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 →
Week in Review: 2nd – 6th March
During a debate on celebrating International Women’s Day, Ruth reflected on the progress made towards achieving equality while outlining the work that needs to be done to ensure that women’s rights are upheld, promoted and defended vigorously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn9gTjTRB_w Ruth was a panellist on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night broadcast in Ayr. Questions from the audience ranged... Continue Reading →
Week in Review: 24th – 28th February
Ruth held surgeries in Fullarton, Stevenston, Pennyburn and Irvinenext surgeries take place on Friday 13th March. A full list of dates and times is available here.Ruth met with Scottish Youth Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Convener, Revati Campbell to hear about the work of the Youth Parliament and discuss joint work on a session on... Continue Reading →
20,000 Young People in North Ayrshire to Benefit from Free Bus Travel
The new concessionary scheme was set out in the Scottish Government’s budget, which will give free bus travel to those aged 18 and under. Latest figures produced by National Records of Scotland estimate there were 20,000 people aged between 5 and 18 in the North Ayrshire Council area with 11,000 people aged between 5 and... Continue Reading →
3,370 Carers Get Cash Boost from Scottish Government
Thousands of carers in North Ayrshire have benefitted from Carer’s Allowance Supplement (CAS) payments of up to £452 a year, introduced by the Scottish Government. New figures show that 3,370 carers in North Ayrshire have received CAS payments since September 2018, when the payment was introduced. The Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an extra payment made... Continue Reading →
Week in Review (10th – 14th February)
With the Scottish Parliament being in recess this past week – Ruth was pleased to be at home in the constituency assisting constituents. Residents of Cunninghame south can contact Ruth for help and support at any time on ruth.maguire.msp@parliament.scot or by calling the constituency office on 01294 276730. Regular drop in surgeries are also held... Continue Reading →
Vigilance Around Hedgehogs Called for as Hibernation Period Nears End
MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire has urged members of the public to be mindful of young hedgehogs which may be in difficulty. Following on from National Hedgehog Day, the MSP drew attention to declining numbers of the species as a cause for concern. Having been appointed a species champion for hedgehogs in 2016 by... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Calls for Workers to be Equipped with ‘Overdose Reversing’ Drug
Cunninghame South MSP, Ruth Maguire called for workers who interact with people at risk of opioid overdoses to be equipped with naloxone kits. Speaking in a debate in The Scottish Parliament on preventing and reducing harm in drug and alcohol abuse, Ruth Maguire MSP echoed the asks put forward by the family reference groups of... Continue Reading →
Tory Brexit to Hit Most Vulnerable in North Ayrshire
A new report has warned that Brexit will hit the most vulnerable people in North Ayrshire – highlighting negative consequences such as the loss of legal rights, employment protections and healthcare rights. The report, commissioned by the Scottish Government, identified 137 potential impacts on those already facing inequality, discrimination, or social exclusion in society. It... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs Proposals for New ‘Scottish Visa’
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has backed proposals for a new Scottish Visa to address depopulation and cut skills gaps in North Ayrshire set to be made worse by Brexit. Under plans announced by the First Minister, migrants who want to live in Scotland could choose to apply for a Scottish Visa, or one of the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 