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Decisive action needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes cross-party Assembly agreement calling on the Executive to tackle the Lough Neagh crisis, and calls for a new management structure and public ownership of the lough.
Environment and climate Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on Lough Neagh crisis Original release: Decisive action needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Efforts to achieve energy security and tackle climate change strengthened by all-island approach – Darren O’Rourke TD
Sinn Féin climate action spokesperson Darren O’Rourke TD says an all‑island strategy is essential to tackle energy security and climate change, warning that North‑South disjointedness raises costs and hampers emissions cuts, and urges policy alignment following the new IBEC‑CBI report.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: IBEC and CBI joint report on energy and climate Original release: Efforts to achieve energy security and tackle climate change strengthened by all-island approach – Darren O’Rourke TD (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth reacts to today's Assembly debate on Lough Neagh
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth welcomes the Assembly motion on Lough Neagh and its call for a cross-departmental body, but says it lacks a clear call for public ownership and that communities must be central. He backs an Independent Environmental Agency and a research facility, and calls the…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on Lough Neagh crisis Original release: Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth reacts to today's Assembly debate on Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone calls for investment and a long-term strategy to protect Lough Neagh, urging the Executive to ensure oversight, accountability and funding after an Assembly debate on a Lough Neagh Rescue Plan. He also says the lough should move into public or community ownership.
Environment and climate Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on Lough Neagh crisis Original release: McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson Deal a fraud and a deceit
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal is a fraud, claiming it has not restored Northern Ireland's place in the UK, removed the Irish Sea border or returned control of laws, and calls it a surrender.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP deal with the government on the Windsor Framework Original release: Donaldson Deal a fraud and a deceit (opens in a new tab)
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Trader Support Service confirms NI being treated as EU territory
TUV party chairman Keith Ratcliffe says a Trader Support Service email to businesses bringing goods from Great Britain confirms Northern Ireland is treated as EU territory, with goods classed as EU rather than UK. He argues this encourages exports via the Republic instead of Great Britain…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Trader Support Service email confirming Northern Ireland treated as EU territory Original release: Trader Support Service confirms NI being treated as EU territory (opens in a new tab)
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TUV – No Sea Border denied place on Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee
TUV leader Jim Allister says his party was shut out of the Assembly's Windsor Framework scrutiny committee after the main parties divided up committee seats, calling the exclusion scandalous given almost 8% of voters backed TUV – No Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly committee seats allocation excluding TUV from Windsor Framework scrutiny committee Original release: TUV – No Sea Border denied place on Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the government-appointed Equality Commission has contradicted claims that the Rwanda Bill will apply equally in Northern Ireland and GB, arguing Protocol Article 2 gives asylum seekers protections that will stymie it there. He says the Donaldson Deal failed to address…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission statement on Rwanda Bill application in Northern Ireland Original release: Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill (opens in a new tab)
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It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls for work on a women's health strategy to resume as soon as possible, ahead of an Assembly motion urging the Health Minister to bring forward a fully-budgeted strategy covering women's health across all life stages.
Health Disability and equality Original release: It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Baker says Donaldson deal doesn’t stop Sea Border hardening
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says Steve Baker's remarks show the Donaldson deal does not stop divergence from retained EU law, claiming DUP spin on the deal is being exposed. He says hundreds of pages of EU law binding Northern Ireland under the Protocol remain untouched by the deal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Steve Baker remarks on Donaldson deal and EU law divergence Original release: Steve Baker says Donaldson deal doesn’t stop Sea Border hardening (opens in a new tab)
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DUP vice chair of Democratic Scrutiny Committee makes laughable attempt to deny existence of Sea Border
TUV's Keith Ratcliffe accuses the DUP's David Brooks of denying the Sea Border, despite a ministerial answer stating Great Britain is a third country for trade and that border posts will stay. He says Brooks is unfit for the Democratic Scrutiny Committee vice chair role.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP's David Brooks denial of Sea Border Original release: DUP vice chair of Democratic Scrutiny Committee makes laughable attempt to deny existence of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Agriculture Minister confirms – Sea Border stays, GB still a “Third Country”
TUV leader Jim Allister says written confirmation from the Agriculture Minister shows the Sea Border remains in place and that GB is still treated as a Third Country under EU official controls rules. He accuses the DUP of spin over Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's Seven Tests.
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Agriculture Minister's answer on dismantling Sea Border inspection posts Original release: Agriculture Minister confirms – Sea Border stays, GB still a “Third Country” (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt, a Policing Board member, criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher for not inviting UUP leader to the PSNI Graduation Ceremony, while welcoming First Minister Michelle O'Neill's attendance, and urges him to reflect and repair the damage.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Chief Constable omission of UUP leader from PSNI Graduation Ceremony Original release: Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists expect the truth
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal permanently accepts EU laws and an Irish Sea border, calls it a sell-out endorsed by the DUP, and demands an immediate Assembly election so unionist voters can give their verdict.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP deal with the government on the Windsor Framework Original release: Unionists expect the truth (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on ministers in the newly formed Northern Ireland Executive and the EU to actively engage on cross‑border initiatives, urging an open‑door approach to EU programmes that benefit workers and families on the island.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: New Northern Ireland Executive formation Original release: MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that people in the north lack any input into EU legislation affecting them, and calls for formal, organised direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs. He also congratulates Michelle O'Neill on becoming First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised (opens in a new tab)
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New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI
Alliance's Andrew Muir MLA, the new DAERA Minister, says he will deliver across the department's full remit, prioritising Lough Neagh's recovery, longer-term carbon targets and bovine TB, while working with farming and fishing communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Andrew Muir appointed Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Original release: New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting
Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, speaking at the Assembly sitting, welcomes the DUP's return to the power-sharing institutions and pledges cooperation with unionist colleagues. She sets out priorities including childcare, social housing, health reform, the A5 and A29 road schemes…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the return of a new Executive in Northern Ireland and wishes the First and Deputy First Ministers well. He sets out priorities for incoming Ministers, including public sector pay, public services, environmental record and housing, and says the party will keep…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance's new Ministerial team welcome restoration of the institutions and look forward to challenges ahead
Alliance says its newly appointed Ministers welcome the restoration of the Stormont institutions, with Naomi Long elected Justice Minister and North Down MLA Andrew Muir named DAERA Minister. Long pledges to press for a funding formula deal with Treasury and urgent action on public sector pay.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Alliance's new Ministerial team welcome restoration of the institutions and look forward to challenges ahead (opens in a new tab)