Archive for October, 2009

New Hotel for Downpatrick

South Down MP Eddie McGrady has welcomed the news that work will commence
on a new hotel in Downpatrick in January 2010.
Mr McGrady stated, “This is a very exciting project that will lead to job
creation, boost the local economy and provide additional accommodation for
tourists and visitors to Co Down. The hotel will compliment the work being
undertaken [...]

MP pursues improved bus service to new Downe Hospital

South Down MP Eddie McGrady has made representations to Translink about the bus provision to the new Downe Hospital, Downpatrick.
 Mr McGrady stated, “At present, passengers who travel on the bus are required to disembark on the Ardglass Road, outside the hospital grounds, and walk some distance and negotiate steps before reaching the hospital. Many of [...]

MP urges for resolution to flooding at Kinelarty Walk, Ballynahinch

South Down MP Eddie McGrady has called on Northern Ireland Water to take immediate action to resolve the flooding problem at Kinelarty Walk, Ballynahinch, which has affected a number of homes in the area.
 
Mr McGrady stated, “A problem with run off water from paths into drains has been identified and apparently a block on the [...]