On Thursday 15th September, Ruth Maguire MSP took part in a debate on the recent announcement by the First Minister that the Scottish Government will introduce legislation to create a specific criminal offence of domestic abuse. In a debate characterised by a strong sense of cross-party consensus, Ruth began by commending the commitment of... Continue Reading →
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RUTH MAGUIRE MSP HOSTS EVENT RAISING AWARENESS OF ILLEGAL FOX-HUNTING
On Wednesday 14th September, Ruth Maguire, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, hosted a cross-party event in the Scottish Parliament on behalf of the League Against Cruel Sports. The event provided an opportunity for MSPs across the political spectrum to gain insight into illegal fox-hunting in Scotland, shortly before an independent review of existing fox-hunting legislation... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01454: Congratulating the Kilwinning Early Years Centre
That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Kilwinning Early Years Centre on it winning the Raising Attainment in Numeracy category at the Scottish Education Awards 2016; appreciates the hard work of the parents and staff at the centre; understands that it has incorporated numeracy into meaningful contexts throughout the playroom to assist in learning; anticipates... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP SUPPORTS EVENT TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS
Ruth Maguire, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, has lent her support to the ‘Hampden Snore’ event taking place on the 30thSeptember. Participants will spend the night sleeping trackside in order to support the work of The Bethany Christian Trust and Street Soccer Scotland. In 2015/16, there were 34, 662 homeless applications in Scotland, a figure... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01307: Congratulating the Recovery at Work Group
That the Parliament congratulates the Recovery at Work group, which runs Café Solace, on its plans to open a new location in Fullarton ConneXions, Irvine; recognises that Café Solace in Ardrossan is run entirely by volunteers in alcohol or drug recovery who wish to help their community; anticipates that this excellent work will be extended... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP HIGHLIGHTS BREXIT ECONOMIC RISK TO SCOTLAND
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT RESEARCH SHOWS LEAVING EU COULD COST ECONOMY £11.2 BILLION A YEARSNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has raised concerns about the economic impact of Brexit to Scotland after Scottish Government analysis drawing on research from a range of external organisations showed that leaving the EU could cost the Scottish economy as much... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01138: Celebrating Scotland’s Ancient Festivals
That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine Carters Society and the Marymass Festival Committee on their successful staging of the 2016 Marymass Festival; understands that its roots can be traced back to a medieval religious festival and horse fair, and that it incorporates core events such as the parade around the four ports of the ancient... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01122: Supporting Victims of Malawi’s Drought
That the Parliament acknowledges with deep sadness the drought in Malawi that has left 6.5 million, nearly 40% of the population, facing severe food insecurity; recognises the long-standing links between Scotland and Malawi; commends the Scottish Government’s pledge to match Scotland Oxfam’s fundraising appeal up to £70, 000; urges all MSPs to support and publicise... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01106: Congratulating Tidelines Book Festival
That the Parliament congratulates Tidelines Book Festival on receiving a £5,945 grant from the Awards for All programme; understands that the money will be used to run the annual three-day book festival, which promotes reading at all ages; understands that this is Ayrshire’s only independent book festival; appreciates the work done throughout the year by... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01067: Congratulating Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band
That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band on its 40th anniversary; notes that the band, which provides children in North Ayrshire's schools with brass instruments and musical tuition, offers entertainment across the community and consists of a senior band, which is currently in the second section of the Scottish Brass Band Association,... Continue Reading →
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