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Sinn Féín MLA Caoimhe Archibald has described the £100 payment to households relying on home heating oil as ‘woefully inadequate’. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Workers, families and businesses here are struggling with rising energy costs and a cost-of-living emergency. “The latest announcements of support from the British Government once again come with a complete […]
The SDLP has proposed a radical new scheme designed to support the majority of households in Northern Ireland, which rely on home heating oil, and are facing a shockingly difficult winter of increased prices and cold homes. The scheme would see 1000 litres of home heating oil provided to all domestic consumers across Northern Ireland […]
TUV leader Jim Allister has slammed ESB claiming that their recent profits in Northern Ireland have been used to facilitate the easing of financial pressures in the Republic of Ireland. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “With the Dublin PM boasting (https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2022/09/16/esb-profits-should-to-be-used-to-help-bring-down-energy-bills-varadkar/ ) that the soaring profits of ESB (€390m in 6 months) will be used […]
Sinn Féin Councillor and Group Leader on ABC Council, Liam Mackle, has said all political parties must unite behind pay deal. Speaking in advance of tonights special council meeting – as requested by the Sinn Féin grouping – he said: “Tuesday night is an important night. A crucial vote will take place which could result […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has accused the Tories of being ‘detached from reality’ following reports that they are seeking to remove the cap on bonuses for big bankers. The Newry and Armagh MP has said struggling workers, families and businesses need support now with the cost-of-living emergency. Mickey said: “Reports that the Tories are […]
Senator Lisa Chambers has said an extension of Parents Leave would give parents more valuable time with their children while also offsetting the rise in the cost of living in terms of childcare. The Fianna Fáil Senator said, “An extension of Parents Leave in Budget 2023 could be a valuable asset to help offset the […]
Over the next two days, the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party will gather in Mullingar ahead of the Dáil’s return, to focus on the parties’ priorities for Budget 2023. Speaking at the think-in, Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan, Niamh Smyth said, “My colleagues and I in Fianna Fáil are acutely aware of the effect the energy […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to bin the flawed Tory legacy ‘bill of shame’ without any further delay. Speaking at the Time for Truth demonstration in Belfast attended by thousands, the North Belfast MP said: “The introduction of the Legacy Bill is evidence that the British government […]
UNISON Northern Ireland Health Committee at its September meeting has resolved to join with all UNISON members in pushing for a better deal for NHS Health workers. A spokesperson for UNISON said: “We have already declared the below inflation PRB recommendation as failing to protect workers in an escalating cost of living crisis. Work is now underway on getting ballot […]
All children aged 3-4 should have access to a minimum of 22.5 hours of funded pre-school education per week, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has said. The move towards an expanded pre-school provision for all children in Northern Ireland forms part of the ongoing work to develop an Executive Childcare Strategy. Minister McIlveen said: “I want to […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has called on the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss to deliver a package of meaningful measures which deliver for businesses. Speaking during a visit to Dungannon where he met local businesses, Conor Murphy said: “I heard first hand today of the hardship businesses continue to experience as the cost of living crisis deepens […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd have hosted a joint workshop to seek solutions to constraints on housing supply, particularly in areas of high housing need. The workshop brings together key stakeholders across the housing and water infrastructure sectors. Minister Hargey said: “Access to a safe and secure home is a basic human […]
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