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SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has encouraged political leaders to approach the terms of a deal between the European Commission and the British Government in good faith and with a determination to restore the democratic institutions in Northern Ireland. Colum Eastwood MP said: “The SDLP will study the legal text of the agreement between the […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that an attack on a police officer in Omagh this evening is a chilling attack on an individual serving his community and must be treated as an attack on the people of Ireland who have long rejected this kind of senseless violence. Colum Eastwood MP said: “The brutal […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed her support for teachers and Health workers who have gone on strike to demand fair pay and safe conditions. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “It is unacceptable that teachers and health workers have been forced into industrial action to demand fair pay and safe working conditions during […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said the rise in Housing Executive rents will pile more pressure on families who are already struggling. The Newry and Armagh MLA said an Executive is needed now to protect people. Cathal said: “Confirmation that Housing Executive rents will be increased by 7% is deeply concerning and will add more […]
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has hailed the Donate4Dáithí campaign for successfully changing our organ donation system and getting Dáithí’s Law over the line. Speaking as Dáithí’s Law passed at Westminster, the West Belfast MP said: “This is a hugely momentous day for little Dáithí Mac Gabhann, his parents Máirtín and Seph and everyone who […]
Given the ongoing pressure on public funding, and the need to support the carbon reductions in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, on-street parking tariffs in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn will increase from 1 April 2023. The on-street parking tariffs in the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry were last increased […]
TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed any potential Protocol deal. Statement by TUV leader:- “When all is said and done the critical test of any Sunak deal with the EU will be constitutional, not economic. “It is the imposition and supremacy of EU law and subjection to the EU Customs Code which have Art 6 […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has expressed his concern after reports that up to 200 jobs are at risk at a cold storage business ‘Americold’ in Lurgan after the company announced that it was to restructure. Mr O’Dowd said: “This will be a very worrying time for the workers and their families. “This company is a […]
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has expressed his support for teachers who are set to go on strike for the first time in five years in a dispute over pay. Pat Sheehan said: “The teaching workforce play an invaluable role in the education of our children. “Teachers are entitled to fair pay and conditions. “Teachers shouldn’t have to […]
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 […]
Northern Ireland vocational skills students have once again showcased their abilities on the national and global stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, while 63 NI learners took part in the WorldSkills UK finals, securing Northern Ireland’s best ever result. Furthermore, Southern Regional College […]
The Social Democratic and Labour Party will support Dáithí’s Law when it comes before the House of Commons on Wednesday. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the passing of the legislation is the result of a long campaign from the MacGabhann family and praised their determination and resilience to make their Bill a reality. Foyle MP […]
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