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Gannon: Dismay at removal of funding for Enniskillen Bypass
SDLP Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Group Leader Adam Gannon says local people are dismayed after Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd confirmed £6.6m has been cut from the Enniskillen Southern Bypass. He says the SDLP will seek firm guarantees that the money is restored quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Enniskillen Southern Bypass £6.6million funding handback Original release: Gannon: Dismay at removal of funding for Enniskillen Bypass (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes additional disability adaptation funding
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the £6.5 million allocated to the Department for Communities for disability home adaptations. He calls for better support and oversight so adaptations meet specification, and urges the Minister to create a dedicated fund for accessibility in public and community…
Disability and equality Housing Issue: £6.5 million Department for Communities disability adaptations funding Original release: Allen welcomes additional disability adaptation funding (opens in a new tab)
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Sentencing Review means stronger protections for animals and natural environment, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the launch of a Sentencing Review by Justice Minister Naomi Long, which will examine animal welfare offences and environmental crime. He says stronger penalties are needed for those who harm animals or damage the environment, and cites pollution incidents in South…
Justice and policing Environment and climate Issue: Justice Minister's Sentencing Review on animal welfare and environmental crime Original release: Sentencing Review means stronger protections for animals and natural environment, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors have said other parties' voting to close down Boucher Road to major events is short-sighted
Alliance Councillors Jenna Maghie and Micky Murray say other parties voting to end major events at Boucher Playing Fields after 2027 is shortsighted, after their proposal to keep using the site until another venue is found was defeated at Belfast City Council.
Local government Economy and employment Issue: Boucher Playing Fields future events council vote Original release: Alliance Councillors have said other parties' voting to close down Boucher Road to major events is short-sighted (opens in a new tab)
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Environment Agency delays hindering south Down’s economic potential – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard warns that slow Environment Agency responses to statutory planning consultations are stalling housing, business and community projects in South Down. He has asked Agriculture and Environment Minister Andrew Muir to review the agency's performance and set out an urgent…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Environment Agency delays hindering south Down’s economic potential – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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New plan must support those struggling with rising energy costs – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the publication of the Executive's Fuel Poverty Strategy, which aims to support low-income households, those facing high energy costs and pensioners. He calls on the minister to finalise and strengthen the plan to tackle poverty.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Publication of the Fuel Poverty Strategy Original release: New plan must support those struggling with rising energy costs – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s ‘Good Jobs’ proposals indicate widespread cross-community support – Kearney
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes Lucid Talk poll findings he says show broad backing across communities for the 'Good Jobs' employment bill, citing majority support for ending exploitative contracts and fire-and-rehire, and urges all Executive and Assembly parties to back full…
Economy and employment Issue: Lucid Talk poll on Good Jobs employment legislation Original release: Sinn Féin’s ‘Good Jobs’ proposals indicate widespread cross-community support – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell to challenge “inevitability myth” at Dublin debate
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says a border poll is neither inevitable nor desirable and urges nationalist politicians to temper expectations, ahead of his UCD Literary and Historical Society debate in Dublin, citing static nationalist support and UK fiscal benefits.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Campbell to challenge “inevitability myth” at Dublin debate (opens in a new tab)
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Delays show health system still under severe strain - Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds says recent figures on ambulance handover delays and emergency department waits show Northern Ireland's health system is under intense pressure, citing handovers over 16 hours and median admitted-patient waits of 13 hours 36 minutes. She has requested further…
Health Issue: Latest Department of Health emergency care waiting time statistics Original release: Delays show health system still under severe strain - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson marks anniversary of Navy chef’s murder with Parliamentary…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson uses a Parliamentary motion to commemorate the 54th year since Royal Navy cook David Cuthbert was killed in Brazil by militants. He says the attack was a deliberate act of solidarity with the IRA and criticises Sinn Féin's links to extremist groups.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Robinson marks anniversary of Navy chef’s murder with Parliamentary… (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister launches new digital course to help pupils stay…
Education Minister Paul Givan launches a free online Digital Proficiency Course on the Safer Schools NI platform to help pupils, parents and schools keep children safe online, with the course going live on Safer Internet Day, 10 February 2026.
Education Issue: Safer Schools NI Digital Proficiency Course launch Original release: Education Minister launches new digital course to help pupils stay… (opens in a new tab)
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Security alert in Omagh causing disruption – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley condemns a security alert in Culmore Park, Omagh, which has forced elderly and vulnerable residents to leave their homes late at night. She says the council and a residents' association are opening a local centre for shelter and urges motorists to avoid the area.
Justice and policing Issue: Culmore Park, Omagh security alert evacuation February 2026 Original release: Security alert in Omagh causing disruption – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter questions failure to record attendance information about children with SEN
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA questions the Department of Education's failure to record data on children with special educational needs placed on reduced school timetables. She says she will raise it with the Education Minister and press for clear data collection processes.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education no data on SEN reduced timetables Original release: Hunter questions failure to record attendance information about children with SEN (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Slow progress cannot hide a broken system
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says marginal gains in the latest emergency care waiting figures do not reflect conditions at the Ulster Hospital, where he claims patients face delays of up to 15 hours. He calls on the Health Minister to stop managing the message and take urgent…
Health Issue: Latest Department of Health emergency care waiting time statistics Original release: McGrath: Slow progress cannot hide a broken system (opens in a new tab)
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Swann & Stewart Lead Westminster Delegation to Protect Community Sector Funding
UUP MPs Robin Swann and MLA John Stewart say their Westminster delegation pressed ministers and MPs over the move from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to the Local Growth Fund, warning community and voluntary groups face funding gaps and urging joint action across government.
Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Shared Prosperity Fund transition to Local Growth Fund affecting NI community sector Original release: Swann & Stewart Lead Westminster Delegation to Protect Community Sector Funding (opens in a new tab)
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Dedicated Controlled Schools’ Unit launched
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan welcomes the Education Authority’s new Controlled Schools’ Unit, the first phase of a task‑force‑recommended two‑stage plan to give dedicated support and management to Northern Ireland’s controlled school sector.
Education Issue: Launch of Education Authority Controlled Schools’ Unit Original release: Dedicated Controlled Schools’ Unit launched (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart: Stark Cancer Statistics Expose Unacceptable Delays
DUP MP Carla Lockhart warns that new Radiotherapy UK figures showing only 30.1% of Northern Ireland cancer patients treated on time expose chronic delays. She calls for free travel support for patients, ring-fenced Barnett consequentials for cancer care, and a response from the Health Minister.
Health Issue: Radiotherapy UK cancer treatment timeliness figures for Northern Ireland Original release: Lockhart: Stark Cancer Statistics Expose Unacceptable Delays (opens in a new tab)
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Buckley slams Minister over “Pothole Pandemic”
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins gave no clear answers when summoned to the Assembly over poor road conditions, and calls for £85 million set aside for cycle paths to be redirected to road maintenance.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly questions to Infrastructure Minister on road condition and potholes Original release: Buckley slams Minister over “Pothole Pandemic” (opens in a new tab)
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Robust safeguards needed after further PSNI data breach – Frew
DUP MLA Paul Frew, Chair of the Assembly's Justice Committee, says a further publication of PSNI officer names already exposed in the 2023 data breach must prompt action to protect officer information. He calls for robust safeguards across the justice system and says the Justice Committee will…
Justice and policing Issue: Further publication of PSNI officer names exposed in 2023 data breach Original release: Robust safeguards needed after further PSNI data breach – Frew (opens in a new tab)
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Justice Minister Urged to Answer Questions After PSNI Officers Named Online
TUV legacy and justice spokesman Sammy Morison says the online publication of police officers' names on the NI Courts website has caused serious worry for officers and their families. He urges the Justice Minister to urgently answer serious questions about the breach and protect officers from…
Justice and policing Issue: Further publication of PSNI officer names exposed in 2023 data breach Original release: Justice Minister Urged to Answer Questions After PSNI Officers Named Online (opens in a new tab)