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Durkan urges Infrastructure Minister to review winter services plan
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to review the department's winter services programme, saying road gritting criteria and grit box provision are not serving all areas well. He says reviews should involve other agencies to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Winter weather road gritting and grit box provision by DfI Original release: Durkan urges Infrastructure Minister to review winter services plan (opens in a new tab)
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No place for the glorification of terrorism - Campbell
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says Sinn Féin’s ongoing glorification of PIRA terrorists damages reconciliation, deepens division and disrespects victims, and argues there is no place for terrorism glorification in a peaceful society.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: First Minister's attendance at IRA commemoration Original release: No place for the glorification of terrorism - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Adams comment on internment case
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams urges caution over reports the British government will remove Legacy Act elements that discriminate against some former internees, saying the detail must be seen first. He says the 2020 Supreme Court ruling on Interim Custody Orders is clear and that further…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government reported move to amend Legacy Act on former internees Original release: Adams comment on internment case (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “Government should legislate on legacy compensation”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Government to stop relying on court judgements and instead legislate to block legacy compensation for Gerry Adams and others, saying public money should not go to them while hospitals, schools and police face financial pressures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams legacy compensation court judgement and government response Original release: Robinson – “Government should legislate on legacy compensation” (opens in a new tab)
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Allister commits to opposing move which could see Gerry Adams claim compensation
TUV MP Jim Allister KC welcomes a Policy Exchange paper opposing the government's proposal to repeal sections 46 and 47 of the Legacy Act, and says he will vigorously oppose the measure when it reaches the Commons. He claims it would open the door to compensating Gerry Adams for his detention…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government reported move to amend Legacy Act on former internees Original release: Allister commits to opposing move which could see Gerry Adams claim compensation (opens in a new tab)
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Action required on dual market access and skills to maximise economic potential over rest of decade, says Honeyford.
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford calls on the Economy Minister to prioritise promoting dual market access in Invest NI's marketing and to improve alignment between education and business skills needs. He also urges the Infrastructure Department to speed up planning, including on…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: ESRI report on a new economic model for the North Original release: Action required on dual market access and skills to maximise economic potential over rest of decade, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must accept responsibility for making tough decisions, says McAllister.
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Health Minister must take responsibility for difficult choices and adopt a stronger stance on efficiency and reform after the Department of Health released its Equality Impact Assessment of the draft 2025‑26 budget.
Health Issue: Department of Health Equality Impact Assessment of 2025‑26 budget Original release: Health Minister must accept responsibility for making tough decisions, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds questions lack of promotion around DfI consultation on taxis in bus lanes.
Alliance spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA criticises the Department for Infrastructure for insufficient promotion of its consultation on extending taxi use of bus lanes in Belfast city centre. He says the February 5 closing date is too short and urges the Minister to reverse the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI consultation on taxi use of bus lanes Original release: McReynolds questions lack of promotion around DfI consultation on taxis in bus lanes. (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna challenges Secretary of State to end blockage of legacy cases
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Secretary of State to table proposals ending the stalled handling of legacy cases, citing the Sean Brown, Alan Black and Kingsmill killings during NI Questions in the Commons. She calls for scrapping the Northern Ireland Office's national security veto…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Hanna challenges Secretary of State to end blockage of legacy cases (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on nurse ‘shocking’ and ‘disgraceful’ – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn describes as disgraceful an assault on a young nurse from the Royal Maternity Hospital on Saturday evening, expressing her thoughts for the victim. She says nurses are the backbone of the health system and calls the attack shocking, and she urges a man who intervened…
Justice and policing Health Issue: Assault on nurse at Royal Maternity Hospital, Saturday evening Original release: Attack on nurse ‘shocking’ and ‘disgraceful’ – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister’s reform of housing points welcomed
DUP East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes Communities Minister Gordon Lyons's commitment to reform the Housing Executive points system for intimidated applicants. She urges swift reforms so housing is allocated on genuine need rather than intimidation points, which she says criminals can abuse.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Communities Minister’s reform of housing points welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Health and education ministers must improve mental health services in schools – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls on the health and education ministers to enhance mental‑health provision in schools, urging faster, compassionate support for children and youth clubs amid long waiting lists and suicide‑prevention concerns.
Health Education Original release: Health and education ministers must improve mental health services in schools – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on British Government to stop the cover-up of the murder of GAA official Sean Brown
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD urges the UK government to halt what she calls delay and cover-up in the case of Sean Brown, killed by an LVF gang in 1997, and to set up a statutory public inquiry ahead of a Court of Appeal hearing.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Brown murder inquiry appeal by British government Original release: Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on British Government to stop the cover-up of the murder of GAA official Sean Brown (opens in a new tab)
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BBC accept TUV complaint about article containing slur against the SAS
TUV press officer Sammy Morrison welcomes the BBC's acceptance of a party complaint that its Northern Ireland news website article should not have called the SAS "infamous". He calls on BBC Northern Ireland to reflect on its internal culture toward the security forces.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC Northern Ireland article describing the SAS as infamous complaint upheld Original release: BBC accept TUV complaint about article containing slur against the SAS (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: SEN plan must be fully funded
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA says the Education Minister's special educational needs transformation plan must be fully funded, noting the Executive has earmarked no money for it in its latest budget. She welcomes proposals including a child development passport.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and five-year delivery plan Original release: Hunter: SEN plan must be fully funded (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Ambulance delays contributing to health service collapse
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says ambulance delays are adding to pressure on the health service, citing ambulances queuing outside emergency departments over Christmas and patients waiting in vehicles for hours. He calls on the Executive to implement health transformation.
Health Issue: Assembly debate on ambulance response times, January 2025 Original release: McGrath: Ambulance delays contributing to health service collapse (opens in a new tab)
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Rationale for female only prison spaces is clear - Bunting
DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting MLA asks Justice Minister Naomi Long how she will keep Hydebank Wood women's prison exclusively for biologically female prisoners after a High Court ruling allowed a transfer from Maghaberry. She says the Minister must set out a plan and warns that admitting…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: High Court ruling on transfer of prisoner to Hydebank Wood Original release: Rationale for female only prison spaces is clear - Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Commitment to SEN first approach a welcome step – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker welcomes the education minister’s announcement on overhauling provision for children with special educational needs, urging the minister to promptly release a SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan and to adopt a ‘SEN first’ placement policy.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education minister's SEN transformation statement Original release: Commitment to SEN first approach a welcome step – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Givan: Reform begins for children with special educational needs
Education Minister Paul Givan announces a reform agenda and five-year delivery plan for special educational needs support, moving away from one-to-one adult support toward more flexible school-led models. He also plans a bespoke early-years programme for toddlers aged two and three, including…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and five-year delivery plan Original release: Givan: Reform begins for children with special educational needs (opens in a new tab)
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Time for action on SEN education crisis, not more empty words says Alliance representatives.
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy say the Education Minister's statement on SEN transformation offered only empty words, with no finalised action plan, costings or success measures. They call for a clear plan and outcome framework.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and five-year delivery plan Original release: Time for action on SEN education crisis, not more empty words says Alliance representatives. (opens in a new tab)