SDLP Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop has said that the unilateral decision by Translink to stop the Ballymena-Cushendall bus service five miles short of its destination is nonsensical. Cllr McKillop has been inundated with complaints since it was discovered that during the Cushendall Festival the regular bus service would not be coming to the village.

SDLP Councillor John Deighan has said that a positive outcome for all the people of Limavady requires the goodwill of everyone and that most certainly includes all elected representatives.

SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor and Vice Chair of the Council’s Tourism Committee Pete Byrne has welcomed the positive tourism figures released by NISRA showing a rise in overnight trips to the Newry Mourne and Down District area.

SDLP Councillor Roisin Lynch has condemned those behind an arson attack on a house in Antrim this morning and has said that her thoughts are with the family.

SDLP Councillor Angela Dobbins has brought a motion to Derry & Strabane District Council to ensure council makes every effort to become a JAM card friendly organisation.