10:38 Edwin Poots – “Macron doesn’t understand the basics let alone the finer details” DUP Leader Edwin Poots MLA has written to Emmanuel Macron and attached a copy of the Belfast Agreement with the relevant section about Northern Ireland’s constitutional status highlighted. Read More
11 Jun 2021 Jonathan Buckley - driving test backlog is veering out of control DUP Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley, the incoming chairman of the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Infrastructure Committee, has challenged the Infrastructure Minister and the DVA Chief Executive regarding their plan to deal with the driving test backlog. Read More
11 Jun 2021 Weir confirms commitment to restoration of lessons from Auschwitz programme The Education Minister has today confirmed his support for the restoration of a Programme that gives local students the opportunity to learn more about the holocaust. Read More
11 Jun 2021 NI100 Education Centenary Programme Education Minister, Peter Weir, has today announced details of a significant programme of projects to mark the centenary of the establishment of Northern Ireland in 1921. Read More
11 Jun 2021 Edwin Poots presses for NI’s first ever Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project DAERA Minister Edwin Poots pictured with Viscount Randal Dunluce and Lady Aurora Dunluce at Glenarm Castle in County Antrim. Northern Ireland could have its first ever forestry project dedicated to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC) initiative at the Glenarm estate, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said. Read More
10 Jun 2021 Weir announces temporary expansion of Sure Start programme Education Minister Peter Weir has allocated over £1.5m for a temporary expansion of the 2021/22 Sure Start programme. Read More
10 Jun 2021 Party Leader speaks following meeting with Secretary of State and Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Read More
10 Jun 2021 Weir announces actions to support school leaders The Education Minister has expressed his appreciation and thanks to school leaders and promised action to support their professional development and wellbeing and manage workloads. Read More