The SNP Government’s Scottish Budget for 2025/26 has passed its final stage in the Scottish Parliament – delivering real progress for residents in North Ayrshire. The Budget will deliver: · Record funding for the NHS of £21.7 billion. · The restoration of winter fuel payments for pensioners in Scotland - after the Westminster Government scrapped them across the UK. · The... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE MSP: GETTING FLU JAG WILL PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND THE NHS
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has encouraged all eligible people in North Ayrshire to make sure that they get their winter flu jag to protect them against serious illness. Scotland had the highest uptake of flu vaccines amongst people over 65 in the UK last winter, with research from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) showing... Continue Reading →
One Million People Vaccinated
As the Covid-19 vaccination programme continues to pick up pace, last week saw us pass the milestone of one million people in Scotland, having received their first dose of the vaccine. Ruth Maguire SNP MSP for Cunninghame South commented: "This is the biggest vaccination programme ever undertaken in Scotland and so this development is very encouraging news. I would like... Continue Reading →
New Measures Needed to Reduce Backlog of Community Payback Orders
New measures will help ensure the justice system can operate effectively and ease pressure on local authorities as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues. Public health restrictions introduced since the outbreak last March have significantly impacted upon unpaid work – the most common element of Community Payback Orders (CPOs) – that can be undertaken safely. Most... Continue Reading →
Increased Fund to Support Wedding Sector
A £25 million fund to support the wedding sector and its supply chain will open to applications this week. In recognition of the ongoing challenges faced by the sector, an additional £10 million has been added to the £15 million announced by the Scottish Government in December. The fund will be launched on Thursday 28... Continue Reading →
SNP Government Triples Support for Taxi Drivers in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has expressed her delight that taxi and private hire drivers in North Ayrshire will have access to three times the amount of Scottish Government support than they did last year. Eligible drivers will be able to claim a £1,500 grant to cover fixed costs, boosting the support available to them by the Scottish... Continue Reading →
Self Isolating Guidance Update Won’t Affect Grant Payments
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Government’s self-isolation payment will not be impacted, following an update that anyone required to self-isolate will need to do so for 10 days, rather than 14 days. The £500 grant - which will not be reduced as a result of the updated clinical guidance -... Continue Reading →
New Scottish Government Support to Target Sectors In Need
Businesses in North Ayrshire will receive their share of targeted Scottish Government coronavirus funding worth £185 million. The funding was announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and will benefit a wide range of sectors, such as taxi drivers, arts venues and the hospitality sector. The Scottish Government is developing grant schemes for hospitality, the events sector, live music,... Continue Reading →
New Equipment and Training to Help Families Get Online
Applications have opened to help thousands of disadvantaged young people to develop valuable digital skills through the Scottish Government’s Connecting Scotland Programme. The programme, launched by the Scottish Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic aims at helping to support people who are digitally excluded by providing equipment and training. More than 23,000 iPads and... Continue Reading →
Face Covering Exemption Card Launched
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the launch of an exemption card for face coverings from the Scottish Government. This is to support those who are unable to wear one to feel more confident and safe when accessing public spaces and using public services. The face covering exemption card is branded with the Healthier Scotland and... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 