01 Jul, 2022 Lyons – “Varadkar should be honest about majority rule ambitions” DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons has said the Republic of Ireland’s Tánaiste Leo Varadkar should reflect on the ideology of powersharing and if he has no interest in the views of unionists then he should just be honest and call for majority rule.
01 Jul, 2022 Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has welcomed the Government’s u-turn on plans which would have allowed individuals guilty of sexual offences during the Troubles to gain immunity from prosecution.
30 Jun, 2022 Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector The DUP MP said,“This week I attended the major ‘Hydrogen for Life’ conference in the Science Museum, London. This event brought together professionals from across the world who spoke about the innovations and next steps in this field. As a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group on hydrogen, we hosted a meeting at the event and promoted some of the work and opportunities available. Jo Bamford was one of the speakers at the conference and Wrightbus have already ensured that Northern Ireland is at the cutting edge of this technology and playing a part in developing a low Carbon economy.The Government did announce a hydrogen fund last year, but given the obvious employment and environmental advantages I want to see support continuing, particularly to drive further innovation and ensure that Northern Ireland in particular continues to be ahead of the curve in this growing industry.”
30 Jun, 2022 Cancer waiting times highlight scale of challeges facing Health Service DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks has said the publication of cancer waiting time statistics highlight the challenges facing the Health Service and the need for work on reform of the NHS to continue. Mr Brooks also said the waiting times were part of the ‘long tail’ of Covid-19 and the cancellation of services.
30 Jun, 2022 Review cannot be a 'false dawn' for patients DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron has said the Review of General Surgery in Northern Ireland cannot be a ‘false dawn’ toward tackling worsening waiting lists in Northern Ireland.
29 Jun, 2022 DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has reminded the House of Commons that the Government should be on the side of justice and victims rather than perpetrators, but the Northern Ireland peace process has too often taken the opposite approach.
29 Jun, 2022 Border poll calls a divisive distraction from the issues that matter DUP MLA Gordon Lyons has said a cycle of border polls whether in Scotland or Nortrhern Ireland are divisive and a distraction from the issues that really matter.
28 Jun, 2022 Attacks on emergency services put entire community at risk: Middleton Foyle MLA Gary Middleton has said those attacking emergency services and other vehicles in the Galliagh area of Londonderry are risking the safety and lives of everyone in the community.
27 Jun, 2022 Bill is now the only route to restoring the constitutional balance in NI Speaking at the 2nd Reading of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said,