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Conference 2023 - Deputy Leader's Address
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the party will build on its legacy, protect Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom and push for reduced trade friction, a resolved democratic deficit and repaired constitutional harm, while condemning critics.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Conference 2023 - Deputy Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Carla Lockhart MP
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, speaking at the 2023 DUP Annual Conference, tells delegates the party will hold firm on the Windsor Framework and says more work is needed on it, backing leaders Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Gavin Robinson to act for the Union.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2023 - Carla Lockhart MP (opens in a new tab)
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“Varadkar comments highlight the need for a citizens assembly on Unity” – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North-West Matt MacManus says remarks by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a United Ireland, made on RTÉ Prime Time, show a citizens assembly on Irish unity is needed so people across the island can take part in the debate.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Varadkar RTÉ Prime Time comments on a United Ireland Original release: “Varadkar comments highlight the need for a citizens assembly on Unity” – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls for immediate restoration of power sharing to maximise economic opportunities
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney urges an immediate return to power sharing so the Windsor Framework's economic potential can be used, after briefing an European Parliament trade delegation at Stormont. He says political instability is deterring investors and calls for a restored Executive and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: European Parliament International Trade Committee visit to Stormont Original release: Kearney calls for immediate restoration of power sharing to maximise economic opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Addressing the issues with the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says any solution to the Protocol must first reverse the customs and regulatory border, EU law oversight and the suspension of Article 6, arguing that tinkering within the Windsor Framework or future-proofing would not be a real solution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Addressing the issues with the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, in his Ard Fheis keynote, says Ireland faces a crossroads and accuses Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens of letting crime and anti-social behaviour rise. He points to Garda numbers, rising sexual offences and hospital waiting lists.
Justice and policing Health Original release: Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis. (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives host US Consul General in Londonderry
Foyle MLA Gary Middleton and East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell say they met US Consul General James Applegate in Londonderry, stressing cross-community consensus and restoring Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market. They call on the UK Government to meet its commitments and say US…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: DUP representatives host US Consul General in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools
DUP MLA Diane Dodds welcomes £5 million in reprofiled Department of Education funding for maintenance in Special Schools but says it is only a small step. She calls for new Special School builds and a fix to placement problems for children with Statements of Educational Need.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Schools £5 million maintenance funding reprofiling Original release: Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein as Hamas fellow travellers not fit for government
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sinn Fein's youth wing and prominent members have endorsed the Hamas attack on Israel, and that Sinn Fein is not fit for government. He questions whether the UUP's Doug Beattie wants Michelle O'Neill as First Minister and calls for a wake-up call on a Stormont return.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Hamas attack on Israel and Sinn Fein reactions Original release: Sinn Fein as Hamas fellow travellers not fit for government (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: We must realise opportunity of dual market access
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone says businesses in the North should be able to benefit fully from dual market access, citing the Windsor Framework after hosting a Future for Business in Europe event in Cookstown with Irish Minister Peter Burke.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Future for Business in Europe event Cookstown dual market access Original release: McGlone: We must realise opportunity of dual market access (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein’s petty approach prioritised politics above sport
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett criticises Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill and John Finucane for renaming the Euro 2028 bid from "UK and Ireland" to "Ireland and Britain", calling it petty and political. He says the DUP will keep supporting the bid under its original name.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Euro 2028 host announcement and bid renaming Original release: Sinn Fein’s petty approach prioritised politics above sport (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill says the plan to end violence against women and girls should be advanced urgently, welcomes the first‑year action plan, and urges full funding and swift implementation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Year 1 Action plan for Ending Violence against Women and Girls Original release: ‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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TUV launch full page newspaper adverts warning against Unionist acceptance of Windsor Framework
TUV launches full-page newspaper adverts warning against unionist acceptance of the Windsor Framework and a return to Stormont under the Protocol. Leader Jim Allister says the adverts set out seven reasons why Unionists cannot return and urge adherence to the DUP's seven tests.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV launch full page newspaper adverts warning against Unionist acceptance of Windsor Framework (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes the launch of the Belfast Tree Strategy, saying it is the first such plan by a Northern Ireland council and gives a framework for expanding tree cover. He calls for adequate resources for it and for related initiatives such as a one million trees…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast Tree Strategy launch Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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What Unionism needs now is strategy, not stubbornness - Stewart
UUP MLA John Stewart says the Stormont boycott has failed and warns Unionism faces a difficult position unless a solution to the Windsor Framework impasse is found by end of October. He argues Unionists should return to Stormont to make their case, warning a boycott could accelerate a border poll.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont boycott over Windsor Framework impasse Original release: What Unionism needs now is strategy, not stubbornness - Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 – Investing in Housing, Health and Climate Action
Sinn Féin launches its Budget 2024 proposals, including 21,000 social and affordable homes, a one-month rent rebate, a three-year rent increase ban, income tax cuts for those earning under €100,000 and a €6.8 billion package. Party President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the budget would invest in…
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 proposals launch Original release: Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 – Investing in Housing, Health and Climate Action (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of service across NI
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of providing affordable, accessible transport across Northern Ireland, recalling her earlier work with local community transport groups and the role minibuses play for people with limited mobility.
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of service across NI (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair
Alliance's agriculture and environment spokesperson, South Antrim MLA John Blair, says policies behind the Lough Neagh blue-green algal blooms must be reviewed without exemptions, after visiting the shore with the Lough Neagh Partnership. He also calls for a coordinated effort to prevent similar…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algal bloom crisis Original release: Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie says she is delighted her motion for a clean indoor air strategy across Belfast City Council buildings has passed. It also asks the Council to draft and promote guidance on clean indoor air at events it supports.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council clean indoor air motion passed unanimously Original release: Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Speculation of unionist climbdown requires to be disappointed
TUV leader Jim Allister says speculation that unionists will climb down over the Protocol must be disappointed, citing EU Regulation 2023/1231 on goods moving from GB to NI as an example of what he calls EU colonial rule.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Speculation of unionist climbdown over the Protocol Original release: Speculation of unionist climbdown requires to be disappointed (opens in a new tab)