21:04 Minister sees benefits of new Innovation Centre in County Antrim Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited the new Innovation Centre in Cushendall to hear how the facility is benefitting the local area.
17:51 Justice Minister’s ‘nothing to do with me’ attitude will concern police and public DUP MLA Trevor Clarke has said that whilst the High Court judgement has further damaged the office of the Police Ombudsman, both police officers and the wider public will be concerned by the Justice Minister’s ‘nothing to do with me’ attitude.
17:15 Government must stand foursquare with Clonoe SAS personnel – Robinson DUP Leader Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP has asked a question in the House of Commons to the Secretary of State for Defence, pressing the Government to make clear it stands with those SAS personnel who were present at Clonoe.
15:42 Mega silo mentality must end in NICS – Forsythe South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe has said that the Northern Ireland Civil Service must change its mechanisms to be more accountable in how overspend and time overruns in the delivery of public projects are dealt with.
14:07 Time for tougher sentencing for those who attack police – Middleton DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton has said that the Justice Minister must explore how the legal sanction facing those found guilty of attacking PSNI officers can be made more stringent.
07 Feb, 2025 Robinson – “Clonoe judgement beggars belief” DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP has said the SAS operation at Clonoe was absolutely necessary even though some want to rewrite history.
07 Feb, 2025 Business identifying Windsor Framework problems and solutions DUP Peer Lord Dodds has highlighted how businesses are pointing out the problems caused by trade barriers within the United Kingdom and that the Government must go to those businesses to talk seriously about solutions that protect everyone’s interests.
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.