DIANA Armstrong MLA met with representatives from Dogs Trust at an event hosted by the charity in Stormont recently, with the aim of improving welfare for dogs and their owners. The charity held the event in Parliament Buildings to raise awareness of the need for responsible dog breeding and rehoming, and how current legislation could […]
MLAs cite ‘assembly business’ for SOAS no-show
OUR local MLAs said they were dealing with ‘assembly business’ on Monday night as they noticeably failed to show up to the launch of SOAS’ discussion paper on how to save SWAH. A huge crowd turned out to Fermanagh House, with hundreds of locals intriguingly attending to find out more about the roadmap for the […]
Motorists blast ‘regional imbalance’ of road repairs
A LOCAL MLA has said that Fermanagh motorists are feeling “forgotten and neglected” by the Stormont Executive as the state of our roads worsen while others are getting a major upgrade. Major resurfacing work has recommenced on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast which is expected to cost in the region of £3.8 million, with the […]
MLAs focus on infrastructure, healthcare, economy in 25
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
Fermanagh MLAs focus on infrastructure and healthcare
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
Fermanagh MLA welcomes £100 winter fuel payment
A FERMANAGH politician has welcomed the Department for Communities’ confirmation of a £100 winter fuel payment, aimed at helping pensioners stay warm this winter. Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine highlighted the significance of the payment, which will benefit 10,050 homes in the constituency. The payment was introduced by DUP Communities Minister Gordon […]
Former MLA Barton returns to FODC Council chamber
FORMER MLA Rosemary Barton is to return to local politics. Ms Barton has been selected to fill the seat on Fermanagh and Omagh Council that was vacated by her UUP party colleague Diana Armstrong, who in turn has been selected to fill the seat vacated in the Assembly by Tom Elliot, with the former MLA […]
Armstrong queries long-term implications of A5 upgrade
A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has called on Stormont to “engage in meaningful dialogue” with affected farmers after the green light was given for the A5 dual carriageway. Campaign groups and residents across the North were left relieved when John O’Dowd, Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, confirmed a much-needed £1.2 billion upgrade of the A5. The […]
Funding secured for Enniskillen Bypass project
FERMANAGH residents welcomed the “fantastic news” that the development of the Enniskillen bypass will kick off early next year after the Stormont Executive committed to its funding promise. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed that Stormont would stand by its multi-million-pound investment commitment, allaying fears that the project would be shelved. Residents were left […]
MLA Armstrong encourages women to take up politics
DIANA Armstrong has been selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The Ulster Unionist Party announced this week the selection of Ms Armstrong to replace Tom Elliott as the MLA for the region. Speaking about her new appointment, Ms Armstrong said, “Today is a day I will certainly remember with pride as signed […]