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Cathy Mason is an energetic and effective public representative and is widely recognised as a strong voice for her community.
Elected to Newry, Mourne & Down Council in 2019, Cathy has championed equality of services for rural residents. She has delivered suicide & addiction workshops in Drumaness; secured a much needed roads resurfacing scheme in Loughinisland; and a new play park in Teconnaught.
On her appointment as Chairperson of Council this year, Cathy has prioritised mental health as she continues to fight for acute services to be retained and enhanced in Downpatrick.
Significantly she also secured much needed financial support for local workers & businesses who have suffered from poor mental health due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a young mum Cathy enjoys spending time with her family away from political life, and is still a playing member and Camogie coach with the newly established St Kevins GAC.
Latest news from Cathy
‘Cutting school uniform costs will keep money in pockets of workers and families’ – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the next stage of progressing legislation to make school uniforms more affordable. She was speaking after the second stage of the School Uniforms Bill passed in the Assembly this evening. The party’s early years spokesperson...
We must work together to cut childcare costs for workers and families – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has today been appointed as Chairperson of the All-Party Group (APG) on Early Education and Childcare. She replaces outgoing chair Nicola Brogan. The South Down MLA said she will use her position to “have the voices of families and childcare...
Education Minister must review procurement policy for schools – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason today welcomed the passing of a motion from her party in the Assembly calling on the Education Minister to conduct a review of the Education Authority’s procurement policy for schools. The South Down MLA said: “When schools face issues such...
