Rural Regeneration Press Releases
November 13, 2008
Sinn Féin pushes for Central Rathlin Island policy
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has praised the work done by Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy in establishing a central policy for Rathlin Island. View more
November 13, 2008
Mc Gill welcomes progress on rural waters mains connection issue
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Claire Mc Gill has welcomed correspondence from DRD Minister Conor Murphy in which he has outlined the steps he is taking to progress the issue of providing mains water supply to residences, mainly in rural areas, that are currently not served by the public water system. View more
October 31, 2008
Gildernew confirms Countryside Management Scheme roll-out plans
Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has outlined how the new Countryside Management Scheme (CMS) is operating on the ground. View more
October 28, 2008
Bairbre de Brún to raise FWMS and support for diary industry with Fischer Boel
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún along with Irish MEPs Marian Harkin and Mairead McGuinness will meet with senior officials from EU Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel’s cabinet in Brussels tomorrow morning, Wednesday 29th October to discuss the Farm Waste Management Scheme. View more
September 26, 2008
Gildernew announces Rural Network
Sinn Féin Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has announced the establishment of a Rural Network for the North of Ireland to assist in the delivery of the NI Rural Development Programme (NIRDP) 2007-2013. View more
September 25, 2008
Gildernew encourages Rural Communities to find out more about the ‘Rural Champion’
Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA is encouraging rural communities to attend local information events to find out more about the concept of Rural Champion and enhancement of rural proofing. View more
September 25, 2008
Gildernew promotes Forests Open Day
Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA is to throw open the gates and waive entrance fees to Forest Parks across the North this Sunday. View more
September 23, 2008
Gildernew announces publication of government response to review of flood management policy
Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has announced publication of the Government Response to the Independent Flood Management Policy Review. View more
September 16, 2008
New Assembly Rural Sustainability Committee
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Barry McElduff has welcomed the launch of an all-party Assembly committee focusing on rural issues. The all-party group will work closely with the Rural Community Network to address rural issues at the very heart of the Assembly. View more
September 15, 2008
McElduff welcomes launch of Rural Sustainability Committee.
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Barry McElduff has welcomed the launch of an all-party Assembly committee focusing on rural issues. View more
