17 Nov 2020 Protection and justice for the victims of domestic abuse: Paul Givan MLA Ahead of Consideration Stage of the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill being debated in the Assembly, writing in the Belfast Telegraph, Chair of the Justice Committee Paul Givan outlined how the Bill and the Committee's input to it will help address the very real pain felt by victions of domestic violence and abuse. Read More
16 Nov 2020 Foster - "circuit breakers buy time & may even bring short-lived victories" DUP Leader and First Minister Arlene Foster MLA has written an OpEd for the Belfast Telegraph arguing for a balanced and proportionate approach the Executive which is not solely using lockdown to the tackle the virus spread. Read More
16 Nov 2020 Flu vaccine disruption underlines failure to plan for winter pressures: Buckley DUP Health Committee representatives Jonathan Buckley and Pam Cameron have said delays to the supply of the seasonal flu vaccine raise serious question marks over whether the Department of Health has the logistical capacity to roll-out a Covid-19 vaccine in Northern Ireland. Read More
16 Nov 2020 Middleton calls for further rates support for manufacturing Foyle MLA Gary Middleton has called on the Finance Minister to bring forward proposals to extend rate relief to assist manufacturers which continue to be impacted by Covid-19. Read More
16 Nov 2020 24/7 effort to protect our natural environment - Poots DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has visited a Seapark beach and Cairnwood forest in North Down to see first-hand the ongoing work which is underway to protect our natural environments. Read More
16 Nov 2020 Fermanagh firm Encirc takes innovative skills approach to business growth Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced major food and drinks industry supply chain business Encirc is investing more than £870,000 to develop the skills of its employees. Read More
16 Nov 2020 Weir: Sports Programme boosts emotional resilience for young people Education Minister Peter Weir has praised a school ‘sports programme’ aimed at encouraging a love of sport and increasing emotional resilience for young pupils. Read More
15 Nov 2020 Donaldson – “DoH must detail planning for winter pressures” DUP Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said the Health Minister needs to explain what actions were taken in the summer months to deal with the winter surge. Read More
15 Nov 2020 McIlveen issues fresh call for practical solutions to driving test backlog Strangford MLA Michelle McIlveen has called for the Infrastructure Minister to tackle the driver and vehicle test backlog. Read More
13 Nov 2020 Cameron Calls for Health Minister to Outline Summer Planning DUP Health spokesperson Pam Cameron, who is also the Vice Chair of the Health Committee has called for the Health Minister to make a statement in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday outlining what steps the Department took to prepare for winter pressures. Read More