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“We will ensure that the full facts are brought into the open”
DUP MLAs Jonathan Buckley and Phillip Brett say the public deserve the truth about a potential loss of up to 300 well-paid roles after a Committee for the Economy meeting. They ask whether political comment influenced an investment's collapse and say they will pursue the official meeting record to…
Economy and employment Issue: Committee for the Economy meeting on collapsed high-value investment Original release: “We will ensure that the full facts are brought into the open” (opens in a new tab)
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Public Health policy shouldn’t be another casualty of the Windsor…
DUP health spokesperson and Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has written to Secretary of State Hilary Benn asking the Government to confirm whether the Tobacco and Vapes Bill applies fully in Northern Ireland, after EU Member States objected that it cannot. She warns that public health policy should not…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: EU Member States objections to Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Northern Ireland Original release: Public Health policy shouldn’t be another casualty of the Windsor… (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism can win in West Belfast
DUP leader Gavin Robinson urges unionists in West Belfast to back a full-time Assembly representative, accusing Sinn Féin of offering no unionist representation. He also says he is open to talks with the incoming UUP leader on unionist co-operation ahead of the 2027 election.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Unionism can win in West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Leader Discusses Legacy Bill and Irish Unity with US Congressmen in Washington
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD says he met US Congressmen in Washington to press for criteria setting when the British Secretary of State must call an Irish unity referendum. He also criticises the revised Legacy Bill for leaving inquiry decisions with the Secretary of State and calls for an…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Legacy Bill revised version Secretary of State inquiry decisions Original release: Aontú Leader Discusses Legacy Bill and Irish Unity with US Congressmen in Washington (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Lyons must resign after standards report
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons must resign after the Standards Commissioner found him in breach of the ministerial code over posts about vulnerable people sheltering in Larne leisure centre. He notes a previous 2024 breach over North South…
Community relations and legacy Housing Issue: Commissioner for Standards findings on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' social media post Original release: O'Toole: Lyons must resign after standards report (opens in a new tab)
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Reval 2026 Puts NI Hospitality Sector at Risk of Collapse
UUP economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA warns the draft Reval 2026 valuations, with average hotel increases of 63%, could push many hospitality businesses to closure. She calls on the Executive and Economy Minister to reset the calculations and engage with the sector before April 2026.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Draft Reval 2026 valuations published for hospitality sector Original release: Reval 2026 Puts NI Hospitality Sector at Risk of Collapse (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes Standards Commissioner ruling on Lyons social media post
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the Standards Commissioner's finding that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached the ministerial code over an online post made during last year's disorder. She says the post was reckless and calls on Lyons to reflect on the ruling and on how…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commissioner for Standards findings on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' social media post Original release: Mulholland welcomes Standards Commissioner ruling on Lyons social media post (opens in a new tab)
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‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland’ report published
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland’ report published (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín convenes meeting to tackle homelessness in Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she has hosted a multi-agency meeting at Belfast City Hall with homeless providers, the Housing Executive, council and elected representatives. She says the talks covered backing existing services and improving winter emergency protocol communication, with more…
Housing Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall multi-agency homelessness meeting January 2026 Original release: Ní Chuilín convenes meeting to tackle homelessness in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Allister slams Garda “Legacy Liaison Unit” as a whitewash of the Irish Republic’s role in the Troubles
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Garda's new Legacy Liaison Unit is an insult to victims and a cosmetic exercise. He calls for open Garda files, a commitment to justice and a budget to examine how the Irish state enabled Republican terror.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garda Legacy Liaison Unit announcement Original release: Allister slams Garda “Legacy Liaison Unit” as a whitewash of the Irish Republic’s role in the Troubles (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy process must deliver for victims and families – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges that any legacy legislation at Westminster be human-rights compliant and win the trust of victims and families, after MPs removed a conditional immunity mechanism from the 2023 Legacy Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster vote removing Troubles amnesty from Legacy Act Original release: Legacy process must deliver for victims and families – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Full disclosure on importation of Brazilian beef containing oestradiol growth hormone needed – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny TD calls for full disclosure on Brazilian beef containing oestradiol that entered Ireland via the North in September 2025, asking the Agriculture Minister and FSAI to name the three importing firms and explain the three-month delay in going public.
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: Brazilian beef oestradiol contamination imports into Irish food chain Original release: Full disclosure on importation of Brazilian beef containing oestradiol growth hormone needed – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Funding cuts will devastate community and voluntary sector
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone warns that a 64% UK Government cut to the Shared Prosperity Fund will devastate community and voluntary organisations and put hundreds of jobs at risk. He calls on the Executive to stand up and fight for these groups rather than simply blame Westminster.
Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government 64% Shared Prosperity Fund cut Original release: McGlone: Funding cuts will devastate community and voluntary sector (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Sinn Féin letting down workers with continued delays to Good Jobs Bill
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA accuses Sinn Féin of letting workers down after the Economy Minister confirmed the Good Jobs Bill will now not be introduced until after March, despite earlier assurances of a January date.
Economy and employment Issue: Good Jobs Bill delays at Stormont Original release: McLaughlin: Sinn Féin letting down workers with continued delays to Good Jobs Bill (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Concern for pub sector in rates reval
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole, who chairs the Finance Committee, voices concern that the non-domestic rates revaluation sharply raises valuations for pubs. He calls on LPS and the Department of Finance to work with the trade to avoid unnecessary damage to the hospitality sector.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland rates revaluation impact on pub sector Original release: O'Toole: Concern for pub sector in rates reval (opens in a new tab)
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UKG's Local Growth Fund cruel cuts push sector further into collapse, says Mulholland
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA says UK Government cuts under the new Local Growth Fund will hit vulnerable people and push the voluntary sector further toward collapse, citing a 64 per cent cut to economic inactivity services. She calls for clarity, planning and transitional…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Government Local Growth Fund funding cuts Original release: UKG's Local Growth Fund cruel cuts push sector further into collapse, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland submits amendment to Justice Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland submitted an amendment to the Justice Bill to increase Northern Ireland’s age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, allowing exceptions for the most serious offences, and called on other parties to back the change.
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Bill amendment to raise age of criminal responsibility Original release: Mulholland submits amendment to Justice Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility (opens in a new tab)
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Closure of Linden Foods Plant raises serious Sea Border questions
TUV leader Jim Allister says the loss of 338 jobs at Linden Foods in Dungannon is devastating and links the closure to the Irish Sea Border, arguing that GB meat packaging is now costlier. He blames the EU, the Republic of Ireland and the UK Government, and points to his Mutual Enforcement Bill.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Linden Foods Dungannon plant closure with 338 jobs lost Original release: Closure of Linden Foods Plant raises serious Sea Border questions (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government should follow ethical investment lead of local councils across Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says 23 councils north and south have adopted motions urging ethical procurement policies, and calls on the Irish Government to make state investment and procurement consistent with human rights and international law.
Local government Economy and employment Original release: Irish government should follow ethical investment lead of local councils across Ireland – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons announces projects receiving USA-NI250 funding
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces funding for projects marking the US 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, covering history, heritage, arts and tourism across Northern Ireland, announced at the President Arthur Homestead in Cullybackey.
International affairs Issue: USANI250 funding scheme project announcements Original release: Lyons announces projects receiving USA-NI250 funding (opens in a new tab)