Sinn Féin Launch Social Development and Housing Policy

Caitríona Ruane said, “Sinn Féin will ensure that proper funding and support is provided for the development of the community and voluntary sectors, on the basis of objective need. [caption id="attachment_22829" align="alignright" width="400" caption="South Down Assembly candidate CaitrÃxadona Ruane pictured with Councillor Mickey Ruane, Peter Kearney and Sean Doran who are standing in Warrenpoint, Ballyholland and the Mournes."][/caption] “Our proposals include; protecting frontline services; tackling fuel poverty; inserting social clauses into public sector contracts; opposing the welfare reform cuts agenda introduced by the Tories. “Our housing proposals state that everyone should have access to decent affordable housing. We will ensure that measures are put in place to protect the most vulnerable in our society. “We have included proposals to have a mandatory registration scheme for landlords in the private rented sector, as well as a deposit retention scheme to protect tenants from landlords who withhold deposits. “Our proposals will focus on tackling the inequalities in the housing sector and also tackling dereliction in our town centres”, added Ms Ruane. South Down Assembly candidate Caitríona Ruane pictured with Councillor Mickey Ruane, Peter Kearney and Sean Doran who are standing in Warrenpoint, Ballyholland and the Mournes.]]>