11 Oct, 2023 DUP representatives host US Consul General in Londonderry Foyle MLA Gary Middleton and East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell hosted the US Consul General for Northern Ireland James Applegate in Londonderry.
11 Oct, 2023 Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools DUP Education spokesperson Diane Dodds has welcomed an additional funding of £5 million pounds for maintenance in Special Schools but has indicated that this is only a small step forward in addressing need.
10 Oct, 2023 Early intervention key to tackle mental health problems DUP MLA Diane Forsythe has said that early intervention is key in tackling intergenerational issues in Northern Ireland, including mental health problems, particularly amongst young people.
09 Oct, 2023 Patient confidence in cervical screening process must be restored – Lockhart Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that news that 17,500 women are to receive letters from the Southern Trust to advise they will have their smear tests re-checked will cause significant distress to women affected. This process is part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008.
08 Oct, 2023 DUP – we stand with Israel The DUP’s North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has called on Sinn Fein to condemn the terrorist attack against innocent people in Israel.
06 Oct, 2023 Dunne hosts Junior World Rally Champion William Creighton at Parliament Buildings North Down MLA Stephen Dunne has hosted a special ‘Recognition Reception’ for William Creighton and Liam Regan following their Junior World Rally Championship success this year. Mr Dunne, the DUP Assembly Sports Spokesperson added:
06 Oct, 2023 Sinn Fein’s petty approach prioritised politics above sport DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett has said that whilst most news outlets focused on the cost of building Casement Park as the Euro 2028 host announcement progressed, few noted the self-proclaimed “First Minister for all” and the Sinn Fein North Belfast absentee MP John Finucane opting to rename the bid from being the “UK and Ireland” to “Ireland and Britain”.
04 Oct, 2023 Dunne – Euro 2028 is good but no blank cheques North Down MLA Stephen Dunne, the DUP’s Northern Ireland Assembly spokesman on Sport, has said whilst we support the joint Euro 2028 bid, the idea of Casement Park being given a blank cheque with additional public funds needs a reality check.
29 Sep, 2023 Dodds welcomes transfer test application extension DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds has said the decision by The Schools’ Entrance Assessment Group to re-open applications for the transfer test for another short period is a sensible and welcome decision.
28 Sep, 2023 New BBC guidelines don't answer the obvious question: Campbell East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said the BBC’s new guidelines for flagship BBC presenter’s social media comments fail to address whether the comments which prompted the review would be in breach of the new guidelines themselves.