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MP welcomes opening of Downe Mid-wife Led Maternity Unit

 “Following the delays and problems experienced in recruiting the appropriate and highly skilled staff required to run the Mid-Wife Led Unit I am both relieved and pleased that this new facility will open its doors to local mothers next month.
 
Over the past year I have held meetings with the Trust Chief Executive on the issue [...]

New Fisheries Fund Must be a Help not a Hindrance

 Speaking after the meeting of the Tri - Council Fisheries Group with the Minister for Fisheries the MP for South Down said;
 
“It is clear that the soon to be implemented European Fisheries Fund must deliver immediate funding to the industry and management plans that will assist its future development. I am concerned that under the [...]

Eddie McGrady MP on Drug Seizures

 “ I was both shocked and relieved to hear that such a large quantity of drugs had been taken off our streets. I believe this should act as a wakeup call to us all and we must help by assisting police in whatever way we can to tackle the drug problem in our towns and [...]