The Ulster Unionist Party’s Policing spokesperson, Mike Nesbitt MLA, has condemned an attempt to murder a police officer in Dungiven. Mike Nesbitt said: “Once again violent dissident republicans have sought to murder a police officer, and...
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has condemned the attempt to murder a police officer near Dungiven. Steve Aiken OBE MLA said: “Today we have learned that another police officer has been targeted for...
Health Minister Robin Swann has given further details of a £4.4million scheme to support unpaid carers. The grant scheme, entitled the Support for Carers Fund, will be administered and managed by Community Foundation NI and will...
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced his support for a community pharmacy commissioning plan for 2021-22. The Department of Health, working closely with the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and Community Pharmacy NI, the representative...
The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 35 to 39 to book a Covid-19 vaccine. This opportunity is in advance of opening the programme to the entire 35-39 age group...
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the establishment of new grant schemes for cancer and mental health charities and a Carers Support Fund. The Cancer Charities Support Fund and Mental Health Support Fund will each receive...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has voiced his concerns about the lack of urgency in addressing the issues created by the Northern Ireland Protocol. Steve Aiken said: “The statements issued following the meeting between...
Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey, has stated that the EU should speak to those who negotiated the Belfast Agreement rather than sidelining them. Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey said: “It`s all very well EU Commission Vice-President Maros...
Ulster Unionist Leader, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has stated that UK and EU negotiators should explore all options to undo the damage the Protocol has done to the Belfast Agreement. Mr Aiken said: “On the face of it, relationships...
Commenting on the Executive’s decisions on easing Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I very much welcome the fact that Ministers have reached agreement around proposals brought to today’s meeting by The Executive Office. “We...