THE SDLP’s Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed a public consultation into a law-change that would consider killers’ decision not to reveal…
STORMONT ASSEMBLY
Ferguson calls for cut in school uniform costs
SINN Féin has brought forward a motion to the Stormont Assembly calling for the costs of school uniforms to be…
Shameful: Over 20,000 homes lie empty across North
THE SDLP’s Social Justice and Housiong spokesperson Mark Durkan has branded as “shameful” that over 20,000 homes are still lying…
McLaughlin appointed Chair of Stormont’s Executive Office Committee
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin has expressed her determination to address the neglect of Derry as she takes on her…
Former Derry deputy mayor has ‘life-altering’ brain tumour
THE SDLP’s Cara Hunter has spoken openly about being diagnosed with a benign brain tumour. The East Derry MLA said…
Eastwood urges First Ministers to intervene on UC cut
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has called for political unity against cuts to Universal Credit which will see more than 130,000…
McLaughlin welcomes Minister Mallon’s action on fracking
THE SDLP’s Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s review of planning policy, including on fracking, to protect the…
‘Foyle highest housing waiting list with almost 4,600 applicants’
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA criticised the growing numbers on social housing waiting lists, with almost 45,000…
Duffy welcomes progress on organ donation bill
SINN Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed this week’s progress on planned new legislation which would mean people automatically become…
Assembly passes organ opt-out bill to next stage
A MAJOR change to organ donation rules in the North of Ireland has passed its second reading at Stormont. Assembly…