Today in a meeting of the Scottish Parliament, during Rural Affairs and Island Portfolio Question time, Ruth Maguire MSP asked the Scottish Government what its response is to the Snarewatch Annual Report 2021 from OneKind. Mairi McAllan, Minister for Environment and Land Reform, responded on behalf of the Scottish Government. Ruth Maguire MSP asked: "To... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 14-18 March
Ruth’s activities in the Scottish Parliament and Cunninghame South Constituency, 14-18 March. In Holyrood, spoke with Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum) at their information stall, to hear about their work care leavers and the importance of relationships, rights and their role in Keeping The Promise. Find out more about the great work of this... Continue Reading →
Fairtrade Pledge
Today, in a hybrid meeting of the Scottish Parliament, Ruth Maguire MSP contributed remotely to Clare Adamson's Member Business debate on the Fairtrade Pledge. Speaking in the debate Ruth said: "I congratulate Clare Adamson on recognising the fair trade pledge and bringing this important issue to the chamber. I thank Gordon MacDonald for opening the... Continue Reading →
Covid-19 Statement – Vaccine Effectiveness Studies
During the Covid-19 Statement in the Scottish Parliament, 15 March 2022, Ruth Maguire MSP asked the First Minister about vaccine effectiveness studies. Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP) Many people in the communities that we represent will be worried about the rising number of cases. I saw the chief medical officer mention vaccine effectiveness studies at... Continue Reading →
Work for Ruth Maguire MSP
Job Description Admin and Casework Assistant – Irvine £18,898-£25,640 pro rata Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 7-11 March
Ruth's activities in the Scottish Parliament and Cunninghame South Constituency, 7-11 March. Recognising Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Ruth visited local employer Booth Welsh to hear how apprenticeships have benefitted their business and to meet their apprentices. On Wednesday Ruth attended the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Meeting, click on the link to watch the meeting on... Continue Reading →
International Women’s Day 2022
Marking International Women's Day 2022, Ruth Maguire MSP spoke in the Scottish Parliament. Watch Ruth's speech here: https://youtu.be/2h4SO1dwcrk
3990 Children in North Ayrshire benefitting from ‘Game Changing’ Scottish Child Payment
SNP MSP, Ruth Maguire, has welcomed statistics out today which show that approximately 3990 children in North Ayrshire are in receipt of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Child Payment, set to double to £20 per child per week in April. The payment was introduced in 2021 to support low-income families with children aged under six, by... Continue Reading →
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