Parliamentary motion marks Scotland Loves Local Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has given his backing to Scotland Loves Local Week 2024, which begins on 26th August.
3 Sep 2024
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McArthur urges Orkney carers to share their experiences
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today asked unpaid carers in the islands to respond to Carers Scotland’s annual ‘State of Caring Survey’
5 Aug 2024
McArthur meets with Scottish Ambulance Chief over call handling in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur again held discussions today with Michael Dickson, Chief Executive of Scottish Ambulance Service in relation to the way in which calls are handled and ambulances dispatched.
28 Jun 2024
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McArthur reiterates accessibility issues with inter-isles air service
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has once again highlighted how residents with mobility issues living in some of the smaller isles are missing out on medical appointments and treatment due to being unable to access the inter-isles air services.
27 Jun 2024
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McArthur highlights childcare shortages in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the difficulties faced by parents in Orkney in accessing childcare.
26 Jun 2024
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McArthur announces ‘Local Hero’ to attend Scottish Parliament anniversary
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today confirmed the selection of Martin ‘Marty’ Flett to be ‘Orkney’s Local Hero’, who will join MSPs and Local Heroes from across Scotland later this year at an event in Edinburgh.
20 Jun 2024
Orkney MSP highlights key role of agriculture in halting rural and island depopulation
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today emphasised the value of farming and crofting in rural and island communities. He also highlighted the link between agricultural policy and support on the one hand and sustaining island populations.
19 Jun 2024
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McArthur recognises Junior Inter-County athletes in parliament
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today paid tribute to young athletes from Orkney and Shetland during First Minister’s Questions, following a series of fantastic performances during this year’s Junior Inter-County (JIC) competition over the weekend which saw Or
6 Jun 2024
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McArthur meets with Health Minister to discuss dental provision in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today met with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister, Jenni Minto, to discuss ongoing issues with the provision of dental services in the islands.
6 Jun 2024
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McArthur leads discussion on landline switchover and connectivity upgrades
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, today (Friday) hosted the latest Orkney Digital Forum at the St Magnus Centre in Kirkwall.
31 May 2024
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McArthur demands a fair deal on ferry fares for Pentland Firth routes
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today accused the Scottish Government of “stringing people in Orkney along” over its repeated failure to introduce Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on Pentland Firth ferry routes.
31 May 2024
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McArthur secures commitment from minister on air service accessibility
During Transport Questions in the Parliament today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to engage with Orkney Islands Council over accessibility on lifeline air services.
23 May 2024