SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has welcomed Assembly support to examine a proposal to move to biennial MOT…
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Eastwood: This must be a new start for Northern Ireland
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that the restoration of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland must be a new…
Eastwood urges action on Northern Ireland’s productivity
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called for immediate action to address long-standing issues around productivity in Northern Ireland. Mr Eastwood…
It was reported last week about proposals by the Department of the Economy of ‘horrific’ funding cuts of almost 20%…
Durkan: Safeguards needed so households can get £600 energy cash
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed clarification from the UK Government on the £600 Energy Support Scheme for Northern…
Harkin: Council Hardship Fund should be emergency signal for MLAs
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin has said Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Hardship Fund should be an emergency…
Durkan submits emergency legislation to Speaker
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has submitted emergency legislation to help families struggling with soaring food, fuel and energy…
McLaughlin pays tribute to murdered teacher Aishling Murphy
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin has paid tribute to teacher Aishling Murphy. The 23-year-old was murdered last week while out…
COVID-19: ‘No plans to close schools early’
THERE are no plans for schools in the North of Ireland to close early for Christmas to ease Coronavirus-related pressure,…
Extended pub hours to pass final Stormont hurdle
Long-awaited plans to extend opening times for pubs and nightclubs in the North of Ireland will pass their final hurdle…