19 Apr, 2024 Minister Lyons commits to policies to deliver meaningful impacts and lasting benefits Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has committed to making a "real and meaningful impact" by delivering policies with lasting benefits at his first Communities Committee appearance.
19 Apr, 2024 Parties need to be clear on “gender-affirming healthcare” Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said parties need to spell out their stance on “gender affirming healthcare” and that the Health Minister should spell out more clearly what stance will be taken by the Department of Health in light of the publication of the Cass Report.
19 Apr, 2024 Brownlee – “teacher & parental choice is key in RSE” DUP East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee, who also sits on the Assembly’s Education Committee has said the Alliance Party should spell out in detail their RSE plans for schools and how they will respect school ethos and parental choice.
19 Apr, 2024 Prosecution decision ‘no surprise’: Campbell East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said the decision not to prosecute soldiers for perjury in relation to Bloody Sunday should come as no surprise.
17 Apr, 2024 Legislation on British Citizenship rights reaches another milestone A Private Members Bill proposed by DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP will extend provision for British citizenship, including the right to hold a British Passport, to those holding Irish citizenship and satisfying UK residency. Mr Robinson was taking the Bill through a phase of its scrutiny Committee today where they debated extending the scope of the Bill beyond Northern Ireland to the whole of the UK.
17 Apr, 2024 MoD must maximise potential of NI’s defence sector DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee inquiry into UK Defence spending across Northern Ireland and called for the exploration of an MoD hub being created in Northern Ireland to help nurture and facilitate a strategic approach to supporting and developing the industry.
16 Apr, 2024 Brett – “long-term strategic investment decisions needed” DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett addressed those gathered in Stormont for the publication of the NI Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey.
16 Apr, 2024 Dodds – “it’s essential that GP issues are resolved” DUP Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has responded to the Royal College of General Practitioners NI Report ‘A Workforce Fit for the Future’ by saying that the morning rush to obtain an appointment by phoning the practice is utterly unacceptable for a modern service.
16 Apr, 2024 UU commitment to Coleraine campus welcomed Chair of the Economy Committee Phillip Brett MLA has welcomed the commitment from the Vice Chancellor of Ulster University to invest in and grow the number of students at its Coleraine Campus.
15 Apr, 2024 Schools under significant financial pressure – Brownlee Over 400 schools in Northern Ireland faced a financial deficit in 2022-23. In total, the deficit incurred by primary schools and post primary schools in 2022-23 was over £100m.