Council to create visually aware space for Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness, Competition! During that time, weve done everything we can to support people with council schemes and also fought against cuts to much needed services. [43], While the party is officially anti-abortion it does not apply a party whip on the issue. Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Womens Euro 2022 match, Glenapp Castle: Only a few miles from home but a million miles away, DD Travel Feature: The Unsung Shores of Portugal, Derry meeting led young Donegal woman to high profile murder, Derry driver who smelt of cannabis fined and banned, Derry workers at centre of 65,000 Covid benefit scam, DCI Caldwell murder bid: Police granted extension to question suspects, Man charged after stolen lorry hits police car, Derry republican loses court battle over cross-border travel notifications. Upon Mallon's retirement in 2001, Mark Durkan succeeded him as Deputy First Minister. . DUP deliberations on the Windsor Framework will not be knocked off course by rhetoric and will instead be grounded in reality, the party leader has insisted. The current estimated turnaround time is eight weeks but is not a service guarantee. The SDLP currently have two MPs in the UK Parliament, eight MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly and 56 councillors across Northern Ireland's 11 councils.[53]. In her role as Deputy Mayor for Derry City and Strabane District Council focusing on enhanced well-being in rural constituencies and promoting mental health as a priority. SDLP Economy and Jobs spokesperson Sinad McLaughlin MLA has said action was needed to prevent the loss of childcare places which would have a . Parliament takes the safety and wellbeing of its Members very seriously. Council to create visually aware space for Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness, Competition! Mr Colum Eastwood. I consent to be contacted by email Yes No She was later co-opted in 2020 as MLA for the East Derry constituency. In recent weeks there has been a noticeable upsurge in state harassment directed towards local Saoradh members, including intimidation, the stalking of homes and failed informer recruitment attempts by both the RUC/PSNI and MI5 operatives. The SDLP's share of the popular vote fell by almost three percent, consistent with the trend over the last several elections. Read more on irishpost.com. Join us today www.sdlp.ie/join_the_team 16 Jan 2023 10:06 AM. The candidates are SDLP Group Leader Councillor Brian Tierney (Ballyarnett), Councillor Rory Farrell (Ballyarnett), Catherine McDaid (Ballyarnett), Councillor John Boyle (The Moor), Dermott Henderson (The Moor), Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr (Foyleside), Councillor Shauna Cusack (Foyleside), Stephen McCallion (Foyleside), Councillor Declan Norris (Faughan), Hayley Canning (Faughan), Councillor Sean Mooney (Waterside), Councillor Martin Reilly (Waterside), Councillor Jason Barr (Sperrin), Thomas Forbes (Sperrin) and Councillor Steven Edwards (Derg). Policy Officer- Matthew McCallion . Jenell Huska. Mr Murney said the group have planned similar protests in the coming weeks. (JavaScript required) + Map data OpenStreetMap contributors Grid Square C4316, 1671 images ( more nearby ) Photographer Politics. Dual market access. Ms McLaughlin said police had informed her of a confidential telephone call that warned of an explosive device left at her office. It's political wing. We then have an opportunity to build better services and opportunities for everyone in our community. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Police said inquiries into the incident are ongoing and asked anyone who sees any suspicious objects to report them immediately. [56][57], This article is about the political party of Northern Ireland. [54] The party further declined in the 2011 Assembly elections and the 2016 Assembly election, as the total number of votes received continued to drop. The SDLP took office alongside the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), and Sinn Fin, and the SDLP's Seamus Mallon became Deputy First Minister alongside the UUP's First Minister, David Trimble.[18]. Weve worked with people in the community, offering help and advice, securing vital investment in projects right across the city and district, and delivering community initiatives that have made a real difference to the lives of the people we represent. The SDLP has always been committed to delivering for people here, to give a voice to the local issues that matter inside and outside the council chamber. SDLP Leader; Spokesperson for a New Ireland; Spokesperson for Europe and International Affairs; Spokesperson for Climate Change and Infrastructure, Spokesperson for Children and Young People, SDLP Chairperson; Spokesperson for Health and Wellbeing, Spokesperson for Jobs, the Economy and Justice, Spokesperson for Reconciliation and Sport, Spokesperson for the Cost of Living Crisis, Spokesperson for Rural Isolation and Loneliness, Spokesperson for Heritage, Culture and Arts, Spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness, Spokesperson for Climate Emergency and Net Zero, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 23:04. The "clarity and certainty" offered by the Windsor Framework after a "turbulent period" has been welcomed by Selina Horshi, President of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. Gerry Fitt, the SDLP party leader, took office as deputy chief executive, taking government alongside the Ulster Unionist Party (led by Brian Faulkner) and the Alliance Party. He is currently studying Electrical Engineering at Queens University Belfast. 5. Inez is interested in economic policy as well as important social issues; she is passionate about developing intersectional policies that champion young voices and progress Northern Ireland. Email Dave Irvin 724-694-1401. Not on my watch. I can honestly say that the team of SDLP representatives contesting this election is one of the best we have ever assembled and Im sure each and every candidate would be a first class representative for people across Derry and Strabane., SDLP announces Derry and Strabane candidates. markh.durkan@mla.niassembly.gov.uk, SDLP Headquarters 121 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 1SH Tel 028 902 47700 Email info@sdlp.ie. Speaking at the 2010 Irish Labour Party national conference in Galway she said that a merger would not happen while she was leader "Merger with Fianna Fil? [34] Her actions drew praise from unionists. Its worst result was in 2017 when they lost all their seats. Sat 29 Jan 2022 at 23:24 The New IRA is being blamed for a bomb hoax at an SDLP office in Derry as it targets the party's MLAs in the run-up to the Assembly election. Derry City Council. Ms McLaughlin and staff based at their Spencer Road . SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinad McLaughlin has welcomed the announcement of a new domestic abuse scheme that will be piloted in Jobs and Benefits offices, including one in Derry. The SDLP initially rejected the Nationalist Party's policy of abstentionism and sought to fight for civil rights within the Stormont system. She is dedicated to building a just and equal Ireland through the values of intersectionality and activism. SDLP make gains in Derry City and Strabane District Council Mary Durkan of SDLP topped the poll for Foyleside in the Derry and Strabane District Local Government Elections count in Derry. Jen Jellison Guidance Secretary. Ms McLaughlin said police had informed her of a confidential telephone call that warned of an explosive device left at her office. In a video of the protest, Saoradh representative Stephen Murney claimed police in the area had been harassing members of the group and MI5 had attempted to recruit others as agents. mhdurkan@sdlp.ie, Parliamentary Office An SDLP councillor is to resign from the Derry and Strabane District Council, citing the "limitations of party structures" as a reason for leaving. The New IRA is being blamed for a bomb hoax at an SDLP office in Derry as it targets the partys MLAs in the run-up to the Assembly election. Donegal. The candidates are SDLP Group Leader Councillor Brian Tierney (Ballyarnett), Councillor Rory Farrell . In the 1998 Assembly election, it became the biggest party overall in terms of votes received and the first nationalist party to do so. 22 February, 2019 01:00. Lockhart calls for apologies from Michelle O'Neill and Naomi Long . [16], As a result of the Agreement, elections to a new Northern Ireland Assembly were held in June 1998; the SDLP emerged as the second-largest party overall, and the largest nationalist party, with 24 out of 108 seats. [24], In the lead up to the 2022 Assembly election, party leader Colum Eastwood played down the partnership stating, "The SDLP stands on its own two feet. Our 2021/22 SDLP Youth Derry Committee: Chair - Rachel Logue. The SDLP is a proud member of the Party of European Socialists (PES). The SDLP party platform advocates Irish reunification[4] and further devolution of powers while Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Re-establish Political Institutions and Address Deficits. 4. A year ago @ClaireHanna and I were elected to defend the interests of the people of the North. 121 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 1SH +44 28 902 47700 sdlpyouth@sdlp.ie. Kim Huss Secretary. What an incredible #WorldCupFinal. sdlp office derryneon vs led power consumption. East Derry MLA Cara Hunter is the SDLP MLA for East Derry. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood challenges Rishi Sunak on investment. Adapt the Agreement. On Remembrance Day in 2010, party leader Margaret Ritchie became the first leader of a nationalist party to wear a poppy while attending a wreath-laying ceremony in Downpatrick, County Down. [23], Claire Hanna, MLA for Belfast South and party spokesperson on Brexit, quit the assembly group as a result. There had been a debate in the party on the prospects of amalgamation with Fianna Fil. [17] The party was then returned to government later in the year when a power-sharing Executive was established for Northern Ireland. [45] The party also supports an Irish language act. "[25] This led people to commentate that the partnership is no longer active, with comments from as early as 2020 determining that it had been "quietly forgotten". In the coming weeks, the SDLP will formally launch its New Ireland Commission, a two-fold initiative that will look at the "practical work of integrating the health service, the economy and all. ", "SDLP reaffirms commitment to an Irish Language Act", "Welfare reform: SDLP 'cannot accommodate' welfare proposals", "SDLP launches 'Give it Back' campaign to retain 20 Universal Credit uplift", "SDLP MLA Colin McGrath: 'When I was 10 my sister died. Said the Foyle MLA: Countless calls have been made to the Irish government to secure a passport office for the north and tackle the yearly, massive backlog of passport applications. Colum was Derrys Mayor during the publication of the historic Saville Report which exonerated the Bloody Sunday victims of any wrong doing and led the city during a period of immense reconciliation. BT48 7PB In 2010 and at the age of 27 Colum was appointed Derrys youngest ever Mayor. Inez joined the SDLP in 2020 as she shares the partys vision of a shared Ireland for all people of all backgrounds. Sign up to our Newsletter for updates about the work the SDLP is doing to build a new Ireland. A well deserved win for Argentina!Great to see the sons of Africa showcase their greatness in France. Foyle Constituency Office 141H Strand Road Derry BT48 7PB T: 028 71 36 55 16 mhdurkan@sdlp.ie. In January 2019, the SDLP membership were e-mailed on the issue with the text "continuing on as normal is not an option", a reference to the party's declining fortunes.