Margaret Ritchie, MP MLA for South Down

Margaret Ritchie MP MLA
Political Profile

Margaret Ritchie's political career began in 1985 when she was elected to Down District Council representing the Rowallane Area. Having been elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2003 and again in 2007, Margaret was appointed Minister for Social Development on 8th of May 2007 and is the sole SDLP member of the new Northern Ireland Executive.

Key
Speeches

Future Search Conference

5 February 2008 | 3:35 pm

The regeneration of our towns, cities and communities is, and must remain an important priority.

Latest News and Articles for Margaret Ritchie

Ritchie welcomes funding for Podiatry Services
8 February 2010 | 11:12 am

SDLP Assembly Member for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has welcomed the prioritisation and funding for podiatry services from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
Miss Ritchie said, “ Podiatry services play an essential role in the health and well being of communities. Services range from essential nail cutting and routine podiatry procedures to [...]

SDLP Assembly Member for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has urged the Minister for the Environment not to cut funding to the Mourne Heritage Trust.
Miss Ritchie said, “The Mourne Heritage Trust is funded through the Natural Heritage Grants Programme. This programme is in turn financed by the NI Environment Agency who are a agency of the [...]