18 Nov 2020 DAERA launches AMR awareness campaign Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Robert Huey have launched an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) awareness campaign across Northern Ireland. Read More
18 Nov 2020 DUP helping heal NI digital divide through Project Stratum: Foster DUP Leader Arlene Foster has said Project Stratum contract award is an example of Democratic Unionist Party delivery for everyone in Northern Ireland that will help heal the digital divide in Northern Ireland. Read More
18 Nov 2020 New agricultural policy to be biggest shake up in 40 years Northern Ireland has a unique opportunity to shake up its agricultural policies and support schemes for the first time in 40 years, as we prepare to leave the EU. Read More
18 Nov 2020 £165m broadband improvement contract awarded to Fibrus Networks Ltd Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced the contract for the delivery of Project Stratum has been awarded to Fibrus Networks Ltd. Read More
18 Nov 2020 Lockhart comments on Lurgan arrests DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed a police operation against dissident republicans in Lurgan which has led to three arrests. Read More
17 Nov 2020 Education Minister responds to speculation on Christmas holidays In response to speculation that schools will close early for Christmas holidays Education Minister Peter Weir said: “There are no plans to extend schools’ Christmas holidays. pic.twitter.com/z5r3rSJHkK— Education NI (@Education_NI) November 17, 2020 Read More
17 Nov 2020 EU must show flexibility to protect Northern Ireland car industry DUP MP Carla Lockhart has urged the Government to ensure the European Union ‘get real’ and show respect for Northern Ireland business regarding the VAT margin scheme. The Upper Bann MP made the call after being contacted by several car dealerships in her constituency expressing concern at the impact of the scheme on the second-hand car industry. Read More
17 Nov 2020 Campbell – “fears about a hard border were shamelessly exploited” East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said confirmation from Simon Coveney that there will be no checks on the border whether or not there is an agreement between the EU and UK are a late but welcome acceptance of reality. Read More
17 Nov 2020 Education Restart Wellbeing fund launched A £5million fund to help educational settings support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people has been launched today. Read More
17 Nov 2020 Storey expresses sympathies following Ballymoney crash Responding to the news that two people have tragically lost their lives as a result of a two-vehicle collision on the Benvardin Road on Monday, DUP North Antrim MLA Mervyn Storey: Read More