29 Jan, 2025 Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing The Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP today pressed the Prime Minister in the House of Commons on the need for the Republic of Ireland to hold a public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, which claimed 31 lives, including unborn twins, and injured over 220 people.
28 Jan, 2025 Robinson holds telephone call with Republic of Ireland Tánaiste DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP today spoke with the Republic of Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris TD following the recent Irish elections.
28 Jan, 2025 Communities Minister levels the playing field in housing allocation East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee has welcomed the announcement by the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons that intimidation points will be removed from the Housing Selection Scheme operated by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
28 Jan, 2025 Finance Minister must explain rise in agency worker cost - Forsythe South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe has expressed concern at the £323 million spent by the Northern Ireland Civil Service on agency staff over the last four years, and the alarming hike in the cost of the agency worker framework, which has risen by £127.5 million as of 13 January this year to a total of over £552.5 million.
28 Jan, 2025 Dodds calls for further details on tens of millions for professional fees After revealing that more than £29 million has already been spent on professional fees for the Children's Hospital, DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA said today:
28 Jan, 2025 Minister pledges £1m support following Storm Éowyn Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has pledged his full support for communities and individuals impacted by Storm Éowyn, by announcing £1million of funding to help those who are affected by the aftermath of the storm.
27 Jan, 2025 No sensitivity to officers working in challenging circumstances: Clarke Responding to a finding from the Police Ombudsman that an officer did not act with “sensitivity” when he intervened at an event on the Ormeau Road the DUP’s lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke said,
27 Jan, 2025 Commemorating the Lives of Sergeant Gilgunn & Constable Montgomery Gregory Campbell MP and Gary Middleton MLA marked the murders of Sergeant Peter Gilgunn and Constable David Montgomery with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph in Londonderry.
23 Jan, 2025 NI Executive agreement for Sign Language Bill Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has today highlighted the support of Executive Ministers in agreeing to the introduction of the Sign Language Bill to the Assembly.
23 Jan, 2025 Firearms Licensing Delays Leave Northern Ireland Applicants Facing Mounting Costs - Lockhart Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the delays in processing new firearms licence applications in Northern Ireland are causing significant frustration and financial burden, with many applicants forced to store their firearms securely with registered keepers at a significant cost. The backlog, stemming from resourcing issues within the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) was highlighted in a recent response to Ms Lockhart when she raised the issue on behalf of a rural constituent. It is particularly affecting rural communities and farmers who depend on firearms for essential tasks such as pest control and animal welfare. The Firearms and Explosives Branch has confirmed that processing new applications can now take over 12 months, leaving applicants in limbo and financially struggling to comply with legal storage requirements. Carla Lockhart, MP has written to the Justice Minister to call for urgent action to address the delays and ensure additional resources are allocated to clear the backlog.