Archive for February, 2009

MP says Europe is Essential to South Down

Eddie McGrady MP says Europe is Essential to South Down
 
Speaking after an extensive visit of the SDLP’s European Candidate Alban Maginness to South Down Eddie McGrady MP said;
 
“ Today will be the first of many visit by the SDLP’s European Candidate Alban Maginness to South Down. Today Alban received a briefing and tour of Warrenpoint [...]

Rural MP Calls for DARD Minister to Consider Position

Rural MP Calls for DARD Minister to Consider Position
 
Speaking after receiving the news that the decision by DARD to allocate the new Rural Development Fund on a first come first served basis may now result in the scheme being scrapped, the MP for the farming constituency of South Down said;
 
“The admission by the Sinn Fein [...]

MP Welcomes DARD Direct and looks for Outreach Services to replace local offices

Welcomes DARD Direct and looks for Outreach Services to replace local offices
 
Speaking after learning about the decision to introduce 12 DARD Direct Offices throughout Northern Ireland, with two of these being located to serve the population of South Down in Downpatrick and Newry, the MP said;
 
“I welcome the fact that the already popular DARD Offices [...]