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. […]
Former Herald journalist tipped to take Foster’s seat
Cllr Erskine and her family have been long time friends of Mrs Foster.
Fermanagh’s MLAs defend claiming thousands for travel
Over £6,000 each… despite Stormont closed three years
Our out-of-work MLAs claim £300k expenses
While this week SWAH announced bed closures, our politicians are getting thousands in expenses and insist they are providing a ‘first class service’
Fermanagh’s MLAs expenses bill hits £178K
The constituency’s largest expense bill came from the DUP’s Maurice Morrow at £43,698.31.
MLAs ringing in new year with £13,000 cut in wages
Stormont out of action a full year while MLAs got £50K plus expenses
MLAs face a salary review as budget set
Secretary of State James Brokenshire has commissioned an independent review into whether MLAs should still receive their full salaries.
Taxpayers to fork out again for MLA payoffs
In Fermanagh and South Tyrone with just five seats up for grabs instead of six, one unlucky MLA will qualify for a payoff.