Fermanagh MLA claims the actions of the DUP is pushing families to the brink
A Fermanagh elected member of the Northern Ireland Assembly says the action of the DUP in not entering into government has led to the severity in the cost of living crisis increasing for many in the north. Jemma Dolan, who represents Fermanagh and South Tyrone district, made the comments…
Strike action continues at the South West Acute Hospital
Strikes are continuing to take place at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen today. Nurses are protesting outside the hospital for better rates of pay. It is the second day of strike action, as the first strike took place on Monday. Another day of protesting is planned for a…
Fermanagh MLA calls for scrapping of Troubles Legacy Bill following British soldier manslaughter conviction
A Fermanagh MLA says the Manslaughter conviction of a former British solider in relation to the death of Aidan McAnespie in 1988 should lead to the scrapping of the Troubles Legacy Bill. David Holden was earlier today convicted of manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie The 23 year old was un-armed and…
Northern Ireland politician warns that absence of government in north will stall cross border projects
The absence of a government in the north has the potential to seriously damage a number of vital cross border projects. That’s the waring being issued by a Northern Ireland politician. Jemma Dolan was recently returned as an MLA for Fermanagh South Tyrone. She says the with the…
Dolan Condemns plans to scrap parts of Northern Ireland Protocol
A Fermanagh/South Tyrone MLA says reports that the British government is planning legislation that would allow it scrap parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol will not distract attention away from the upcoming Stormont Assembly elections. It’s understood a new bill could be announced just days after the elections which…
MLA condemns incident as Minister Coveney forced to flee Belfast event
Fermanagh/South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan, has ‘condemned’ those behind a bomb scare in North Belfast where Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney had to be moved to a secure location. A hijacked van was abandoned outside the venue of a peace building event he was attending. A spokesperson…
Fermanagh MLA says apology will be significant for victims of institutional abuse
A Fermanagh/South Tyrone MLA says ‘it’s only right’ that Victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will receive a long-awaited public apology next month. There had been fears it might not be able to, in the absence of an Executive. With the First and Deputy First Ministers…