Brady highlights essential work of Newry Simon Community

MP Mickey Brady has stressed the importance of community groups like the Simon Community for local people in need and says they are more important than ever as ordinary people have been left without vital support this Christmas. The NEwry and Armagh representative believes the absence of an Executive has made it harder for such groups to meet the demand for their services.

Speaking after attending the open day for the Newry Branch of the Simon Community, the Newry and Armagh MP said "Listening to staff and volunteers today really highlights how important organisations like the Simon Community are. They spoke to us about the type of issues they are dealing with and what services they can offer to people in need. The huge increases in the costs of both food and fuel have put many more people at risk of homelessness.

"The decision of one party to block the formation of an Executive has meant that groups such as the Simon community will be hard pressed to meet the demand for their services without government support. Enough is enough, people cannot wait any longer, they need support now as the cold winter begins to bite. They deserve an Executive that will work in their interests."