Archive for November, 2008

EU Aid to Tackle Fuel Crisis comes with strings

“I am disappointed that the announcement by the EU on fuel aid has been linked directly with the run down of our fishing fleet.   The EU have announced that they will bring forward elements of the European Fisheries Fund early and associate these with a three month temporary cessation aid to help fishermen cope with [...]

Funding for New Police Station confirmed

Speaking after receiving confirmation from the PSNI that finding for the new Police station on the Downshire site has been confirmed and work expected to begin on the financial, year 2009/2010, Eddie McGrady MP said,
“News that funding has been confirmed and that work on the new station will commence in 2009/10, and be completed in [...]

Hospital Car Park Charging Unacceptable

Speaking after receiving confirmation from the South Eastern Trust that a report with recommendations in relation to extending car parking charging to Trust Facilities, the MP for the area Eddie McGrady said; 
“The National Heath Service is based on the guiding principle of “free on entry”, the charging of patients and their families even before they [...]