Liz Kimmins

Liz Kimmins MLA (Newry Armagh)

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Liz Kimmins, originally from Barcroft but now living in Cloughogue is passionate about her Newry roots but even more passionate to be a champion for the people of Newry and South Armagh.

She has been a Sinn Féin representative since 2004, initially as a Councillor and, since the restoration of the Assembly in January 2020, as an MLA.

Liz has been pivotal in helping the people of Newry and South Armagh access a multitude of COVID supports including financial supports and with the delivery of food parcels locally.

She has also been a vocal champion of students, challenging three successive Economy ministers to provide adequate support to this sector.

As a dedicated community activist at heart, she is on the board of Governors of Rathore school and supports the great work they do.
Liz will work tenaciously to ensure the best standard of living for people across Newry & South Armagh.

Latest news from Liz

Kimmins expresses condolences following road death

Kimmins expresses condolences following road death

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has extended her condolences to the family of a man who died in a collision on the Forkhill Road in Newry on Saturday night. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of a man on the Forkhill Road last...

Kimmins remains hopeful of successful outcome on nursing pay talks

Kimmins remains hopeful of successful outcome on nursing pay talks

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she was ‘hopeful’ a successful outcome can be found in talks between the Department of Health and the Royal College of Nursing on pay after other health unions have agreed a pay offer. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome the...

GP practices need supported to deliver vital services – Kimmins

GP practices need supported to deliver vital services – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the Health Minister must urgently bring forward a plan to support struggling GP practices.  Reacting to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on access to general practice across the north, the party’s health...