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Paul Frew MLA: Overwhelming support for Individual Duty of Candour Bill in Northern Ireland healthcare
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew speaking in the Assembly earlier this week. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has announced overwhelming public support for his proposed Individual Duty of Candour Bill, which seeks to strengthen transparency and accountability within Northern Ireland’s healthcare system. Speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday, 14 October, Mr Frew confirmed that 94% of respondents to his 14-week public consultation backed the proposal. “I place on record my a
Oct 19, 2025


DUP team visit community impacted by Kilrea Bridge closure as calls grow for action and support
DUP representatives (L-R) East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley, North Antrim MLA Paul Frew, and Councillor for Bann, Michelle Knight-McQuillan during a visit to Kilrea Bridge DUP MLAs Paul Frew and Maurice Bradley , joined by Cllr Michelle Knight-McQuillan , have visited the site of the Kilrea Bridge over the River Bann to meet residents and discuss the latest update from DfI Roads amid continuing disruption caused by the closure. The representatives met with local people fr
Oct 19, 2025


DUP urge progress on Broughshane Road and Woodside Road junction plans
DUP MLA Paul Frew and Cllr William McCaughey DUP MLA Paul Frew and Cllr William McCaughey have called for renewed momentum on long-awaited improvements to the Broughshane Road and Woodside Road junction in Ballymena, citing growing safety concerns among local residents. Mr Frew said he had been in “contact with DFI Roads Officials regarding this stretch of road for some time now” and welcomed the fact that plans are in place to improve the junction and road leading to the E
Oct 17, 2025


Frew challenges Department of Infrastructure over removal of street lighting in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has called on the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to urgently address the...
Oct 3, 2025


PSNI clarifies role in Ballymena immigration “Red Zone” assessments
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has outlined its role in the assessment process used to determine the suitability of areas...
Sep 29, 2025


Deputy Mayor Tyler Hoey condemns “disgraceful” attack on home in Ahoghill
One of the windows smashed in the attack, and Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Tyler Hoey The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
Sep 28, 2025


Gov response “leaves more questions than answers”: Paul Frew demands clarity on “Red Zone” status
Inset: Paul Frew MLA (North Antrim, DUP) North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has criticised the UK Government’s handling of immigration concerns...
Sep 26, 2025


Frew presses UK Government to defend Wrightbus amid growing fears over unfair competition from China
Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has escalated calls for urgent government action to safeguard...
Sep 22, 2025


DUP MLA Paul Frew says justice system “in crisis” as he takes Committee Chair role
New appointments within the DUP Assembly team announced, including Junior Minister, Joanne Bunting, Chair of Infrastructure Committee,...
Sep 18, 2025


Unionist MLAs pay tribute to murdered US conservative Charlie Kirk in Northern Ireland Assembly
Charlie Kirk pictured with wife Erika and their two young children. (Image: Erika Kirk) Tributes to murdered US conservative activist...
Sep 15, 2025


Frew presses Northern Ireland Secretary over Ballymena immigration concerns & ‘Red Zone’ status
Inset: North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn,...
Sep 10, 2025


Paul Frew calls Naomi Long remarks on teachers a ‘radical ideological agenda’
DUP MLA Paul Frew has called on Justice Minister Naomi Long to issue an “immediate and unequivocal apology” after she suggested that new...
Sep 9, 2025


Frew welcomes continued funding for counselling support in Ballymena schools
Harryville, Ballykeel, and Camphill Primary Schools in Ballymena. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from Communities...
Sep 4, 2025


Traffic survey planned for Ballymoney’s Frosses Road & Kirk Road junction after safety concerns raised
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew Concerns have been raised over the safety of a busy Ballymoney road junction, with the Department for...
Aug 22, 2025


Enforcement probe launched into Co Antrim hotel amid asylum seeker accommodation row
Inset: DUP MLA Trevor Clarke (South Antrim) A planning enforcement investigation is to be launched into the Chimney Corner Hotel near...
Aug 20, 2025


Paul Frew raises pedestrian safety concerns on Broughshane Road, Ballymena
DUP MLA Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has called for urgent action to improve pedestrian safety on the Broughshane Road in Ballymena,...
Aug 19, 2025


Lawrie Philpott resigns from DUP to ‘put people first’ in Ballymena
Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott has announced his resignation from the Democratic Unionist...
Aug 18, 2025


Frew welcomes NI Water’s decision to delay Ballycastle works until after August’s Ould Lammas Fair
Businesses relieved as infrastructure work is postponed until after peak tourism season and Ould Lammas Fair Paul Frew MLA has welcomed a...
Aug 4, 2025


DUP and TUV slam Health Minister’s £800k gender identity spend as TUV launches petition
(L-R) DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA (UUP), and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and TUV MLA...
Aug 1, 2025


Paul Frew condemns Sinn Féin plan to cut early payment discount for NI ratepayers
Inset: DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew DUP MLA Paul Frew has accused the Sinn Féin Finance Minister of “punishing” households who pay...
Jul 30, 2025
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