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National Insurance increase will see some GP practices close: Forsythe
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe says the UK Government's Employer National Insurance rise will further restrict GP access in Northern Ireland, claiming evidence to the Public Accounts Committee showed some practices will close and contracts will be handed back. She calls for action to protect patients.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Employer National Insurance rise impact on GP practices Original release: National Insurance increase will see some GP practices close: Forsythe (opens in a new tab)
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Egan appeals for information on the twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan appeals for anyone with information on Lisa Dorrian's disappearance to contact the PSNI, marking twenty years since she vanished in 2005. She notes the family still lack answers and cannot lay her to rest, and commends their long campaign.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian's disappearance appeal Original release: Egan appeals for information on the twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says he pressed Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at a Communities Committee meeting for a timeline to publish an Irish Language Strategy, and calls for the minister to re-engage with Conradh na Gaeilge and the Irish language sector.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Committee meeting on Irish Language Strategy timeline Original release: Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt comments on Programme for Government
UUP Leader and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt welcomes the Programme for Government agreement as progress, but says it is poorly aligned with Executive priorities and next year's draft budget. He says health funding has fallen to an estimated 1.5% premium and calls for a funding settlement closer to…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: Nesbitt comments on Programme for Government (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Programme for Government will be judged on delivery for public, not photo-opps
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's Programme for Government will be judged on whether it delivers targets and priorities that improve people's lives. He criticises ministers for press conferences on a PfG that was signed off but not published for scrutiny.
Other Health Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government will be judged on delivery for public, not photo-opps (opens in a new tab)
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Fr. Raymond Murray – a fearless champion against injustice
Former Uachtarán of Sinn Féin Gerry Adams expresses solidarity and condolences to Fr. Raymond Murray’s family and colleagues, lauding his five‑decade fight for human rights, exposure of shoot‑to‑kill, collusion, torture and the harsh conditions faced by women political prisoners.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Fr. Raymond Murray Original release: Fr. Raymond Murray – a fearless champion against injustice (opens in a new tab)
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The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson calls on the Secretary of State to ensure the NICS is fit for purpose, suggesting closer integration with the UK Home Civil Service. He also urges the Government to reconsider net-zero targets stalling projects such as the A5 road.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Shannon calls on Government to press Dublin on Omagh inquiry
DUP MP Jim Shannon calls on the UK Government to press Dublin to initiate its own inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, citing the Horner judgement's recommendation for inquiries in both jurisdictions. He accuses Dublin of foot-dragging on legacy issues.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing inquiry and Dublin's response to the Horner judgement Original release: Shannon calls on Government to press Dublin on Omagh inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Access in Fermanagh & South Tyrone -…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on the Health Minister to act on NHS dental access in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, citing 49% adult registration and limited practice coverage in rural areas, during an Assembly adjournment debate.
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Celtic need to act decisively following McFarlane terror tribute…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell and North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett call on Celtic FC to act against supporters who displayed a banner honouring convicted IRA member Brendan McFarlane at a Scottish Premiership match. Brett has written to the club chairman, copying the Scottish FA and UEFA, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Celtic supporters' Brendan McFarlane banner at Aberdeen match Original release: Celtic need to act decisively following McFarlane terror tribute… (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “paramilitaries have no place in our communities”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says paramilitaries have no place in communities and backs today's plan, first put forward earlier by the IRC, urging the appointed expert be allowed time to report in nine months.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UK-Irish government agreement on appointing an independent expert to engage paramilitaries Original release: Robinson – “paramilitaries have no place in our communities” (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcome joint venture between the IFA Galgorm Resort
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston table parallel motions at Westminster and Stormont welcoming a partnership between the IFA and Galgorm Resort for a training facility for Northern Ireland's men's and women's national football teams. The motions urge the Executive to help bring the Co…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: IFA and Galgorm Resort national football training facility Original release: TUV welcome joint venture between the IFA Galgorm Resort (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the election of a Belfast figure as president of Conradh na Gaeilge, the first from Belfast in 30 years, and congratulates him on his long-standing commitment to the organisation. She urges constructive dialogue over an emergency motion on legal action against…
Disability and equality Issue: Conradh na Gaeilge presidential election at Wexford ard fheis Original release: Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive Glider decision an insult to people in Belfast
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the Executive has failed Belfast after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins dropped plans to extend the Glider to Carryduff and Glengormley and now expects the main scheme not to finish until 2030 at the earliest. He calls the decision shameful and accuses Sinn Féin…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Rapid Transport extension excludes Glengormley Original release: O’Toole: Executive Glider decision an insult to people in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone backs striking Irish language groups
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA offers his party's support to Irish language and Gaeltacht groups taking half-day strike action over cuts to Foras na Gaeilge. He urges the Irish Government and Executive to fund the body with a long-term plan and welcomes UK plans to repeal the…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language organisations strike over Foras na Gaeilge funding cuts Original release: McGlone backs striking Irish language groups (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Time has passed for engagement with paramilitaries
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the time for government engagement with paramilitaries has passed, responding to Hilary Benn's confirmation of planned engagement with groups to encourage disbandment. She calls for delegitimising the groups, investing in policing and neighbourhood policing, and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UK and Irish governments engagement with paramilitary groups on disbandment Original release: Hanna: Time has passed for engagement with paramilitaries (opens in a new tab)
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Seasann Sinn Féin le hearnáil na Gaeilge sa stailc i gcionne ciorruithe – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Conor McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Irish language and Gaeltacht spokesperson, and Conor McGuinness, junior spokesperson for Tuaithe, Pobail agus Gaeltacht, back the Irish-language sector strike against planned Foras na Gaeilge cuts. Ó Snodaigh urges Minister Dara Calleary to fund affected…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language organisations strike over Foras na Gaeilge funding cuts Original release: Seasann Sinn Féin le hearnáil na Gaeilge sa stailc i gcionne ciorruithe – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Conor McGuinness TD (opens in a new tab)
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We must work together to improve dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan calls for urgent action on the shortage of NHS dentists in Fermanagh, urging parties and ministers to work together. She says low NHS fee uplifts are driving dentists away and asks the Health Minister to explore reinstating financial support schemes.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Assembly debate on dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone Original release: We must work together to improve dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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IRC report represents another step into the moral bankruptcy
TUV leader Jim Allister says the latest Independent Reporting Commission report omits the IRA's Army Council and retained weapons, and calls its recommended deproscription process for groups such as the IRA, UVF and UDA an offensive insult to victims. He also criticises a proposed Independent…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Reporting Commission report on paramilitarism and deproscription proposals Original release: IRC report represents another step into the moral bankruptcy (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom’s New Social Media Guidance - Toothless and Ineffective
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says Ofcom's new guidance on online misogyny and deepfake abuse lacks enforcement, calling it symbolic and relying on voluntary compliance. She calls for legally binding obligations and financial penalties for social media platforms.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ofcom online misogyny and deepfake abuse guidance Original release: Ofcom’s New Social Media Guidance - Toothless and Ineffective (opens in a new tab)