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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt, is backing the call from the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) for government support to save the sport from collapse. This time last week, it was revealed huge hikes in insurance cover had put at risk events from the North West 200 road races to motorcycle trials. Mike Nesbitt, […]
TUV Leader Jim Allister has called the potential Protocol deal as unacceptable. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “If this is a Prime Minister who is disinterested in being Prime Minister of a United Kingdom and is prepared to cede sovereignty over law-making to a foreign power then he’s not heading for a deal which […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said she is keen to use her position as the new chair of Newry DEA to work hard and tackle local issues for the people of Newry. The Newry City councillor said: ““I’m delighted to become the new Cathaoirleach for the Newry DEA. “The DEA forum is a council […]
SDLP Councillors on Belfast City Council have voted against a proposal to increase the local rate to 7.99% as families across the city struggle with the cost of living crisis. Speaking after tonight’s meeting of Belfast City Council, SDLP Group Leader Dónal Lyons said: “Belfast City Council should not be considering a significant rate hike […]
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