17 Jan, 2025 Lockhart highlights the importance of poultry industry mid Avian Influenza Avian influenza has been detected in wild birds in Northern Ireland, this has led to the introduction of a Avian Influenza Prevention Zone for poultry and captive birds. DUP Agriculture spokeswoman in Westminster Carla Lockhart MP has voiced her support for affected farmers and highlighted the critical importance of the poultry industry to the economy and food supply.
17 Jan, 2025 Foot and Mouth restrictions should be based on protecting farmers - not following EU rules Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has questioned why Northern Ireland farms are placed at higher risk of Foot and Mouth Disease. The commercial import to Great Britain of cattle, sheep, pigs, and their products such as meat and dairy has been banned from Germany. However, due to restrictions of the Windsor Framework, the same level of restrictions does not apply for Northern Ireland.
17 Jan, 2025 Campbell Welcomes US Consul to Ballykelly East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has welcomed the US Consulate General to the constituency during a recent visit. The visit included a stop at Seating Matters, a globally renowned family business located just outside Ballykelly, specialising in clinical seating solutions.
17 Jan, 2025 Robinson – H&W supply chain dealt a hammer-blow DUP Leader and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has said the news of Harland and Wolff ‘s four yards going into administration will be deeply concerning for the local supply chain.
17 Jan, 2025 Communities Minister marks Holocaust Memorial Day at PRONI Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today spoke at an event at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) as part of the Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 programme.
16 Jan, 2025 DUP representatives meet Veterans Commissioner DUP representatives have met with the new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone in Westminster.
16 Jan, 2025 Minister Lyons confirms his commitment to supporting voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has emphasised the critical role played by the voluntary and community sector in supporting communities and delivering important social, environmental and economic outcomes across Northern Ireland.
16 Jan, 2025 Labour taxing public services to death – Forsythe Speaking after yesterday’s meeting of the Finance Committee, DUP MLA Diane Forsythe has raised serious concerns about the state of Northern Ireland’s public finances.
15 Jan, 2025 No place for the glorification of terrorism - Campbell DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said the continued glorification of terrorism is an impediment to moving forward and healing in Northern Ireland.
15 Jan, 2025 Robinson – “Government should legislate on legacy compensation” DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP has said the Government should not hide behind court judgements but rather should get on with changing the law to close the door on any prospect of Gerry Adams and his ilk being able to access legacy compensation.