Contrast the DUP slogan “Making Northern Ireland work” with the reality of their Ministers actions around Casement Park & Gaelic games! The Minister must start leading & taking a pro-active approach to work through funding issues, not further dither & delay! #BuildCasementPark

Delighted to welcome & host the Egyptian Consul General (UK), alongside the wider local Egyptian community, to Stormont last night for a Ramadan Iftar meal. Such a great night, building relationships, understanding each other &celebrating all that they as a community bring to NI #LoveYourNeighbour

It’s time we start recognising the benefits of renewable energy, says @davidhoneyford.bsky.social. See more here: www.allianceparty.org/it_s_t...

Really positive to see relationships between the UK & Irish Governments getting stronger, and it was great to catch up with UK, Irish, American officials, MP & TD’s today at the Anglo Irish Friendships St Patrick’s Day event at Stormont today!

Great to speak to MLA @davidhoneyford.bsky.social about patient waiting times, retention and even some local infrastructure issues impacting access. @allianceparty.bsky.social #APNI25 #BMANI

There’s so much great work goes on in Lagan Valley! I met up with Ashley from Stepping Stones NI Employment Service who support people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning difficulties and learning disabilities to gain meaningful training and employment.

So good to take time to celebrate the success of students from @dromorehigh Well done everyone! The future is really bright in Dromore, and they are a great example of a school that promotes and encourages all pathways for young people to excel!

🚦The Traffic lights on the bridge on Newforge Road in Magheralin are now sorted and working again. Thanks to the residents for raising this issue with me, and to DFI for sorting quickly!

🚝🚗 How can it be possible that we raise the capacity at the Belfast Grand Central Station and NOT increase the capacity of our trains for everyone to actually travel there????? Will continue to call this out and work towards a solution. #belfastcongestion #publictransport fb.watch/wnU_f0PDzg/?

Getting into the Christmas spirit, with the incredible Lisburn Community Choir! Well done everyone - absolutely fabulous! 👏🏻 Have been feeling rotten all week, but so lovely to spend the afternoon with the warmth of the choir! With @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social & @kurtisdickson.bsky.social

I am saddened that Katherine has felt she has no choice but to resign from the ordained ministry of the Presbyterian Church in the face of continuing complaints. #FreedomOfConscience BBC News - Presbyterian church accused of singling out LGBT people www.bbc.com/news/article...

🚗🚝 Update on new Lisburn West Halt - Strategic Outline Case to be submitted by the Summer, with view to start construction in 2027.

Always good to meet up with @ulsterrugby.bsky.social to discuss getting more investment into grassroots sports clubs!

Motor fuel may have dropped in price, but it’s ridiculous that full savings aren’t being passed to consumers, the regulator said in July that drivers had been overcharged on fuel by £1.6bn in 2023.

🚗🚂 Moira Park & Ride Update Good news! The new Park & Ride for Moira Train Station is due to start in the Spring and be ready for Summer 2026!

Really positive news for our economy and transition to a green economy. We need to scale these opportunities and support investment in jobs through a Green New Deal ereader.irishnews.com/2024/11/24/s...

Celebrating Emma turning 20 tomorrow! Where did those years go!?

Lisburn really is looking amazing lit up for Christmas!! 🎄🤶 Castle Gardens well worth a visit with Santa, Entertainment, Street food etc! #christmas2024 #laganvalley

🧠The biggest cancer killer in under 40 year olds is Brain Cancer / tumours Yet in UK only 1% of cancer research funding is dedicated. Was great to catch up with Colin from Brainwaves again this morning, to discuss provision and increasing research here.

⚽️🏉🏓 Sports Forum Really enjoyed sharing my thoughts and vision for the Sport APG at the Northern Ireland Sports Forum tonight. It’s really crucial that we get more investment and funding into grassroots sport clubs, get more people active & enjoying sport and community

A source tells @EndaMcClafferty the October meeting between GAA & Gordon Lyons was at times ‘fraught & tetchy’ Jarlath Burns accused GL of “dragging his heels” on #CasementPark GAA President challenged DUP Minister over his failure to attend any GAA matches Full story👇 www.bbc.com/news/article...

If we are serious about tackling violence against women and girls, then we need to raise the bar regarding interactions between Ministers and MLAs. Aggressive interaction between men in power and female MLAs is part of a continuum of unacceptable behaviour. It starts with us. #EVAWG