Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that folic acid will be added to flour to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies. The Northern Ireland Executive in line with the rest of the UK, has agreed...
Speaking following the second reading of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “Today is another positive step forward in what has been a long journey for all involved...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has stated that the problems created for the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland should be addressed by their immediate removal from the Protocol. Doug Beattie MC MLA...
Ulster Unionist Councillor Jill Macauley has expressed her disgust at the attack on band members in Rathfriland on Friday night. Councillor Jill Macauley said: “I am disgusted at what happened at the band parade in Rathfriland. It...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has stated that weakening devolution would hinder our ability to ask for military assistance. Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “The Health Minister has once again asked for assistance from...
The annual flu vaccination programme is once again being expanded to protect the vulnerable and ease winter pressures as Covid-19 pressures continue. The programme is to be extended to cover all secondary school children from years...
The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Mike Nesbitt MLA, has expressed surprise and regret at the explanation given by Irish President Michael D Higgins for his decision to decline the invitation to the...
The Department of Health can confirm that a further request for military assistance for the Northern Ireland health service has been made by Health Minister Robin Swann. The Health Minister said: “Our health service is under...
The Jabbathon vaccine promotion will continue next week with a range of clinics open across Northern Ireland. Mobile walk-in clinics will continue at some 30 campuses across Northern Ireland’s universities and Further Education colleges. The clinics...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Health Spokesperson, Alan Chambers MLA, has urged everyone to acknowledge the efforts of the health service staff and all those involved in the roll out of the vaccine programme. Alan Chambers...
Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt has described as ‘uncharacteristic’ the decision by the Irish President Michael D Higgins not to attend a service to mark Northern Ireland’s Centenary. Mike Nesbitt MLA said: “The news that President...
Ulster Unionist Councillors have sent their sympathies to the family and friends of DUP Councillor Paul Hamill who has sadly passed away in hospital. Alderman Mark Cosgrove, Ulster Unionist Group leader on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA has welcomed clarity on the dates of the long-awaited High Street Voucher Scheme. Mike Nesbitt said: “I welcome the fact that the High Street Voucher Scheme will finally come...
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the advice on Covid booster vaccinations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Accepting the advice from the JCVI, the Health Minister Robin Swann: “Our COVID-19 vaccination...
People aged 12-15 in Northern Ireland will be offered a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine shortly. This move follows the unanimous advice to ministers from the four UK Chief Medical Officers. Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I...
Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked staff who have worked tirelessly to deliver the Northern Ireland vaccination programme. This comes as mass vaccination centres across Northern Ireland begin to close their doors. The Minister said:...
Ulster Unionist Alderman Darren Guy has welcomed the news that both the Northern Ireland Office and the Office of the Chief Constable of Northern Ireland have agreed to compensate the families of those murdered by...
East Belfast Ulster Unionist MLA Andy Allen MBE has called on the Department for the Economy to clearly set out clarity on the timetable and what contingency plans it has in place should there be...
UUP MLA Steve Aiken said: “The speech today from the EU Vice President at Queen’s is little different from the rhetoric that has been used by the EU on the Protocol from the outset. To double...
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “Like the Ulster Unionist Party the DUP are setting out their opposition to the Protocol. Where we absolutely differ is that the UUP will provide pragmatic solutions and...
Following a recent external recruitment process, Health Minister Robin Swann has appointed Professor Siobhan O’Neill as the Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland. Professor O’Neill is the current Interim Mental Health Champion and Professor of Mental...
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of the first tranche of grants to organisations providing vital support for carers. Almost £600,000 of the £4.4m Support for Carers Fund has been awarded to groups across...
East Belfast Ulster Unionist MLA Andy Allen MBE has called for Stormont and Westminster to explore ways of helping consumers affected by the announcement of major increases in household energy costs. Mr Allen said: “I am...
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced details of a major push to vaccinate more students in Northern Ireland. The “Jabbathon” initiative will involve 60 walk-in clinics across some 30 campuses – offering first jabs to students...
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “The Ulster Unionist Party is not interested in just complaining and pointing out the flaws of the Northern Ireland Protocol. We want to find common sense solutions that...
Health Minister Robin Swann has today announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s new alcohol and drug strategy. Speaking during a visit to the Recovery Garden in Ards Community Hospital, the Minister said: “The aim of this...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Health Spokesperson, Alan Chambers MLA, has said the major funding boost heading for Stormont as a consequence of Boris Johnson’s allocation of £5.4bn for the NHS in England must be ring-fenced...
Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey has joined a delegation of victims as they submitted a letter to Boris Johnson at No 10 Downing Street in protest at the Government’s legacy proposals. Lord Empey said; “Earlier today I...
Speaking following his meeting with the Ulster Farmers` Union, UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “It was a pleasure to meet the Ulster Farmers` Union at their Headquarters on Wednesday in my role as Leader...
Responding to the news that Health Minister Robin Swann has warned of the threat to the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland because of the Protocol, Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said: “The...