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News Archives for November, 2009

30 November, 2009

1st Dec World Aids Day 2009 -Equality and Human rights spokesperson

Sinn Féin Equality and Human rights spokesperson Martina Anderson MLA commenting on the eve of World Aids Day. Read full article


30 November, 2009

Let there be light - Cllr Patricia Logue

Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has called on DRD road service to improve the lightening systems of five streets in the Bogside area .Her call comes following complaints from local residents that the lighting systems in the area hopelessly inadequate. Read full article


30 November, 2009

Welcome for removal of MLA pay increase motion - McCartney

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the removal of a motion on pay increase for MLA's from today's Order Paper at the Assembly Read full article


30 November, 2009

Declan Kearney address to Hogan/Martin commemoration

As we gather today to rededicate this monument in memory of Henry and Declan, almost 300 miles away at this time in Kilmichael hundreds of republicans are commemorating one of the greatest battles of the Tan War. Read full article


30 November, 2009

Review of Economic Policy exposes gaps in Tourism promotion - MacLochlainn

Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn has claimed that the recent Economic Policy Review has exposed gaps in tourism Promotion. Read full article


30 November, 2009

Anderson welcomes new sports fund

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has urged local organisations to take advantage of a new sporting fund which has just opened. Read full article


30 November, 2009

Hassan welcomes £6 million for housing maintenance

Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson and Councillor Tony Hassan welcomed the Housing Executive's announcement that £6 million pound has been found to deal with the underfunding of the replacement schemes. Read full article


29 November, 2009

McGuinness comments following meeting with An Taoiseach

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA today met with An Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD in Tullymore County Offaly. The meeting lasted for over one hour. Read full article


29 November, 2009

Derry Ógra Shinn Féin condemn the arrests of 36 members of Segi in the Basque country

Derry Ógra Shinn Féin International spokesperson Adrian Óg Kelly has slammed the Spanish Government for scuppering the chance for the establishment of a democratic process in the Basque country Read full article


27 November, 2009

Minister told to stump up for Magee

The Employment and Learning Minister Reg Empey will be challenged to support the expansion of Magee University during Assembly questions on Monday, Foyle Sinn Féin Martina Anderson has revealed. Read full article


27 November, 2009

"Time for governments to protect Bank Customers" Raymond McCartney MLA

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has said that it is time that government takes action to protect customers against the exorbitant overdraft charges being imposed by Banks. Read full article


27 November, 2009

Foyle MLA welcomes move on PSNI 'backroom' staff

Sinn Féin Policing Board Member Martina Anderson MLA has welcomed indications from PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott that he is seeking to take 600 PSNI members from administrative duties and replace them onto frontline community policing Read full article


26 November, 2009

PRESS RELEASE COISTE NA N-IARCHIMI

DIPLOCK COURTS-A CONVEYOR BELT OF INJUSTICE ON FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER THREE DERRY MEN, PETER MC DONALD, ERIC WRIGHT AND JAMES BROWN WILL APPEAR BEFORE THE COURT OF APPEAL TO SEEK TO HAVE THEIR CONVICTIONS OVERTURNED. Read full article


26 November, 2009

Sinn Féin will oppose pay increase for MLA's - McCartney

Sinn Féin will not support any pay increase for Assembly members, Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has announced. Read full article


26 November, 2009

TDs standing in solidarity with striking workers at Leinster House

TDs standing in solidarity with striking workers at Leinster House Read full article


26 November, 2009

Martina Anderson MLA welcomes planning approval for new Derry Peace Bridge

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed today's news that Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced planning approval for the construction of a new pedestrian and Cycle Bridge across the River Foyle in Derry Read full article


26 November, 2009

Derry NI Water jobs 'not moving' - Anderson

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson says she has been assured that jobs in Derry's NI Water office will not be relocated. Read full article


26 November, 2009

Hassan welcomes clarification from NIE following citywide power cut

Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has welcomed confirmation from NIE that an investigation will take place in conjunction with the Transmission System Operator in the North (SONI) around the circumstances which led to the power cut to 44,000 customers in Derry City on Saturday . Read full article


26 November, 2009

Concern over Bligh's Lane incidents

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Creggan area Kevin Campbell has expressed concerns that the roadway on Bligh's Lane has been blocked for the second time in 48 hours. Read full article


26 November, 2009

Sinn Féin to meet British Prime Minister

Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will hold talks with the British Prime Minister in Downing Street today Read full article


25 November, 2009

Those responsible for pipe bomb attack show no regard for local community

Sinn Féin Chairperson of the Derry DPP Councillor Elisha McLaughlin has stated today that those behind exploding a pipe bomb at a house in Glengalliagh Park last night need to realise that the community does not want these type of attacks to occur and that they need to stop. Read full article


25 November, 2009

De Brún stands behind demand for elimination of violence against women

Bairbre de Brún MEP has supported the demands of prevention, protection and prosecution in a vote tomorrow in the European Parliament on the elimination of violence against women. Read full article


25 November, 2009

Be careful what you ask for Helen' Councillor Maeve McLaughlin

Sinn Féin Council Group Leader Maeve McLaughlin responding to a call by Helen Quigley for free on street parking to be introduced in Derry in line with a scheme announced for Belfast by DRD Minister Conor Murphy said: Read full article


25 November, 2009

Anderson welcomes passing of Child Poverty Bill

Sinn Féin Assembly Member Martina Anderson commenting on the Child Poverty Bill that this week passed through the Assembly believes it highlighted the need for cross-cutting measures that are needed to tackle this issue. Read full article


25 November, 2009

Road Deaths total regrettable - McCartney

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney , has expressed his regret that this years total so far for deaths on the North's roads has passed the 100 mark. Read full article


25 November, 2009

Don't let opportunity of residents parking scheme slip -Anderson

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has urged residents in the Bogside area to respond to the Resident Parking survey currently being undertaken by Triax management team before Fridays deadline (27th November) amid fears that if not enough people reply to the survey the entire scheme could be placed in jeopardy . Read full article


25 November, 2009

de Brún demands strong Climate Change Deal

Speaking in a European Parliament debate today Bairbre de Brún MEP for Foyle, called on world leaders to reach a legally binding deal in Copenhagen which is strong enough to tackle the challenge of climate change while being just and fair to developing countries. Read full article


24 November, 2009

McLaughlin raises concerns over completion of Public Realm scheme

Sinn Féin Group leader on Derry City Council Maeve McLaughlin has expressed concerns about the Public Realm project currently under construction in Derry City centre. Read full article


24 November, 2009

Work to take place at busy city road junction-Cllr Patricia Logue

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Bogside and Brandywell area Patricia Logue has welcomed the news that a design has now been finalised for work to begin at the junction of Westland Street-Elmwood Terrace .The work is expected to begin on site within the next few months. Read full article


24 November, 2009

Foyle MLA condemns St Cecilia's College break-in

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has condemned vandals who broke into St Cecilia's College during the weekend power cut in the city , caused damage and stole electrical goods being stored for a school fund raising event this coming Thursday night. Read full article


24 November, 2009

Appeal to parents after roadway in Creggan blocked -Campbell

Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has called on parents in the Creggan area to make sure their children are not getting caught up in incidents that took place in the area over the weekend during which the roadway was blocked for a time at the junction of Bligh's Lane /Eastway just opposite St Johns primary school. Read full article


23 November, 2009

Support Little Orchids childrens centre

Please help the Little Orchids childrens centre at gransha win a £50k grant from the National Lottery. Read full article


23 November, 2009

'Voice of rural Derry must be heard' - Anderson

The needs of rural Derry must be central to all government policies and programmes, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Marrtina Anderson has said Read full article


23 November, 2009

Tribute to Derry Republican Oliver Mc Fadden

Tribute to Derry Republican Oliver Mc Fadden Read full article


23 November, 2009

Fleming calls for vigilance as pensioners homes targeted

Sinn Féin Waterside Councillor, Lynn Fleming has called on people to be vigilant and to keep watch on neighbours homes particularly the elderly. Read full article


23 November, 2009

'Attack Policing Board HQ an on the community' - Anderson

Policing Board member and Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has strongly condemned the attempted bombing of the Board's headquarters at the weekend. Read full article


23 November, 2009

Clarification needed following Derry power cut -Hassan

Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has called on NIE to clarify the reasons behind the massive electricity power cut in Derry on Saturday afternoon which affected 40,000 homes and businesses. Read full article


21 November, 2009

Senator Pearse Doherty to launch Sinn Féin's pre- Budget submission in Donegal

Senator Pearse Doherty and party colleagues will launch their document and take questions on it this Monday 23rd November in Dom's Pier, Donegal Town, at 10.30 am and in the Ramada Hotel, Letterkenny at 2pm. Journalists and photographers are invited. Read full article


20 November, 2009

Funding secured for Rosemount Alley- gating scheme-McLaughlin

Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has welcomed the news that funding has been secured by the PSNI for Phase 1 of an alley gating scheme in the Rosemount area ,with a multi agency approach to ensure that the project is implemented. Read full article


20 November, 2009

McGuinness raises future of Radio Foyle with BBC Trust Chairperson

Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness raised the future of Derry's Radio Foyle at a meeting in Stormont today with BBC Chairperson, Michael Lyons and Trustee, Rotha Johnston. Read full article


20 November, 2009

Access problems on rural public transport -Fleming

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Waterside area Lynn Fleming has called on Translink to ensure that all buses on rural routes in the Derry area have low level steps /floors so that people with push prams or disabilities can have easy access. Read full article


20 November, 2009

Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn Slams Racists

Derry Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn for the Northlands slammed the racists who painted a swastika and anti-Irish racist graffiti on a wall in the Academy Road area . He also congratulated anti-racist campaigners for removing the offensive material. Read full article


20 November, 2009

Logue encourages Derry schools to take part in UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award

Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has encouraged schools in Derry to take part in the Rights Respecting Schools Award run by UNICEF . Her call comes as today (Friday 20th November) marks the 20th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child Read full article


20 November, 2009

Sinn Féin select Councillor Billy Leonard to succeed Francie Brolly

At a selection convention tonight local Sinn Féin activists have selected Councillor Billy Leonard to succeed Francie Brolly as East Derry MLA. Mr Brolly represented East Derry at the Assembly since 2003. The veteran Republican announced his decision to retire from the Assembly last month. Read full article


19 November, 2009

Sinn Féin call for action over high electricity charges for business sector

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson as called on the Utility Regulator to bring forward proposals to reduce the high electricity prices in the business sector. Read full article


19 November, 2009

Initiative aimed at young drivers welcomed - McCartney

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney , has welcomed the announcement of an initiative to educate 16 year olds in safer driving habits. Read full article


19 November, 2009

Users of Life Supporting Electrical Equipment need to register with NIE - McLaughlin

Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has appealed to all users of life supporting electrical equipment to register immediately with Northern Ireland Electricity, to avoid experiencing difficulties during power failure or planned interruption of supply. Read full article


19 November, 2009

De Brún welcomes Belfast court ruling on Basque extradition case

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed today's ruling by a Belfast court not to extradite one of the Basques, Arturo Villanueva, who the Spanish authorities were pursuing and has said that the extradition warrant against Inaki de Juana should also be rejected. Read full article


18 November, 2009

'Impatient Republicans' gather in Belfast for Ógra National Congress.

Last weekend saw in excess of a hundred young republican activists, gather at the Felons Club in Belfast for the Ógra Shinn Féín national congress. Read full article


18 November, 2009

Invest NI must be held to account for financial waste - Martina Anderson

Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson has said that the continued wastage of public money by InvestNI is totally unacceptable and must not be allowed to continue. Read full article


18 November, 2009

"Regional Development Minister confirms initial €9m payment to A5 Aughnacloy

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed the confirmation by Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy that work on the A5 North West Gateway road between Derry and Aughnacloy is proceeding on time. Read full article


18 November, 2009

Moves on Drink Drive limit welcomed by McCartney

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney , has welcomed comments from Edwin Poots that show a commitment to reduce the drink driving limit next year. Read full article


18 November, 2009

Anderson commends Agriculture Minister as she takes conacre and Inheritance Tax fight to London

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has commended Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, who, along with Minister Sammy Wilson MP MLA, have met with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mr Stephen Timms MP to discuss the application of Inheritance Tax to land let in conacre. Read full article


17 November, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Colleague - McLaughlin

Confirming that Party Colleague Councillor Billy Page has been admitted to hospital Sinn Féin Derry City Council Group Leader Maeve McLaughlin said: Read full article


17 November, 2009

Ruane supports anti-bullying week

Welcoming the start of a week of various activities and campaigning against bullying, Caitríona Ruane said: Read full article


17 November, 2009

McCartney welcomes Basque Abertzale Left statement

Commenting on today's statement by Basque Abertzale Left, Sinn Féin Foyle MLA and member of the party's International Department said Read full article


17 November, 2009

Iconic piece of public art needed at the Skeoge Roundabout

Sinn Féin Northlands Councillor Billy Page has said an iconic piece of public art is needed at The Skeoge Roundabout and that now is the right time to plan ahead, formulate ideas and go about practical measures such as securing funding and design processes Read full article


17 November, 2009

Sinn Féin welcome decision not to stand over convictions

Sinn Féin Policing Board Member, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has welcomed the decision taken by prosecutors on Friday last that they "do not intend to stand over" the convictions of a number of Derrymen prosecuted and sentenced for serious offences while teenagers in the 1970's. Read full article


17 November, 2009

Rural Derry urged to attend DARD briefing

People working and living in rural areas of Derry are being urged to attend an event in Eglinton this week which could help shape how their communities are treated by government in years to come. Read full article


17 November, 2009

Home repossessions at 5 year high -Cllr Tony Hassan

Derry Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Councillor Tony Hassan has expressed his concern that the number of people having their homes repossessed in the North is at a five year high. Read full article


17 November, 2009

St Mary's College Choir did Derry proud

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has congratulated St Mary's College Creggan on reaching and taking part in the Final of the All Island Co-operation Ireland School Choir of the year competition .The competition took place in the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Sunday night and was broadcast live on RTE 1 Read full article


16 November, 2009

Mayor Launches YES Project (Youth Educated in Safety)

Mayor Launches YES Project (Youth Educated in Safety) Read full article


16 November, 2009

Hassan condemns weekend incidents

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Greater Shantallow and Culmore area has condemned a number of incidents which took place over the weekend including an attack on fire-fighters by stone throwers, whilst tackling a blaze at Altcar Park, and the robbery of a teenager at knifepoint in the Culmore area during which a mobile phone was taken Read full article


16 November, 2009

Further disappointment at McCausland's stance on Language Act

Making reference to a letter she received from the Culture Minister Nelson McCausland regarding an Irish Language Act for the north, MEP Bairbre de Brun said she is disappointed by the DUP Ministers stance. Read full article


16 November, 2009

Sinn Féin respond to Poots on RPA

Responding to the comments by DUP Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, on his leaked letter to the deputy First Minister and First Minister about local government reform, Sinn Féin Group Leader on Derry City Council Maeve McLaughlin said: Read full article


16 November, 2009

Foster takes up Fujitsu fears

Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is to explore fears over the future of jobs at Derry's Fujitsu plant, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Read full article


16 November, 2009

HASSAN WELCOMES TRAFFIC CALMING IN CARNHILL

Sinn Féin councillor for the Greater Shantallow Area, Cllr Tony Hassan, has welcomed the news that in the next few weeks DRD Road Service will introduce new traffic calming measures in the areas of Carnhill that currently does not have any. Read full article


14 November, 2009

Gerry Kelly Welcomes Fr. Sinnott Release

Sinn Féin Assembly member Gerry Kelly has welcomed the release of Irish priest Father Sinnott who had been kidnapped a number of weeks ago in the Philippines. Mr Kelly had been in touch through intermediaries with both government officials and representatives of the MILF group. Read full article


13 November, 2009

Derry location for new BT Digital Care -Based business support and specialist enquiries.

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed confirmation today that following a comprehensive review of BTs global contract centre operations that the North of Ireland has been selected as the location of its Digital Care -Based business support and specialist enquiries. Read full article


13 November, 2009

Children should not be subject to educational apartheid.

Opinion piece by Raymond McCartney Read full article


12 November, 2009

McCartney welcomes crunch talks on future of Derry City FC

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed today's meeting between a delegation from the FAI and a number of groups in the city, around the future of Derry City FC Read full article


12 November, 2009

THE ANNUAL VOL PÓL KINSELLA FUNCTION

THE ANNUAL VOL PÓL KINSELLA FUNCTION Read full article


12 November, 2009

Tesco new £40 Million Lisnagelvin development good news -Cllr Lynn Fleming

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Waterside area Lynn Fleming responding to the news that Tesco plan to invest £40million at its Lisnagelvin site creating 250 new full and part time jobs. Read full article


12 November, 2009

Martina Anderson MLA welcomes Waterside jobs boost

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed the news that First Source is to locate 150 new jobs on Spencer Road .This comes just a month after the company said it was to locate 150 new jobs at its Northland Road base Read full article


12 November, 2009

Vol Pól Kinsella Soccer Challenge Match

Vol Pól Kinsella Soccer Challenge Match Read full article


12 November, 2009

Low rate of free school meal applicants highlights inequality of academic selection-McLaughlin

Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has said the low rate of free school meal applicants to the AQE tests, shows how unequal academic selection is. Read full article


11 November, 2009

Don't let "Loan Sharks" fill void following loss of Christmas saving schemes -Martina Anderson MLA

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said anyone with concerns over their finances for the Christmas period should go and seek help today with any of the various welfare rights groups in the city who deal with such issues on a daily basis Read full article


11 November, 2009

DPP Chair -Warning over suspicious approaches

Sinn Féin Councillor for the greater Shantallow area and Chair of the local DPP Elisha McLaughlin has expressed her concern following a number of suspicious approaches to young children and women in the city over the past few weeks Read full article


11 November, 2009

McLaughlin receives confirmation of Social Clauses in Glen Developments

Sinn Féin Derry City Council Group Leader, Maeve McLaughlin has confirmed that the developments at Glen Court and Cedar Court will be subject to recent procurement guidance from the Equality Commission. Read full article


11 November, 2009

Fujitsu job fears once more exposes InvestNI incompetence

Fears of job losses at Derry's Fujitsu plant further undermine the failure of InvestNI to deliver for the North West, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said. Read full article


11 November, 2009

Relief for Derry dental patients -Health spokesperson Page

Derry Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Billy Page has welcomed the news that a new dental practice which will treat NHS patients will open in the city before the end of the month. Read full article


11 November, 2009

McCartney welcomes new Park & Ride/Park & Share facility at Drumahoe

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed an announcement by the Transport Minister Conor Murphy that a new Park & Ride/Park & Share facility is to open at Drumahoe in Derry which will serve over 120 cars. Read full article


11 November, 2009

Anderson calls on SDLP to drop its objections to transfer of Policing and Justice

Speaking following the Assembly Consideration Stage of the Justice Bill, Sinn Féin Policing Board Member, Martina Anderson said: Read full article


10 November, 2009

Derry City Centre Hoax Device

Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has said that the hoax device left on Harvey Street this morning caused only hardship to the local population and businesses. Read full article


10 November, 2009

Council to discuss Sinn Féin Motion on 'Independent review of Economic Policy criticism of InvestNI" Maeve McLaughlin

Derry Sinn Féin Council group Leader, Maeve McLaughlin speaking ahead of today's Council meeting ,at which the response will be discussed to last months Sinn Féin motion calling on the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, 'to ensure that any future spending by Invest NI is distributed in an equitable and accountable manner' Read full article


10 November, 2009

MP hits out at South Armagh Raids

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Conor Murphy has hit out at the targeting of Republican Sean Hughes and his family by the London based SOCA organisation. Mr Hughes home and that of a number of relatives were raided by the PSNI this morning. Read full article


10 November, 2009

Launch of Middle East report by Gerry Adams

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA will launch an Irish Language report of his visit to the Middle East on Wednesday evening in the Central Hotel, Exchequer Street Dublin at 6.30pm. Read full article


10 November, 2009

PSNI fail to meet deadline for on handing over Stalker Report

John Stalker

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said that it is unacceptable that the PSNI have again failed to supply the coroner with a copy of the Stalker report although ordered by the Senior Coroner John Lecky. Read full article


10 November, 2009

De Brún to meet Conor Murphy on sustainable transport

Sinn Féin MEP for the Six Counties, Bairbre de Brún, will this afternoon meet with Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy regarding a sustainable future for transport and movement towards a low carbon transport system here in the north Read full article


10 November, 2009

McCartney contacts FAI President over the future of Derry City FC

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has contacted the president of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) David Blood expressing his deep concerns after Derry City Football had its contract to participate in the League of Ireland terminated. Read full article


10 November, 2009

Logue welcomes new Brandywell housing development

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Bogside and Brandywell area Patricia Logue has welcomed the news that the keys for a new housing development adjacent to the Lourdes Hall are to be released to its first tenants shortly. Read full article


10 November, 2009

Anderson injects urgency into resolving water supply interruption

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Aderson has said that Water Service must act with more urgency when dealing with interruption of domestic water supply. Read full article


10 November, 2009

Robinson and McGuinness to appear before Executive Review Committee

Sinn Féin Deputy Chair of the Assembly Executive Review Committee, Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) Speaking before todays meeting said: Read full article


9 November, 2009

Adams warns British government

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams leaves Canada today after a busy six days in the USA and Toronto. Read full article


9 November, 2009

Annual Edentubber Commemoration 2009

Annual Edentubber Commemoration 2009 Read full article


9 November, 2009

Reception held for French student who was a victim of an assault in Derry city centre.

A reception by community organisations for was held in the Museum Free Derry for French student Erik Kaczmarek who was assaulted in Derry city centre this week Read full article


9 November, 2009

Hassan appeals to Culmore residents to make views known on plans for former landfill site

Sinn Féin Councillor for Culmore Tony Hassan has appealed for people living in the Culmore area to attend a local information and consultation event taking place next week about future plans for the former Derry City Council landfill site at Culmore Read full article


7 November, 2009

DONEGAL COMMEMORATIVE WEEKEND: PJ Branley and Dessie McNulty commemorative weekend 7-8 November

DONEGAL COMMEMORATIVE WEEKEND: PJ Branley and Dessie McNulty commemorative weekend 7-8 November Read full article


7 November, 2009

Seoladh Guth na Gaeltachta

Seoladh Guth na Gaeltachta LE SEÁN Ó MURCHÚ Read full article


7 November, 2009

Downing Street and the DUP still failing to learn the political lessons

BY DECLAN KEARNEY Sinn Féin Chairperson

Downing Street and the DUP still failing to learn the political lessons BY DECLAN KEARNEY Sinn Féin Chairperson Read full article


6 November, 2009

TUV show true colours demeaning the Irish Language community-McCartney

Sinn Féin MLA Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has stated that the TUV, in calling Irish a leprechaun language and stating that it was dead, is a shallow attempt to demean those who speak a rich and vibrant language and to grab a headline. Read full article


6 November, 2009

Problems over access caused by flooding at Altnagelvin Hospital car parks

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Billy Page has called on authorities at Altnagelvin Hospital to put in place measures to prevent flooding at the entrance to the main car park at the outpatients department. Read full article


5 November, 2009

Anderson celebrates Rainbow Projects 15th birthday at Stormont

Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle, Martina Anderson, has today welcomed members of the Rainbow Project to Stormont to help celebrate their 15th birthday and has encouraged them to continue with the sterling work they are carrying out on behalf of the gay and bisexual community. Read full article


5 November, 2009

Cllr Peter Anderson backs calls on Christmas Supermarket Savings Schemes

Sinn Féin Councillor Peter Anderson had backed calls from the Consumer Council for savers who use Christmas Savings Schemes provided by the big supermarkets to treat their savings cards like cash . Read full article


5 November, 2009

Page welcomes -Bootleg medicine 'risk to millions - campaign

Derry Sinn Féin Health spokesperson councillor Billy Page has welcomed the launch of a new hard-hitting campaign entitled Bootleg medicine 'risk to millions to warn the public of the risks of buying medicines online ,as the products they take may be dangerous and have no medical benefits. Read full article


5 November, 2009

Calls for "Yellow traffic box junction" to alleviate traffic problems on one of the city's busiest roads

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has called for the introduction of a yellow traffic box junction at the point where two of Derry's busiest roads meet. Read full article


5 November, 2009

Sinn Féin back ICTU rallies against spending cuts

Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has called for the people of Derry to show their support for our public services by attending the rally in Custom House street -off Guildhall Square - organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions this Friday, November 6th. Read full article


5 November, 2009

SDLP need to explain actions over Galliagh planning application -Hassan

Sinn Féin Councillor for the greater Shantallow area Tony Hassan has expressed his disappointment at the refusal of the SDLP to support a planning application for much needed community facilities in the Galliagh area. Read full article


4 November, 2009

Anderson slams Minister's Magee 'snub'

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has accused the Employment and Learning Minister, Reg Empey of reneging on plans to develop Magee University. Read full article


4 November, 2009

Oireachtas parties must act on their commitment to a United Ireland -Doherty

Speaking in the Seanad today the Chairperson of Sinn Féin's Task Force on Irish Unity Senator Pearse Doherty said the full economic development of the island of Ireland cannot be realised while we have division, duplication and disruption as a result of the border. Read full article


4 November, 2009

Creggan shooting will achieve nothing - Logue

Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has stated that the shooting of a 23 year old man in the Creggan area on Tuesday night will achieve nothing and has called on those responsible to desist from these actions. Read full article


3 November, 2009

Sinn Féin supports abuse victims call for inquiry in the north

Martina Anderson with victims campaigner and abuse victim John McCourt

Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson has supported today's call by victims of institutional abuse in the north for a full inquiry into what took place. Read full article


3 November, 2009

Anderson slams attack on Bill of Rights

Any attack on a Bill of Rights for the North is an attack on the Good Friday Agreement, Sinn Féin Equality and Human Rights spokesperson has Martina Anderson MLA has insisted. Read full article


3 November, 2009

McLaughlin hails success of the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival

Sinn Féin Tourism spokesperson and Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has congratulated everyone involved in the success of the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival Read full article


3 November, 2009

Warning over asbestos risk to tradesmen -Cllr Tony Hassan

Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Councillor Tony Hassan has called on tradesmen and building contractors to heed the warnings today from the Health and Safety Executive that a new generation of tradesmen are still at risk from asbestos. Read full article


3 November, 2009

Anderson urges support for NW 'area of special economic needs' motion

Foyle MLA Martina Anderson is urging all parties to support a Sinn Féin Assembly motion calling for the North West to be declared an area of special economic need. Read full article


2 November, 2009

Gildernew to give evidence to joint Committee on women in politics

Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle Gildernew MP MLA will give evidence to the Joint Committee on the Constitution about the impact of the PR-STV electoral system on the representation of women in the Assembly. Read full article


2 November, 2009

McGuinness expresses condolences to Gallagher family

Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness has extended his sincere condolences to the family of 24 year-old Martin Gallagher who was tragically killed on Sunday morning as he walked home. Read full article


2 November, 2009

John O'Dowd lodges complaint with Press Complaints Commission following Sunday World photo

Sinn Féin MLA for Upper Bann John O'Dowd has slammed as 'totally irresponsible' and reprehensible' a photo published on the front page of today's Sunday World showing a man who had taken his own life. Read full article


2 November, 2009

de Brún visits Washington DC in advance of Copenhagen Climate Change Summit

Sinn Féin's Bairbre de Brun MEP has joined other MEPs as part of a European Parliament delegation who are visiting Washington DC this week ahead of the Copenhagen Climate Change summit Read full article


2 November, 2009

Cllr Page welcomes moves over Hatmore /Kylemore salt/grit boxes- following residents concerns

Sinn Féin Councillor Billy Page has welcomed news from the DRD that they are to introduce TEN new of salt /grit boxes in the Hatmore /Kylemore areas before the onset of winter Read full article


2 November, 2009

McCartney calls for rethink on Radio Foyle cuts

Stormont Culture Committee Member, Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) has voiced his concerns at intended cutbacks at Radio Foyle in Derry. Read full article


2 November, 2009

Attempted robbery of Nerve Centre "Act of madness"-McLaughlin

Sinn Féin Councillor and Chair of the local DPP Elisha McLaughlin has condemned those behind an attempted armed robbery at the Nerve Centre in Derry shortly after 1.3Oam on Sunday morning during which a shot was fired. Read full article


2 November, 2009

Councillor Tony Hassan offers condolences following tragic road death

Sinn Féin Councillor for the greater Shantallow area Tony Hassan has expressed his sympathy to the family and friends of a 24 year old man who died in an accident on the Racecourse Road in the early hours of Sunday morning Read full article


1 November, 2009

Dog dies following Creggan firework horror

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson commenting following news that a dog died after suffering horrific injuries after lifting a lit firework thrown by children in the Rathlin Drive /Kildrum Gardens area of Creggan on Friday night . Read full article