Discussing the Age Discrimination (Goods, Facilities and Services) Bill in the Assembly yesterday
Northern Ireland has been falling behind when it comes to equality legislation for some time now. We have protections against age discrimination in employment, yet when it comes to accessing goods, facilities and services, there remains a significant gap in the law. I would like to thank Claire Sugden for bringing forward this key piece of legislation.
I'm hiring! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join my office as a Communications Officer.
We are looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic individual to help communicate Stewart’s work in the Northern Ireland Assembly and across East Antrim. The successful candidate will take a leading role in developing engaging digital content, managing social media platforms and promoting the MLA’s work to constituents and the wider public. Apply via the link below https://www.communityni.org/job/communications-officer-stewart-dickson-mla
Marking the 20th Anniversary of the St Andrews Agreement in the Assembly yesterday.
Whilst great has been done in the 20 years since, more work is still to be done, particularly that of the reform of the institutions.
Halloween in Carrickfergus is back!
On Friday 30 October head down to Carrickfergus for a spooktacular day of FREE family fun in Carrickfergus! FREE Spooky Silent Disco Carrickfergus Town Hall 12pm - 4pm - Booking required Relaxed Session (12pm - 1pm) Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../spooky-silent-disco... General Sessions (1pm - 3pm) Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../spooky-silent-disco... The Mystery of the Missing Pumpkin: Halloween Treasure Trail 12pm - 4pm (last start time 3pm) Reg
Don’t miss out on £63 off your electricity bill.
A £63 electricity discount is available to every household. Pay-as-you-go? Top up as normal - the £63 will be added automatically. Pay monthly? The £63 will come off your bill automatically. Check your bill and make sure you get what you're entitled to.
During yesterday's health debate I raised the point that the current cancer wait times are unacceptable.
The Health Minister has agreed that these wait times cannot go on, and is actively investigating a way forward. I will continue to raise this issue with the Minister.
Question to the First Minister
For others it is to criticise the First Minister for her recent statements and comments without actually seeking solutions. I sought to get her commitment to working with other executive Parties to deliver the public's priorities, we cannot have Stormont collapse again.
Asking the deputy First Minister how the Executive plan to establish a programme to tackle paramilitarism, criminality and organised crime.
It is important for all communities that the scourge of paramilitarism is stopped.
🚦Road Works on A57 Ballyrobin Road🚦
DFI Roads intend to begin surfacing works on A57 Ballyrobin Road from Monday 28th September 2026. The works are expected to last for approximately 5 weeks. In order to carry out these works, the following temporary traffic control measures will be implemented: Monday 28th September to Friday 1st October 2026: Lane closure from 09:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs, with traffic controlled via temporary traffic signals. Monday 5th October to Friday 9th October 2026: Full road closure overnig
