People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin has said that legalised pay rates for workers should be abolished. He was commenting…
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PIP assessments: Capita apologises to Derry council for errors
THE private company that assesses benefit claimants in the North of Ireland has apologised to Derry and Strabane councillors for…
Guildhall protest to demand action by Communities Minister
A PUBLIC protest will be held at Derry’s Guildhall this week to demand action from Sinn Fein Communities Minister Deirdre…
PEOPLE Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin says that the time has come to pile pressure on the Stormont Executive to…
SDLP Councillor Rory Farrell has said that Capita should be “shown the door” over its role in the systemic maladministration…
Durkan: Two thirds of PIP appeals successful is ‘shocking’
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said the shocking revelation that nearly two-thirds of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)…
Durkan fury after Capita awarded Troubles’ pension scheme
SDLP social justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said it is inconceivable that Justice Minister Naomi Long has awarded the…
Durkan: NIPSO investigation ‘scathing insight into PIP system’
SDLP Social Justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has described an investigation into the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), carried out by…
Durkan: Extension of Capita PIP contract ‘rewarding failure’
SDLP Social Justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has slammed the Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey’s decision to renew her Department’s contract…
Durkan: Renewing Capita PIP is ‘rewarding failure’
SDLP Social Justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has called for clarity from Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey regarding the renewal of…