Archive for September, 2011
MP says Ombudsmans Office needs legislation on definition of collusion
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
MP says Ombudsmans Office needs legislation on definition of collusion South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said there must be legislation on the definition of collusion to strengthen the Police Ombudsman’s Office and enable the community to deal with the tragedies of the past and move to the future. Margaret Ritchie MP MLA was speaking [...]
South Down MP MLA Margaret Ritchie attended the celebration of Kinderhouse’s 20th anniversary celebration.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Ms Ritchie stated, “I was delighted to participate in the celebrations for Kinderhouse, which provides an excellent facility for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and disabilities. Kinderhouse aims to provide a stimulating and peaceful setting for young people so that they can gain positive experiences by spending time and developing a better understanding of each [...]
Ritchie to Concentrate on South Down
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
The Leader of the SDLP Margaret Ritchie MP today announced that she would not be seeking nominations for the post of Leader ahead of the Party’s Annual Conference. Margaret Ritchie said; “After careful consideration and consultation with my colleagues over the summer months I have decided that I will not be seeking nominations for the [...]
MP Pushes Justice Minister on Loughinisland Report and Collusion
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Margaret Ritchie MP for South Down held a meeting in early September with Justice Minister Ford to discuss the families and the community’s anger at the failure of the Ombudsman’s to come to the conclusion of collusion in respect of the Loughinisland Report. Speaking after the Meeting the MP for South Down said; “Minister for [...]
South Down MP Welcomes Judicial Review of Downe Hospital A&E Decision
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Margaret Ritchie MP MLA for South Down and long time Downe Hospital Campaigner has welcomed the news, that today the High Court granted leave for a Judicial Review of the South Eastern Trust’s Decision to close Downe Hospital Consultant Led A&E during night-time hours. Speaking after receiving the news the MP for South Down said: [...]
Margaret Ritchie MP MLA Welcomes Movement on Clermont Gardens & Charlotte Street Pumping Station.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Speaking after receiving written confirmation from NI Water the MP for the area Margaret Ritchie MP MLA said; “It is unacceptable that the residents of Clermont Gardens and Charlotte Street have had to cope with flooding and the devastating impact this had had on their homes. Despite assurances from NI Water that the cause of [...]
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