This is our 3rd and final edition of "Independent Voice" before the council elections of May 5th.
Thousands of copies have been delivered to Newry households and we have been delighted with the positive and enthusiastic response.
Handing out leaflets and election material, putting up posters, canvassing and raising money are just some of the ways that you can help Davy Hyland’s campaign to get elected to N.M.D.C. If you would like to play any part in this important election please contact us at 07801 676567 or 028302 66633
Local council candidate Davy Hyland has criticised the new jobless figures for April 2011.
Davy said "The jobless total has risen again in the North of Ireland. It now stands at 59,000, an increase of over 3,300 over the past 12 months, the highest rate in the last 13 years".
Hyland Stated "Our people cannot face the future with any confidence given the fact that even more public service cutbacks are earmarked for the most vulnerable and needy in society, imposed by the coalition in Stormont at the bequest of the Tories in London"
However Hyland concluded by say that "Newry people do have an opportunity to reject such cut backs at elections to be held on 5th May.
Citizen Advice Bureau’s have always provided a comprehensive and very worthwhile service to the general public especially in areas like Newry which has traditionally suffered unemployment and poor housing.
However a local O.A.P. who approached the local CAB branch in relation to a complicated social welfare form, was shocked to discover that CAB’s no longer helps in relation to this matter. Everyone knows that such agencies are under pressure from the increasingly bureaucratic nature of the DHSS but surely CAB’s have a duty to help the most needy and disadvantaged in society.
Davy Hyland has sent his congratulations to reigning All-Ireland champions St Colman’s following their success in a thrilling Hogan Cup final.
It was St Colman’s eighth Hogan Cup title and their second in succession.
