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1. McLoughlin suuprts the Save Swilly campaign
   Issued : Tuesday 15 May, 2007
   Siobhan McLaughlin, fully supports the continuous work of the 'Save the Swilly' campaign which highlights the increasing amount of untreated and improperly treated sewage being released into the Swilly. She said that the government's ongoing strategy of ignoring the sewage this issue has brought it into conflict with EU water quality and shellfish quality designation directives, which will ultimately lead to substantial fines in the near future.
2. Labour candidates welcome latest poll results
   Issued : Friday 11 May, 2007
   In a joint statement, Seamus Rodgers and Siobhan McLaughlin, have welcomed another 3% increase in support for the Labour Party.
3. A new approach to housing policy is needed
   Issued : Friday 11 May, 2007
   Despite our buoyant economy, in the last ten years house prices have quadrupled and the numbers on housing waiting lists have doubled. Despite record levels of house construction, with almost half a million new houses built in the last decade alone, the simple wish to own your own property has now become an insurmountable hurdle for so many people who want to make a home in our communities, says Siobhan
4. New structures for a new society, Ireland needs new policing
   Issued : Tuesday 8 May, 2007
   "Crime and anti-social behaviour continue to be among the major issues for the people of Donegal and the Labour party will provide solutions and offer a reform of An Garda Siochana to tackle crime," said Siobhan McLaughlin, the Labour Party candidate for the North East. She said that crime and anti-social behaviour continue to be among the major issues for the families she has met in the communities through canvassing, work and amongst family and friends. "Ireland has changed beyond recognition in the past two decades - mostly for the good. However, a new society requires new structures. And a re- organisation of public services is paramount to reflect this," she said.
5. Restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly is to be welcomed
   Issued : Tuesday 8 May, 2007
   Siobhan McLaughlin, Labour Party Candidate for the North East has wholeheartedly welcomed today's restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and the appointment of Ministers to a new power-sharing Executive.
6. Well being of Children is paramount
   Issued : Monday 7 May, 2007
   Siobhan McLaughlin, Labour Party Candidate for the North East has fully endorsed the Labour Party's 'Ten Point Plan for Children'.. The mother of two said: "As a country we have; no greater duty than nurturing and caring for our children. As parents and citizens, nothing is more important than the well-being of our children. Yet, as a country, we are quite simply not doing enough.
7. Bridgend: Where the estate has no name
   Issued : Sunday 6 May, 2007
   Angry and insulted residents of an estate in Bridegend told Siobhan McLaughlin, the Labour Party for the North East that not only did Donegal County Council not dignify the housing development with a name but had cleared away the existing play area to accommodate yet more housing units. "They ploughed and dug up the playground to make way for more houses without any notification," said one irate resident. "The families living here have been treated disgracefully," said Ms McLaughlin, 'they have been dealt with as if they are non-existent, invisible and of no importance. The Council has not even afforded the estate a name." "Why would they want to build additional houses when the existing homes are experiencing problems with flooding? It is sheer blatant disregard for the dignity of the families living here!"
8. McLaughlin Questions Free Education
   Issued : Tuesday 10 April, 2007
   Siobhan Mc Laughlin, Labour Candidate for the North East has said parents are being increasingly being asked for contritutions towards the upkeep and maintainence of schoold running costs. I know myself as mother of an eleven year old that I make annual contributions.
9. Mc Laughlin calls for Rural Transport Initiative In Churchill and other areas
   Issued : Wednesday 28 March, 2007
   Siobhan Mc Laughlin Labour Party candidate in Donegal North East has commited her support to the establishment of rural transport initiatives in the constituency.
10. Labour calls for people first in all future Hospital Plans for Donegal
    Issued : Tuesday 20 March, 2007
    Labour candidate Siobhan mc Laughlin is shocked at the proposed plan by this government to rush through the development of Super Private Hospital and clinics at a time when the people of Ireland and in this constituency are totally furustrated at the limitation of the sevices provided in the county.