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3 February, 2012
Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Duffy has expressed his disquiet at the discovery of four viable pipe bomb type devices in a field close to the Carbet Road in the Carn Area of Portadown.
Noting that these explosives had been found close to where two catholic workers were murdered in the 1980s and in an area which in the past had been associated with extreme loyalism Cllr Duffy said, Read full article
3 February, 2012
The Sinn Fein Grouping on Craigavon Council has welcomed the announcement by Minister Attwood of a tax on single-use plastic bags as a means of dealing with the litter menace created by these items.
Speaking on behalf of the Sinn Féin Grouping, Portadown Councillor Gemma McKenna who sits on the Council's Environmental Committee said, Read full article
3 February, 2012
Sinn Féin Councillor Johnny McGibbon has welcomed the announcement that the Help Scheme, for this year's Digital TV Switchover, has now been launched. This Scheme will provide advice for those who are not currently accessing digital TV through Freeview or satellite subscription. I t will also provide limited financial assistance for those most in need of it. Cllr McGibbon commented, Read full article
3 February, 2012
Cllr Mark O Dowd claims dental care proposals will result in higher future health costs.
Sinn Féin Councillor Mark O Dowd has claimed that it will be the less well off who will suffer under new proposals to remove free dental treatment from children.
Speaking about the announcement from the Department of Health that in the future the cost of many forms of orthodontic treatment to fix children's teeth will not be meet by the Health Service Cllr O'Dowd said, Read full article
3 February, 2012
Cllr Mark O Dowd claims dental care proposals will result in higher future health costs.
Sinn Féin Councillor Mark O Dowd has claimed that it will be the less well off who will suffer under new proposals to remove free dental treatment from children.
Speaking about the announcement from the Department of Health that in the future the cost of many forms of orthodontic treatment to fix children's teeth will not be meet by the Health Service Cllr O'Dowd said, Read full article
3 February, 2012
Sinn Féin Councillor Liam Mackle has welcomed Craigavon Council's commitment to develop a Shadow Youth Council. The commitment has been incorporated into the 2011-2015 Craigavon Council Corporate Plan. Read full article
1 February, 2012
Mr O'Dowd said: "Children with special educational needs are among the most vulnerable in our education system. Much good work has been done in recent years to meet the needs of such children in mainstream schools and special schools.
"To provide schools, parents, and most importantly the children themselves with a system that is fit for purpose, I am moving to simplify and speed up the process of meeting the needs of the child Read full article
1 February, 2012
The theme of this year's lecture, attended by members of the public, elected representatives, trade unionists and representatives from local schools, was 'education of future generations'.
Speaking at the event in Lurgan Town Hall organised by the Craigavon & District Trades Council, the Minister said: "It is an honour to be invited to deliver the annual Jim Haughey lecture and I would like to commend the organisers for selecting education as their theme this year.
"In these difficult economic times, the work of moulding and nurturing our young people has never been more important. Education is the fundamental building block in producing a generation that is best prepared to deal with the many challenges that lie ahead. Read full article
31 January, 2012
The Sinn Féin Group Leader on Craigavon Council, Cllr Johnny McGibbon has said that his Party are opposed to a DUP motion to fly the Union Flag on Council buildings and in Lurgan and Portadown town centres this June to mark the jubilee of the Queen of England.
Cllr McGibbon said, Read full article
27 January, 2012
Sinn Féin Councillor Liam Mackle has called on parents of children with special educational needs to challenge decisions by the SELB if they are not satisfied that their child's needs are being met.
Cllr Mackle noted that since his election to Council in May 2011 the most consistent issue on which constituents had sought his assistance was in relation to special educational needs. Mr Mackle who has a broad experience in Child Welfare issues said, Read full article
24 January, 2012
Sinn Féin Council Group Leader Cllr Johnny McGibbon has encouraged local Community Associations and other organisations to apply for Craigavon Council's 'Neighbourhood Festival & Event Scheme', before the window closes at 12 noon on Friday 3rd February.
Cllr McGibbon commented,
"As most groups may know, the Neighbourhood Festival & Event Scheme can provide some useful funding for community festival s and events; and the windows for applications are now open 3 times a year. Read full article
23 January, 2012
Cllr Paul Duffy has called on residents in the Garvaghy Rd area to recycle their waste materials by using the many facilities available to them.
The Sinn Féin Councillor made the call following a cleanup of illegally dumped rubbished in the Bann Fields by the Councils Environmental Services. Mr Duffy thanked Council staff for their efforts and he said, Read full article
23 January, 2012
Councillor Paul Duffy has congratulated the PSNI for their prompt action in apprehending a copper thief in North West Portadown at the end of last week.
Cllr Duffy explained that,
"The police officers were responding to a call from local people who had spotted the thieves leaving a newly refurbished housing executive house with a copper cylinder, copper pipes and accessories in a green wheelie bin. The response officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team apprehended the thieves as they made their way across the backs towards Obins Street . One man was detained at the location and the materials recovered." Read full article
16 January, 2012
Central Craigavon Sinn Féin Cllr Tommy O'Connor has commented on recent robberies in the area over the last month, branding those involved in the burglaries "cowards".
Cllr O'Connor said........ Read full article
16 January, 2012
Sinn Féin Group Leader on Craigavon Borough Council Cllr Johnny McGibbon has said it is 'crunch-time' for Craigavon Borough Council in the setting the district rates. Read full article
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