féin Moor Councillor Tina Burke, has welcomed the news from the Housing Executive that the window replacement scheme is to begin in areas of Creggan this Spring. Speaking as she sought clarification from Housing … Continue reading Window Replacement Scheme to go ahead in Spring – Burke
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
Photo: Martina Anderson with Gina McInytre of SEUPB Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has urged groups to take part in a consultation process that will help shape the future EU programme ‘PEACE Plus’ that will … Continue reading Anderson urges participation in PEACE Plus survey
Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Karen Mullan has encouraged parents to complete applications for pre-school places and primary school places for September 2020 in advance of the January 30th deadline. “It’s time to apply for pre-school places and … Continue reading Mullan encourages parents to complete school applications
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper has welcomed the news that work has begun on a new security barrier in front of Home Bargains and Harry Corry’s on the Strand Road. It comes after intensive lobbying … Continue reading Work begins on new barrier at Strand Road car park – Cooper
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
Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle, Karen Mullan, has called on the Department for Communities to act immediately on Residual Rent arrears policy that is being implemented by the Housing Executive across the North. Speaking following … Continue reading MULLAN CALLS ON DEPARTMENT TO ACT ON RESIDUAL RENT ARREARS
Sinn Féin Foyleside Councillor Michael Cooper has welcomed the news that a new street lighting scheme is to take place in Kingsfort Park and surrounding areas, including Lisnarea Avenue and Ardnarea Crescent. Speaking after he … Continue reading Kingsfort to get new street lighting and road resurfacing scheme – Cooper
Sinn Féin’s Elisha McCallion has there can be no place in society for violence against women. Speaking on ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women’ the Foyle candidate said: “Women across the world are … Continue reading ‘It’s time to end violence against women’ – McCallion
Sinn Féin’s Elisha McCallion has challenged the British government’s secretary of the state for the north to work constructively to see a genuine power sharing Executive established and on the need for approval for the … Continue reading McCallion challenges Secretary of State over power sharing and Magee medical school
Sinn Féin’s Elisha McCallion has said the GAA in Derry is entering a new era as it continues to go from strength to strength. The Foyle election candidate said: “I met today with representatives of … Continue reading ‘GAA in Derry is entering a new era’ – McCallion
Sinn Féin Foyleside Councillor Mickey Cooper has announced that he has arranged a bulky lift scheme in conjunction with the Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership, which will take place across a large area stretching from the … Continue reading Ballymagroarty, Hazelbank & Coshquin to get bulky lift – Cllr Cooper
Sinn Féin Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Michaela Boyle has welcomed the 2019 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis to Derry. Speaking after hosting an event in Derry’s Guildhall to welcome Ard Fheis 2019 to the … Continue reading Mayor welcomes Sinn Féin Ard Fheis to Derry
Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Fleming has raised concerns about flags that have been erected at a new housing development in Drumahoe. Speaking after he raised the issue with the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), … Continue reading ‘Flags at new Drumahoe development must be addressed’ – Fleming
Sinn Féin councillor Michael Cooper has said it is disappointing the SDLP have not caught up with the mood of the people on the need for a date to be set for a referendum on … Continue reading Sinn Fein Councillor Michael Cooper has expressed his disappointment that in the SDLP over date for Unity poll.
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the unanimous backing of her motion at this evening’s council meeting raising awareness of domestic violence in the city and region. Speaking following the passing of the motion, … Continue reading ‘Unanimous support for motion regarding Domestic Violence Awareness is welcome’ – Duffy
Sinn Féin MLA Karen Mullan has welcomed the decision to approve a Bill on tackling holiday hunger. The Foyle MLA said: “I am delighted that An Ceann Comhairle has approved my proposal to bring … Continue reading Tackling holiday hunger bill gets green light from Speaker – Mullan
Sinn Féin representatives, north and south, are urging the Irish Government to help offset the latest delays to the A5 Derry to Dublin road link by part-funding City of Derry Airport.Foyle MLA Martina Anderson and Donegal … Continue reading Sinn Féin seek airport funds to offset A5 delay
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed news that 20 new high-quality training places will be created in the Assured Skills Academy at Alchemy Technology Services in Derry. The Foyle MLA said: “I welcome the … Continue reading Anderson welcomes new training places for Derry
Sinn Féin MLA Karen Mullan has said promotion and investment is needed to encourage greater participation and opportunities for women and girls to get involved in sport. She was speaking following newly-published research from the Assembly which … Continue reading Promotion and investment in women’s sport needed -Mullan
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Karen Mullan has welcomed extra money for mental health, cancer and carers but said that support funds must not be left to plug holes left by Trusts. She said: “The COVID-19 … Continue reading Mullan welcomes additional money to support mental health, cancer and carers
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said the launch of a new translation hub by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is a historic day for the Irish language in the north. She said: “The launch of a … Continue reading Launch of translation hub a historic day for Irish language – Anderson
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the move to allow 35-39 year-olds to book a COVID-19 vaccine. The local Health spokesperson said: “I welcome today’s move from the Department of Health to extend the … Continue reading Duffy welcomes extension of vaccines to 35-39 year-olds
Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has welcomed the announcement that an additional £900,000 has been made available to early years provision. She said: “This announcement will be welcome news to the 169 settings that are currently supporting … Continue reading Additional support for less advantaged children welcome -Logue
Those responsible for a spate of violence in Top of the Hill on Sunday achieved nothing but further traumatising their own community, local Sinn Féin Councillor Christopher Jackson has said. Calling for calm, Cllr Jackson … Continue reading ‘Top of the Hill violence achieves nothing but further trauma’ – Jackson
The anticipated creation of thousands of jobs in Derry through City Deal funding must fully involve the community training sector, Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said.The Foyle MLA was commenting after meeting officers from Derry … Continue reading Community training crucial to City Deal jobs’ – Anderson
