Scottish National Party
MSP for Cunninghame South (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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18 June 2024 - 20 June 2024
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13 September 2023 - 17 June 2024
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31 March 2022 - 16 November 2023
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31 March 2022 - 13 September 2023
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MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Ruth Maguire. The date of their initial statement was 03 June 2021.
Until 19 May 2016, when I resigned my position, I was a councillor with North Ayrshire Council (of Cunninghame House, Irvine). I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum.
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I am a trustee of the Break the Silence Charity. Break The Silence provide a range of tailored, professional support options for people affected by childhood sexual trauma in East and North Ayrshire. [Registered 13 August 2024]
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 18 September 2024
3. Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to invest in supporting youth culture in the Cunninghame South constituency. (S6O-03719)"
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 5 September 2024
Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP): "Good morning, minister. I want to ask about secondary legislation, and then I have a question about electoral pilots…
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2024
5. Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the contribution that house building makes to the Scottish economy. (S6O-03657)"
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2024
Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary mentioned in her statement the broad impact that increased access to smartphones, screens and social media is having on young people in terms of mental health addiction and sleep deprivation…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2024
Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP): "Children and young people with gender dysphoria can present with a range of complex psychosocial challenges and mental health problems, which can impact on their gender-related distress…
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Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 57 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 1 for, 125 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 16, 2024
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lochhead, Angus Robertson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 68 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 30 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 56 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Ruth Maguire has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication of the findings of the independent review of the forensic pathology response to the Hillsborough disaster, conducted by forensic science expert, Glenn Taylor, which identified seven areas for reform, what further action forensic pathology services in Scotland can take to ensure that they…
Answer expected on 1 October 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to invest in supporting youth culture in the Cunninghame South constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the contribution that housebuilding makes to the Scottish economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to respond to reported concerns by bereaved families and victim organisations regarding media coverage of child homicide victims."
Answered by Angela Constance on 9 July 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with NHS Ayrshire and Arran."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the fourth National Planning Framework specifically in relation to revocation of the Special Development Order at the Ardeer peninsula."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how a public health approach to justice can reduce crime and make communities safer."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many citizens, including residents of the Cunninghame South constituency, have accessed free public transport through the national concessionary scheme in the last year."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 March 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to challenge and deter men's demand for prostitution."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Maguire, Ruth, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, including through discussion with the UK Government, to ensure that rail services are safe and accessible for all."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024