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DUP calls to gut welfare spending during energy crisis ‘catastrophically out of touch’, says Mulholland
Alliance Poverty Spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA says calls from senior DUP figures, including Arlene Foster and Gavin Robinson, to move money from welfare budgets to defence are catastrophically out of touch during an energy crisis. She argues it would hit low-income households already…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP calls to move welfare spending to defence during energy crisis Original release: DUP calls to gut welfare spending during energy crisis ‘catastrophically out of touch’, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams responds to DUP Leader Gavin Robinson
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams says he does not take DUP Leader Gavin Robinson's remarks seriously, stresses solidarity with all victims regardless of who was responsible, and accuses the DUP of historical links with armed loyalism, including Ulster Resistance. He urges Robinson to focus on making…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gavin Robinson remarks on victims and Gerry Adams response Original release: Gerry Adams responds to DUP Leader Gavin Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston welcomes progress on preservation of Lord and Lady Craigavon’s tomb
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes progress in preserving the Craigavon tomb at Stormont, which he says now sits in far better condition after his earlier questions. He calls for proper maintenance arrangements so the Grade A listed monument does not fall into neglect again.
Other Issue: Craigavon tomb preservation work at Stormont Estate Original release: Gaston welcomes progress on preservation of Lord and Lady Craigavon’s tomb (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen warns Maritime Carbon Scheme could drive up costs for…
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen warns that extending the carbon market to shipping could raise freight costs by about £15 per trailer, pushing prices up for businesses and households. She criticises Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance for backing the measure and calls for the policy to be…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Assembly debate on extending UK carbon pricing to maritime transport Original release: McIlveen warns Maritime Carbon Scheme could drive up costs for… (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes launch of new rural policy consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes DAERA's launch of a consultation on a proposed 15-year draft rural policy, calling it a chance for rural communities to be heard. She urges DAERA to turn it into concrete action and financial support for grassroots rural groups replacing lost EU Rural Development…
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA 15-year draft rural policy consultation launch Original release: Murphy welcomes launch of new rural policy consultation (opens in a new tab)
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New residents’ parking scheme will benefit communities – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement that applications for residents' parking schemes will open in April 2026, operated on the basis of demand, and urges residents who think it would help their area to apply.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister residents' parking scheme applications announcement Original release: New residents’ parking scheme will benefit communities – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly comments on PSNI officer alleged sexual offences investigation
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly responds to the Police Ombudsman's investigation into a retired police officer over alleged non-recent serious sexual offences, calling it shocking and urging anyone with information to come forward to the Ombudsman.
Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman investigation into retired officer's alleged non-recent sexual offences Original release: Kelly comments on PSNI officer alleged sexual offences investigation (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Police Ombudsman must be properly resourced after latest revelations
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says the Police Ombudsman must be properly resourced after the office warned that funds would be diverted from other cases to investigate a former officer accused of rape and misconduct in public office. He calls on the Justice Minister to ensure the Ombudsman has the…
Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman investigation into retired officer's alleged non-recent sexual offences Original release: McGrath: Police Ombudsman must be properly resourced after latest revelations (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Magee expansion at critical stage due to funding gap
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says the Magee campus expansion has reached a critical stage after a Permanent Secretary briefing on funding risks. She opposes raising student fees and calls on the Executive to secure the funding needed for expansion to 10,000 students.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Magee expansion funding gap raised at Economy Committee briefing Original release: McLaughlin: Magee expansion at critical stage due to funding gap (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive parties hoodwinking public with inflation busting rates rise
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses the Executive of hoodwinking the public with an inflation-busting rates rise of 5.0% for domestic and 3.0% for non-domestic properties, without a public services plan or multi-year budget.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Executive rates increase for domestic and non-domestic properties 2026 Original release: O’Toole: Executive parties hoodwinking public with inflation busting rates rise (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Clarity needed from Infrastructure Minister on Residents' Parking Zones
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to set out a timeline for Residents' Parking Zones after she announced a scheme letting residents apply for them. He welcomes the plan but says no specific timelines were given.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister residents' parking scheme applications announcement Original release: McNulty: Clarity needed from Infrastructure Minister on Residents' Parking Zones (opens in a new tab)
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The Historical Inevitability of the Union
UUP writes that Irish unity is not inevitable, arguing that polling and the 2024 Westminster vote show Northern Ireland's place in the UK is more likely to endure, and calls on unionists to promote the Union to non-unionist voters.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: The Historical Inevitability of the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Time for NI to move away from fossil fuel dependency, says Bamford
Alliance councillor Jessica Bamford urges the Economy Minister to draft a plan for moving Northern Ireland away from fossil fuel reliance, via a council motion, citing rising home heating oil costs linked to Middle East instability.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Lisburn and Castlereagh council motion on fossil fuel dependency energy plan Original release: Time for NI to move away from fossil fuel dependency, says Bamford (opens in a new tab)
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Only by taking control of our future will we seize our full potential – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney, speaking in a Stormont debate on the island's economy, says all-island cooperation in health, education, transport and trade benefits workers and businesses, and calls on both governments and all parties to plan for Irish unity and set a referendum date by 2030.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly debate on the all-island economy Original release: Only by taking control of our future will we seize our full potential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin determined to continue growing ‘thriving’ all-island economy – Delargy
SDLP... no. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says there is huge potential to keep building the all-island economy, praising Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald for promoting investment and including the north west and other historically left-behind areas.
Economy and employment Original release: Sinn Féin determined to continue growing ‘thriving’ all-island economy – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Gerry Adams
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, speaking to reporters after the first day of a London civil case, says he is there to defend himself and challenge the allegations against him. He states he is an Irish republican seeking to end British rule and unite Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Statement from Gerry Adams (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Pat Finucane Inquiry to be allowed to get on with its work – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the British government’s publication of the Pat Finucane Inquiry terms of reference, saying the inquiry should now start without further delay or state interference and pledges full support to the Finucane family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Publication of Pat Finucane Inquiry terms of reference Original release: Time for Pat Finucane Inquiry to be allowed to get on with its work – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Response from Jim Allister KC MP, leader of the TUV to the Government’s Statement on the ‘UK-EU SPS Agreement – Information for Businesses’
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Government's UK-EU SPS Agreement undermines Brexit by extending EU animal, plant and food rules to Great Britain, and that it leaves the Irish Sea customs border in place. He calls the arrangement a surrender of sovereignty and says no financial contribution…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government statement on UK-EU SPS Agreement for businesses Original release: Response from Jim Allister KC MP, leader of the TUV to the Government’s Statement on the ‘UK-EU SPS Agreement – Information for Businesses’ (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds: Terrorism Was Always Wrong
DUP's Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds says the harm of terrorism should not be forgotten or rewritten, marking the European Day for Victims of Terrorism at Parliament Buildings. She cites that 90% of Troubles deaths were caused by paramilitaries and calls for victims' voices to stay central to legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: European Day for Victims of Terrorism event at Parliament Buildings Original release: Dodds: Terrorism Was Always Wrong (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston comments after hosting event to mark European Day for Victims of Terrorism
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says it was a privilege to host a Parliament Buildings event marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism, but argues Northern Ireland's legal definition of a victim wrongly includes a person killed by their own bomb. He contrasts it with the EU Directive 2017/541…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: European Day for Victims of Terrorism event at Parliament Buildings Original release: Gaston comments after hosting event to mark European Day for Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)