17 Nov, 2021 Sir Jeffrey: "Only by removing the Irish Sea Border can Northern Ireland continue to move forward" DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has today addressed the Cambridge Union, outlining his vision for keeping Northern Ireland moving forward.
17 Nov, 2021 Onus on the EU to find agreement: Paisley North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has said onus is on the European Union to find agreement with the United Kingdom. His comments come after he raised the triggering of Article 16 with the Prime Minister in the House of Commons today.
17 Nov, 2021 Lyons meets UAE Economy Minister on visit to Expo 2020 Dubai ahead of Northern Ireland day Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has met His Excellency Abdoulla Bin Touq Al Marri – the UAE Economy Minister – on the final part of his trade and investment trip to Dubai.
16 Nov, 2021 Campbell - “What has BBC to hide behind Non Disclosures?” East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell today raised the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) by publicly-funded organisations in the House of Commons, asking the Government to ensure that these agreements, which seek to bind employees leaving an organisation from discussing aspects of their work or experience, are not used by those who are in receipt of large amounts of public money such as the BBC.
16 Nov, 2021 Over 500 care packages outstanding in Southern Trust – Lockhart DUP MP Carla Lockhart has written to the Health Minister Robin Swann MLA to urge him to take swift and decisive action to bolster domiciliary care provision in Northern Ireland. The Upper Bann representative was speaking after a meeting with the Southern Trust to discuss ongoing pressures at Craigavon ED, which was also attended by local MLAs Diane Dodds and Jonathan Buckley.
16 Nov, 2021 Lyons announces new Assured Skills Academy with PwC Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a new Assured Skills Academy with PwC offering 20 high quality training places.
15 Nov, 2021 Lyons visits UAE to bolster relations ahead of Northern Ireland day at Expo 2020 Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today began his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
15 Nov, 2021 Cameron welcomes expansion of Covid-19 booster programme DUP South Antrim MLA and Vice-Chair of Stormont’s Health Committee Pam Cameron has welcomed the Department of Health’s decision to extend the Covid-19 vaccine booster programme 40 to 49-year-olds in Northern Ireland.
15 Nov, 2021 MEPs told NI Protocol incompatible with political and economic progress in NI Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds met with David McAllister and Bernd Lange, Chairs of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committees respective.