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The Upper Bann MLA spoke after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Mr Tennyson said uncertainty remained about what would happen in Northern Ireland, due to the lack of an Executive. “With energy companies increasing their prices repeatedly, households are facing a winter […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has called on the British Government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. Mr O’Dowd said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof while ordinary […]
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said people need an Executive formed now to deal with the cost-of-living crisis and fix the health service. Speaking in the Assembly chamber today, Michelle O’Neill said: “Today marks 90 days since the Assembly election was held where the public voted for change and gave parties a mandate […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr McNulty was speaking after the SDLP wrote to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the cost of living crisis deepens for families across Northern […]
Clarification needs to be given on how people in Northern Ireland will benefit from energy support payments, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. The Strangford MLA was speaking after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Ms Armstrong said uncertainty remained what […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr O’Toole was speaking after writing to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the costs crisis deepens for families across Northern Ireland. He challenged Ministers […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called on the British government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. The North Belfast MP said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr. Denise Mullen has criticised the stall on the NHS pay rise due to the DUP stance on the protocol Speaking today, Cllr Denise Mullen said “The DUP’s stance on the Protocol is preventing the NHS staff from getting a well-deserved pay rise. The Stormont dysfunction is preventing the health minister from […]
Newry Chamber members held a meeting with Alliance MLAs, Andrew Muir MLA and Patrick Brown MLA at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Wednesday 27th July 2022. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. Meetings with other MLAs & MPs will […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has questioned whether recent reductions in wholesale fuel prices have been passed on to motorists and said that steps must be taken to ensure a transparent and fair pricing system is in place. The DUP MP said, “The price of fuel is crippling many households across Northern Ireland. Because of […]
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