Mickey and local activist Vince Meaney

Meeting your Elected Representative in Newry

Meeting with citizens throughout the Newry district has become an essential part of work for Sinn Féin. We have been able to cover every area within the Newry area throughout the year. For example, with the cooperation of local community associations we have been able to host what has become known as "elected reps clinics" in community centres in Barcroft, Meadow Armagh Road, Greater Linen Hall, Carnagat, St Mary's Youth Centre, Martin's Lane, Three Ways and the church hall at Dromalane Chapel. The feedback for this has been fantastic. By offering this essential service our elected reps are able to assist people from all strands of life. The clinics are made up of Mickey Brady MLA for Newry Armagh along with the Councillor for that particular area. The meetings are serviced by local activists who meet and greet people and ensure that they are seen by the relevant representative.

These initiatives are vital for communities as they offer people the chance to talk to their elected Sinn Féin rep on a range of issues. The community associations also recognize the importance of these meetings because it also gives the committee members a chance to discuss issues that are dealing with locally. 

Sinn Féin are different from other political parties whereby as well as hosting a daily service through our advice centres which are open five days per week, we also ensure that our Reps are working on the ground with people and offering their services. No other Party can match this!

All sorts of issues are discussed and dealt with by our reps including welfare issues, council issues, policing issues, anti social problems, form filling which includes benefit forms, passport applications, driver license forms and a range of other similar items. 

We are facing into another winter of British Tory led welfare cuts which are affecting not only those on benefits but also the low paid and the most vulnerable in our society so it is important that you avail of these types of service that Sinn Féin are offering.

As the summer months draw to a close these meetings will be beginning again. In the weeks prior to a clinic taking place our activists will deliver an advert around all the homes in the area to notify residents of the event coming up. Please feel free to avail of this service and get to know your elected representative. 

We look forward to helping you in whatever way we can.