20 May, 2025 Last-minute funding request doesn’t provde long-term solution for universities DUP Economy Spokesperson Phillip Brett has said the Economy Minister’s request for additional funding for universities is last-minute request for stopgap funding which doesn’t provide any long-term solution.
20 May, 2025 DUP leads Assembly debate on illegal immigration Today, DUP MLAs led a debate on the impact of illegal immigration in Northern Ireland. It was proposed by Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley.
20 May, 2025 Court challenge an attempt to undermine school ethos: Lockhart Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the case to be heard in the Supreme Court on religious education and collective worship in schools is an attempt to undermine the ethos of schools.
20 May, 2025 Government deal a blow to local fishing industry - Shannon Strangford DUP MP Jim Shannon has said the Government’s decision to grant EU vessels continued access to UK waters for the next 12 years will demoralise the local fishing fleet.
20 May, 2025 Access to City Airport must be progressed - Dunne North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne has expressed his disappointment that a feasibility study to improve pedestrian access at George Best Belfast City Airport and Sydenham station has been delayed by a year.
19 May, 2025 We will judge agreement on how it impacts NI’s place within the United Kingdom: Robinson Commenting on the agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union DUP Leader Gavin Robinson said,
15 May, 2025 Education Minister announces extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a £55 million package of measures for early learning and childcare that will include an extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children.
14 May, 2025 Department must do more to support local business - Dunne North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne has urged the Economy Minister to increase the support her Department provides to local businesses during Question Time on Tuesday.
13 May, 2025 Minister challenged on Nutrients Action Programme DUP representatives have challenged the Agriculture Minister on the Nutrients Action Programme and called for the publication of an economic assessment and data underpinning the programme.