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All-Ireland Bluetongue resolution needed for live exports North and South – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny TD, agriculture spokesperson, calls for an all-Ireland resolution to reopen live cattle and sheep exports between North and South amid Bluetongue outbreaks. He says the suspension is hurting sales and breeding societies and urges expanded testing.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Bluetongue outbreaks and suspension of North-South live exports Original release: All-Ireland Bluetongue resolution needed for live exports North and South – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Jesse Jackson was a Champion of Civil Rights and a true Friend of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says she is deeply saddened by the passing of US civil‑rights champion Jesse Jackson, praising his lifelong fight for justice, his support for Irish self‑determination and his friendship with Sinn Féin, and offers condolences to his family.
Other International affairs Issue: Death of US civil‑rights leader Jesse Jackson Original release: Jesse Jackson was a Champion of Civil Rights and a true Friend of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds and Little-Pengelly press Royal Mail for urgent action on…
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Emma Little-Pengelly say they pressed Royal Mail leadership in Northern Ireland for prompt fixes to late and missing post in Banbridge and Lisburn. Royal Mail has pledged 18 new delivery staff, overtime and agency cover, and the MLAs will raise missed health appointments…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Banbridge and Lisburn postal delivery delays and Royal Mail staffing shortages Original release: Dodds and Little-Pengelly press Royal Mail for urgent action on… (opens in a new tab)
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Death of Jesse Jackson – Gerry Adams
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams expresses a deep sense of loss at the death of American civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson, recalling meeting him in the USA and Ireland and praising his support for the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement.
Other International affairs Original release: Death of Jesse Jackson – Gerry Adams (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard writes to British government calling for ban on Palestine Action to be lifted
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard, writing to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, says a court finding that the Palestine Action proscription was illegal exposes the British state's effort to suppress pro-Palestinian activism. He calls for the government to reassess its Palestine policy and end its…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Palestine Action proscription unlawful Original release: Hazzard writes to British government calling for ban on Palestine Action to be lifted (opens in a new tab)
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Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong says political institutions should reflect and include people with disabilities. She made the remarks after being selected by the Assembly to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities regional forum in Edinburgh on 20-21 February 2026.
Disability and equality Original release: Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Puberty blockers trial never justified and should be permanently…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds says Health Minister's position on the puberty blocker trial defies logic, accusing the Ulster Unionist Party of reversing its support within 24 hours. She calls for the trial to be permanently ended, not just paused.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland withdrawal from puberty blocker trial Original release: Puberty blockers trial never justified and should be permanently… (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer introduces Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill to the Assembly
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer introduced a Private Member’s Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill in the Assembly, saying it will restore targeted financial aid for farmers in the north’s marginal upland districts, giving them certainty, stability and supporting local economies.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Introduction of Areas with Natural Constraints Payments Bill Original release: McAleer introduces Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill to the Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland Fishing Fleet Absorbs Yet Another Hammer Blow
South Down TUV representatives Colin Hillis and Harold McKee say a new Isle of Man immigration rule that treats foreign‑crew visas as prohibiting NI boats from fishing within 12 nm will shut out most of the fleet, and they have lodged written questions with the Stormont minister, urging urgent remed
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Isle of Man visa rule change affecting Northern Ireland trawlers Original release: Northern Ireland Fishing Fleet Absorbs Yet Another Hammer Blow (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds Challenges First Minister Over Veterans Support
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the First Minister's reply to her Question Time question on veterans was dismissive and offensive. She calls for devolved services such as housing, health and employment support to better recognise the barriers veterans and their families face from repeated deployments and…
Health Issue: First Minister's Question Time reply on veterans support Original release: Dodds Challenges First Minister Over Veterans Support (opens in a new tab)
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Brett: First Minister’s Rhetoric Cannot Hide Costly Climate…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett criticises First Minister Michelle O'Neill for not justifying the £1 million annual cost of a proposed Climate Change Commissioner. He says the work is already done at UK level and that NI accounts for 0.04% of world emissions.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Proposed Northern Ireland Climate Change Commissioner cost Original release: Brett: First Minister’s Rhetoric Cannot Hide Costly Climate… (opens in a new tab)
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Consistent mental health data needed to support those struggling – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says the lack of accurate, consistent mental‑health data in the north hampers service planning and delivery, and calls for a single, standardised data system to help health trusts better plan and support those in need.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin motion for single mental health data system Original release: Consistent mental health data needed to support those struggling – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna condemns racist graffiti
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns racist graffiti on the Bass Buildings in Alfred Street, Belfast, which a Belfast Asian Women's Academy representative said contained a death threat. She says racism and hate are on the rise and calls for a society-wide response.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Hanna condemns racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges First Minister on Sinn Féin failure to support Ukraine
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA challenges First Minister Michelle O'Neill in the Assembly over Sinn Féin MEPs voting against a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine. He says Sinn Féin cannot reconcile that stance with skipping the St Patrick's Day events in Washington.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: European Parliament vote on €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine Original release: O’Toole challenges First Minister on Sinn Féin failure to support Ukraine (opens in a new tab)
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Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says he will table a motion on 17 February urging the Government to add sexual crimes as a specific criterion in the Legacy Commission Bill’s Troubles investigation, and calls on the First and Deputy First Minister to back it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Commission Bill – inclusion of sexual crimes Original release: Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says racist graffiti found in a Belfast city centre residential building shows the cost of inaction on racism, blaming the First and deputy First Minister for failing to act. She calls for an update to the Race Relations Order and a Racial Equality Strategy.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne challenges Kimmins on pothole pandemic
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says a Assembly motion he proposed, which passed, calls on the Infrastructure Minister to tackle a worsening road network crisis, citing over 127,000 surface defects logged in 2025 and a £3 billion maintenance backlog, and urges permanent repairs and tighter…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly motion on Northern Ireland road maintenance and potholes Original release: Dunne challenges Kimmins on pothole pandemic (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes Chloe Mitchell trial announcement
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, welcomes the decision that the Chloe Mitchell trial will proceed and says the Justice Minister should have kept her agreed fast-track review of the fees structure. He commends the Criminal Bar Association and says he hopes this can lead to a fair…
Justice and policing Issue: Chloe Mitchell trial proceeding after fees structure review Original release: Allister welcomes Chloe Mitchell trial announcement (opens in a new tab)
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The Mitchell family deserves clarity, compassion and justice
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes news that the trial over the murder of Chloe Mitchell is expected to move forward after months of delays. She says she helped arrange a meeting between the Mitchell family and local representatives and a legal body to press for progress.
Justice and policing Issue: Chloe Mitchell trial proceeding after fees structure review Original release: The Mitchell family deserves clarity, compassion and justice (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome Nesbitt u-turn but major questions remain on his approach to puberty blockers
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's reversal on Northern Ireland's role in the puberty blocker trial but says he must explain how the decision was made and reversed. Party colleague Timothy Gaston is seeking an urgent Assembly answer from the Minister, and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Northern Ireland withdrawal from puberty blocker trial Original release: Welcome Nesbitt u-turn but major questions remain on his approach to puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)