06 Feb, 2025 Improved occupational health services vital for welfare of police officers The DUP’s lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA has challenged the Chief Constable to urgently address the need for improved occupational health services for serving PSNI officers, including those struggling with mental health issues as a direct result of their experiences in frontline roles.
06 Feb, 2025 SAS entitled to take whatever action necessary to eliminate threat - Buchanan Responding to the ruling at the inquest into the killing of four IRA men at Clonoe, Mid Ulster DUP MLA Keith Buchanan said:
06 Feb, 2025 Communities Minister showcases Department’s work for NIO Minister Anderson Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hosted the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) Minister Fleur Anderson at visits showcasing the diversity of work carried out by his Department.
05 Feb, 2025 Gregory Campbell leads debate on support for the high street East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has led a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament highlighting the pressing challenges facing high street retailers and urging the Government to provide a range of interventions to support the rejuvenation of town centres.
04 Feb, 2025 Communities Minister drives safety with £187,000 motorsports investment Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced funding of £187,000 to enable the motorsports sector to benefit from health and safety equipment.
04 Feb, 2025 Each abortion represents a life lost – Lockhart DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart, who is Chair of the All-Party Pro-Life Group at Westminster, has expressed deep concern at the latest abortion statistics for Northern Ireland, which show a 28.8% increase in abortions carried out in the past year. In 2023/24, 2,792 abortions were performed - 624 more than the previous year’s total of 2,168.
04 Feb, 2025 Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan Education Minister Paul Givan has today published the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Reform Agenda and five-year Delivery Plan.
04 Feb, 2025 Treasury must ensure NI hospitality remains competitive – Middleton DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton has said the decision by the Irish Government to reduce the rate of hospitality VAT to nine per cent must prompt the UK Government to respond with a similar rate for the hospitality sector locally.
04 Feb, 2025 Minister must commit to supporting year-round late-night public transport North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett will today lead a debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly on the importance of the Belfast night-time economy.
03 Feb, 2025 Economy Minister must step up for mobile and broadband customers Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine has said the new Economy Minister needs to step up and challenge mobile phone and broadband companies to ensure customers are reconnected in the wake of Storrm Eowwn.