

Launching my consultation for my Private Member's Bill
On Thursday 30th January I launched my public consultation on a proposed Social Value Act for Northern Ireland, setting out plans to...
People Who Have Been Cured of Cancer Still Face Financial Discrimination, Stormont MLAs Hear
MLAs at Stormont have heard from former cancer patients that they face significant discrimination when applying for insurance and...


Question to the Minister for the Economy
Minister's Answer My Department, in collaboration with other departments and key stakeholders, have developed an Offshore Renewable...


Questions to the Minister of Education
Minister's Answer Through the Teachers' Negotiating Committee (TNC), a joint pay group is operational, and meetings are taking place with...

NI Domestic Burning Report
Clean, safe, and affordable heating is essential. People deserve better and need to be aware of the harmful effects of wood burning,...


Speaking in the Chamber today on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
Under the leadership of the Justice Minister, Naomi Long, clear progress has been made but there is still much to do towards building a...


Marking Less Survivable Cancer Week
Today marks the beginning of Less Survivable Cancer Week. There are six less survivable cancers in the world; lung, pancreatic, liver,...


Samaritan's Longest Night
Today I am supporting Samaritans' Longest Night Campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals...


Merry Christmas
Myself and my constituency team would like to wish everyone a very merry and safe Yuletide and a happy and prosperous 2025.


Question to the Minister for Infrastructure
Minister's Answer The total cost incurred by my Department, in association with the bonfire located at Prince Andrew Way, Carrickfergus...