Thursday 17 May 2012
SDLP South Belfast MLA, Conall McDevitt, has launched a consultation seeking views on a reduction in speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on designated unclassified roads[1] as part of his bid to introduce legislation through a Private Members Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly. more »
Wednesday 16 May 2012
SDLP Policing spokesperson Conall McDevitt has spoken with deep concern about the revelations regarding the PSNI’s retention of human tissue in 67 cases of violent or unexplained death between 1960 and 2005 without the subjects' families being informed. more »
Tuesday 15 May 2012
SDLP Cohesion, Sharing and Integration spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has said government must do more to build a shared future for people in Northern Ireland more »
Monday 14 May 2012
SDLP Health Spokesperson, Conall McDevitt MLA, has urged Minister Poots and health leaders to pay heed to the serious concerns about the state of the health service being expressed by nurses today.
Welcoming the Royal College of Nursing’s survey of 1200 nurses and nursing assistants, many here in NI, Mr McDevitt said: more »
Sunday 13 May 2012
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has expressed concern at the Health Minister’s decision to relocate back office health service jobs to four new ‘centres of excellence’.
Mr McDevitt said the decision will adversely impact upon low-paid employees, particularly woman, and those with other homecare commitments. more »
Wednesday 2 May 2012
SDLP Health spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA said it is imperative that the Catholic Church in Ireland takes every possible step to ensure that the people of Ireland have full confidence in its ability to uphold the rights of children and victims.
His remarks follow a BBC documentary which alleges that the then Fr Seán Brady had the names and addresses of alleged victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Fr Brendan Smyth but failed to ensure their safety. more »
Friday 27 April 2012
SDLP Policing Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has welcomed the seizure of guns and ammunition by police during an operation in North Belfast. more »
Wednesday 25 April 2012
SDLP Policing Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has said the police must do more for the public to have confidence in their ability to solve crimes against the elderly more »
Thursday 19 April 2012
SDLP education spokesperson Conall McDevitt has said Executive policy must follow the legislation of the Autism Act to ensure that all parents and young people with spectrum disorders can avail of the proper education and education resources. more »
Wednesday 4 April 2012
SDLP Policing Board member Conall McDevitt MLA has welcomed the appointment of Dr Michael Maguire as the new Police Ombudsman. more »