15 Jan, 2025 No place for the glorification of terrorism - Campbell DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said the continued glorification of terrorism is an impediment to moving forward and healing in Northern Ireland.
15 Jan, 2025 Robinson – “Government should legislate on legacy compensation” DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP has said the Government should not hide behind court judgements but rather should get on with changing the law to close the door on any prospect of Gerry Adams and his ilk being able to access legacy compensation.
15 Jan, 2025 Minister commends organisations working to tackle homelessness Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has praised the tremendous efforts of organisations and individuals working on the front line of homelessness in Northern Ireland.
15 Jan, 2025 Results show businesses are being taxed to death Chair of the Economy Committee at Stormont, Phillip Brett MLA has said the results of the Northern Ireland Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey shows businesses are being taxed to death.
15 Jan, 2025 Givan establishes International Ministerial Advisory Panel on Curriculum and Assessment Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced the establishment of an International Ministerial Advisory Panel of education experts to advise on the reform of curriculum and assessment in Northern Ireland.
14 Jan, 2025 Parties must explain opposition to public discussion on consent DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting has questioned why a number of Parties in the Assembly opposed a call for consultation on pretrial jury education and on the legal definition of what constitutes reasonable belief of consent.
14 Jan, 2025 Communities Minister’s reform of housing points welcomed DUP East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee has welcomed the commitment by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to reform the Housing Executive points-based system for applicants who have been intimidated.
14 Jan, 2025 Chancellor devastating local businesses while seeking global trade agreements Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that despite what trade deals the Chancellor of the Exchequer secures, family farms and small businesses across the United Kingdom are being decimated by the impact of her Budget.
14 Jan, 2025 Bravery of Paddy Mayne merits VC award – Shannon Strangford DUP MP Jim Shannon has said it is time for Newtownards born Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne to be recognised for his record of service with the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross for gallantry. Mr Shannon has tabled a motion in the House of Commons urging MPs to support his campaign.
13 Jan, 2025 Rationale for female only prison spaces is clear - Bunting DUP Justice Spokesperson, Joanne Bunting MLA, has questioned the Justice Minister about how she will ensure that female only prisons remain so. This is following a decision in the High Court before Christmas in which a prisoner who had been born as a man, won the right to be transferred to the female only prison at Hydebank Wood from Maghaberry.