Diane Dodds says delays which affected a new maternity hospital cannot affect a new children's hospital.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the move was part of a "zero-tolerance approach".

Paul Givan was speaking as teachers resumed industrial action on Monday after a majority rejected a 5.5% pay offer.

Emma Little-Pengelly says a Sinn Féin proposal to change funding for north-south bodies "breaks the balance" between governments.

The assembly speaker told MLAs sittings of the assembly "are not just another engagement in their diaries".

DUP politician Michelle McIlveen says more must be done to deal with the disposal of nappies.

Darryl Wilson left the UUP in December following an internal party dispute.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson says he's disappointed but that the government are now taking action over unionist concerns.