02 Dec, 2021 Buckley shocked by NCA statistics on child abuse DUP Upper Bann MLA and Policing Board representative Jonathan Buckley has said the National Crime Agency’s assessment that between 16,000 and 23,000 individuals in Northern Ireland pose a sexual risk to children is a ‘disturbing’ statistic and underlines the need for adequate resources to tackle rising harm in our communities.
02 Dec, 2021 Clarke - Chief Constable raises more questions about rushed covid passport policy The DUP’s South Antrim MLA and Lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke has said serious concerns raised by the Chief Constable Simon Byrne are further demonstration that NI’s Covid passport policy was rushed and ill-considered.
02 Dec, 2021 Cameron - DoH must reach settlement on medicine tray dispensing services Vice chair of the Health Committee and DUP Health Spokesperson, Pam Cameron MLA, has urged the Health Department to reach a settlement with the Community Pharmacy Sector to ensure proper commissioning of Monitored Dosage Systems, known as “weekly trays”, can continue for new patients.
02 Dec, 2021 Dodds praises work of Community Pharmacies in booster roll-out Diane Dodds after receiving her booster vaccine at Gordons Chemist in Banbridge. Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has praised the work of Community Pharmacies in the roll-out of the booster vaccine. Mrs Dodds has encouraged anyone eligible to receive their booster to do so as soon as possible.
02 Dec, 2021 Middleton urges Infrastructure Minister to support CODA The DUP’s Foyle MLA Gary Middleton has called on the Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon to urgently bring forward proposals to fund City of Derry Airport.
02 Dec, 2021 Sir Jeffrey - "everyone should get their jab " DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has urged everyone to follow public health messaging.
01 Dec, 2021 Dodds – “no cross community consent for Protocol” DUP MLA Diane Dodds has said the European Commission needs to recognise the importance of cross-community consent in Northern Ireland and the absence of unionist support for the Protocol. She was speaking after Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic appeared before the Executive Office Committee at Stormont.
01 Dec, 2021 Sir Jeffrey: I am determined to give West Belfast a strong and positive voice in the NI Assembly DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP will tomorrow visit West Belfast at the invitation of a range of community and voluntary organisations in support of their work to keep West Belfast moving forward.
01 Dec, 2021 Publication of Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition Report welcomed The DUP’s South Belfast MLA and lead member on the Executive Office Committee Christopher Stalford has welcomed the publication of the Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition Report.
01 Dec, 2021 Dodds welcomes opening date for Game of Thrones Studio Tour Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement that the Game of Thrones Studio Tour will open to the public on 4th February.