Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said: “The unedifying events around the DUP leadership were entirely inevitable. It doesn`t matter who the leader of the DUP is because they will face the same critical...
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced additional funding of £385,000 to expand the Clinical Academic Training Programme. Funding will also facilitate a short-term increase in the General Practice Academic Research Training Scheme (GPARTS) in addition to...
Health Minister Robin Swann has called on employers to show flexibility with employees over Covid-19 vaccination appointments. The Minister said it is vitally important that first and second dose appointments are kept: “We have an ongoing issue...
Health Minister Robin Swann is to reinstate the cross-border healthcare directive to the Republic of Ireland. The directive is a temporary measure for a 12 month period to help reduce Northern Ireland waiting lists and will...
Visitors to all care homes across Northern Ireland will be encouraged to undertake twice weekly Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests. Making this testing available for all asymptomatic visitors, that is those not displaying any symptoms, is...
Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new Elective Care Framework for Northern Ireland, setting out a detailed roadmap for tackling hospital waiting lists. The Minister today said he wanted to “restore hope” to people waiting...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Communities spokesperson, Andy Allen MBE MLA, has challenged the Executive to explain the reason for the continued delay in introducing welfare mitigation legislation to the Assembly. Mr Allen said: “The Minister for Communities...
Health Minister Robin Swann has applauded initiatives to support vaccination take-up. A targeted programme of pop-up clinics is being rolled out to different locations in Northern Ireland, helping local communities access vaccines. Separately, GP practices will be...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA has called on the incoming Economy Minister to hit the ground running and take urgent action to secure regional flights from George Best Belfast City Airport. On Friday, Stobart Air, who...
Our actions now will have a crucial bearing on the direction of the Covid-19 pandemic this summer, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. The Minister was commenting on concerns across these islands about the spread of...
Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA, UUP Finance spokesperson, has stated that it`s time to stop the brinkmanship and posturing and for the UK Government and EU to come to a solution on the NI Protocol. Steve...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Education Spokesperson, Robbie Butler MLA, has warned that the Education Minister must ensure the sector works collaboratively to place around 280 pupils who are still unplaced and awaiting confirmation of the...
Health Minister Robin Swann has visited mental health and addictions units at Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in Omagh to meet staff and to see the recent capital improvements to the Hospital. Minister Swann said: “As with...
Responding to the vile comments made by Ian Paisley and Van Morrison denigrating Health Minister Robin Swann MLA, Ulster Unionist Leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said: “Having watched the video of Ian Paisley and Van Morrison`s...
Health Minister Robin Swann was speaking after meeting with Mr. Weir, a former soldier who suffered serious life-changing injuries following an explosion in 1979, and his family who now provide his caring needs in the...
Rapid COVID-19 Testing for those without symptoms will play a key role in helping us to recover from the pandemic, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. The Minister was speaking during a visit to the ARC...
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA has warned that calls by some parties for an inquiry by the Assembly Health Committee into the reasons why hospital waiting lists have grown to current levels, only...
A progress update on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Mental Health Action Plan has been published today. The Action Plan was first published in May 2020 and contains 38 actions which will improve mental health...
Following the outcome of the Public Prosecution Service's review of their decision not to prosecute anyone involved in the funeral of Mr Bobby Storey on 30th June 2020, which confirms the PPS will not pursue any...
Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt has called for an investigation into the fake polling company set up by Sinn Fein to gather evidence on voters in the Republic, and to establish if the same tactics...
Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt has introduced his Private Member’s Bill to reform the laws of Defamation in Northern Ireland. This completes an eight-year campaign and begins a legislative process he hopes will be completed...
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA has warned that a key piece of Stormont legislation – the Adoption and Children Bill – is at risk of falling due to repeated failed attempts to have...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has welcomed the appointment of Trevor Ringland as the UK Government`s first Special Envoy to the United States on Northern Ireland. Doug Beattie said: “The creation of the role...
The Ulster Unionist Party's new Economy Spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA is calling on the UK Government to extend the Furlough Scheme for the aviation sector. This follows yesterday's news that Thompson Aero is shedding 180...
In a speech to UUP MLAs, Council Group leaders and Party Officers, Northern Ireland`s Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, has warned that fixing the Health Service will require unprecedented collective action from the Northern Ireland...
Ulster Unionist Party representatives for East Belfast, Alderman Sonia Copeland and Andy Allen MBE MLA, have encouraged Belfast residents and businesses to help address the continued increase in fly-tipping across the city. Speaking as figures requested...
The Ulster Unionist Party has announced that Julie-Anne Corr-Johnston has joined as a member and will take up the role as the Party’s representative in North Belfast. UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “When I became Leader...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Lagan Valley MLA and Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler, has welcomed the news that Hillsborough village is to be granted Royal status and be known as ‘Royal Hillsborough.’ Robbie Butler MLA said: “The granting...
The Ulster Unionist Party Chairman, Danny Kennedy, has paid tribute to Mrs Olive M Whitten MBE who passed away following illness. Mr Kennedy described Mrs Whitten as an outstanding Party stalwart who had served for many...
Health Minister Robin Swann is providing an additional £66,000 funding to ensure the continuation of the Derry Crisis Intervention Service. Recognising the current challenges for Extern in securing sustainable funding for the service, Minister Swann made...