Health Minister Robin Swann, MLA, has welcomed the establishment of the Individual Funding Request (IFR) Regional Scrutiny Committee (RSC) which today commenced decision making regarding the availability of unapproved drugs in Northern Ireland. The Committee was...
Ulster Unionist Leader, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has called for urgent answers and clarity after it was revealed on the Nolan programme that the Northern Ireland Civil Service operates a three month email retention policy...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Economy Spokesperson John Stewart MLA said: “With one day to go for the NI Micro-business Hardship Fund grant applications it looks like over a quarter of the fund - £10 million –...
The Ulster Unionist Party has called on both the UK Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to help Bombardier workers following the announcement that 600 jobs are in jeopardy. Economy Spokesperson John Stewart MLA said: “The...
Alan Chambers MLA, the Ulster Unionist Party representative on the Health Committee, has described the Finance Minister`s attempt at ‘clarification’ about his incoherent comments on lockdown as feeble. Mr Chambers said: “Conor Murphy`s bizarre claim that if...
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a major step towards the radical digital transformation of our health service, with the award of a landmark contract. The Minister said the major investment means the days of relying...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Assembly Chief Whip, Robbie Butler MLA, has paid tribute to the former Lagan Valley MLA Billy Bell, who has passed away. Robbie Butler MLA said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has voiced his disappointment and frustration that the Assembly failed to support his motion aimed at preventing prison officers receiving written warnings for inefficiency, when...
Northern Ireland faces a massive challenge rebuilding health and social care in the wake of the first Covid-19 wave, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated. This rebuilding process can secure better ways of delivering services but...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has welcomed the findings of two independent inspection reports which have commended staff for ‘remarkable progress’ at Hydebank Wood Secure College and Ash House women’s...