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.
27 Nov, 2023 Condemnation of pro-IRA graffiti close to Enniskillen bomb memorial DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine and Enniskillen DUP Councillor, Keith Elliott have both condemned those responsible for spraying IRA graffiti on the wall of the Clinton Centre, close to the Enniskillen Bomb Memorial.
24 Nov, 2023 Industrial action a symptom of public service underfunding DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson has that further industrial action by Education Authority workers is the latest symptom of how Northern Ireland’s public services are underfunded.
24 Nov, 2023 Ethos & values of schools must be respected: Dodds DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds has said the Department of Education’s consultation on Relationships and Sexuality Education must take account of the ethos and values of schools.
22 Nov, 2023 Antisemitism and abuse allowed at Council meeting: DUP The DUP Group on Londonderry & Strabane Council have condemned the invasion of the Council chamber during a meeting of the Council this evening by pro-Palestinian protestors, which included the display of an antisemitic banner, abuse of elected representatives and antisemitic chanting.
22 Nov, 2023 Wilson – “missed opportunity to show work pays” DUP Treasury spokesman Sammy Wilson MP said the Autumn statement was a missed opportunity to reward working families.