Paul Givan cites “unparalleled” online abuse after heated questioning. The focus was Lisneal’s funding over school repairs. Givan Claims Unparalleled Abuse During Lisneal Funding Questioning People grilled Paul Givan, asking why he prioritized a football pitch for Lisneal College when they felt fixing schools was more important. Leaky roofs and broken windows needed repair, as…
Education Minister Paul Givan faces scrutiny over a £700,000 funding allocation to Lisneal College amid budget concerns. School Funding Questioned For Education Minister Paul Givan faced questions about money for Lisneal College. This college got over £700,000 from an Education Authority (EA) program. Some politicians worried about this funding, citing tight budgets as a major…
Benn will highlight funding issues and urge Northern Ireland’s leaders to make tough decisions for public service improvements. Benn to Address Stormont’s Missed Chances for Public Service Reform Belfast: The Secretary of State will speak in Belfast about public services. He’ll mark the anniversary of the Northern Ireland Executive’s restoration. He believes funding isn’t the…
The NI Executive highlights significant progress in public services since Stormont’s return, addressing challenges ahead. NI Executive Claims Huge Advances Since Stormont Restoration Belfast: First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly are addressing criticism about their performance. They say ministers are working together to improve public services. Stormont’s devolved government returned a…
Conor Murphy wins a Seanad seat, pledging to promote Irish unity and economic ties. Murphy Aims to Boost Irish Unity Momentum After Seanad Victory Dublin: Conor Murphy is leaving his role as Stormont economy minister. He’s moving to the Seanad, the upper house of the Irish parliament. He secured his seat early Monday after a…
Conor Murphy, Sinn Fein’s minister, wins a Seanad seat, aiming for Irish unification and a northern perspective in the Oireachtas. Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy Secures Seanad Seat After Stormont Role Dublin: Conor Murphy has won a seat in the Seanad. He took one of the nine spots on the industrial and commercial vocational panel. The…
Sinn Féin wants Belfast City Hall illuminated for Irish National Day amid loyalist bonfires Sinn Féin Proposes Lighting Belfast City Hall for Irish National Commemoration Belfast: Sinn Féin wants to light up City Hall for Irish National Day. This day honors the Irish War of Independence and those who died in wars. The proposal comes…
Belfast councillors have declined a pay rise for the fourth consecutive year, opting for an independent body to set their wages. Belfast Councillors Reject Pay Rise for Fourth Year, Seek Independent Wage Body Belfast: This week, Belfast City Council met to discuss councillor pay. They agreed to give pay-setting powers to an independent body, not…
First Minister Michelle O’Neill emphasizes the importance of learning from the McMonagle case for all involved in public employment. O’Neill: Everyone Can Learn from McMonagle Employment Lessons Londonderry: So, First Minister Michelle O’Neill recently spoke about the lessons we can all take from the situation involving Michael McMonagle. He was a former press officer for…
