News Archives for September, 2010
30 September, 2010
Sinn Féin member of the local DPP and Councillor for the Galliagh area Elisha McLaughlin has condemned an overnight petrol bomb attack on a home at Moss Park. Read full article
30 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle Raymond McCartney , speaking after attending yesterdays Day of Action in Derry called by the European Trade Union Confederation, has said that an alliance between political parties, Trade Unions, and the community and voluntary sector is vital to oppose and Tory/Lib-Dem cuts and to protect front-line services. Read full article
30 September, 2010
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP met former US President Bill Clinton in Derry Read full article
30 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Group leader on Derry City Council, Councillor Maeve McLaughlin is to convene a meeting this coming Friday (1st October) to discuss the options available which could lead to the formation of a dedicated EU unit for the city. Read full article
30 September, 2010
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed a stinging Assembly Public Accounts Committee report which has lambasted invest NI for a string of failures which cost the public purse £3 million. Read full article
29 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brún commenting on today's statement in the Assembly by Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Michelle Gildernew, that DARD is preparing to take its fight against EU disallowance to the European Court of Justice said: Read full article
29 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Equality and Human Rights, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) speaking in opposition to an SDLP motion in the Assembly today said: Read full article
28 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Group leader on Derry City Council, Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has urged people in Derry to support the European-wide Day of Action against public spending cuts on Wednesday September 29th Read full article
28 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn will propose that Derry City Council support Minister Conor Murphy's stated intention to protect the water service from privatisation to prevent the introduction of separate water charges. Read full article
28 September, 2010
Derry City Council will be asked to support the creation of an all-Ireland taxation and benefits system, local Sinn Féin Councillor Elisha McLaughlin has revealed. Read full article
28 September, 2010
Commenting today Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney said Read full article
28 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MLA (Foyle) Martina Anderson has slammed the DUP for the continued delay in implementing OFMdFM's Sexual Orientation Strategy. Read full article
27 September, 2010
Sinn Féin will host a fringe meeting with a broad panel of opinion at this year's British Labour Party Conference in Manchester. Read full article
27 September, 2010
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MP MLA Pat Doherty says that the self-styled vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs should 'go away and stay away.' He make his comments at the annual commemoration which was held in Strabane earlier today in memory of republican dead from the local area. Read full article
26 September, 2010
Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA has said that next weeks meeting with the British Chancellor George Osborne will focus on impending budget cuts for the north and putting up a robust defence for frontline services, those most vulnerable and the most disadvantaged communities in the north. Read full article
25 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MP Conor Muphy MLA, who is also the North's Minister for Regional Development, will officially open the inaugural An Phoblacht Autumn School, taking place in Baile Bhuirne, West Cork this weekend, Read full article
24 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MLA and deputy chair of the Assembly's Health Committee Michelle O'Neill has today reiterated her party's position that the victims of abuse in Donagh must be central to all actions carried out in relation to the outstanding issues of the case. Read full article
24 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Elisha McLaughlin has called for a major refurbishment scheme to take place at bus shelters across a vast part of the greater Galliagh and Shantallow areas. Read full article
24 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brún speaking at the National Ploughing Championships at Fennin Farm, Athy, Co. Kildare today said that the reform of the European Common Agriculture Policy "needs to lay out a vision which will prevent flight from the land and the shocking increase in emigration which are witnessing once again." Read full article
24 September, 2010
Concerns are growing that job losses may be pending at the North West Regional College, Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has warned. Read full article
24 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Waterside area Lynn Fleming has welcomed the erection of a fence at steps on wasteland between Knockdara (just of Chapel Road) and Shepherds Glen which has been a source of anti social problems affecting the lives of the local residents. Read full article
24 September, 2010
Commenting on the second statement by ETA in 15 days Foyle MLA and member of the Sinn Féin International Department Raymond McCartney said Read full article
24 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MLA (Foyle) Martina Anderson has called on Social Development Minister Alex Attwood to clarify his position on the Community Renewal funding bid from OFMdFM following today's committee meeting and his 'bizarre' comments on the subject in last weeks Irish News. Read full article
24 September, 2010
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has called for a new Ordnance Survey map of Ireland which refers only to 'Londonderry' to be amended. Read full article
24 September, 2010
British Government cuts to mortgage assistance for people on benefits will increase repossessions and poverty, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has warned. Read full article
23 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Vice-President Mary Lou McDonald has welcomed the establishment of the inaugural An Phoblacht Autumn School which takes place in Baile Bhuirne, West Cork this weekend, Friday and Saturday, 24th and 25th September. Read full article
22 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has stated that Sinn Féin have tabled a motion calling on the Minister of Justice to engage with he PSNI chief constable to ensure that the PSNI comply with Coroners rulings on disclosure of documents to the Coroner and to the families legal teams. Read full article
22 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue, speaking following today's Inter- agency meeting convened by Sinn Féin to discuss the PSNI response to concerns over "Operation Exposure" and interface violence involving young people, has described the deliberations as "positive and constructive" Read full article
22 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Waterside area Lynn Fleming has appealed for dog owners in the city to more responsible in looking after their pets .Her calls comes following a horrific attack on a nine year old girl by two pit bull type dogs in the driveway of her home at Gelvin Gardens around 4.30pm on Monday afternoon Read full article
22 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has said the findings of a report which were discussed at the Assembly this week entitled "Inquiry into Participation in Sport and Physical Activity" shows the Executive needs to ensure that all the Departments and the Assembly be champions of greater participation in sport and physical activity. Read full article
22 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Spokesperson, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has called on the Unionist parties to get real and accept the economic realities of the 21st Century. This follows comments from the leaders of both the UUP and DUP opposing the proposed purchase of the NIE grid by ESB. Read full article
22 September, 2010
A Sinn Féin delegation including MLAs Raymond McCartney, Caral niChuilin and John O'Dowd have met with the Prison Review Team. Read full article
21 September, 2010
Sinn Féin President and west Belfast MP Gerry Adams this morning hosted a press conference at which John Kelly of the Bloody Sunday families formally launched a new leaflet for the Ballymurphy Massacre families. Read full article
21 September, 2010
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has thanked water service engineers for repairing a long-standing flooding problem in the Marlborough Street area. Read full article
21 September, 2010
McCartney - Review must enhance protocols to safeguard and protect the victims of sex offenders. Read full article
20 September, 2010
Creggan Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has call on the gunmen masquerading has protectors to stop their community bullying and allow the people to live in peace. Read full article
20 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Bogside and Brandywell has condemned vandals who smashed several double glazed windows and door in a new building which is being constructed on the site of the former Barr's shop at Elmwood Terrace. Read full article
20 September, 2010
A Sinn Féin delegation including MEP Bairbre de Brún and Alex Maskey MLA will be visiting the Basque Country to take soundings on the opportunities presented for developing the peace process following ETA's statement declaring a ceasefire. Read full article
20 September, 2010
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams MP MLA will this week attend the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in New York. Read full article
17 September, 2010
The latest unemployment statistics reaffirm the need for pro-active economic interventions in the north-West, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has insisted. Read full article
17 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MLA (Foyle) Martina Anderson has criticised the opportunist
attack from Alex Attwood in this morning's Irish News. Read full article
16 September, 2010
Today we have reached an important milestone for our City. The launch of the Mark 11 Regeneration Plan has been a long time in the making and I am sure that many of you involved are delighted to have reached this stage. It has been important that you took your time to ensure the right direction of travel. Read full article
16 September, 2010
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed the completion of Derry's Mark II Regeneration Plan which will be officially launched by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness Read full article
16 September, 2010
Commenting on the publication of the Inquiry into the death of Billy Wright, Sinn Féin Assembly member John O'Dowd said: Read full article
16 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has called on the OFMdFM to outline how groups such as ex-prisoner groups, victims groups and those involved in the conflict, will be consulted with in regards to the CSI consultation and furthermore to provide details of such consultations Read full article
16 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Policing Board member and Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed a report by the Board's human rights Advisor that the PSNI should not release images or details of anyone under 18 unless it is absolutely necessary. Read full article
16 September, 2010
Deputy Chair of the Justice Committee Raymond McCartney has cautioned Justice Minister David Ford against pre-empting any findings from the ongoing review into prisons here. Read full article
16 September, 2010
Sinn Féin's Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has welcomed confirmation from the Universities Minister that he is seeking extra funds to provide 1,000 additional student places at Magee University. Read full article
15 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Elisha McLaughlin speaking at the launch of the Sinn Féin National Draw 2010 .The draw has a total prize fund of £25,000 Read full article
14 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has advised Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson to look to his own Party Ministers when looking for efficiency savings instead of subserviently accepting cuts imposed by the British Treasury. Read full article
14 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has encouraged the Greater Shantallow community to participate in the public information events on the future use of Ballyarnett Country Park. Read full article
14 September, 2010
Sinn Féin councillor for the Bogside and Brandywell Patricia Logue has welcomed an announcement by NISRA that they will offer all voluntary and community organisations the opportunity to avail of the skills and services of the Agency's expert statisticians for a day, free of charge. Read full article
14 September, 2010
The failure by the British Government to uphold it's Good Friday Agreement committment to introduce a Bill of Rights for the North of Ireland will be probed by a US Congressional Committee, Sinn Féin Equality and Human Rights spokesperson Martina Anderson has revealed. Read full article
13 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MEP for Foyle Bairbre de Brún has slammed plans to privatise Royal Mail .Bairbre de Brún says experience in Europe shows this will leave workers and the general public much worse off. Read full article
13 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has welcomed progress being made to implement Phase 2 of the Leafair 3G Pitch development. Read full article
10 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has commended the families of Derry's Bloody Sunday victims for their steadfastness and welcomed their vindication in the Saville Report. Read full article
10 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said:
"Both the Executive and the Assembly have a responsibility to protect essential public services. We have a particular responsibility to promote equality and to address disadvantage. Read full article
10 September, 2010
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson (Foyle) has said that comments from Father Paddy O'Kane following his meeting with families claiming harassment from the PSNI is cause for concern. Read full article
10 September, 2010
Sinn Féín Assembly members including Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and Mary Lou McDonald will be joined by senior party activists from across the six counties and colleagues from the Dail today for a planning day in advance of the resumption of the Assembly on Monday. Read full article
10 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has encouraged the Greater Shantallow community to participate in the public information events on the future use of Ballyarnett Country Park. Read full article
10 September, 2010
Snn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson speaking ahead of World Suicide Awareness Day which takes place today Friday 10th September Read full article
9 September, 2010
Bairbre de Brún MEP today voted to call on the European Commission to protect the rights of farmers against big supermarket retailers. Read full article
9 September, 2010
Sinn Feín MEP, Bairbre de Brún has today joined postal workers from a number of European countries who are protesting outside the European Parliament. Read full article
9 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Councillor Tony Hassan has welcomed an announcement by the Co-Ownership Housing Association that for the months of September and October there will be no quota on the number of applications it can process. Read full article
9 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has advised people not to panic if they receive notification from Revenue & Customs that they must make a repayment due to a calculation error. Read full article
9 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Equality and Human Rights spokesperson Martina Anderson MLA has said homophobic attacks have no place in Derry and that we have to successfully challenge many of the negative attitudes which exist to difference and diversity in our society. Read full article
9 September, 2010
Bronco Bradley Final weekend programme Read full article
8 September, 2010
Bairbre de Brún MEP has criticised differences in the level of recognition of same sex couples across Europe. Differences within national law mean some member states do not recognise partnerships as the equivalent of marriage. Read full article
7 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn has urged motorists and pedestrians to show due care and attention as the new one way traffic system comes into operation at Waterloo Place /William Street Read full article
7 September, 2010
Sinn Fein MEP, Bairbre de Brún has stated that the international community has an important role to play in encouraging a resurgent peace process in the Basque Country. Ms. de Brún made her comments after yesterday's announcement of a ceasefire by ETA. Read full article
7 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle Martina Anderson has congratulated the Destined project on winning the Access to Citizenship -Lottery Award 2010 at a ceremony in London at the weekend Read full article
7 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Bogside and Brandywell area Patricia Logue has made an appeal for parents to check the whereabouts of their children late at night . Read full article
6 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Spokesperson, Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) responding to concerns expressed by employees of local bookmakers about proposed Sunday opening said: Read full article
6 September, 2010
Commenting after the announcement of a ceasefire by ETA, Foyle MLA and member of Sinn Féins International Department
Raymond McCartney has urged the Spanish government 'to grasp the opportunity presented by the significant move' Read full article
6 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor for the greater Shantallow and Galliagh area has warned householders in the area to be vigilant and take extra precautions to prevent their homes being burgled. Read full article
6 September, 2010
The latest official deprivation statistics show that many areas of Derry are continuing to experience alarming levels of poverty, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said. Read full article
4 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor for the greater Shantallow area Tony Hassan has condemned an attack late on Thursday night, on the home of the parents of SDLP Councillor Shaun Gallagher at Meenaleck Walk Read full article
4 September, 2010
Bairbre de Brún MEP has welcomed the PSNI action today to free those thought to have been trafficked into the country and forced to work in brothels. She has called on everyone to play their part in ending this abhorrent practice. Read full article
3 September, 2010
Book Launch - Voices from the Other Side; An Oral History of Terrorism against Cuba' Read full article
3 September, 2010
Commenting on the HET report into the 1992 killing of five people by the UDA in the Sean Graham's bookmakers on the Lower Ormeau Road, South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has said that the confirmation that collusion took place between the RUC and the UDA will come as no surprise to residents in the area and has pledged his continuing support to the families of those killed in their quest for the truth. Read full article
3 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Councillor Tony Hassan has said that a warning from the Construction Employers' Federation this week that 30,000 jobs will be lost from the sector by the end of 2011 shows just how bad the situation is for the industry in the North Read full article
3 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Justice Committee vice-Chair Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) has said that the society will be deeply shocked after it was revealed by Department of Justice Officials at today's Justice Committee meeting, that an administrative error was responsible for seeing the return of the McDermott brothers to a County Fermanagh village. Read full article
3 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has condemned vandals who ransacked a number of units at the site of a new proposed housing development on Bligh's Lane Read full article
3 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has called upon people in Derry to ensure that they don't miss out on the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA). People over the age of 60 are entitled to the benefit, which helps alleviate the financial strain on older citizens during the winter period. Read full article
2 September, 2010
The chairperson of the Derry Republican Graves Association Michael Kinsella has appealed for people to respect the confines of the monument dedicated to the memory of local Republicans in the Bogside and Brandywell ,which overlooks the Lecky Road Read full article
2 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has called for the two main postal service providers that operate in Ireland to work together to improve the cross border postal service. Read full article
2 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said that the opening of two new schools in Derry this week will be a massive step forward for education in the city. Read full article
1 September, 2010
Bairbre de Brún MEP has slammed the decision by Minister Edwin Poots to approve the proposal for a Rose Energy incinerator at Glenavy as 'crazy'. Read full article
1 September, 2010
Speaking in Dublin at the launch of the Irish Ship To Gaza Campaign to buy an Irish ship to participate in the second Freedom Flotilla - humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza, Derry Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn said: Read full article
1 September, 2010
Sinn Féin Spokesperson, Raymond McCartney has said that the DUP 'lack credibility' when it comes to proposing cost cutting measures for government. Mr. McCartney's comments came after Sammy Wilson claimed to want to save money on Ministerial drivers. Read full article
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