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Kimmins Becomes Infrastructure Minister

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has marked one year since the restoration of the Executive with a comprehensive refresh of her ministerial team.  Speaking following the announcement Michelle O’Neill said: “I am delighted to announce that I have today refreshed the Sinn Féin front bench and my ministerial team.  “These changes will bring renewed energy, determination and focus […]

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SDLP: Executive One Year Anniversary Marked By Lack of Achievement

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said the one-year anniversary of the return of the Stormont institutions is marked by a lack of achievement from the Executive. On Monday the SDLP will use our Opposition Day on the Stormont anniversary to bring forward a number of motions highlighting positive solutions to the […]

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Murphy: Significant Progress Sets Firm Foundations For Economic Plans

Economy Minister Conor Murphy said that significant progress has been made in delivering the first 12 months of his economic plan. He said: “When I took office I set out a clear direction with four key priorities: to increase the number of good jobs, to raise productivity, to decarbonise our economy, and to drive forward regional […]

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McNulty: Executive Parties Saying One Thing and Doing Another on Gambling

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said Executive parties are saying one thing and doing another on gambling harm. He was speaking after Executive parties passed a regulation liberalising gambling rules on the same day as supporting an all-party motion on tackling gambling harm, with no action on gambling harm promised in either […]

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Grant: Questions Need Answered on How Costs to Electricity Distribution Network Are Recovered

Nicola Grant Workers Party has commented on Economy Minister Murphy statement at the launch of his consultation on changes to how costs associated with new connections to the electricity distribution network are recovered . Nicola said the Workers Party will make a detailed response to the consultation, but some initial questions spring to mind. Particularly […]

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McNulty: Executive Must Deliver Anti-Poverty Strategy

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the Executive is failing people across the North by not bringing forward an anti-poverty strategy. He was speaking following a High Court case on the matter on Friday. Mr. McNulty said: “The Executive’s failure to bring forward or even prioritise an anti-poverty strategy sends a […]

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Long Publishes Delivery Plan For Justice Reform

Justice Minister Naomi Long has published a programme to improve how access to justice is delivered.  The Enabling Access Programme Delivery Plan will be subject to consultation for eight weeks starting today. The Minister said: “The Enabling Access to Justice Reform Programme is an ambitious one which aims to reshape how justice is delivered for the […]

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Murphy Announces 20% Increase In Student Maintenance Loans From 2025/26

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a 20% increase in maximum student maintenance loans from academic year 2025/26. The increase will provide students with an estimated additional £50million per year to assist with living costs. The Minister said: “I am acutely aware of the difficulties that continue to be faced in the current cost-of-living crisis by […]

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Kimmins Welcomes Pay Deal For Resident Doctors

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the pay agreement between the Department of Health and the British Medical Association (BMA). The party’s health spokesperson said: “I warmly welcome the outcome of the pay negotiations. This will see a pay deal secured for resident doctors which is recognition of the invaluable work they do for their patients. […]

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SDLP: Disgraceful That Winter Fuel Support Won’t Be Paid Until End of March

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has criticised a decision to delay the one-off £100 winter fuel payment for pensioner households until the end of March 2025. The MLA for Foyle commented: “It’s shameful that not one penny of support has been paid to pensioner households missing out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year. “Before Christmas […]

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Murphy Allocates £45m Regional Balance Fund

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has allocated £45million across all 11 councils to drive economic development across the north.  The news follows the publication of the Minister’s Sub-Regional Economic Plan which includes the establishment of Local Economic Partnerships (LEPs) in each council area to identify their specific needs and the interventions needed to aid their economic development. […]

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Daisy Hill Hospital Leading The Way In Many Areas Of Healthcare” – Kimmins 

Following a recent visit to Daisy Hill hospital by Stormont’s Health Committee members, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the hospital is “critical to the delivery of health care to people right across the North”. The Chair of the Health Committee said, “It was a privilege to speak with staff working in Daisy Hill […]