MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Rights and entitlements of all citizens must be protected – Boyle
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Michaela Boyle Speaking after figures released in ‘The Detail’ showed an increase in those seeking immigration advice post Brexit referendum, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for minorities rights, Michaela Boyle said:“The figures on the numbers of people seeking advice on immigration following the Brexit referendum, highlights the great uncertainty […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Gildernew to meet Trust over Muckamore concerns
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Colm Gildernew Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Carers, Colm Gildernew has requested a meeting with the Belfast Trust to discuss serious concerns around the safeguarding of vulnerable people in Muckamore Abbey Hospital.Speaking today Mr Gildernew commented: “I have serious concerns regarding alleged abuse of patients in Muckamore Abbey […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: ‘Burning flags and poppies a display of hate’ – Logue
Source: Sinn Féin ‘Burning flags and poppies a display of hate’ – Logue | Sinn Féin Sinn Féin – On Your Side 15 August, 2018 – by Patricia Logue Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has condemned the ‘display of hate’ that took place at a bonfire in the Bogside area of Derry.Cllr. Logue said: “There […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Sinn Féin meet NIPSA on electoral office closures
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Colm Gildernew A Sinn Féin delegation led by MLAs Colm Gildernew and Emma Rogan met with NIPSA today to support their call for the retention of electoral offices across the north. Speaking after the meeting, Colm Gildernew said:“Electoral offices play a key role in ensuring people can exercise […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Kearney calls for increase in wages to combat rise in inflation
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Declan Kearney Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney, has called for wage increases in order to help protect workers from rises in inflation.The call comes after the Bank of England announced that it expects inflation to rise for the first time since November.The party’s Workers’ Rights spokesperson said:“With […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Kearney calls for increase in wages to combat rise in inflation
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Declan Kearney Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney, has called for wage increases in order to help protect workers from rises in inflation.The call comes after the Bank of England announced that it expects inflation to rise for the first time since November.The party’s Workers’ Rights spokesperson said:“With […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Vulture funds are running amok in Ireland – Martin Kenny TD
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Martin Kenny TD Sinn Féin TD for Sligo, Leitrim, North Roscommon and South Donegal, Martin Kenny has said that vulture funds are running amok in Ireland and the government is “doing nothing” to stop them.Deputy Kenny said;“The latest sale of the Ulster Bank loan book to vulture […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Brady welcomes and thanks Big Lottery Fund for TinyLife grant
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Mickey Brady Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed and thanked the Big Lottery Fund for awarding £402,720 to TinyLife, a charity dedicated to premature babies, for their five year-year Positive Minds for Premature Parents project.The Newry Armagh MP commented, “I wish to congratulate the Big Lottery Fund […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 594 older people waiting for home support in Fingal and North Dublin – Louise O’Reilly TD
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Louise O’Reilly TD Sinn Féin TD for Fingal Louise O’Reilly has called for more funding for Home Support Services for older people and those who are ill or have a disability following the release of figures from the HSE which show that 594 people are waiting for […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cycling can improve physical and mental health – McGuigan
Source: Sinn Féin 15 August, 2018 – by Philip McGuigan Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan has said cycling can improve physical and mental health and has encouraged people to use their bike during ‘Cycle to Work Day’. The party’s Infrastructure spokesperson said: “I am a keen cyclist and experience first-hand the many positive benefits that […]
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