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Anniversary of ending of Ministers' terms should make us all reflect and increases need for reform, says Muir
Alliance's Andrew Muir MLA says the first anniversary of the Executive's collapse should prompt reflection on the hardship caused by no Ministers, and calls for reform of the Executive, including weighted majority voting, to stop parties blocking government.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: One year anniversary of Northern Ireland Executive collapse Original release: Anniversary of ending of Ministers' terms should make us all reflect and increases need for reform, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for review of carers allowance
Alliance MLAs Patrick Brown, spokesperson on Poverty, and Kellie Armstrong call for a review of Carers Allowance, backing Carers NI recommendations including a higher earnings threshold, a taper and a working carer's element. They also urge Westminster to uplift the benefit.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Original release: Alliance calls for review of carers allowance (opens in a new tab)
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NI open for business - Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says a visit by a US business delegation signals that Northern Ireland is open for business, noting US investment and over $1billion in annual exports to the United States. He says the visit sits outside efforts to secure an outcome respecting Northern Ireland's…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: NI open for business - Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes high court decision to quash DAERA’s badger cull decision
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the High Court decision quashing DAERA's badger cull plan under its bovine TB strategy, saying TB can be controlled through cattle movement controls and test-vaccinate-remove methods instead. He calls for a minister to be appointed to produce a more ethical strategy.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: High Court quashes DAERA badger cull decision on bovine TB Original release: Alliance welcomes high court decision to quash DAERA’s badger cull decision (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should take action against Councillor over comments linking LGBTQ+ people to terrorism
An Alliance spokesperson calls on DUP leadership to take immediate action against Councillor Colin Kennedy over homophobic comments linking LGBTQ+ people with Hamas at an Ards and North Down Borough Council meeting. The spokesperson says the DUP must say whether it will suspend him.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Councillor Colin Kennedy comments linking LGBTQ+ people to Hamas Original release: DUP should take action against Councillor over comments linking LGBTQ+ people to terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls for greater effort in maximising recycling opportunities
Alliance's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA calls for Northern Ireland to lead on recycling after touring local recycling facilities with Keep Recycling Local. He urges councils to shift away from co-mingled collections toward separation at source, which he says gives better…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Blair calls for greater effort in maximising recycling opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Constitutional change has already happened without any consent, Mr Baker
TUV leader Jim Allister says constitutional change has already occurred in Northern Ireland without consent, pointing to the Protocol's suspension of Article 6 of the Acts of Union as confirmed by the Supreme Court, and criticises Steve Baker's support for it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Constitutional change has already happened without any consent, Mr Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Barr welcomes Anti-Domestic Violence Action within Mid and East Antrim
UUP Councillor Alan Barr welcomes a recent council motion in Mid and East Antrim committing the council to work with other agencies on tackling domestic violence, and says his amendment on violence against men and boys was accepted. He urges men affected to report it to police or contact the Men's…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim council domestic violence notice of motion Original release: Barr welcomes Anti-Domestic Violence Action within Mid and East Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Investment opportunities will come once political dysfunction resolved, says Eastwood
Alliance Economy spokesperson Sorcha Eastwood MLA says investment opportunities across key local sectors depend on resolving political dysfunction, as a trade delegation arrives with US Special Envoy Joe Kennedy. She calls for reform of the institutions and a shift towards export growth for local…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: US business delegation visit to the north led by Joe Kennedy Original release: Investment opportunities will come once political dysfunction resolved, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative
Councillor Rachel Woods will resign at the end of October, standing down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative after seven years of service as a councillor and former MLA, to take up a new role.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Principle of Consent not up for debate
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP warns London that the principle of consent is non-negotiable, responding to remarks by Minister Steve Baker at the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly. He says unionist votes cannot count for more than others, so a simple majority should suffice in any future unity…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Steve Baker remarks on consent principle at British Irish Parliamentary Assembly Original release: Eastwood: Principle of Consent not up for debate (opens in a new tab)
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Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally
Alliance MLA John Blair, South Antrim, says DAERA, NIEA and other agencies must tackle the Lough Neagh algae crisis long term and calls for a DAERA-led inter-departmental action plan. He backs an independent Environmental Protection Agency and urges the DUP to let ministers return to work.
Environment and climate Issue: Save Lough Neagh rally in Belfast Original release: Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for the Assembly to be restored immediately to support women experiencing menopause, citing stigma, a lack of awareness and the absence of a women's health strategy in the north. She urges the DUP to end its boycott and return to work.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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British government should provide proper funding to support children with special educational needs – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes Education Department approval for a new special school in Belfast and an expansion of Harberton school, adding 450 places, and calls for the Assembly to be restored so funding can start construction.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Belfast special school and Harberton expansion approval by Education Department Original release: British government should provide proper funding to support children with special educational needs – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison welcomes announcement of new Belfast special school
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the Department of Education's approval of a new Belfast special school and expansion of Harberton School, but says interim places must be in suitable accommodation. He says the projects depend on capital funding of over £80 million and…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Belfast special school and Harberton expansion approval by Education Department Original release: Mathison welcomes announcement of new Belfast special school (opens in a new tab)
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Staying the course – Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson, speaking to members in East Londonderry, says the Windsor Framework fell short of DUP manifesto commitments but progress was made, and calls on rivals to accept they were wrong to dismiss concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Staying the course – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari
Former Uachtarán Sinn Féin Gerry Adams offers sincere condolences to the family of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, praising his role in the peace process and the arms‑decommissioning inspections that helped underpin the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Death of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari Original release: Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA, who speaks on energy and climate change, welcomes SONI's Winter Outlook projection that Northern Ireland's electricity supply should meet winter demand. He warns of a hard winter amid cost of living pressures and says progress on renewables and climate targets…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: SONI Winter Outlook 2023/24 electricity supply projection Original release: Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook (opens in a new tab)
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Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says political drift in the north cannot continue and calls for the Assembly election outcome to be respected and validated. She urges the DUP, the two governments and all parties to restore the Good Friday Agreement institutions without delay.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont institutions restoration after 2023 Assembly election Original release: Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Leader's Address
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the party stands firmly with Israel after the Hamas attacks in Southern Israel, urges Israel to avoid civilian harm while destroying Hamas, calls for prayers for Jerusalem and celebrates the recent coronation and strong council election results.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Hamas attack on Israel, October 2023 Original release: Conference 2023 - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)