Latest News/Nuacht is déanaí
2 September, 2010
Commenting on the HET report into the 1992 killing of five people by the UDA in the Sean Graham's bookmakers on the Lower Ormeau Road, South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has said that the confirmation that collusion took place between the RUC and the UDA will come as no surprise to residents in the area and has pledged his continuing support to the families of those killed in their quest for the truth. Read full article
2 September, 2010
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has said that he shares the concerns of local residents and traders in the Lower Ormeau and Holyland areas in relation to plans to change the use of a premises at 165/169 Ormeau Road to a hostel.
Alex was speaking after formally objecting to the planning application for the change of use of this site. Read full article
2 September, 2010
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey is to meet with Social Development Minister Alex Attwood to discuss a number of issues relating to South Belfast. Read full article
2 September, 2010
Balmoral Sinn Féin representative, and member of the south Belfast DPP, Vincent Parker has welcomed today's Information Security initiative launch; a Belfast 'document shredding day', being launched by First Trust bank and Shred-it Ireland, in conjunction with the Belfast District Policing Partnership. Read full article
2 September, 2010
East Belfast Sinn Féin representative Niall Ó Donnghaile has said that the Belfast City Airport issue must be resolved, in the best interests of all concerned, by holding the public inquiry into the proposed runway extension as soon as possible.
Niall also added that people must not lose sight of the reason that this inquiry has been stalled, laying the blame firmly at the door of the Planning Service and the airport itself. Read full article
1 September, 2010
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey and representative Vincent Parker have called upon unionist and loyalist politicians and community leaders to show political leadership and ensure that flags which were erected over the summer period are removed. Read full article
31 August, 2010
East Belfast Sinn Féin representative Niall Ó Donnghaile has slammed the move by Ryanair to pull their services from Belfast City Airport. Read full article
31 August, 2010
Balmoral Sinn Féin representative Vincent Parker has welcomed calls from the Consumer Council which says that an urgent review of the Winter Fuel Payment is needed to ensure it adequately targets consumers in fuel poverty. The comments come amid claims that the qualifying age for the payment will rise to 66 and that the amount may be cut for some consumers. Read full article
30 August, 2010
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has welcomed the news that the tender for the 'Strategic Study of the Holyland and wider University Area' has been awarded by Belfast City Council.
Alex Maskey said that the awarding of this tender would see the services of professional consultants engaged to develop proposals for a long-term comprehensive strategic plan for the Holyland and wider university area. Read full article
28 August, 2010
Sinn Féin representative for east Belfast Niall Ó Donnghaile has said he is 'thankful' there were no incidents at this morning's Black Preceptory feeder parade but has again stressed that dialogue is 'the only way forward'. Read full article
26 August, 2010
Policing Board member and MLA for South Belfast Alex Maskey has joined his Party colleague, Balmoral Sinn Féin representative and Independent DPP member Vincent Parker, in urging the public to get involved in shaping Policing in South Belfast.
They were speaking in advance of a number of public consultation events that have been organised by the South Belfast District Policing Partnership in the coming weeks. Read full article
26 August, 2010
Sinn Féin Representatives Alex Maskey MLA and Niall Ó Donnghaile, speaking today as this year's Féile An Droichead prepares to kick off, have congratulated all of those involved in bringing this festival together and said that the Féile is continuing to go from strength to strength. Read full article
26 August, 2010
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey, speaking as a new academic year approaches, has appealed to students new to the South Belfast area to play a pro-active role within their communities and to treat their new neighbours 'with the same respect that they would grant their neighbours at home'.
He added that the Universities have a role to play in this and also called on the parents of students take an interest in what their children are doing while they are in Belfast. Read full article
26 August, 2010
Sinn Féin representative for east Belfast Niall Ó Donnghaile has branded the decision by the Parades Commission to overturn their initial determination on Saturday's Black Preceptory Parade as 'completely unacceptable'. Read full article
25 August, 2010
East Belfast Sinn Féin representative Niall Ó Donnghaile has welcomed the recent announcement by the British Home Office that any newly developed 'legal highs' will be temporarily banned for 12 months and has called for a similar ban to be implemented here. Read full article
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