Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Saturday 17°CSunday 18°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Derry CityEnvironmentJobsNewsPolitics

Tierney welcomes Council support for ‘Jobs for Derry’ Bill

written by cassoscoop April 25, 2024
ShareTweet

SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney

SDLP Ballyarnett Councillor Brian Tierney has welcomed the unanimous support of Derry City and Strabane District Council for the SDLP proposal for legislation in the Assembly to rebalance the economy.

As a result of Cllr Tierney’s motion, Derry City and Strabane District Council will write to the Minister for the Economy to express support for this legislation and call on the Minister for the Economy to introduce such legislation without delay.

Said Cllr Tierney: “No-one’s opportunities should be limited by the postcode of their birth, but the regional disparities that exist today in our economy are absolutely unacceptable.

“Across the city and district, far too many workers can’t get a job that pays the bills and families are trapped in poverty.

“The levels of people here in relative poverty after housing costs are twice as high in Derry and Strabane as in the most affluent areas of Northern Ireland and we know that the life expectancy gap between the most and least deprived areas in the North is up to 15 years.

“These inequalities are a direct result of the failure of government here to rebalance the economy by bringing jobs and investment to the areas that most need it.

“Despite many plans and strategies from Stormont, we have seen little change in these imbalances that limit the life chances of our people.

“I am pleased that Council came together yesterday to send a clear message to the Economy Minister that regional economic balance should be the law of the land once and for all”.

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin, who has proposed the legislation, said: “It is now the clear wish of Derry City and Strabane District Council that legislation is introduced to deal with the profound inequalities in our economy.

“I am particularly pleased that this motion received unanimous support from all parties across the chamber, including Sinn Féin, who have now sent a clear message to the Economy Minister Conor Murphy that this legislation should be introduced without delay and I look forward to his response on this matter.”

Tierney welcomes Council support for ‘Jobs for Derry’ Bill was last modified: April 25th, 2024 by cassoscoop

Tags:
Conor MurphyCouncillor Brian TiernyDerry Cityf Derry City and Strabane District CouncilFOYLE MLAMinister for the Economyrebalance the economySDLPSINEAD MCLAUGHLINSTORMONT ASSEMBLY
ShareTweet
cassoscoop

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

3 hours ago

Funeral of mother and daughter killed in...

7 hours ago

Man arrested over Class C drugs seizure...

7 hours ago

Boyce hat-trick sends Derry City into seventh...

12 hours ago

Dance company loses appeal over 100% annual...

13 hours ago

Unmissable music events coming to the Abbey...

1 day ago

Derry priest faces seven more child sex...

1 day ago

New leaflet to help older people beat...

1 day ago

Man charged with possessing indecent images of...

1 day ago

Loving mother and daughter killed in Donegal...

1 day ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025
  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025
  • Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis find near border

    July 3, 2025
  • Two charged over huge cannabis haul seized in North West

    July 3, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy