William Humphrey of the DUP said "confidence is the key as we move forward".
The DUP MP added that the relevant planning permission was passed before devolution was restored.
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In a statement, DUP leader Peter Robinson said Mr Dodds hoped to be discharged on Thursday.
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The DUP's 64-page manifesto says a satisfactory financial package is a precondition for establishing devolution.
If true, this could damage the main opposition, the centre-left Democratic United Party (DUP).
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The motion was passed by Sinn Fein and the DUP, but SDLP councillors voted against it.
The amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill was jointly proposed by two DUP and SDLP MLAs.
Sinn Fein and the DUP, however, said it should be left to the parties to decide.
Sammy Wilson was speaking after being brought into the Executive in a DUP ministerial reshuffle.
The DUP's Gordon Dunne asked about the future of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
On Wednesday, DUP MEP Diane Dodds described the horsemeat scandal as one of "mammoth proportions".
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The DUP is firmly behind the amendment, while Alliance has now lined up against.
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Paul Givan spoke for the DUP amendment calling for an immediate public consultation on the report.
The DUP's Peter Weir was speaking on a cross-party motion on emergency life support skills (ELS).
Such an outcome would accentuate the extraordinary new alliance between the DUP and Sinn Fein.
The leaders of the DUP and UUP suggested creating the unionist forum last month.
South Antrim DUP MLA Trevor Clarke said "the roads issue had not been addressed".
The DUP's Peter Weir has referred Mr Maskey's comments to the assembly's Standards and Privileges Committee.
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The DUP's Michelle McIlveen, who chairs the culture committee, said salmon conservation was a complex matter.
In an internet article last month, DUP minister Nelson McCausland called Mr Bain a "quadruple jobber".
Jim Wells of the DUP asked for the minister's reaction to calls for a public inquiry.
However, the strategy of closer co-operation with the DUP has divided the Ulster Unionist party.
The DUP has referred Mr Maskey's comments to the assembly's Standards and Privileges Committee.
"I'll go to the grave with the convictions I have, " said the DUP leader.
Jonathan Craig of the DUP said he took exception to the comments made by Ms Godfrey.
Gregory Campbell of the DUP was re-elected for East Londonderry on the first count.
William Hay, DUP, and Martina Anderson, Sinn Fein were elected on the first count in Foyle.
Those identifying themselves as DUP supporters are 97% Protestant, while UUP supporters are 99% Protestant.
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Sinn Fein's Mitchel McLaughlin welcomed the DUP motion but had some doubts about its wording.
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