23 May, 2024 £25m package for Early Years & Childcare Education Minister Paul Givan, has today announced a £25 million package of measures to support children, parents and providers with early learning and childcare in 2024/25.
22 May, 2024 MLAs welcome NI Football Fund Coleraine fans and East Londonderry MLAs Alan Robinson and Maurice Bradley have welcomed the release of a £36.2m funding package for Northern Ireland Football Stadia has been announced by the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, along with a pledge for cash for grassroots football and a national training centre.
22 May, 2024 Harland & Wolff central to NI’s defence sector Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said it is important there is certainty offered to Harland and Wolff from the Government to help ensure its huge potential is realised for Belfast and for Northern Ireland as a whole.
22 May, 2024 Pressure must be maintained to resolve issues on movement of plants: Campbell East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says pressure must be maintained on Government to complete horticulture issues.
22 May, 2024 Ireland’s recognition of Palestine about electioneering: Paisley North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has said that Ireland’s move to recognise the state of Palestine are about electioneering.
22 May, 2024 Lockhart Calls on HMG to Lower VAT for Hospitality Businesses The DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has called on the Treasury to lower the VAT rate for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland. This move, she argues, is crucial to support an industry that is still recovering from the impact of COVID-19 as well as dealing with current economic challenges, leading to growing uncertainty in the sector.
21 May, 2024 Lord Hay welcomes progress on British Nationality Bill DUP Peer Lord Hay of Ballyore has welcomed the progress of the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill through its Second Reading in the House of Lords.
20 May, 2024 Infected blood scandal a stain on our government and health service Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has said the Infected Blood scandal has been a stain on our government and our health service. She was speaking in the Assembly this morning ahead of the publication of the outcome of the inquiry.
19 May, 2024 Robinson – HMG must deliver on pledges to NI DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP has urged the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to use his remaining time in Office to ensure the Government delivers on pledges made to Northern Ireland.