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Education Minister Paul Givan must provide clarity over Israel visit – FDA NI National Officer Robert Murtagh
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has called on Minister of Education Paul Givan to urgently clarify the use of departmental resources for a recent trip to Israel.
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No.10 briefings against Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald “stink of political cowardice”, Penman says
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has condemned briefings from No.10 sources that Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald had lost the confidence of senior figures in Downing Street and would likely be replaced by January next year.
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FDA’s inaugural Insights into Public Service Leadership conference takes place in Belfast
The FDA Northern Ireland section held the inaugural ‘Insights into Public Service Leadership’ half-day conference and networking on Thursday 16 October 2025 for members and non-members in NI.
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Government has “no strategy” on long-term pay and reward issues, says Penman
FDA and IfG hosted a joint fringe event at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, discussing ‘Should public sector pay and pensions be reformed?’
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FDA at Fast Stream Base Camp 2025
FDA Fast Stream reps have been in Birmingham for Fast Stream Basecamp, welcoming new first year Fast Streamers, speaking to them about the union’s work and how to get involved.
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