Sinn Féin MLA for South Down Drumaness native exiled in Loughinisland
Joined March 2012
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Cathy Mason retweeted
🚨✈️NEW: ETA Scheme 'threatens jobs, economy, and tourism...British Government is completely out of touch.'
🎥🎤@sinnfeinireland MLA @CathyMasonSF speaking to Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 about the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme.
✍️Her party colleague and Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has written to the Government asking for "exemptions."
⛔️Says it is already the case that some potential tourists are choosing not to come here.
❗️The scheme was brought forward by the Conservative government, and it will require EU nationals from 2 April 2025 to purchase an ETA, which will soon rise to a cost of £16.
❗️Non-EU nationals have required an ETA since 8 January 2025.
Cathy Mason retweeted
School uniforms must be more affordable - Mason bringing forward legislation to bring down uniform costs
vote.sinnfein.ie/school-unif… @CathyMasonSF
Cathy Mason retweeted
🗣🚨"We want to make sure our children get the very best start in life."
🎤@sinnfeinireland MLA @CathyMasonSF speaks to our Political Reporter @jamesgould23 about the motion "End Holiday Hunger."
She says the cut to the School Holiday Food Grant scheme was "savage."
Cathy Mason retweeted
We stand ready to engage on the budgetary challenges devastating our public services which demands proper financial resources from the British Government to address the fact we are underfunded.
Today’s Talks must be concluded promptly within days, with the Executive immediately reinstated.
Cathy Mason retweeted
The international community faces immediate test of commitment to peace justice & rule of law Punishing Palestinians while Israel acts with impunity repeats depressing formula of failure. We need ceasefires, dialogue and enforcement of international law. euronews.com/my-europe/2023/…
Cathy Mason retweeted
🆕NI Childcare Surveys now open for parents & childcare providers! We need you to share your views to inform the development of new Childcare Strategy
Plus you could win a £50 shopping voucher!
Parents ➡️bit.ly/3riC01G
Childcare providers ➡️bit.ly/45ROb4F
Cathy Mason retweeted
More must be done to cut childcare costs - Mason sinnfein.ie/contents/65729 @CathyMasonSF
Cathy Mason retweeted
There is enormous goodwill and a firm political focus from members of Congress on the North
I have met with senior congressional leaders across the political spectrum including House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other representatives from both the democratic and republican caucus.
There is a shared and united expectation to see the outcome of last May’s Assembly election respected, and for power-sharing to be reset and Government established.
Cathy Mason retweeted
It was great to speak with workers, families & local businesses in Ballynahinch & Strangford.
I am determined to make politics work for all communities, & to form a new Assembly that works to better people’s lives.
Vote for positive & progressive leadership - Vótáil Sinn Féin.
Cathy Mason retweeted
An exciting first day of our young politicians' visit from Ireland slowly comes to an end after a rich day of exchange and discussion with our German partners. We're looking forward to the next and last day of the visit tomorrow.
Cathy Mason retweeted
Uachtarán Shinn Féin @MaryLouMcDonald will deliver the opening address at the Armagh Down Louth People’s Assembly this Thursday in the Carrickdale. Register to attend 👇
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Really exciting to see our future female leaders in action this morning at the first SistersIn Event at the Waterfront Hall 💫 #SistersIN23
@assumptionlive @SistersIN_HQ
Insightful panel discussion today with @NI_WBG about creating a gender equal economy.
Delivering a childcare strategy, removing the barriers for women in work & tackling COL crisis were discussed.
Sinn Féin will continue to strive for equality for all.
Great to meet with the ‘Friends of Columbanus’ to discuss the huge opportunities to invest in our walkways and help to extend the historic ‘Columbans Way’ walking trail.
Unlocking huge tourism potential across Ireland.
#tourismireland #stcolumbanus #Columbansway
Childcare costs and provision is becoming a crisis here in the North.
I have written to the British Chancellor for urgent action ⬇️
sinnfein.ie/contents/65202
Delighted to be appointed as party spokesperson for Childcare & Tourism Huge opportunities to to unlock our hospitality & tourism potential here in the North.
We need high quality & affordable childcare - it’s time for a childcare strategy that delivers for workers & families.
Cathy Mason retweeted
Comment on British government exclusion of Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald from today’s roundtable meeting with the British Secretary of State and Foreign Secretary ⬇️
sinnfein.ie/contents/64884
Cathy Mason retweeted
#GivingTuesday follows Black Friday & Cyber Monday & is a chance to give back to causes that are close to our hearts. By making a donation you'll help provide life-changing counselling;fund our programmes;build positive mental health.
justgiving.com/mymy
An exceptional group of young women and a pleasure to chat with them today.
Thanks to the NI Assembly Education Service for hosting our Year 13 Politics class at Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Students participated in a Q&A session with MLAs Kellie Armstrong, Robbie Butler and Cathy Mason. An invaluable experience for our girls! @NIAEducation
Cathy Mason retweeted
Thank you to all the @sinnfeinireland reps for meeting with @AlanStout19 and @michealmck today - we made it clear the significant issues faced by GPs across Northern Ireland. The situation is getting worse with many practices on the brink of collapse.
ALT Photo of BMA NI reps meeting with SF reps