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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to hold West of the Bann Economic Conference – Murphy
Sinn Féin Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA announces a Commission on the Future of Ireland economic conference on 22 November in Ballygawley, examining partition's impact west of the Bann and how Irish Unity could address regional disadvantage.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to hold West of the Bann Economic Conference – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Government Covid review does not have the confidence of many bereaved families – Mary Lou McDonald and David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD criticises the Government's Covid review as weak and late, arguing it lacks powers to compel witnesses and documents, and calls for a full public inquiry with those powers. Sinn Féin spokesperson David Cullinane TD adds that the Government has failed to enact…
Health Issue: Government Covid review terms of reference powers of compellability Original release: Government Covid review does not have the confidence of many bereaved families – Mary Lou McDonald and David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges Prime Minister to Establish UK-Wide Cancer Strategy
Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood calls on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to create an urgent UK‑wide Cancer Strategy, warning that cancer care across the UK is at a critical point and that patients in Northern Ireland must not be left behind.
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Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November
Derry and Strabane Councillor Shaun Harkin backs the March for Clean Water in Belfast on 3 November, organised by Save Lough Neagh, and calls for urgent investment in water and sewage infrastructure. He blames Stormont for failing to tackle pollution in Lough Neagh and the Mobuoy dump, and demands…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: March for Clean Water Belfast 3 November 2024 Original release: Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken comments on the Autumn Budget
UUP Finance Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken welcomes the extra £1.5bn for Northern Ireland and the City and Growth Deals in the Autumn Budget, but calls the exclusion from green hydrogen projects disappointing. He urges the funding be prioritised for health, education and policing.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Budget October 2024 impact on Northern Ireland Original release: Aiken comments on the Autumn Budget (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath expresses concern at severe shortage of radioisotopes
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath expresses concern for patients facing delays and cancellations due to a severe radioisotope shortage. He welcomes the Health Minister's coordination with UK departments but calls for a more robust strategy to secure supplies and for clear patient communication.
Health Issue: Radioisotope shortage affecting Northern Ireland patients Original release: McGrath expresses concern at severe shortage of radioisotopes (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Budget must mark new chapter in devolution funding story
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Autumn Budget's unpausing of city deals and confirmation of next year's Executive funding, but calls for clarity on 2024-25 in-year funding, ringfencing of England-linked resources, and long-term multi-year Treasury certainty.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget decision to unpause City and Growth Deals for Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Original release: Hanna: Budget must mark new chapter in devolution funding story (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to set out plan for Irish unity – Declan Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA and National Party Chairperson, says the party will set out its plan for Irish unity in the forthcoming Irish general election. He lists proposed steps including a reunification unit in the Department of the Taoiseach, a Minister of State for…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin People's Assembly in Armagh on Irish unity plan Original release: Sinn Féin to set out plan for Irish unity – Declan Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn welcomes plans for all-island mother and baby unit if Sinn Féin is elected to government in South
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes her party's Southern health plans, launched in 'A Prescription For Change', for a cross-border perinatal mental health unit for mothers and babies under a future Sinn Féin-led government.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin 'A Prescription For Change' health plan launch Original release: Flynn welcomes plans for all-island mother and baby unit if Sinn Féin is elected to government in South (opens in a new tab)
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‘Hourly rail service will be a game changer for all-island travel’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes the start of an hourly Dublin to Belfast train service, calling it a game changer for all-island travel. He says it will support jobs, growth, regeneration and access to services, and pledges to work with the infrastructure minister on rail links under the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Hourly Dublin to Belfast train service commencement Original release: ‘Hourly rail service will be a game changer for all-island travel’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from local MP, Jim Allister, on two more Ballymoney road deaths
TUV MP Jim Allister offers condolences to the families of two elderly brothers killed in a crash on the A26 near Ballymoney. He says there is a strong case to convert the T-junction on the Ballymena Road into a roundabout, which he argues would be safer than the other junctions with the A26 in…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A26 Ballymoney road deaths and Ballymena Road junction safety Original release: Statement from local MP, Jim Allister, on two more Ballymoney road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government must work with all families on agreed way forward for legacy’ – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says the ICRIR lacks the confidence of most families and tells the British Secretary of State Hilary Benn at the Joint Committee on the Good Friday Agreement. He calls for a public inquiry into Sean Brown's death and for the Legacy Act to be repealed and replaced.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Joint Committee on Good Friday Agreement legacy discussion with Hilary Benn Original release: ‘British government must work with all families on agreed way forward for legacy’ – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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“Serious questions” about Irish language signs not serious enough to warrant them being stopped?
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell backs DUP MLA Stephen Dunne's questioning of Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's spending on bilingual street signs in Belfast, and urges the DUP to sign an Assembly petition to refer the decision to the Executive.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister O'Dowd bilingual road signs decision in west Belfast Original release: “Serious questions” about Irish language signs not serious enough to warrant them being stopped? (opens in a new tab)
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DUP caught out in more lies
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses the DUP of lying about secret talks with the IRA and Sinn Féin before power-sharing, and of misleading unionists over the Windsor Framework. He cites a video of Emma Little-Pengelly with Michelle O'Neill as evidence of a 'phoney war' with Sinn Féin.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP secret talks with IRA and McGuinness revelations Original release: DUP caught out in more lies (opens in a new tab)
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Council planning delays adding to the housing crisis, says Armstrong, following councils audit report.
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA raises concern that councils keep missing planning targets, citing a Local Government Auditor report showing 63% of major applications and around 62% of local applications exceeded statutory timescales, and urges councils to act.
Housing Local government Issue: Local Government Auditor report on council planning application timescales Original release: Council planning delays adding to the housing crisis, says Armstrong, following councils audit report. (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray marks one year since devastating floods, stating there has been insufficient support provided to those affected.
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray marks one year since the Newry, Mourne and Down floods, saying aid for homes and businesses has been insufficient. He calls on the Department for the Economy to develop recovery plans and urges funding for a Flood Forecasting System and sewer improvements.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: One-year anniversary of Newry, Mourne and Down floods Original release: McMurray marks one year since devastating floods, stating there has been insufficient support provided to those affected. (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn welcomes focus on improving health outcomes
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes the inclusion of parts of west Belfast's Falls and Shankill areas in the first phase of the 'Live Better' health programme. She says it will help improve health outcomes and calls for equal access to healthcare regardless of where people live.
Health Issue: 'Live Better' programme initial phase announcement for Belfast areas Original release: Flynn welcomes focus on improving health outcomes (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “we must be persuaders for the Union”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges unionists to persuade the undecided 'don't knows' on the Union, arguing a functioning Executive is needed. He cites a poll showing support for the Union at 48.6% and touts a childcare support scheme for 11,500 families.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Poll showing Union support below 50% for first time Original release: Robinson – “we must be persuaders for the Union” (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MP Secures Government Commitment to Tackle Car Insurance Hikes in…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the UK Government has committed to including Northern Ireland in its new taskforce on rising car insurance premiums, after talks with Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. A November meeting with the Department for Infrastructure is planned.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Government taskforce on car insurance costs announcement Original release: DUP MP Secures Government Commitment to Tackle Car Insurance Hikes in… (opens in a new tab)
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McAuley highlights British Heart Foundation defibrillator opportunity for Ballymoney
TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley encourages local groups to apply for free defibrillators from the British Heart Foundation's Community Defibrillator Funding Programme, noting Newhill in Ballymoney is a priority area for applications.
Health Issue: British Heart Foundation community defibrillator funding call for Northern Ireland applications Original release: McAuley highlights British Heart Foundation defibrillator opportunity for Ballymoney (opens in a new tab)