Archive for February, 2010

Speech by Eddie McGrady MP to SDLP Conference 2010

The Mournes and South Down have been a welcoming place for the SDLP, over the many years of the party’s evolution and growth.
 
Over these years we have witnessed many changes, most of these for the good, which in no small part was due to the work the SDLP.
 
However, in recent weeks and months we [...]

DUP Obstruction of Byransford GAA Pitches Sectarian

Since the opinion to approve the three GAA Pitches at Burrnebridge Road for Byransford GAC on 26th October 2009 was presented to Down Distroct Council, I have contacted and spoken to the Minister for the Environment Edwin Poots on 8 occasions. To date I have not received a satisfactory response from the Minister as to [...]

Democracy at Work in Blackwater College

Speaking to the pupils of Blackwater College as they voted for their new School Council the MP for the area said;
 
“It is very encouraging to see you all so enthusiastic about using your vote and the power you have to choose your new School Council. This is the first time that you will experience the [...]