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Maeve McLaughlin sworn in as new Sinn Fein MLA for Foyle | |
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Maeve McLaughlin has been sworn in as the new Sinn Finn MLA for Foyle at Stormont. | Maeve McLaughlin has been sworn in as the new Sinn Finn MLA for Foyle at Stormont. |
She is replacing Martina Anderson who has become the party's MEP in Brussels. | She is replacing Martina Anderson who has become the party's MEP in Brussels. |
Ms McLaughlin is currently a councillor for the Northland ward on Derry City Council. She is also the Sinn Fein group leader on the council. | Ms McLaughlin is currently a councillor for the Northland ward on Derry City Council. She is also the Sinn Fein group leader on the council. |
Her three priorities for her term in office include the "City of Culture bid, developing tourism and the regeneration of the city." | Her three priorities for her term in office include the "City of Culture bid, developing tourism and the regeneration of the city." |
Speaking on BBC Radio Foyle Ms McLaughlin said: "Whilst I believe that we have many challenges in the city, I believe we have lots of opportunities. I think those opportunities need to be targeted to those most in need. | Speaking on BBC Radio Foyle Ms McLaughlin said: "Whilst I believe that we have many challenges in the city, I believe we have lots of opportunities. I think those opportunities need to be targeted to those most in need. |
"We have 51% of the people in this city living in high social need. What I am about is making sure whatever projects come here are directed to those areas. | "We have 51% of the people in this city living in high social need. What I am about is making sure whatever projects come here are directed to those areas. |
"Investment in the north west is a key priority for me." | "Investment in the north west is a key priority for me." |
Ms McLaughlin takes up her post with immediate effect. | Ms McLaughlin takes up her post with immediate effect. |
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