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Armagh Community Election 2022 Government Infrastructure Stormont

Boylan Urges for Better Access to Driving and Vehicle Tests

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said the Infrastructure Minister must urgently address the driving and vehicle backlog. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “People are continually frustrated with trying to get vehicle and driving tests across the north. “Long waiting times for driving tests has totally stressed learner drivers, especially those who may need […]

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Business Election 2022 Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’ Dowd : Almac Analysis of Protocol Significant

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that a statement released by Almac Group outlining their analysis of the Brexit Protocol is noteworthy. The Upper Bann representative said:“Almac is one of the greatest economic success stories we have and the fact that it is headquartered right here in Upper Bann is something to be rightly […]

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Assisted Suicide Must Not Be Imposed On The North by London – Aontu

Responding to legislative efforts in the House of Lords to legalise Assisted Suicide, Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has said we must not allow Assisted Suicide to be illegally foisted upon the North in the same way abortion was by London. Cllr Mullen: “This is a highly emotive issue, and […]

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Election 2022 Government Politics Stormont

Ending Complicity in Implementing Protocol Long Overdue! – TUV

Following the DUP’s announcement to resign the First Minister position , TUV leader Jim Allister has stated “it’s about time!” Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “About time” is TUV’s primary response to the DUP’s announcement of the resignation of the First Minister.  “TUV has long said key to getting rid of the Union-dismantling Protocol was ending […]

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Election 2022 Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Pulling down Stormont won’t replace the NI Protocol – UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA

UUP leader Doug Beattie has slammed the DUP for resigning the First Minister role plunging Stormont into crisis. UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “Northern Ireland is facing another manufactured crisis.  This is a crisis brought about by party political interests.  This crisis will have one effect and that will be the instability of […]

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Election 2022 Government Politics Stormont

The DUP Are a Case Study in Political Self Harm and Dysfunction! – Aontu

Speaking on the DUP’s collapsing Stormont, Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has slammed the political games being played by the DUP to boost their collapsing poll numbers.   Deputy Tóibín stated “The DUP have misjudged every step of way during this Brexit Crisis. The DUP are a Case Study in political self-harm. […]

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Election 2022 Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Dolores Kelly MLA – DUP Gross Betrayal of Local People

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said that the actions of the DUP Leadership amount to a ‘gross betrayal’ of families across Northern Ireland who are struggling to provide for their children, heat their homes and deal with the cost of living.    SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP and Deputy Leader Minister Nichola Mallon MLA have written […]

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Standing Up For Farmers – Dodds

Upper Bann DUP MLA Diane Dodds today stood alongside farmers and representatives of the agri food sector as they made their views known to MLAs ahead of the climate change debate at Stormont. Speaking on the Bill and the changes sought by SF, The Alliance party and others Mrs Dodds said, “Climate change legislation should […]

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Election 2022 Government Politics Stormont

DUP to Announce Potential Resignation From First Minister Role

According to the BBC’s Nolan show this morning. The DUP are to announce the resignation of Paul Givan from the role of First Minister. As with current legislation this resignation would automatically trigger the resignation of the Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neil. The move has raised questions over legislation, bills needing passed through the Executive […]

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Election 2022 Government Infrastructure Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Kelly: Threat of Further Fuel Price Increase Causing Real Panic

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said people across the North will be simply unable to afford a 30% gas price increase.    Mrs Kelly said the continued rise in energy prices amidst the cost of living crisis was causing real panic in communities.  She was speaking after the Utility Regulator warned of the […]

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Election 2022 Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Kelly: Sinn Féin Ministers Asleep at the Wheel as Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly said it is unbelievable there was £100m unallocated in the Assembly’s January monitoring round as families struggle with the cost of living crisis. Mrs Kelly said Sinn Féin Finance Minister Conor Murphy has failed people who are in need, with the money now at risk of being returned to […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Health Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Supports Parental Bereavement Bill

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has hailed progress on putting into law the right to paid leave following the death of a child, stillbirth or miscarriage. Mr O’Dowd, who spoke and voted in favour of the Bill in the Assembly, said: “This legislation will ensure workers whose child dies or who suffer stillbirth have the right […]