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Hazzard welcomes Colum Marks findings
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes Policing Ombudsman findings that the investigation into the 1991 killing of Colum Marks by the RUC was lacking in independence and rigour. He says the family's long fight for the truth has been vindicated and pledges continued support for the Marks family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Policing Ombudsman findings on 1991 killing of Colum Marks Original release: Hazzard welcomes Colum Marks findings (opens in a new tab)
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‘Planned cuts to welfare are an attack on the most vulnerable’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns expected UK Labour government cuts of billions of pounds to welfare support for sick and disabled people, calling them cynical and disgraceful. He calls on the Communities Minister to tell London the party opposes the measures, which he says will…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Reported £5 billion welfare budget cuts by British Labour government Original release: ‘Planned cuts to welfare are an attack on the most vulnerable’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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‘Every day of delay risks another sad and avoidable death on the A5’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley attended a demonstration outside Belfast's High Court urging construction of the A5 road, as a legal challenge to the scheme was lodged. She says every day of delay risks another avoidable death and that the new road would save lives, create jobs and cut journey times…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road legal challenge at Belfast High Court Original release: ‘Every day of delay risks another sad and avoidable death on the A5’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Government Must Review Benefits Decisions - Swann
UUP MP Robin Swann calls on the Labour Government to review the welfare decisions it announced today, arguing that its changes to disability benefits have caused confusion and fear among vulnerable people. He urges that any legislation avoid harming those with daily challenges.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Labour Government welfare reforms announcement March 2025 Original release: Government Must Review Benefits Decisions - Swann (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government's benefits move cruel and cowardly, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls the UK Government's proposed disability benefit changes cruel and cowardly, warning they would push more people into hardship, and urges it to listen to those affected. Alliance's Sian Mulholland says Alliance will call on the Communities Minister to outline…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: UK Government's benefits move cruel and cowardly, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll Responds to Fascist Death Threats
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to death threats and graffiti in Andersonstown that include a target symbol and initials of a fringe fascist group. He says the far right are isolated in West Belfast and calls on progressive forces and trade unions to unite and mobilise against…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Death threats and graffiti against Gerry Carroll in Andersonstown Original release: Gerry Carroll Responds to Fascist Death Threats (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood says Labour Government must stop balancing the books on backs of vulnerable people
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood accuses the UK Government of cutting welfare to balance the books, opposing proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment eligibility and support for those unable to work. She says the measures would push disabled people into hardship and add pressure on health and…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: Eastwood says Labour Government must stop balancing the books on backs of vulnerable people (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on bilingual Gaeltacht Quarter road signage welcome – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes progress on a pilot scheme for bilingual road signs in west Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter, after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said work is advancing. She also praises the minister's engagement with Conradh na Gaeilge on the signage.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Gaeltacht Quarter bilingual road signage pilot scheme progress Original release: Progress on bilingual Gaeltacht Quarter road signage welcome – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes major investment for completion of Staffordstown Road resurfacing
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney welcomes an additional £365,000 from the Infrastructure Minister to complete resurfacing of Staffordstown Road in Randalstown, work due to start on 17 March with road closures and diversions planned.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Staffordstown Road Randalstown resurfacing completion funding Original release: Kearney welcomes major investment for completion of Staffordstown Road resurfacing (opens in a new tab)
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Every Labour Election Pledge A Lie
People Before Profit's Gerry Harkin accuses Labour of betraying its Westminster election pledges, citing cuts to winter fuel payments and disability benefits and its stance on refugees and defence spending. He calls on Stormont parties to resist Westminster policies rather than facilitate them.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Every Labour Election Pledge A Lie (opens in a new tab)
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Crucial we don’t lose momentum on tackling gender-based violence, says Egan
Alliance's Connie Egan MLA, Violence Against Women and Girls spokesperson, urges continued progress on the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework and Action Plan after a 16-year-olds attitudes report found many young people would not report abuse for fear of disbelief.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls report on 16-year-olds' experiences and attitudes Original release: Crucial we don’t lose momentum on tackling gender-based violence, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Devlin: Endometriosis Awareness Month should break taboos around women's health
SDLP Mournes councillor Laura Devlin calls for a funded Women’s Health Strategy, saying March’s Endometriosis Awareness Month should be used to break taboos around menstrual health and press the Health Minister to prioritise and fund the strategy.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Endometriosis Awareness Month women’s health strategy call Original release: Devlin: Endometriosis Awareness Month should break taboos around women's health (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan questions Infrastructure Minister on all-island rail progress
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins gave little detail on all-island rail when updating the Assembly on a recent North South Ministerial Council transport meeting. He calls for her to work with Irish Government counterparts so rail…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's update on North South Ministerial Council transport meeting Original release: Durkan questions Infrastructure Minister on all-island rail progress (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew calls out DUP Communities Minister for refusal to meet Conradh na Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, Chair of the Communities Committee, criticises Communities Minister Gordon Lyons for refusing to meet Conradh na Gaeilge during Seachtain na Gaeilge. He calls on the Minister to meet Irish language organisations and help co-design and deliver language strategies.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Minister refusal to meet Conradh na Gaeilge Original release: Gildernew calls out DUP Communities Minister for refusal to meet Conradh na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Respite provision failing families in need – Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says health trusts across Northern Ireland lack a clear pathway for respite care, with over 800 unallocated cases and 500 in the South Eastern Trust. She calls for urgent action to cut waiting lists and deliver the respite beds promised by the £13 million investment.
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight ‘I am not OK’ documentary on respite care Original release: Respite provision failing families in need – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Long welcomes planned delivery of green bus stop roofs scheme
Alliance Lisnasharragh Councillor Michael Long welcomes plans to fit green roofs on bus stop shelters in East Belfast, following installations on the Shankill Road, with further stops on the Castlereagh, Cregagh and Holywood roads due next year.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink green bus stop roofs scheme East Belfast Original release: Long welcomes planned delivery of green bus stop roofs scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Harvey welcomes Ballynahinch bypass progress
DUP Strangford MLA Harry Harvey welcomes DfI's approval for the Ballynahinch Bypass to move to finalising its business case and procurement, with procurement expected in about two years. He says the timetable must be maintained and that Ballynahinch cannot afford further delays.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballynahinch Bypass business case and procurement approval by DfI Original release: Harvey welcomes Ballynahinch bypass progress (opens in a new tab)
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Discrimination case should serve as a wakeup call for PSNI – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing spokesperson Gerry Kelly says a discrimination case brought by four Catholic PSNI officers should serve as a wake-up call and catalyst for change. He points to falling Catholic applicant percentages, retention problems and the end of 50-50 recruitment.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI discrimination case brought by Catholic officers Original release: Discrimination case should serve as a wakeup call for PSNI – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard welcomes progress on A24 Ballynahinch Bypass Scheme
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes the Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement that the A24 Ballynahinch Bypass Scheme will move to the business case and procurement stage, with procurement expected in 2027/28. He says the bypass will ease town traffic, improve safety and cut journey…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballynahinch Bypass business case and procurement approval by DfI Original release: Hazzard welcomes progress on A24 Ballynahinch Bypass Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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'Warm words' from Irish Government Simply Not Enough - Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says Irish Government assurances of full cooperation with the Omagh inquiry are not enough, and that he has written to the Irish Justice Minister over the failure to hold a parallel inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Assembly motion on Omagh bombing inquiry and Irish Government cooperation Original release: 'Warm words' from Irish Government Simply Not Enough - Beattie (opens in a new tab)