02 May, 2023 Fiscal Commission reinforces Barnett Formula failure East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has said that figures from the Northern Ireland Fiscal Commission highlight once again that funding for public services in Northern Ireland continues to fall below the level of need. He said this reinforces that the Barnett Formula is not working for Northern Ireland and that funding for public services should not be allocated on a simple per-head calculation.
30 Apr, 2023 Union Flag theft requires leadership West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan has said those who entered private property and removed a Union Flag in Omagh should be investigated by the police and sanctioned by the GAA.
29 Apr, 2023 Sir Jeffrey - “Help us finish the job” DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has been in Causeway Coast & Glens canvassing with DUP candidates ahead of the Local Government election on 18 May. Sir Jeffrey’s message to voters was that whilst we have made progress, we can only finish the job by securing a strong mandate.
27 Apr, 2023 Budget a hammer blow for education: Dodds The DUP’s Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds has described the budget announced by the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris as a hammer blow for education in Northern Ireland.
27 Apr, 2023 Pathway Fund must remain – Lockhart DUP MP Carla Lockhart has written to the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education to emphasise the importance of the Pathway Fund in supporting young people to reach their potential.
27 Apr, 2023 Sir Jeffrey – “Barnett Formula Failing NI” DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson have met with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State in Hillsborough and reminded him that if Stormont returned tomorrow the budgetary pressures will be the same.
26 Apr, 2023 Sinn Fein should demonstrate Coronation commitment across NI DUP spokesman on Local Government Brian Kingston MLA has said the decision of Michelle O’Neill to attend the King’s Coronation is a step in the right direction but called on Sinn Fein to demonstrate their commitment to a shared future by supporting the Union Flag being raised on all publicly funded buildings on Coronation Day.
25 Apr, 2023 Department and Trust must work to protect Kilkeel GP services South Down MLA Diane Forsythe has called for the Department of Health to work with the Southern Trust to act swiftly to ensure GP services for people within Kilkeel are protected.
25 Apr, 2023 Sir Jeffrey - "Time for Treasury Rethink on Public Sector Pay" DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has said unless the Government can recruit and retain public servants then the delivery of vital services will suffer in the future.
25 Apr, 2023 Hate crimes against Kilkeel memorials should not be minimised DUP Justice spokesperson Joanne Bunting and South Down MLA Diane Forsythe have written to the Lady Chief Justice following the assertion from a judge that he was “not convinced” two separate attacks on memorials in Kilkeel constituted a hate crime.