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We must fully restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United…
DUP peer Lord Dodds urges the Labour Government to recognise that the democratic deficit caused by the Protocol is unsustainable, after Lords questions on the Safeguarding the Union command paper. He argues EU law across hundreds of areas leaves Northern Ireland voters without a say and vows to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords questions on Safeguarding the Union command paper Original release: We must fully restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United… (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston demands Stormont overhaul following Executive Office Committee scandal
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to the Stormont Procedures Committee seeking urgent changes to Assembly standing orders after the Executive Office Committee chair met the First Minister before giving evidence. He calls for the rule to cover any witness, not only political…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive Office Committee chair meeting with First Minister before evidence session Original release: Gaston demands Stormont overhaul following Executive Office Committee scandal (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan asks Irish Government to help deliver cross-border road project
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says he has written to the Irish Government asking it to co-fund the A2 Buncrana Road Dualling project, which he says has been repeatedly delayed. He made the call after the North West Transport Plan consultation closed, urging a holistic approach to congestion and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North West Transport Plan consultation close Original release: Durkan asks Irish Government to help deliver cross-border road project (opens in a new tab)
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Only TUV opposes Pet Passports at Committee
TUV Leader Jim Allister says he was the only unionist MP to oppose the EU-driven Pet Passports regulation at the Commons Delegated Legislation Committee, which passed without other unionist opposition. He pledges to force a Commons vote and seek support from those who reject EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Pet Passports regulation Commons Delegated Legislation Committee debate Original release: Only TUV opposes Pet Passports at Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Air connectivity within UK must be reliable – Shannon
DUP MP for Strangford Jim Shannon asks the Transport Secretary to address frequent cancellations on Belfast‑London flights, urging government support for reliable domestic air services within the UK.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast‑London flight cancellation Original release: Air connectivity within UK must be reliable – Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Executive must increase funding for Casement Park
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty calls on the Executive and UK Government to increase funding for the Casement Park redevelopment, saying Ministers should use recent additional Budget money and not let the stadium fall by the wayside.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park funding increase call after Assembly raise Original release: McNulty: Executive must increase funding for Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes over €15 million in EU funding for a Down GAA training hub at Ballykinlar, saying it will include four pitches, a spectator stand, a fitness suite and an indoor games area.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Down GAA Ballykinlar EU funding announcement Original release: Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’ (opens in a new tab)
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€16.7 million investment in Riverine Project will be transformative – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Orfhlaith Begley welcomes a PEACEPLUS grant of over €16m from the Special EU Programmes Body for the cross-border Riverine Project linking Strabane and Lifford. She says the 30-acre parkland will include a pavilion, an adventure play area and a footbridge, crediting party work on…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: PEACEPLUS funding granted for Riverine Project between Strabane and Lifford Original release: €16.7 million investment in Riverine Project will be transformative – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole accuses the Executive parties of failing to act on Stormont reform since the Executive returned, and says the SDLP will use Tuesday's motion to urge re-establishing the Executive sub-committee on Reform and adding reform outcomes to the Programme for Government.
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP motion on Stormont reform and Executive sub-committee Original release: O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andy McMurray calls for a new NI Water funding model, favouring mutualisation so it can borrow against its assets, after reports that water constraints are blocking a £400m, 2,500-home scheme in Derry.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Water infrastructure constraints blocking £400m Derry housing development Original release: New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says protecting Northern Ireland's dual market access is vital ahead of a Stormont vote on the Windsor Framework, after the Secretary of State triggered the process. He calls for continuation of the framework and pursuit of a UK-EU veterinary and SPS…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State triggers Stormont vote on Windsor Framework Original release: Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a £2.23bn investment package for the electricity network, saying new infrastructure is needed now to connect renewable sources and cut reliance on fossil fuels. He links the Utility Regulator's final price control determination to the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: £2.23bn Northern Ireland electricity network investment package Original release: Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network (opens in a new tab)
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Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, TD for Meath West, warns the Government that a limited Covid evaluation is unacceptable and calls for a full public inquiry with power to compel witnesses and papers, citing nursing home deaths, cancer screening cutbacks, school closures and ventilator spending.
Health Issue: Government Covid review terms of reference powers of compellability Original release: Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough (opens in a new tab)
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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)