About The Role Ruth Maguire MSP is looking for a Casework Assistant to join her team Salary: £24,185 - £29,692 depending on skills and experience Hours: 35hours Location: Irvine Flexible working is available, this role can be part or full time and home and/or office based. Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Urges Scottish Government Intervention to Save GSK Irvine Jobs
Ruth Maguire MSP today sought assurances from the First Minister that the Scottish Government will support workers affected by the announcement that around 60 jobs at GSK’s Irvine site were set to be lost. The chemical and pharmaceutical plant in Irvine announced the redundancies after GSK have planned to stop processing the chemical 6-APA on-site. Speaking... Continue Reading →
Local Groups Praised for Their Support as Covid-19 Next Steps Discussed
Ruth Maguire MSP has paid tribute to local volunteer groups and organisations for their role in providing support to their communities throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, the SNP MSP noted that many organisations made up of dedicated volunteers have been working constantly to provide food, shopping and prescription services for people... Continue Reading →
North Ayrshire Residents Able to Dispose of Waste as Recycling Centres Reopen
Recycling centres in North Ayrshire are gradually beginning to reopen following a loosening of lockdown restrictions. From today, Bartonholm Household Waste and Recycling centre in Irvine will be opened for the disposal of wood, scrap metal, cardboard, garden and general waste. People who visit the centres will be required to provide a proof of address... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Ruth Maguire MSP lent her support to Marie Curie’s big fundraising appeal month, the Great Daffodil Appeal, speaking at a debate in Scottish Parliament. Marie Curie supported over 7,500 people in Scotland last year through their hospices, nursing care and support services. In West Scotland last year, Marie Curie Nurses made over 6,800 visits... Continue Reading →
Statement: Constituency Office (COVID-19)
To slow the spread of COVID-19 the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact. In order to protect my staff and members of the public I have made the decision to close my constituency office to the public for the time being to support... Continue Reading →
GSK Star Apprentices Commended at Annual Awards
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South was in attendance to present GSK’s annual Apprentice of the Year Award. The global healthcare company’s site based in Irvine, employs 16 apprentices across four disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering. Cameron Malcolm, a manufacturing apprentice was awarded first prize, with GSK noting that he ‘always strives to achieve his... Continue Reading →
2020 Constituency Surgery Dates
Friday: – 10th January, 14th February, 13th March, 17th April and 12th June Kilwinning Library, Kilwinning – 10.30am-11.15am Castlepark Community Centre, Irvine – 11.45am-12.30pm Dreghorn Library, Dreghorn – 2.00pm-2.45pm Bourtreehill Library, Irvine – 3.15pm-4.00pm Monday: – 27th January, 24th February, 30th March, 27th April, 18th May and 29th June Fullarton Community Centre, Irvine – 9.45am-10.30am... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 