SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie stood up in defence of public sector pensions in NI during Northern Ireland Questions in the House of Commons today. Ms Ritchie asked Secretary of State Owen Paterson if he agreed “that the government must do more to deal with the genuine concerns of public sector workers and their [...]

SDLP MP Raises Pension Plight on the Floor of House of Commons Speaking from Westminster the MP for South Down said; “I along with my SDLP colleagues have taken the fight for the protection of public sector pensions to Westminster. Today in the House of Commons during Northern Ireland Question Time I raised in injustice [...]

“I welcome, what I hope will be one of many projects to be funded by NITB to promote and develop the St Patrick tourism product that we have to offer in Lecale and Down. NITB will fund this project to deliver a replacement church hall to include exhibition space and visitor amenities along with car [...]

SDLP Leader and South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that amendments to the Pensions Bill do not go far enough. Ms Ritchie was speaking following the third reading of the Pensions Bill in the House of Commons where she voted against the bill having listened to the concerns of many of her constituents, particularly [...]

Following the publication of the European Commission’s quota proposals South Down MP Margaret Ritchie said; “These proposals are unworkable and unrealistic, much like the proposals we see coming before the industry from the European Commission at this time each year. The proposed attack on the Nephrops catch is illogical, as are the drastic cuts proposed [...]

SDLP leader and South down MP Margaret Ritchie has said complex licensing laws surrounding the playing of music in businesses and workplaces is affecting the tourism industry and harming small and medium businesses here. Ms Ritchie was speaking prior to a debate she secured at Westminster on Wednesday calling for the government to take steps [...]

Margaret Ritchie, SDLP Assembly Member for South Down, has expressed her concern over the midwifery-led unit in the Down Hopsital.

Margaret Ritchie SDLP Assembly Member for South Down has called upon the Health Minister to confirm funding for Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry.

Margaret Ritchie SDLP Assembly Member for South Down has called for Down District Council and the Rivers Agency to take action on Drumaness River and Dam.

The SDLP in Downpatrick have met with their Executive Minister to discuss the forthcoming Masterplan exercise which is due to take place in the county town.