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John O’Dowd has said that health workers and teachers have his full support as they take part in strike action this week. The MLA said: “I stand in solidarity with healthcare workers and teachers who have taken to the picket line in strike action. “As a parent and an elected representative, I know teachers play […]
In response to the Housing Executive’s annual request for a rent increase, the Department for Communities has confirmed that from 4 April 2023, Housing Executive rents will increase by 7%. Rent pays for the housing services provided by the Housing Executive. This below-inflation increase will provide funding for essential maintenance, improvements and investment while also […]
Union warns of `existential crisis’ for health service as NI wages fall further behind 4000 members of Unite the union will join strike action tomorrow (Tuesday) at health and social care workplaces, across Northern Ireland. Workers, including ambulance service workers, are fighting for a fair pay rise and urgent action to avert an `existential crisis’ in […]
NHS workers will join teachers and other health unions on picket lines next week, GMB announces today (Wednesday). In the midst of the worst cost of living crisis for a generation, NHS workers have been offered real terms pay cuts. Jim Donley GMB regional organiser, said: “NHS staff worked tirelessly through the pandemic – always […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged pig producers across Northern Ireland to be mindful of the upcoming deadline for DAERAs Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme. Applications will close to the scheme on February 21, 2023. Speaking ahead of the deadline, the DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme is currently open to applications. […]
Sinn Féin spokesperson Mary O’Dowd has said all effort must be made to ensure people can see a dentist when they need one through the health service. Mrs O’Dowd said: “Reports that access to NHS dental care could be at risk is deeply concerning and totally at odds with the very ethos of the health […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the DEFRA Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Cabinet Office to stress the importance of the Government working with the Northern Ireland egg industry, with a derogation impacting upon egg production due to expire at the end of this month. The DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The EU last year […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Trust that they are moving forward with plans to provide a new assessment space in the Mandeville Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital for cancer patients. Welcoming the news, the DUP MP said: “For some time I have been engaging with the Trust on […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed the resurfacing of Inn Road, Dollingstown, following representations on behalf of local residents who had expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road following works by NI Water. The DUP representative said: “Following a major pipe laying project by Northern Ireland Water on Inn Road the reinstated […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has described reports that energy giants are set to pocket an eye-watering £160 billion in profits as ‘shameful’. The MLA said: “Reports that energy companies are set to record eye-watering profits of £160 billion is shameful and a kick in the teeth for workers and families who cannot afford to […]
DUP MP for Upper Bann has marked Cervical Cancer Prevention Week by urging women to be aware of the importance of screening, and calling on the Government to increase investment towards ongoing research into the causes and treatment of cervical cancer. Carla Lockhart said: “Like all cancers, cervical cancer is most easily treated if it […]
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