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SDLP MLA for South Down & Health Spokesperson. colin.mcgrath @mla .niassembly.gov.uk Published and promoted by SDLP, 15B Scotch Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AQ

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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Quite a few on the ground moving too. Theyโ€™re a little sick of the ambiguity about a New & inclusive Ireland, the ethics/actions of some of their elected reps & want to see social,democratic left-leaning politics not Tory-lite/centre-right which is what Alliance are. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
A big thank you to Docโ€™s Fish & Chips on Main St Newcastle who have given all emergency personnel working in Newcastle today complimentary food. Thatโ€™s community right there!
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
9 months
Journo and Former DUP leader interviews former DUP deputy leader (neither of whom are now elected) and one discusses how depriving everyone of democracy here is how they protect democracy here. Seriously. This isnโ€™t a parody itโ€™s just the DUP ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ™„
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Gareth Burns
9 months
-A Hard Brexit was not our fault. -The 7 Tests were not enough after all. -There may be instability. -Up to @RishiSunak . Not us, Guv. Is this the best that @duponline can offer before the Inward Investment Conference on 12th-13th September? @ArleneFosterUK @NigelDoddsDUP โ€ฆ
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
No itโ€™s not. The Irish language belongs to us all and is all our heritage. Making statements like this is what creates tension. Sometimes saying nothing is better than contributing to the problem.
@JamieBrysonCPNI
Jamie Bryson
1 year
The aggressive imposition of unwanted Irish language signs in unionist areas is a deliberate effort to create tensions & yet another expression of nationalist supremacism. Itโ€™s unsurprising it generates an angry response.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 months
It's official - the WASPI women are owed compensation. The UK government is refusing to comply. Rest assured, the SDLP will continue to stand with women affected by state pension inequality, in Westminster and at home!๐Ÿšบ #WASPI #compensation @sdlplive | @ClaireHanna
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
@sandraschulze No, โ€œMayo for Samโ€ is code for โ€œTwitter - take this twat off here plz cause theyโ€™re evidently stupidโ€ - just to be clear, like ๐Ÿ™„
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Or maybe it delivered peace, stability and prosperity for the future. But sure if Jim didnโ€™t have โ€œNoโ€ to say heโ€™d have absolutely nothing to contribute to any conversation. Heโ€™s a dinosaur - belongs in the past. Letโ€™s move on without him.
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Belfast News Letter
1 year
NEWS | TUV leader Jim Allister has said the Belfast Agreement was a 'fraud' and a 'deceit' designed to create a united Ireland
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 months
@JamieBrysonCPNI Will take that criticism from many, but not from you, bin boy!
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Why? You and your party wonโ€™t bother so someone has to do it. Either step up or step aside. Time people were permitted to have decisions taken. Kids starving, toddlers books being taken away; waiting lists longer, potholes everywhere - weโ€™re all suffering cause of you! ๐Ÿ˜ก
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Belfast News Letter
1 year
Gavin Robinson has urged President Joe Biden to steer clear of promoting increased Dublin involvement in the affairs of Northern Ireland
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
7 months
Thankfully a window helped keep this oneโ€™s glitter away from meโ€ฆ @RobbieButlerMLA
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
8 months
Sam telling it as it is. When something isnโ€™t working you fix it. If the British government isnโ€™t interested in fixing it, unionists wonโ€™t allow Stormont to fix it, then we need to galvanise those that want to. A New Ireland beckons. Exciting times.
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Sam McBride
8 months
Thereโ€™s an end of days feel to Northern Ireland right now. A sort of half-hearted anarchy pervades as swathes of what society takes for granted are breaking down. The scale and nature of the crises now unfolding will have profound political consequences.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
There is no place in a New Ireland for transphobia. The SDLP stands in solidarity with the trans community and will always stand up for you and with you. #SDLP23 ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ @SDLPlgbt
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
A powerful reminder. Letโ€™s all work to ensure the tone of our debate is respectful. You canโ€™t hate someone into loving you! #cooperation
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
You may hail from here but you disappeared, got your career in another Parliament, now serve in an unelected one and want to stoke the flames here to deprive us of ours cause it doesnโ€™t suit your โ€˜principlesโ€™??? Maybe just do one @CatharineHoey โ€ฆ. ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ™„
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Belfast Telegraph
1 year
โ€œIf Stormont goes back with the present Windsor Framework, they in fact would be almost like what happened during the war with the Vichy government, where all those MLAs would be collaborators with a kind of colonial government."
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
We must ban conversion therapy now. I have written to Communities Minister to demand this is sorted.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
8 years
I will be presenting a petition to @niassembly tomorrow on behalf of @WASPI_Campaign - time for fairness and equality. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Heading out tonight? Do a Lateral Flow test (two mins to do - 30 mins for result) We can all play our part. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
10 months
Once again them pesky southern politicians diverting money to educate our children, open up the world to them and expand their horizons. And politicians here (DUP) allow childrenโ€™s education to wither. Makes you think about the future for sureโ€ฆ.. @SDLPlive
@SimonHarrisTD
Simon Harris TD
10 months
Today Iโ€™m delighted to announce funding to ensure students in Northern Ireland can access Erasmus+ This was a commitment made by the Irish Government to the people of Northern Ireland after Brexit and today's announcement of โ‚ฌ2 million will ensure students can benefit from Sept.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
9 months
๐ŸšงIโ€™ve been trying to convince the Department for Infrastructure that we need additional safety measures on the Bonecastle Road. When will they get the hint? #Downpatrick
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
If you want things done - Get a fanatic and inspirational young lad to lead the charge! Well done @Donate4Daithi
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
See Newton Emerson has it to a tee today. Now, letโ€™s sort out and find the money, not waste time pointing the finger. SDLPโ€™s @NicholaMallon will deliver if given the money to do so. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
I've written to the Head of the Civil Service and Permanent Secrtary at the Health Dept this morning proposing that talks be convened between political leaders and health service leaders to address the bleak situation in emergency care. This is too important to wait. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 months
Jim has nothing to offer but doom, gloom, same old, same old - take you nowhere - but groan the whole way! Thankfully @ClaireHanna puts him in his box! ๐Ÿ‘
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Karl Duncan
4 months
Excellent to watch Claire Hanna rinse Jim Allister once again ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Claire is just a brilliant progressive champion who has a genuine vision for making this place better. ๐Ÿ’š @ClaireHanna
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
A short message for those who call us Nazis, and those issuing threats to our Health Minister. Simply put; they are pathetic, wrong, and dangerous. Stop. @SDLPlive @NicholaMallon @columeastwood
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
5 months
If you're on a health waiting list, you're certainly calendar led - just remember as a person suffering and in desperate need the @duponline doesn't care about your calendar, just their own.... #selfishbunch
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BBC News NI
5 months
The BBC understands the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has ruled out the prospect of a deal to restore devolution before Christmas:
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
So I tried to sign this one up today @RobbieButlerMLA at Queens Freshers Ball but @ClaireHanna knows the craic ๐Ÿ˜‰ @SDLPlive @SDLPyouth
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
5 years
@amycmorrison @QuentinTatton My picture from last year trying to promote this!!!
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
My platform in todayโ€™s @MourneObserver looking at the legacy of #JohnHume ๐Ÿ•Š and why it will always matter. #ThankyouJohn
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Solidarity today are with the family of Noah Donohue. The pain they have endured over the last two years is more than anyone should have to. #RememberMyNoah
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
5 months
Aww what a pity you don't have a platform to legitimately make this point, like an Assembly Chamber or Public Accounts committee. What will you do, maybe borrow Jamie's bin?? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”
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Jim Allister
5 months
ยฃ200m Stormont fraud and error. Commenting on the Audit Office report: โ€œAt a time of significant financial pressure it is quite appalling to discover over a 12 month period there has been almost ยฃ200m lost to fraud and error, with a staggering ยฃ174m in benefit fraud. โ€œIt isโ€ฆ
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
If indeed placed by adults they would need to wise up. This sort of behaviour can destroy community relations and set us all back a generation. Thankfully I have full faith this view is not representative of the majority in that area. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
Shocking. Truly shocking. Itโ€™s Invest NI not Invest Belfast. I will be seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister to ask a simple question - when will South Down get a visit? We pay taxes too!!! ๐Ÿ˜ก๐Ÿ˜ก @SDLPlive
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David McCann
4 years
List @InvestNI investor visits in order for the 2018/19 year
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Canโ€™t understand why people couldnโ€™t vote for a ban on animal cruelty. Double standards by SF here is most shocking. I was happy to support the bill to its next stage today. Sad that it fell. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
I'm at Stormont today, ready to elect a Speaker and get back to work. With so many issues to get addressed I appeal to those within the DUP, especially my South Down colleague @dianejforsythe ,to end the stand off and let's get to work. #AssemblyRecall
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
10 months
Local businesses are being sacrificed on the altar of the DUP's reckless (and doomed to fail) crusade. How much longer are they expected to cling on without much needed support?๐Ÿ‘‡
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Amazing how, as a recall of Assembly is arranged, the Education Minister appears to โ€˜suddenlyโ€™ move on school reopening dates. Always too late to make decisions. An education sector left catching up! Not fair on staff, parents or pupils! โฆ @SDLPlive โฉ
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 months
Back at it and ready to go. Letโ€™s get to work! ๐Ÿค #DevolutionDay #NIAssembly
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Thank you to @talkRADIO and @petercardwell for the opportunity to explain the need for an urgent intervention to control the virus here in the North. Thanks to Sammy too for, well, making my argument easierโ€ฆ.. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
10 months
Today the PSNI has just told a large section of the community it doesnโ€™t want to be seen with them. Police forces across the world participate in Pride marches. Yet another example where at times it feels here like itโ€™s North Korea not the North of Ireland @ChiefConPSNI
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Brendan Hughes
10 months
The PSNI says officers and staff will not participate in police uniform in the @belfastpride parade this year. ACC Bobby Singleton said they had to balance "fairness, integrity and impartiality" obligations, but will maintain a "broader participation". #LGBT @BelfastLive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
I will always stand up for those still shielding who have a right to come out into the world again and know those around them pose less of a risk. This is about responsibility and I will not stop fighting for them. @NicholaMallon @SDLPdmg @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
7 months
The DUP. Could literally turn a fluffy puddy cat, lying on a silky-soft pillow, nestling with its sweet kittens into a bitter โ€œdonโ€™t give them-uns anythingโ€ฆโ€ sickening really. And tiresome.
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Belfast Telegraph
7 months
BREAKING | Jeffrey Donaldson says there are โ€˜big questionsโ€™ over Casement Park funding and Euro 2028
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 months
Gotta love this Executive! Two Ministers on all expenses paid trip to USA telling everyone how fabulous everything is and Health Minister here telling us he has no money to do anything and it will get worse. Sure spin works, right? @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Soโ€ฆDUP are just giving up any semblance of democracy then? ๐Ÿค”
@ScotNational
The National
1 year
๐ŸšจFuture referendums could require a "supermajority" of votes in favour of constitutional change in order to be recognised, under a new bill put forward by DUP MP Ian Paisley.๐Ÿšจ
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Out engaging with people in Downpatrick today - they are raging at the DUP collapsing government in the midst of a cost of living crisis - theyโ€™re interested in themselves - we are interested in you #teamSDLP @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Hereโ€™s a novel idea, why donโ€™t you, Allister, Wilson, Foster et al (and the rest of the 20-odd % they represent) and say NO to harming children, NO to people languishing on waiting lists, NO to wrecking our education system, NO to continuing poverty and restore power sharing. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
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Jamie Bryson
1 year
We are all suffering due to the cost of living with the Protocol crisis. There canโ€™t be power sharing when one community is subjugated.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
Glad all parties agreed to reject the Tory Withdrawal Bill. Not good for Ireland - not good for business - not good for trade. I hope the British Government listen and rethink. @SDLPlive @ManufacturingNI @HospUlster @UFUHQ @the_brc @FSB_NI @CBI_NI
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
CPR and AED training in school could save 250 lives per year here. Please take 2 minutes and complete this survey for my private members bill to make this teaching compulsory in our schools. @TheBHF @BHFNI
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 months
Solidarity with striking public sector workers today. Disgraceful DUP and Heaton-Harris are letting you down. โœŠโœŠโœŠโœŠโœŠ @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
Folks, all the dummies on the street in Downpatrick (especially the one on the right) know the craic - keep wearing the masks! Letโ€™s get through this pandemic together! @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
๐ŸฅI stand with our nurses who are voting for industrial action. It is a scandal that we do not have an Executive in place at a time like this ๐Ÿคฌ Join me in solidarity with our nurses and send the message that #EnoughisEnough @RCN_NI @UNISONNI @AlanStout19
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
โ˜˜๏ธ from Downpatrick - the town of St Patrick: La Fheile Padraig sona daoibh! โ˜˜๏ธ
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Today is #NoSmokingDay . This is my story. 19 years I decided to quit the cigarettes. You can too! Take the first step. #StopSmoking @SDLPlive @BHFNI @CancerFocusNI @MensAdvisoryP
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 months
๐Ÿ“ธI call this photo โ€œWaiting for Jeffreyโ€ Youโ€™ll note the contrast of shadows and highlights and framing of the shotโ€ฆand the face of total frustration and exasperation at our institutions continuing to be felled for absolutely no bloody reason!! ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ #Stormont
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 months
I have today submitted the following motion to the Business Office for a future Assembly. Addressing GP indemnity can be addressed quickly, and will help us recruit and retain staff. We can deliver solutions to long standing issues in #Health @BMANI_GP @rcgp_ni @AlanStout19
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
I am delighted that today I will introduce my #CPR and #AED bill to the @niassembly . This is a proud moment and goes beyond politics - itโ€™s about #SavingLives .
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 months
@JamieBrysonCPNI At least we know youโ€™re keeping an eye on us though Jamie!
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
I am SDLP because of the vision that the party has for a new, inclusive Ireland that seeks to improve everyoneโ€™s lives and all our communities. Join us and join in! #IAmSDLP @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
Our party leader @columeastwood telling it as it is on @bbctheview . This is about Brexit and people's future. @SDLPlive will always have the interests of people first - not sectarian plots or narrow party interest.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
Not at home tonight but we are in solidarity with the Humes. #ThankYouJohn @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธThat's us! Officially nominated! Great to have the boss @columeastwood and @doloreskelly join @Karen_McKevitt and I today. For those in #SouthDown , if you want MLAs who put people first, and work for you then vote @SDLPlive #PeopleFirst #AE22
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Today would have been Johnโ€™s 85th birthday. I got this portrait as a gift at christmas and it hangs on the wall of my study. Seeing it remind me of the values we need to see more of in politics and how many donโ€™t have the right values! @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Itโ€™s so hard to believe that itโ€™s been two years since Seamus Mallon left us. A pillar of strength, fearlessness and compassion. #TheDreamShallNeverDie @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Our nurses are stretched enough - wages and conditions. When we compare nurses average pay across Europe the findings are shocking! Our nurses are priceless, but their wage here does not reflect that. @SDLPlive @RCN_NI #Nurse #NHS @doloreskelly
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 years
Pleased so many joined my event tonight in Downpatrick to discuss youth mental health. Key issue, needs addressed and government must be formed to challenge it. @SDLPlive @SDLPyouth @93Vaughan @LauraDevlinSDLP
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
So many people joining the SDLP this weekend. They know they want a shared future for all in our New Ireland. Join us and be part of it.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Today - Dรกithรญโ€™s Law. What in the name of humanity is stopping us? @Donate4Daithi #D รกithรญsLaw
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 months
A simpler time ๐Ÿ˜† #ReshuffleDay
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
With such a team of committed local activists we are doing everything to get the #PeopleFirst message to as many people as possible before Thursday! Fantastic to have @ClaireHanna with us today! #AE22 #positivepolitics #McGrath1
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
You're the Infrastructure Minister who walked out of government and abandoned people for three years. We now have a Minister fixing the resulting chaos and investing in services. Maybe talk to your colleague to make sure Nichola gets the finance she needs? @SDLPlive
@ChrisHazzardSF
Chris Hazzard MP
3 years
Once again NIWater are failing residents in Annsborough #SouthDown With some residents describing communication as โ€œabysmalโ€ from @niwnews its time for urgent engagement & investment in upgrading the waste water system
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
โค๏ธCPR & AED Bill Submitted!๐Ÿ•Š While others are shamelessly threatening to collapse Stormont, I'm putting it to work. I have submitted my #CPR & #AED Awareness bill to the Speaker of the @niassembly . I want to see a generation of life savers ready to save lives. Do you? @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Murlough Beach, Newcastle - showcasing the beauty of our area ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š
@GoToIrelandUS
Tourism Ireland US
3 years
Ah, County Down, now you're just showing off! #FillYourHeartWithIreland ๐Ÿ“Murlough Beach, County Down ๐Ÿ“ธ
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
๐Ÿงต #Health staff have been underfunded, undervalued and left exhausted for too long. Solidarity with those who have been left with no option but to consider their future in this sector. โžก๏ธ @TomblackBlack @AlanStout19 @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 months
In fairness Jonathan Caine spent time with businesses yesterday listening to them - but defending the Secretary of Stateโ€™s fly-by-night behaviour on tv will always result in the irritated, raised Colly eyebrow look!!! ๐Ÿ˜‚ @SDLPlive @BBCGarethG
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 months
Out and about Downpatrick with our Assembly group leader @MatthewOToole2 visiting local businesses affected by last weeks flooding. The community came together in a massive way, now we need the government support! @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 months
@BBCGarethG @NIOgov @chhcalling Out the back door of the st Patrickโ€™s centre brings you to our museum, which was once the town prison. Will leave that thought thereโ€ฆ.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 years
โšก๏ธ โ€œWales follows Scotland in allowing 16-year-olds to voteโ€ - Delighted to hear this - We must empower young people and encourage them from a young age to participate. NI next? @SDLPlive @SDLPyouth @NIYF @YouthCouncilNI @YouthActionNI
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
๐ŸงตA reminder of #D รกithรญsLaw and why it matters. Maybe one for the people who wonโ€™t listen โžก๏ธ @SDLPlive @BHFNI #organdonation
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
11 months
Well @belfastairport met my expectation as I travelled this morning. Still the worst airport I ever experience. Baggage took 45 mins (with only one flight), bus left 2 minutes early causing a further hour wait but sure the coffee took 20 mins to serve so that killed some time ๐Ÿ™„
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Big day! Got my first jab at long last! Amazing set up at #Vivomed #CommunityPharmacy . Most important thing folks - when youโ€™re called up, #GetTheJab ! #SaveLives @compharmacyni @SDLPlive @SDLPyouth
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
Fantastic energy and dynamism from SDLP Policy & Consituency staff as we discussed peopleโ€™s priorities developed policy and how we can help. SDLP will always be on peopleโ€™s side. @SDLPlive @NicholaMallon @columeastwood @ClaireHanna
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
The actions of Sammy Wilson have been reckless and undermined our health message. Jeffrey Donaldson needs to get his house in order for the good of public health. #PeopleFirst
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Well done to Downpatrick based @finnebrogue for their decision to rebrand their chicken as โ€œChicken Kyivsโ€ and to donate 50% of their profits to the Ukrainian appeal. Local leadership well done!
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Important meeting with @RCN_NI nursing reps: the voices of nurses must be heard! They work every hour they can, are paying for PPE equipment themselves, are not even afforded a cup of tea, are changing in car parks & stare death in the face every day. We must speak out for them!
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Until the majority here vote for it. Thatโ€™s the principle of consent afterall. And that dayโ€™s comingโ€ฆ..
@JamieBrysonCPNI
Jamie Bryson
1 year
There will be no compromise on the Union.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Today is Firefighters Memorial Day. Thank you to the heroes in our community who save lives day and daily. Remembering those who have died in service too. The recent fire in the Mournes reminds us of your importance and necessity. #fmd21
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3 years
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
So important that we all get the jab! But imagine how high our rate of vaccination could be were it not for Sammy, Gregory & Ian ร“g constantly undermining the health message and Health Minister ๐Ÿค” #GetheJab @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
7 months
Then Westminster implements it - so do the honourable thing then @duponline and have your MPs resign from Westminster - whatโ€™s good for the goose, eh???
@BelfastLive
Belfast Live
7 months
Sammy Wilson also said his party cannot currently return to the powersharing institutions at Stormont as it would be legally required to implement the framework
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
A reminder this #TransDayofVisibility that within the New Ireland our movement is building, it is a place of welcome and inclusion, where everyoneโ€™s identity is respected. #solidarity ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ
@SDLPlgbt
SDLP LGBT+ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐ŸŒน
1 year
This #TransDayOfVisibility we extend solidarity to our trans siblings, on this island and globally, in their fight to live their lives in a just society. #NoLGBWithoutTheT ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ #TransRightsAreHumanRights ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 months
We had a motion from the DUP today about hospital waiting lists. Their collapse of government here for the past two years contributed to the lists making them longer! Unbelievable that they brought this motion!!!! @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Portrait of John Hume being unveiled in Westminister today. We really could do with more of his pragmatic, considered and successful approach to peace and cooperstion here. Currently itโ€™s a mess. @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Team #McGrath22 out strong in Newcastle today. Listening to people and working hard for them @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Interesting tactic. Deprive her department of money, then blame her for not spending what you donโ€™t give her. Repeatedly. #SpinFein .... ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ™„ @SDLPlive
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
And itโ€™s off #BelfastPride ๐ŸŒˆ @SDLPlive @Pride
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Itโ€™s #PrideMonth2021 We pay tribute to those who struggled for so long for recognition of #LGBTQ rights. @SDLPlive are proud to continue this work and ensure the rights of all are recognised. We stand with you! #SDLPride #loveislove
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
We are told our COVID recovery is cross departmental. Why is it only the Health Minister and @NicholaMallon participating in a debate on COVID certificates? Where are our joint First Ministers? What a dereliction of leadership. @SDLPlive #StandUp
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
The @NewIrelandComm offers a unique opportunity we must seize. We will not deal with the issues Northern Ireland faces if we do not accept that there is a constitutional issue that needs to be addressed. Read my thoughts and let me know yours! Via @MourneObserver
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 months
Apocalyptic scenes this morning in Downpatrick. Businesses are decimated. The water has risen immeasurably within the last hour, and with high tide expected at 2pm, the level of worry and concern is only rising.
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
6 months
Latest from Downpatrick on a very difficult day
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Colin McGrath ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
And the other candidate from last year suggested bleachโ€ฆ.
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