• Sinn Féin MLA for South Down
• Entered the Assembly on 26 November 2003 — General election
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Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Post Office Closures (21 Apr 2008)

“Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I support this timely motion, and I thank the Members who introduced it to the House. I hope that the debate will allow Members to deal pragmatically and holistically with this matter. The closure of post offices can have a devastating impact on communities, particularly, as has been mentioned, on rural communities. Key social and personal services...”

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Post Office Closures (21 Apr 2008)

“I concur with the Member. The closure of post offices will result in the isolation of some of the most vulnerable people in the community. Sinn Féin is making it clear to the Post Office and the British Government that when they deem it commercially logical to close a post office, it is vital to provide an alternative. There is an onus on all Members to implement practical measures to...”

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Locally Produced Food (14 Apr 2008)

““Buy-local” policies allow policy makers to support local sourcing and to provide advice about what is legal and acceptable. Such policies also address supply issues; consumer education issues; ways in which local food could legitimately be specified within procurement rules, including buying fresh food, short delivery times and minimal packaging; specifying that milk is delivered...”

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