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First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today unveiled a memorial plaque at Parliament Buildings to honour all victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse. The plaque stands as a permanent acknowledgement to the children who suffered abuse in residential institutions over many decades and fulfils the final recommendation of the Historical […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has described a new MLA pay rise as ‘disgraceful’ when compared to the remuneration and pressure placed on teachers, nurses and other valued public servants. Speaking today, the East Derry rep said: “The news today that MLA’s are to receive a 27% pay increase is genuinely disgraceful. In recent weeks […]
The new Independent Remuneration Board (the Board), which is responsible for setting the salaries and pensions of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), has made its first draft determination. The Board is now inviting views and feedback on its draft determination from MLAs, the Assembly Commission and the Assembly Members’ Pension Trustees, as part of a […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the announcement of £375,000 for resurfacing works for the Farnaloy Road in Madden, commending the delivery of Sinn Féin Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. Mr Boylan said that he, along with Sinn Féin Councillor Ashley Mallon, has worked hard to raise local concerns and push for this long-needed investment […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Selina Murphy has welcomed the progression of the Hilltown Community Trial to planning stage, proposed by Sinn Féin Councillor Kate Murphy and agreed by the Active and Healthy Communities Committee. “This progression brings us one step closer to meaningful improvements for local people, and is a significant step forward for both Hilltown […]
Almost two-thirds of motorists in Northern Ireland have backed plans for a pavement parking ban, signalling strong public support for measures aimed at improving pedestrian safety. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is to bring forward legislation to tackle “inconsiderate” pavement parking, prohibiting four-wheel parking on pavements, parking across dropped kerbs used for pedestrian access and double […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey, alongside Cathal Boylan MLA, has welcomed a visit by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to Clady Village to hear first-hand concerns from residents, particularly around road safety in the vicinity of Tiny Tots Pre-School. Councillor Haughey said the visit was a constructive engagement focused on finding practical solutions to long-standing safety […]
In Stormont on Monday February 16th, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty congratulated the Abbey CBS team on their MacRory Cup final replay win last Friday. Mr. McNulty stated: “Abbey, Abbey, Abbey! I am very proud to speak about the victorious Abbey team, who on Friday night in Armagh in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, won the MacRory […]
In response to an Assembly Question asked by SDLP Justin McNulty MLA, Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins has released data showing where potholes are worst across the North. The data plainly shows Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon as the clear frontrunner for potholes, with 3,977 potholes being reported there from 2025 to present. Newry, Mourne and […]
In addition to the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s December Monitoring allocation, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a £7.85m Winter Recovery Road Fund to tackle the impact of recent severe weather conditions have had across our network. Minister Kimmins said: “I am all too aware that the recent storms, prolonged rainfall, ice and snow have […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an additional capital allocation of £16.8million from the Finance Minister towards further investment in vital infrastructure. Minister Kimmins said: “I have repeatedly said that infrastructure lies at the very heart of everything we do in the North, and the importance of the infrastructure my department maintains has once again been highlighted by […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has today officially launched a new online Digital Proficiency Course aimed at educating pupils and wider school communities on keeping safe online. Provided through the Safer Schools NI platform, the Digital Proficiency Course has been designed to provide the practical tools and knowledge to empower children and young people to stay […]
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