Much Needed Major Road Projects absent from Down District
 
The recent announcement by the Regional Development Minister of minor road improvement schemes in Down District is disappointing. The schemes that will be completed in 2009/10 are minor in nature and in the main are made up of sight line improvements an road marking improvements.
While these [...]

MP Concerned about delays with Ombudsmans Report into Loughinisland Murders
MP Fears step down in Loughinisland Murder Investigation at all levels is politically convenient
 
Speaking on the day that the investigation into the UVF Killing of six  men in The Heights Bar Loughinisland has been handed to the Historical enquiry team, and will become a “cold case” [...]

MP welcomes opening of new cinema complex
 
South Down MP Eddie McGrady has attended the opening of Downpatrick Cinema Complex.
 
Mr McGrady commented, “This development is warmly welcomed in the area for the contribution it will make to the local economy with job opportunities and the generation of extra trade.
It is very heartening to see the [...]