16:04 Harvey welcomes Ballynahinch bypass progress DUP Strangford MLA Harry Harvey has welcomed the announcement by DfI that the long awaited Ballynahinch Bypass has been approved to move to finalise the business case, and to procurement.
12:47 Government must act on car insurance costs The DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is seeking an urgent meeting with the Transport Secretary to discuss how Government will tackle the dramatic rise in car insurance premiums, which have increased by 42% in the last financial year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
12:12 Gavin Robinson leads Commons debate marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism. Party Leader Gavin Robinson secured an adjournment debate in Parliament on Tuesday evening, coinciding with European Remembrance Day for the Victims of Terrorism.
11:36 Payment date for £100 fuel support payment announced by Minister Lyons Communities minister Gordon Lyons has announced the payment date for the £100 fuel support payment for pensioner households.
11 Mar, 2025 Lord Mandelson appointment a huge opportunity for Northern Ireland After meeting the UK Ambassador at the British Embassy in Washington DC, DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly MLA noted the opportunity the appointment provides for NI.
11 Mar, 2025 Buchanan welcomes Ulster American Folk Park investment DUP MLA for West Tyrone Tom Buchanan has welcomed the announcement by DUP Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, of a £750,000 investment towards enhancing the visitor experience at the Tyrone site.
11 Mar, 2025 Communities Minister announces £750,000 museum investment during Washington visit Minister Lyons today announced over £750,000 for the Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone as part of a drive to boost cultural and heritage links with the United States.
11 Mar, 2025 £6.5m paid out in childcare support a boost for working families – Forsythe DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe has hailed the success of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme, with over 15,000 children now registered for support and £6.5m paid out in the first six months of the scheme.
11 Mar, 2025 Pan-UK approach to tackle drugs needed : Campbell DUP MP Gregory Campbell has called on the Government to work with the devolved administrations to prioritise prevention and to review the enforcement related to the use of illegal substances.
11 Mar, 2025 End the self-sabotage of our Health Service: Dodds DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds has described the Audit Office report on ambulance handovers as “devastating” and said that whilst delayed discharges are resolved Eds and ambulance service can only ever operate at a fraction of their real capacity.