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A Sinn Féin delegation, including party Vice President Michelle O’Neill MLA, Caoimhe Archibald MLA and National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA, today met the northern leadership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) on the Good Jobs Bill. The engagement with the ICTU delegation was held to discuss delivery of the Good Jobs Employment Rights […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that a further £2.5 million has been secured to repair our roads. Speaking following the news, the member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is a positive announcement for motorists and pedestrians alike, bringing the total investment secured since December 2025 to over £40 […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has allocated a further £2.5million for essential roads maintenance in this financial year. This is an investment of over £40million since December in our roads. Following the Ministers recent announcement of a £7.85million Winter Recovery Road Fund and the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s £30million December Monitoring Allocation, this further […]
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 […]
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