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Presentations from Foras na Gaeilge and Turas show huge interest in Irish language across Ireland – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin's Senator Conor Murphy says Oireachtas committee presentations by Foras na Gaeilge and Turas show growing interest in Irish, but claims statutory funding is failing the sector and Good Friday Agreement commitments on language have not been honoured. He also calls on the Irish Government…
Disability and equality Education Issue: Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee Irish language presentations from Foras na Gaeilge and Turas Original release: Presentations from Foras na Gaeilge and Turas show huge interest in Irish language across Ireland – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Derry supports Bloody Sunday families
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood expresses disappointment that Bloody Sunday families have again been let down by the state after the PPS decided not to prosecute former soldiers for perjury, and pledges continued support for the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute eight former soldiers for Bloody Sunday perjury Original release: Eastwood: Derry supports Bloody Sunday families (opens in a new tab)
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Storm Chandra Exposes Once Again Flaws in NI School Closure System
UUP Education Spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA calls for urgent reform of school closure decisions after more than 346 schools closed during Storm Chandra. He says the Department of Education's fragmented approach left principals to coordinate informally and urges it to take central responsibility for…
Education Issue: Storm Chandra school closures and Department of Education response Original release: Storm Chandra Exposes Once Again Flaws in NI School Closure System (opens in a new tab)
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Butler Warns NI Businesses Being Squeezed from Every Angle as Business Confidence Falls
UUP MLA Robbie Butler warns that Northern Ireland businesses face pressure from weak growth, rising costs, planning delays and political instability. He cites the NI Chamber and QUB Quarterly Economic Survey, calls for a credible multi-year budget, and urges an end to adversarial politics.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Chamber and QUB Quarterly Economic Survey showing falling business confidence Original release: Butler Warns NI Businesses Being Squeezed from Every Angle as Business Confidence Falls (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin in denial over impact of revaluation on hospitality, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says Finance Minister John O'Dowd is 'in denial' about the impact of Reval2026 rates revaluation on pubs and hotels, citing proposed rateable value rises of 70% and 80%. He calls for an independent review of the business rates system and transitional…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland domestic rates revaluation Original release: Sinn Féin in denial over impact of revaluation on hospitality, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Parties need to stop talking down NI economy, as latest survey restates confidence, says Alliance
Alliance warns that other parties' negative talk about the local economy will damage business confidence, citing an NI Chamber survey that found low confidence in local prospects even though 80% of firms say they are trading well or reasonably.
Economy and employment Issue: NI Chamber business survey on local economic confidence Original release: Parties need to stop talking down NI economy, as latest survey restates confidence, says Alliance (opens in a new tab)
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First Environmental Improvement Plan report shows progress, but political will is vital to save our environment, says Blair
Alliance Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says political will is vital to protect the environment after Andrew Muir released the first yearly update on the Environmental Improvement Plan, which Blair says shows progress.
Environment and climate Issue: Environmental Improvement Plan first annual progress report Original release: First Environmental Improvement Plan report shows progress, but political will is vital to save our environment, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns Ardoyne shooting
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a shooting in Ardoyne, north Belfast, in which a man was taken to hospital. He calls it an attempted murder, says there is no place for guns on the streets, and urges anyone with information to contact the police.
Justice and policing Issue: Ardoyne shooting and man taken to hospital Original release: Kelly condemns Ardoyne shooting (opens in a new tab)
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More work remains to tackle ‘unacceptably long’ health waiting lists – McGuigan
Sinn Féin health spokesperson Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes the Department of Health exceeding the Executive's 70,000 elective care waiting list target, while saying waiting lists remain far too long. He calls for sustainable solutions, including workforce planning and expanding public sector…
Health Issue: Health Minister update on elective care waiting lists and capacity Original release: More work remains to tackle ‘unacceptably long’ health waiting lists – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Government must stop undermining NI bus manufacturing - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says Windsor Framework and EU state aid rules leave Northern Ireland bus manufacturers, including Wrightbus, at a disadvantage, blocking access to UK Government incentives available elsewhere, and calls for equal support.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Westminster debate on bus manufacturing and Windsor Framework Original release: Government must stop undermining NI bus manufacturing - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Holocaust Memorial Day
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says he signed a Holocaust commemoration pledge book on Holocaust Memorial Day and calls for antisemitism to be confronted wherever it appears, with action matching remembrance.
Disability and equality Original release: Holocaust Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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New driver licensing changes will improve road safety – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' driver licensing reforms, including Graduated Driver Licensing due by October and new tests from April 2027, saying they target collisions involving new and young drivers.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Graduated Driver Licensing reforms for new drivers announced by Infrastructure Minister Original release: New driver licensing changes will improve road safety – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Good healthcare provision key to economic prosperity - Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA, speaking for Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine, says Fermanagh businesses are concerned about uncertainty over the South West Acute Hospital's future and access to community healthcare. She calls for the Trust's vision for the hospital to focus…
Health Economy and employment Original release: Good healthcare provision key to economic prosperity - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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New DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA announced
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes Adam Copeland as the new DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, after Gareth Wilson moves to become MLA for Newry and Armagh. Copeland says he will work for residents and uphold unionist values.
Local government Issue: Appointment of new DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA Original release: New DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA announced (opens in a new tab)
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WHY THE MOST ‘INDEPENDENT OF INDEPENDENTS’ JOINED AONTU
Aontú announces that Cllr Peter O'Donoghue, previously an Independent, has joined the party as its Fermoy representative on Cork County Council, saying it offered a principled base to pursue his goals with like-minded colleagues.
Other Original release: WHY THE MOST ‘INDEPENDENT OF INDEPENDENTS’ JOINED AONTU (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan condemns sectarian attack in Waterside
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan condemns a sectarian attack on a family home in Derry's Waterside area, where the home and car were damaged and paint thrown at the property, and urges anyone with information to contact police. SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says the incident is a serious…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian attack in Waterside Original release: Durkan condemns sectarian attack in Waterside (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Sinn Féin must reverse damaging rates revaluation or risk large scale business closures
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin accuses Sinn Féin of blaming Westminster for rising business rates while the Executive pushes ahead with a rates revaluation she says will raise costs for hospitality and retail. She urges Finance Minister John O'Dowd to halt or reverse the revaluation.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland domestic rates revaluation Original release: McLaughlin: Sinn Féin must reverse damaging rates revaluation or risk large scale business closures (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter highlights ongoing traffic problems in East Derry
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter highlights ongoing traffic delays in Ballykelly, Greysteel and Kilrea, including roadworks at Kilrea Bridge, and calls on the Infrastructure Minister to review project management and working hours. She also asks for clear timelines and a visit to the areas at peak…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hunter highlights ongoing traffic problems in East Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte condemns north Belfast shooting
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte condemns a shooting near Strathroy Park on Tuesday night, saying the victim may have serious injuries. He calls for the weapon to be seized and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast shooting Original release: Whyte condemns north Belfast shooting (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA welcomes the introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing as an important road safety step, saying it was long overdue and noting Mark H Durkan's 2016 legislation. He calls for effective enforcement, awareness campaigns and continued…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Graduated Driver Licensing reforms for new drivers announced by Infrastructure Minister Original release: McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward (opens in a new tab)