April 28, 2021
McAleer welcomes £3.5 million announcement for farmers impacted by landslide

Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed the announcement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots of a £3.5 million support package for farmers in the Sperrins who had their land and farms devastated in the 2017 landslide.  

The West Tyrone MLA said: 

“I welcome the announcement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots at the Ulster Farmers Union AGM of a £3.5 million support package for farmers in the Sperrins, who had their land and farms devastated in the 2017 landslide.  

“The landslides, which took place in the Glenelly and Owenkillew valleys on the night of 22-23rd August 2017 caused devastation on an unprecedented scale, with many farmers having their livelihoods wiped out overnight.  

“The sheer loss has had a profound impact on these farmers who are still carrying the financial and emotional burden which has compounded in recently by the COVID crisis.   

“According to Minister Poots, it will be a simplified application process and legislation to introduce the scheme will in place by the summer. 

“These farmers in the Sperrins have waited long enough and it is great news that they will finally get the deserved compensation for their losses.” 

Share On Facebook
Share On Twitter
Share On Whatsapp
Share Via Email
Copy URL

Follow us online

Latest Tweets
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

Transparency & accountability crucial to restore confidence at University of Limerick – @QuinlivanTD

Teachta Quinlivan's comments come following reports the Garda Economic Crime Bureau is examining issues relating to a controversial housing deal at UL.

Reply on Twitter 1781654532855869469 Retweet on Twitter 1781654532855869469 5 Like on Twitter 1781654532855869469 12 Twitter 1781654532855869469
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

It is essential that a State apology is now made to the families of the Stardust tragedy.

@MaryLouMcDonald has said that the apology must address the failures of governments, not just 43 years ago in the aftermath of this tragedy, but every day since then.

#JFT48

Reply on Twitter 1781643300211986528 Retweet on Twitter 1781643300211986528 24 Like on Twitter 1781643300211986528 82 Twitter 1781643300211986528
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

Following a meeting with the families of the Stardust tragedy this morning, @MaryLouMcDonald has said that "a full state apology to the families must be made now, and it must address the systematic failure over 43 years".

MORE: https://vote.sinnfein.ie/a-full-state-apology-to-stardust-families-must-address-systematic-failure-over-43-years-mary-lou-mcdonald/

Reply on Twitter 1781634297473994961 Retweet on Twitter 1781634297473994961 34 Like on Twitter 1781634297473994961 80 Twitter 1781634297473994961
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

ICOB in danger of being becoming another failed government business support scheme – @loreillysf

“It's essential that the May 1st deadline for registrations is extended, and that government & local authorities engage with SME's to encourage take-up."

Reply on Twitter 1781602988349390954 Retweet on Twitter 1781602988349390954 8 Like on Twitter 1781602988349390954 16 Twitter 1781602988349390954
Load More