11:44 A milestone for compassion - Forsythe DUP MLA Diane Forsythe has warmly welcomed the Finance Minister’s decision to introduce baby loss certificates in Northern Ireland, calling it a vital step in recognising the profound grief experienced by families.
24 Mar, 2025 Women’s voices must be heard and respected – Martin Speaking after a meeting between Women’s Rights Network Northern Ireland and DUP representatives at Stormont, North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin has said the DUP will continue to be a strong voice for women’s rights and the protection of single-sex spaces.
24 Mar, 2025 Erskine comments on school closures Speaking after a number of schools across Northern Ireland received an email that resulted in a number of school closures today, DUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Deborah Erskine, said:
21 Mar, 2025 Minister Lyons celebrates sport with local primary schools Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the first of two Celebration of Sport days for 1,400 primary school pupils in Carrickfergus and Newtownards.
21 Mar, 2025 NHS should always protect life – Lockhart Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the move to change the NHS foundation legislation as part of the draft assisted dying legislation before Parliament reflects a dangerous shift in healthcare and must be opposed.
20 Mar, 2025 Lockhart supports food fairness bill Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has pledged her support for a Ten Minute Rule Bill which seeks to ensure fairer prices for farmers and food producers in the UK.
20 Mar, 2025 Minister announces new £153m FTC funding programme for Co-Ownership, and raises the property value limit Housing Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that £153m of Financial Transactions Capital funding is to be provided to Co-Ownership to help 4,000 households buy their own home over the next four years. 1,200 of these will be new build.