Cathal Boylan

Cathal Boylan MLA (Newry Armagh)

Cathal Boylan is a Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh. He was elected to serve as a local Councillor to Armagh City and District Council in 2005 and in 2007 he became an MLA.

Since then Cathal has become an integral part of the Sinn Féin team. In previous mandates he has sat on the Environment and Regional Development Committees.

In 2016 he was appointed as a member of The Executive Office Committee and as chair of the Standards and Privileges Committee. Cathal sits on the all Party Group on Autism and is vice-chair of the All Party Group for Epilepsy.

He is an experienced, respected and committed elected representative, recognised by all as a person who is keen to help deliver the very best for this constituency.

Latest news from Cathal

‘Action needed to cut crippling insurance costs’ – Boylan

‘Action needed to cut crippling insurance costs’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed to reduce the crippling cost of insurance for families, workers and businesses.  Speaking after the Assembly today endorsed a Sinn Féin motion calling for an investigation into recent insurance hikes and a...

Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service 

Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service 

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a funding announcement of over £140 million for Dublin to Belfast rail services.    The party’s transport spokesperson said: “I welcome the announcement that over £140 million will be invested into our vital cross border rail...

Boylan expresses condolences following tragic road accident 

Boylan expresses condolences following tragic road accident 

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has expressed his condolences with the families and friends of the four people tragically killed in Armagh in the early hours of Sunday morning.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that four...