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SDLP Justin McNulty MLA has consistently brought the issue of potholes to the Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins and her Department and seeking urgent action to make our roads safe. The Minister’s constituency sits at the centre of the Newry, Mourne, and Down and Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon council areas, where more than a third […]
Minister Archibald has commented on the rising price of home heating oil and fuel emerging as a result of the situation in the Middle East. Minister Archibald spoke with both the British Energy Minister, Michael Shanks, and the Irish Energy Minister, Darragh O’Brien. Following those discussions, Minister Archibald said she had a constructive engagement with […]
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA has warned that rising global instability is now directly impacting households across Northern Ireland, with home heating oil prices climbing sharply. Diana Armstrong MLA said: “The escalating conflict in the middle east is once again demonstrating how events thousands of miles away can have direct and immediate consequences […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has slammed the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, describing them as an outrageous violation of the United Nations Charter and the multilateral system. The South Down MP said: “These attacks by the US and Israel do nothing but bring the threat of wider conflict in the Middle East closer. […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart MP is calling on the Chancellor to use the upcoming Spring Budget to right the wrongs of her previous actions. In a letter addressed to the Rachel Reeves MP, the DUP’s Westminster Agriculture spokesperson, has urged the Treasury to reconsider its inheritance tax reforms, and deliver meaningful and practical support […]
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey said the decision to withdraw 50:50 has had a ‘hugely negative impact’ on recruitment. The Policing Board member was speaking following a meeting with the PSNI Chief Constable, which Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Kelly also attended. “For the PSNI to succeed in delivering a modern and representative policing service, it […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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