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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)
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Reform UK – TUV Rally to draw speakers from across UK
TUV leader Jim Allister, alongside Reform UK, announces an anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Orange Hall on 26 April featuring speakers including Ann Widdecombe, Ben Habib and Baroness Kate Hoey. Allister says the event will press for removal of the Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Reform UK and TUV anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Original release: Reform UK – TUV Rally to draw speakers from across UK (opens in a new tab)
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CIA Land boundaries post showing “de facto” border in Irish Sea should make Unionists note our perilous constitutional position
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says a CIA World Factbook entry describing the border as the Irish Sea shows Unionists must recognise the perilous constitutional position created by the Protocol. He calls on the DUP to acknowledge the Sea Border and urges Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to admit…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: CIA land boundaries entry describing Irish Sea border Original release: CIA Land boundaries post showing “de facto” border in Irish Sea should make Unionists note our perilous constitutional position (opens in a new tab)
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DUP has switched sides in Protocol battle
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's continued fight against the Protocol is a sham after its return to Stormont, claiming the party now implements the Protocol it pledged to oppose. He says TUV will keep opposing the Protocol and calling out its implementers.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal and DUP return to Stormont Executive Original release: DUP has switched sides in Protocol battle (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds calls on the Department of Health to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to develop a comprehensive ADHD strategy, after launching a public petition to be presented to the Assembly’s Speaker.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition to commission adult ADHD services in NI Original release: Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition (opens in a new tab)
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Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson says it is disappointing that new DUP leader Mr Robinson chose maintaining devolution over Unionist unity, and points to the DUP's United Unionist Declaration opposing the Protocol still on its website. He says the DUP is responsible for the division it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership choice to maintain devolution despite Protocol opposition Original release: Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says an Institute of International and European Affairs report on the costs of a united Ireland shows Northern Ireland is better off in the UK, citing projected annual costs and lower living standards. He argues against Irish reunification, pointing to…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Institute of International and European Affairs report on costs of Irish unification Original release: All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality (opens in a new tab)
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Business as normal under tainted Donaldson Deal is a road to an all-Ireland
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says calls for the Executive to carry on as normal under the Donaldson deal are not motivated by concern for Northern Ireland. He claims the deal wrongly promised the Sea Border would be abolished and argues instability is preferable until it is addressed.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson deal and Executive restoration under the Sea Border Original release: Business as normal under tainted Donaldson Deal is a road to an all-Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Continuity Jeffrey won’t change the tainted Donaldson Deal
TUV leader Jim Allister says Gavin Robinson, a candidate for DUP leader, will not change the Donaldson Deal, which he claims enthrones Sinn Féin, accepts EU law and an Irish Sea border. He urges DUP members unhappy with the deal to act and pledges TUV opposition.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal DUP leadership contest Gavin Robinson Original release: Continuity Jeffrey won’t change the tainted Donaldson Deal (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy remarks at Belfast Easter Commemoration 2024
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the Irish Government to set up a Citizens' Assembly now to plan for constitutional change and Irish unity, saying referenda could happen before the decade ends. Speaking at a Belfast Easter Rising commemoration, he also calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Belfast Easter Rising commemoration 2024 Conor Murphy speech Original release: Conor Murphy remarks at Belfast Easter Commemoration 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the 1916 rebels inspire today’s fight for a united, free Ireland, urges protection and regeneration of Moore Street, and praises First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s historic role.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comments on DUP bombshell
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's departure in concerning circumstances has wide ramifications for unionism, stressing innocent-until-proven-guilty and the family involved. He urges unionism to steady itself and reject the Donaldson Deal's Irish Sea border and EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation as DUP leader after charges Original release: TUV comments on DUP bombshell (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comments on DUP honours
TUV leader Jim Allister says honours given to DUP figures, including Gregory Campbell's CBE and the deputy leader's Privy Council membership, reward backing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's deal and show how easily some are pacified.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP honours for figures backing Donaldson's deal Original release: TUV comments on DUP honours (opens in a new tab)
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit opposes congestion charges, which it says would create class barriers to city centres, and calls for free, frequent public transport in urban centres instead. It responds to a proposal by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan that councils prepare traffic plans by 2026 and consider…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Eamon Ryan congestion charges proposal Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan calls for an urgent review of how water quality is addressed across the north, following an Audit Office report finding no improvement in water quality over almost a decade. She urges full implementation of the report's recommendations by the Department of Agriculture…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on water quality in rivers and lakes Original release: Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Meaningful East/West connectivity welcome but reality of Protocol cannot be ignored
TUV deputy leader councillor Ron McDowell says meaningful East/West connectivity is welcome but the Protocol creates a partitioning border that cannot be ignored, and the new East/West Council lacks statutory powers, limiting its substance.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Meaningful East/West connectivity welcome but reality of Protocol cannot be ignored (opens in a new tab)
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Boosting our East-West linkages
The DUP welcomes the inaugural UK East-West Council meeting in London, saying it will strengthen internal UK trade, transport links and school exchanges, and calls for it to become a forum for future cooperation across the UK.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Boosting our East-West linkages (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Questions relevance of East-West Council
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA questions what the newly formed East-West Council adds, arguing it rebrands existing UK Intergovernmental Relations structures, which he says already cover a wide range of issues. He calls on unionists to engage with UK-wide structures as equal members rather than…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Beattie Questions relevance of East-West Council (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for restoration of North-South Ministerial Council
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls for the North‑South Ministerial Council to be reconvened without delay, saying it remains dormant despite the return of power‑sharing and urging ministers to restore all‑island cooperation.
Constitutional affairs Issue: North‑South Ministerial Council not convened after power‑sharing restoration Original release: SDLP calls for restoration of North-South Ministerial Council (opens in a new tab)
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DUP meet Shadow Secretary of State at Stormont
DUP Junior Minister Pam Cameron and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett say they met Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn at Stormont and discussed focusing on issues that matter to everyone in Northern Ireland. Brett calls for growing the economy and better schools, hospitals and public services…
Constitutional affairs Original release: DUP meet Shadow Secretary of State at Stormont (opens in a new tab)