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Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says it is now time to deliver the redevelopment of Casement Park after the British government committed funding through its spending review. He calls the financial clarification welcome and urges everyone to push the project forward for Antrim and Ulster Gaels.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Time to build Casement Park – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill welcomes the British government's funding commitment for the Casement Park stadium and calls for all sides to pull together to get it built, while also welcoming additional funding for frontline public services.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time to build Casement Park – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism in our communities – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the racist disorder in Ballymena, describing it as disgusting and calling for it to be unequivocally condemned. He urges politicians to avoid feeding fear with mistruths and to show strong leadership to end the trouble.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballymena disorder and PSNI funding pressures Original release: No place for racism in our communities – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts ‘reckless and destructive’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the latest arson attack on a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling on those responsible to stop what he calls reckless and destructive behaviour. He says he is pressing network providers in London for urgent investment to improve mobile coverage, and urges anyone with…
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts ‘reckless and destructive’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns suspected racist attacks on homes near the Ballysillan area of north Belfast, says the families affected will be contacted for support, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Suspected racist attacks on homes near Ballysillan, north Belfast Original release: Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Comprehensive Spending Review sees increased funds for NI but significant pressures remain - Aiken
UUP Finance Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken says the Comprehensive Spending Review appears to recognise Northern Ireland's underfunding, with DEL rising by about £1.5bn, but warns of pressures including a £600M health shortfall and £250M for policing. He calls on the Executive to prioritise and asks…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: UK Government first Spending Review 2025 Original release: Comprehensive Spending Review sees increased funds for NI but significant pressures remain - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood and Honeyford welcome Casement Park funding announcement
Alliance's Sorcha Eastwood MP and David Honeyford MLA welcome the UK Government's £50m funding announcement for the Casement Park redevelopment following the Spending Review. Honeyford says the Communities Minister must now act to ensure the stadium is built, citing an outstanding funding shortfall.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Eastwood and Honeyford welcome Casement Park funding announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Newry, Mourne and Down Council backs Alliance motion calling for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Alliance says Newry, Mourne and Down Council has backed its motion calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, making it the first Northern Ireland local authority to do so. Cllr Jill Truesdale and Cllr Cadogan Enright also criticise public subsidies for gas and call for grid investment in…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Newry, Mourne and Down Council backs Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty motion Original release: Newry, Mourne and Down Council backs Alliance motion calling for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government continuing to balance books on backs of the most vulnerable, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says the UK Labour Government's first Spending Review confirms a failed austerity model, criticising cuts to disability support, the retention of the two child limit and the refusal to introduce a wealth tax, while welcoming NHS and Casement Park funding.
Public finance and taxation Social security and welfare Issue: UK Government first Spending Review 2025 Original release: UK Government continuing to balance books on backs of the most vulnerable, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Executive must up Casement funding contribution
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the Executive to increase its funding for Casement Park, arguing it should at least match inflation on its original £62.5m commitment after the UK Government announced £50m for the west Belfast stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Hanna: Executive must up Casement funding contribution (opens in a new tab)
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‘We will continue to make the case for a just transition’ – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer calls on Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir to heed widespread concerns about the department’s Nutrient Action Programme after the Assembly voted to reject the proposals, urging proper farmer engagement, impact assessments and support for a just transition.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Assembly vote rejecting NAP proposals Original release: ‘We will continue to make the case for a just transition’ – McAleer (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson welcomes £10million for regeneration of Derry’s historic buildings
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes an extra £10 million from the Department for Communities to regenerate Derry's historic buildings, saying it will complement existing projects such as the City Deal, Magee expansion and the Fort George site.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: North West Regeneration Fund approval for Londonderry Historic City Conservation Area Original release: Ferguson welcomes £10million for regeneration of Derry’s historic buildings (opens in a new tab)
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Punitive charges on workers and families not the answer to wastewater problems – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says a new Fiscal Council report on NI Water funding shows the impact of British government austerity, and backs Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plan to seek Executive funding, consult on developer contributions and legislate for sustainable drainage. He opposes…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Fiscal Council report on NI Water funding model Original release: Punitive charges on workers and families not the answer to wastewater problems – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson deserve truth and justice – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he will stand with the Thompson family at the UK Supreme Court in London as it hears the Secretary of State's appeal against a disclosure ruling in the 1994 inquest into Paul Thompson's murder. He accuses the British government of obstructing victims' families and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court appeal over disclosure ruling in Paul Thompson inquest Original release: Family of Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson deserve truth and justice – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan urges groups to apply for Ulster-Scots Music & Dance funding
Mid Ulster DUP MLA Keith Buchanan welcomes the Ulster-Scots Agency's new music and dance tuition funding scheme and urges eligible groups to apply, saying it will help pass these traditions on to younger generations.
Disability and equality Issue: Ulster-Scots Agency music and dance tuition funding programme launch Original release: Buchanan urges groups to apply for Ulster-Scots Music & Dance funding (opens in a new tab)
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Approval of the North West Regeneration Fund
DUP-linked Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces approval of a £10 million North West Regeneration Fund to bring commercially unviable buildings in Londonderry's Historic City Conservation Area back into use, delivered by the Londonderry Inner City Trust over five years.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: North West Regeneration Fund approval for Londonderry Historic City Conservation Area Original release: Approval of the North West Regeneration Fund (opens in a new tab)
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DUP leads Assembly call to withdraw NAP consultation
Deputy Leader and DUP Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen led an Assembly debate urging the DAERA Minister to pull back the consultation on the Nutrients Action Programme.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA consultation on Nutrients Action Programme review and 2026-2029 programme Original release: DUP leads Assembly call to withdraw NAP consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe writes to Parades Commission and PSNI in aftermath of anti-Israel parade
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a Cusher councillor, says he has written to the Parades Commission and PSNI demanding answers after an anti-Israel parade in Scarva, calling for a review of how it was approved, routed and policed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Scarva parade disorder and arrests after Parades Commission decision Original release: Ratcliffe writes to Parades Commission and PSNI in aftermath of anti-Israel parade (opens in a new tab)
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Report shows children and young people still facing 'widespread' sectarian bullying, says Guy
Alliance Education Spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says new Anti-Bullying Alliance and Stranmillis University research shows sectarian bullying remains widespread among children and young people. She calls for the Executive to adopt a broader cross-community approach, including school-community…
Education Community relations and legacy Issue: Anti-Bullying Alliance and Stranmillis sectarian bullying research Original release: Report shows children and young people still facing 'widespread' sectarian bullying, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive parties cynically abandoning commitment to Lough Neagh
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Sinn Féin, the DUP and the UUP of dropping their pledges to protect Lough Neagh after backing a motion to halt consultation on the AERA Minister's Nutrients Action Programme. He calls their earlier promises empty rhetoric and urges the…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Assembly motion to halt consultation on Nutrients Action Programme Original release: O’Toole: Executive parties cynically abandoning commitment to Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)