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TUV spells out the case against Sinn Fein rule
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA argues in a News Letter platform piece that unionists should not serve under a Sinn Fein First Minister, citing PSNI assessments that Sinn Fein is controlled by the IRA Army Council and criticising Michelle O'Neill's remarks on IRA violence. He also dismisses joint…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: TUV spells out the case against Sinn Fein rule (opens in a new tab)
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Time for full facts on A6 fiasco: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for a public inquiry into the causes, extent and public cost of delays to the A6 dualling project, describing it as a fiasco and criticising a lack of transparency from the Department.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Time for full facts on A6 fiasco: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes new airline plans for investment in Belfast International Airport
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes plans by Fly Atlantic to launch new direct flights from Belfast International Airport to the USA, Canada and Europe. He says the routes could create jobs and benefit tourism and the South Antrim economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Fly Atlantic proposed transatlantic and European routes from Belfast International Airport Original release: Kearney welcomes new airline plans for investment in Belfast International Airport (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood challenges British Government on criteria for unity referendum
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to publish clear criteria for an Irish unity referendum, saying democratic transparency is needed after a Supreme Court ruling on Scottish independence powers.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Scottish independence referendum Original release: Eastwood challenges British Government on criteria for unity referendum (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes plans for new Belfast flights to US, Canada & Europe
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill welcomes Fly Atlantic's proposed future routes linking Belfast International Airport with the US, Canada and Europe. She says the services could bring jobs and a boost to the regional economy, and urges joint effort to build a stronger economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Fly Atlantic proposed transatlantic and European routes from Belfast International Airport Original release: O’Neill welcomes plans for new Belfast flights to US, Canada & Europe (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes new air route announcement
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair welcomes plans by Fly Atlantic to launch a transatlantic route from Belfast International Airport from summer 2024. He calls on the UK Government to protect connectivity for outlying parts of the UK while cutting aviation's carbon footprint.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Fly Atlantic proposed transatlantic and European routes from Belfast International Airport Original release: Blair welcomes new air route announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Beware of well packaged but meaningless change on Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister warns unionists against settling for less than full restoration of UK sovereignty over Northern Ireland in the Protocol talks with the EU. He sets out tests for any deal, including whether EU single market, customs and VAT laws still apply and whether Irish Sea checks remain.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Beware of well packaged but meaningless change on Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent need for a negotiated solution on veterinary medicines, says Brown
Alliance's Patrick Brown MLA urges an extension of the grace period for veterinary medicines to give EU and UK negotiators more time, warning that disruption could harm animal welfare and cut supply in Northern Ireland. He also criticises the DUP for boycotting the Assembly and Executive while…
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: Veterinary medicines grace period expiry under the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Urgent need for a negotiated solution on veterinary medicines, says Brown (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane tells British Lords that legacy bill is cruel, callous and offensive
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to members of the House of Lords to reiterate opposition to the British government's Legacy Bill, which he claims will block families seeking truth and justice. He calls on peers to urge the government to implement the Stormont House Agreement legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government Legacy Bill House of Lords Original release: Finucane tells British Lords that legacy bill is cruel, callous and offensive (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe – Protocol not acceptable to unionists
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says she told Taoiseach Micheál Martin during his constituency visit that the Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists can support. She also questions the Narrow Water bridge project, citing Trader Support Service costs and urging investment in…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit to South Down and Narrow Water bridge progress Original release: Forsythe – Protocol not acceptable to unionists (opens in a new tab)
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Irish language not part of “shared heritage”
TUV North Down spokesperson John Gordon criticises Alliance's Stephen Farry and the party for welcoming the Identity and Language Bill and describing Irish as shared heritage, arguing Irish is not a shared heritage because unionists do not regard it as part of their identity and citing 2021 Census…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Identity and Language Bill passage through Westminster Commons Original release: Irish language not part of “shared heritage” (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis hails progress on Narrow Water Bridge project
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes progress on the Narrow Water Bridge project after meeting the Taoiseach at the proposed site, calling it key to South Down's economic potential. She also urges the Irish government to deliver other infrastructure projects outlined in New Decade, New Approach.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Narrow Water Bridge project progress after Taoiseach site meeting Original release: Ennis hails progress on Narrow Water Bridge project (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson - DUP MPs will oppose fuel duty hike
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says DUP MPs will oppose the Government's plan to raise fuel duty by 23% from next March, warning motorists will be billions worse off and that rural residents, care providers and district nurses will be hit hardest.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Government plan to increase fuel duty by 23% Original release: Wilson - DUP MPs will oppose fuel duty hike (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers keynote address to European Infrastructure Conference
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD calls for a new industrial policy with the State leading, a new Whitaker-style plan, planning reform and an all-island approach to infrastructure, energy and housing at a European Infrastructure Conference in Dublin.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers keynote address to European Infrastructure Conference (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley presses Chancellor on Autumn statement
DUP North Antrim MP Ian Paisley responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, saying Northern Ireland benefits from UK-wide schemes but the budget is challenging. He calls for a clear timetable for the increased oil and electricity payments and for Tax-Free Childcare to be increased.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chancellor's Fiscal Statement November 2022 Northern Ireland funding Original release: Paisley presses Chancellor on Autumn statement (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP delegation meets with IFA
SDLP delegation including sports spokesperson Justin McNulty met the Irish Football Association at Windsor Park to discuss a joint UK-Ireland bid for Euro 2028 and wider football issues. McNulty says Casement Park must be built in time for the tournament.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP delegation meeting with IFA on Euro 2028 bid Original release: SDLP delegation meets with IFA (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol’s threat to medicine supply still looms large: Cameron
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron says the Protocol threatens future medicine supply to Northern Ireland, citing Teva UK evidence on product licensing burdens and NHS Confederation and PAGB concerns about EU legislation expiry and food supplement certification.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Teva UK evidence on Protocol medicine licensing challenges Original release: Protocol’s threat to medicine supply still looms large: Cameron (opens in a new tab)
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Medicines should be removed from the scope of the Protocol – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says medicines should be taken out of the Northern Ireland Protocol, warning that patients could lose equitable access to new and innovative drugs and cancer treatments. He calls on the EU to recognise the problems, urges a parallel MHRA and EMA system for centrally…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Medicines divergence under the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Medicines should be removed from the scope of the Protocol – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for ‘fiscal guarantee’ to protect Northern Ireland public finances
SDLP Stormont leader Matthew O'Toole MLA calls on the UK Government to provide a fiscal guarantee covering a £650m shortfall in devolved finances ahead of the Chancellor's Fiscal Statement, and urges support for households awaiting energy price aid and heating oil.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chancellor's Fiscal Statement November 2022 Northern Ireland funding Original release: SDLP calls for ‘fiscal guarantee’ to protect Northern Ireland public finances (opens in a new tab)
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British government needs to urgently reach negotiated settlement with EU – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill urges the UK government to press ahead quickly with talks to resolve Northern Ireland Protocol issues with the EU, responding to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's remarks to a Westminster committee.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's Westminster committee remarks on Northern Ireland Protocol talks Original release: British government needs to urgently reach negotiated settlement with EU – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)