07 Jul, 2021 Stephen Dunne - More progress needed on driving tests backlog North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne has called for more progress on addressing the backlog of practical Driving Test appointments. The MLA raised the issue in the NI Assembly with the Infrastructure Minister this week and is shocked that given the warnings of this backlog, action is only being taken now to address it.
06 Jul, 2021 Buckley welcomes Assembly backing for call to support taxi industry Chair of the Infrastructure Committee Jonathan Buckley has welcomed Assembly support for a Committee motion calling for measures to support the taxi industry.
06 Jul, 2021 Climate Change Bill keeps moving Environment Minister Edwin Poots has introduced his Climate Change Bill to the Assembly, after it received approval from the Executive in June.
06 Jul, 2021 Dunne presses Health Minister for more face to face GP appointments North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne has pressed the Health Minister to ensure access to GP's can be improved for people, including more face to face appointments.
06 Jul, 2021 Economy Minister outlines key priorities WATCH: New @Economy_NI Minister @gordonlyons1 highlights some of his key priorities.➡️https://t.co/Rd286pLc2W pic.twitter.com/6nKrehvbOK— Economy NI (@Economy_NI) July 6, 2021
06 Jul, 2021 Growing our skills base and generating more and better employment opportunities key to economic recovery: Lyons Growing our skills base and generating more and better employment opportunities will accelerate the economic recovery for the benefit of all.
06 Jul, 2021 Debate on amending implementation of NI Protocol by those who demanded its "rigorous implementation"
06 Jul, 2021 Minister boosts training opportunities for rural residents Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, today delivered an economic boost for rural residents in the Newry, Mourne & Down and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Council areas when he launched the £65,000 Prosper + Project.
06 Jul, 2021 Ministerial Appointment - Democratic Unionist Party DUP Leader Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has this morning appointed Gordon Lyons MLA (East Antrim) as Minister for the Economy in the Northern Ireland Executive. Gordon takes over from Paul Frew MLA (North Antrim).