21 Dec, 2022 Erskine welcomes new rapid diagnosis centres DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine has welcomed the launch of rapid diagnostic centres, one of which is in Dungannon.
21 Dec, 2022 Robinson welcomes Thales anti-tank missile contract East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has welcomed news that Thales in Belfast have received a contract to produce a further batch of NLAW effectors in partnership with Saab.
21 Dec, 2022 Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has said the Ofcom Connected Nations report for 2022 demonstrates the benefits of investment secured by the DUP in our broadband infrastructure.
20 Dec, 2022 New Rowallane Councillors appointed DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has welcomed two new DUP Councillors to the Rowallane area of Newry, Mourne and Down Council.
20 Dec, 2022 Irwin slams second ATM theft Newry & Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin has slammed those behind a second ATM theft at the Fruitfield service station and shopping complex on the outskirts of Richhill. The incident occurred at 4.30am on Tuesday morning and involved the theft of a digger from a construction site close by. The site was previously targeted in May 2020 resulting in building damage and the theft of a significant amount of cash.
19 Dec, 2022 Cameron welcomes ambitious plans for ambulance turnaround times DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron has welcomed plans by Health and Social Care Trusts to introduce a maximum limit of three hours for ambulance handover at Emergency Departments across Northern Ireland. The new limit, which may be reduced further over the coming months, will be accompanied by a reform of the arrangements covering discharge from hospital. Patients will leave hospital no later than 48 hours after confirmation they are medically fit and where a suitable placement which can meet their needs is available.
19 Dec, 2022 Lyons questions HMG £600 energy payment plan DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons has written to the Government asking further questions about the £600 energy payment for Northern Ireland. The former Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has written to BEIS Secretary Grant Shapps MP and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris MP.
19 Dec, 2022 “whack-a-mole approach to animal medicines must stop” - Lockhart The DUP’s Upper Bann MP and EFRA spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said the agri-food sector will be relieved to see the grace period extended for veterinary medicine as the Protocol places 51% of our veterinary medicine supplies in jeopardy but said the whack-a-mole approach must stop.
19 Dec, 2022 Varadkar should take a leaf from Micheál Martin’s book - Sir Jeffrey DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has said former Taoiseach Micheál Martin reached out to understand the concerns of unionists and Mr Donaldson also encouraged the new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to take a leaf from Micheál Martin’s book.
16 Dec, 2022 Get on with delivering energy payments: Lyons DUP MLA Gordon Lyons has said the Government needs to get on with delivering the Energy Support Payments to Northern Ireland.