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Conference 2024 - Jonathan Buckley MLA
Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley, addressing the DUP's 2024 Party Conference, calls for a new generation of unionists to step forward and lead, and says the party must learn honestly from past shortcomings. He stresses the need to adapt how the Union's benefits are presented to younger voters.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2024 - Jonathan Buckley MLA (opens in a new tab)
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If the Health Minister is opposed to mandatory vaccination why is he consulting on it?
Traditional Unionist Voice says Health Minister Mike Nesbitt should not be consulting on mandatory vaccination after stating he opposes it, and warns the Public Health Bill also grants powers for domestic travel bans, compulsory medical examinations, hospital orders and new offences for headteachers
Health Issue: Department of Health consultation on new Public Health Bill powers Original release: If the Health Minister is opposed to mandatory vaccination why is he consulting on it? (opens in a new tab)
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Progress, but more to do – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes the Secretary of State's appointments to the Independent Monitoring Panel under the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper and progress towards establishing Intertrade UK. He says more work remains and calls for the removal of EU law and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Independent Monitoring Panel appointments and Intertrade UK progress Original release: Progress, but more to do – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tells EU it’s not for them to pass legislation dividing our country
TUV MP for North Antrim Jim Allister says the UK Government should demand the EU27 recognise the UK's territorial integrity and remove the SPS border, after reports it postponed indefinitely 'Not for EU' meat and dairy labelling. He says anything less than applying such labels across the whole…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government postponement of 'Not for EU' meat and dairy labelling Original release: Allister tells EU it’s not for them to pass legislation dividing our country (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane
DUP release announcing Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has approved almost £7million for a Public Realm Scheme in Strabane Town Centre, delivered with Derry City and Strabane District Council. The scheme covers streets, junction changes, planting and public art, and is framed as the first…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane Town Centre Public Realm Scheme funding announcement Original release: Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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Removing Stormont’s cross-community vote for the Northern Ireland Protocol violates the Belfast Agreement
TUV says a Stormont cross-community vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol would breach the Belfast Agreement, arguing MLAs cannot renounce constituents' right to be represented in lawmaking without a referendum and majority consent. The article is by Dr Dan Boucher in the News Letter.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: Removing Stormont’s cross-community vote for the Northern Ireland Protocol violates the Belfast Agreement (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Waiting List Crisis Requires New Approach – Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to implement the Bengoa report and press the Treasury for more funding, after a 9.4% rise in people awaiting first consultant-led outpatient appointments. She has tabled an Assembly motion calling for additional…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Rise in first consultant-led outpatient waiting lists in NI trusts Original release: Waiting List Crisis Requires New Approach – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Government has acted in bad faith by pausing City Deal work in the Mid South West and urges it to reaffirm its backing. She warns the Enniskillen Bypass, funded through the region's growth deal, is now in jeopardy and invites officials to visit Fermanagh and South…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a初 initial British Government commitment to continue funding the Derry City Deal after City Deal funding was reported as paused. He says the party will keep pressing Ministers to maintain investment under all four agreed plans.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan calls the £2.2m underspend by the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership over three years unforgivable, arguing the funds went unused as serious road injuries and deaths rose. He questions how the newly launched road safety strategy to 2030 will be delivered and funded.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NIRSP £2.2m road safety underspend and Road Safety Strategy launch Original release: Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’ (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says it is a dereliction of duty that Executive Ministers did not raise Casement Park during last week's meeting with Chancellor Rachael Reeves. He says Finance Minister Archibald confirmed the stadium was not discussed and could not say what officials…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding not raised at Executive meeting with Chancellor Original release: O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding
DUP councillors on Causeway Coast and Glens Council seek an urgent full council meeting over the Labour Government's pause of NI City Deals, which they say has removed over £36m from local plans. They also want the Secretary of State to attend a council meeting to explain the decision.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone Councillor Adam Gannon says regional balance must give local communities a fair share of investment, infrastructure and opportunity, and backs Sinéad McLaughlin's Regional Balance Bill, which passed Second Stage. He calls for MLAs from every party to support it.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Regional Balance Bill passes Second Stage in the Assembly Original release: Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Casement Euro 2028 decision a wasted opportunity
SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty calls the UK Government's decision not to fund Casement Park for Euro 2028 a wasted opportunity, criticising its Friday-night announcement and urging construction to proceed. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty blames government for delays and says…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Doherty: Casement Euro 2028 decision a wasted opportunity (opens in a new tab)
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Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill says the failure to have Casement Park ready for UEFA Euro 2028 is a disappointing missed opportunity for sport and the economy, but affirms the stadium will be built and urges the British government to honour its commitment.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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TUV react to City and Growth deal announcement
TUV Braid councillor Matthew Warwick says he is deeply disappointed by the new government's decision to pause funding for City and Growth deals, citing Mid and East Antrim projects including an innovation centre in Ballymena and Gobbins and Carrickfergus castle works.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: TUV react to City and Growth deal announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says a protest at Belfast's Grand Central was another attempt by Irish language supporters to bully others, and calls on Translink to stand firm rather than accept Irish on buses and bins. He cites 2021 census figures showing 0.3% of people in Northern Ireland have…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Grand Central Belfast Irish language protest and Translink signage Original release: Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies (opens in a new tab)
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‘New road plan can make our communities safer’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd’s newly announced road safety strategy, saying it is designed to protect motorists and pedestrians and should lower fatalities, making local communities safer.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: John O'Dowd road safety strategy Original release: ‘New road plan can make our communities safer’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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North South continues as usual while evidence of Union dismantling Protocol mounts
TUV councillor David Clarke criticises Unionist Executive Ministers for attending a North South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin, arguing the DUP's deal changed nothing on the Protocol and warning of a forthcoming Stormont vote on it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: North South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin amid Protocol concerns Original release: North South continues as usual while evidence of Union dismantling Protocol mounts (opens in a new tab)