05 Dec, 2023 Childcare Survey demands action on tax-free childcare DUP Childcare spokesperson Diane Forsythe has said the publication of the latest Northern Ireland Childcare Survey demands action by the Government on tax-free childcare. The report by Employers for Childcare highlights a 14% increase in costs since 2021.
04 Dec, 2023 DUP submit minority report on efffectiveness of devolved insitutions DUP members of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster have opposed a Committee report on the effectiveness of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland and have submitted a minority report.
01 Dec, 2023 Questions for PSNI & Sinn Fein at Covid Inquiry Commenting on the PSNI giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry, DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson said,
01 Dec, 2023 What are other parties doing to resolve flaws flowing from NI Protocol? - Campbell The DUP’s East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has urged the other parties to get on board with the DUP’s efforts to deal with the flaws flowing from the NI Protocol. Mr Campbell said,
01 Dec, 2023 Bylaw proposals an overreach by SF, SDLP, Alliance & Greens Commenting about proposed new by-laws supported by some parties on Belfast City Council, DUP Group Leader Cllr Sarah Bunting said,
29 Nov, 2023 Lack of needs-based funding at heart of industrial action: Dodds DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds has said the lack of needs-based funding for Northern Ireland is why education staff and others have not received fair pay awards. She pointed to the fact the Education Authority is facing a £200million overspend this year alone.
29 Nov, 2023 Portstewart hotel development a step closer - Campbell The DUP’s East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has welcomed the news that the applicants behind the four-star luxury hotel in Portstewart, the Merrow Hotel and Spa development have indicated their intention to proceed.
28 Nov, 2023 New offences an important step towards protecting women and girls: Bunting DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting MLA has described the introduction of upskirting, downblousing and cyber-flashing offences in Northern Ireland as an important step toward protecting women and girls from abusive and predatory behaviour.
28 Nov, 2023 Lockhart congratulates new NI Affairs Committee Chair Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated the new Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Sir Robert Buckland on his appointment.
28 Nov, 2023 Lasting solution to industrial action requires lasting solution to funding: Robinson DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson has said that only a lasting solution to the funding of public services in Northern Ireland will provide a lasting solution to industrial action across key public services.