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Racist attack which left young child injured ‘appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist attack on a south Belfast home that injured a young child and their mother. She says she has requested a meeting with the PSNI over a recent spate of such attacks and will ask what police are doing to prevent them and bring perpetrators to justice.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast racist attack on family home injuring child and mother Original release: Racist attack which left young child injured ‘appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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The Election of Donald J Trump as President-elect of the United States
Green Party NI leader Mal O'Hara says the election of Donald Trump as US President-elect is deeply troubling, warning of threats to climate action, peace, the rule of law and marginalised groups, and calls for a worldwide movement to defend these values.
International affairs Disability and equality Issue: Donald Trump re-election as US president Original release: The Election of Donald J Trump as President-elect of the United States (opens in a new tab)
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Misogynistic abuse will rise as result of online radicalisation of men, says Eastwood, questioning UK PM.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says misogynistic abuse of women online will rise because of the radicalisation of young men, citing Elon Musk and Donald Trump's election, after questioning the Prime Minister on tackling abuse of women and girls online.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Misogynistic abuse will rise as result of online radicalisation of men, says Eastwood, questioning UK PM. (opens in a new tab)
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Women across the UK should be able to feel safe: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says women across the UK must be able to feel safe, citing four sexual assaults in Londonderry last week and 24 murders of women in Northern Ireland since 2020, and urges strong, decisive action and forthcoming ministerial plans to tackle the issue.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Increase in sexual assaults and female murders in Northern Ireland Original release: Women across the UK should be able to feel safe: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Air connectivity within UK must be reliable – Shannon
DUP MP for Strangford Jim Shannon asks the Transport Secretary to address frequent cancellations on Belfast‑London flights, urging government support for reliable domestic air services within the UK.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast‑London flight cancellation Original release: Air connectivity within UK must be reliable – Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Executive must increase funding for Casement Park
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty calls on the Executive and UK Government to increase funding for the Casement Park redevelopment, saying Ministers should use recent additional Budget money and not let the stadium fall by the wayside.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park funding increase call after Assembly raise Original release: McNulty: Executive must increase funding for Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes over €15 million in EU funding for a Down GAA training hub at Ballykinlar, saying it will include four pitches, a spectator stand, a fitness suite and an indoor games area.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Down GAA Ballykinlar EU funding announcement Original release: Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’ (opens in a new tab)
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€16.7 million investment in Riverine Project will be transformative – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Orfhlaith Begley welcomes a PEACEPLUS grant of over €16m from the Special EU Programmes Body for the cross-border Riverine Project linking Strabane and Lifford. She says the 30-acre parkland will include a pavilion, an adventure play area and a footbridge, crediting party work on…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: PEACEPLUS funding granted for Riverine Project between Strabane and Lifford Original release: €16.7 million investment in Riverine Project will be transformative – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole accuses the Executive parties of failing to act on Stormont reform since the Executive returned, and says the SDLP will use Tuesday's motion to urge re-establishing the Executive sub-committee on Reform and adding reform outcomes to the Programme for Government.
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP motion on Stormont reform and Executive sub-committee Original release: O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andy McMurray calls for a new NI Water funding model, favouring mutualisation so it can borrow against its assets, after reports that water constraints are blocking a £400m, 2,500-home scheme in Derry.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Water infrastructure constraints blocking £400m Derry housing development Original release: New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says protecting Northern Ireland's dual market access is vital ahead of a Stormont vote on the Windsor Framework, after the Secretary of State triggered the process. He calls for continuation of the framework and pursuit of a UK-EU veterinary and SPS…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State triggers Stormont vote on Windsor Framework Original release: Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a £2.23bn investment package for the electricity network, saying new infrastructure is needed now to connect renewable sources and cut reliance on fossil fuels. He links the Utility Regulator's final price control determination to the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: £2.23bn Northern Ireland electricity network investment package Original release: Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network (opens in a new tab)
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Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, TD for Meath West, warns the Government that a limited Covid evaluation is unacceptable and calls for a full public inquiry with power to compel witnesses and papers, citing nursing home deaths, cancer screening cutbacks, school closures and ventilator spending.
Health Issue: Government Covid review terms of reference powers of compellability Original release: Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns banner calling for east Belfast Irish language school to relocate
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a banner campaign seeking to force a planned Irish-medium school in east Belfast out of the area. She says Bunscoil na Seolta's facilities already have Belfast City Council approval and should proceed without delay, and urges political and community leaders to…
Disability and equality Education Issue: Bunscoil na Seolta east Belfast banner campaign opposition Original release: Hargey condemns banner calling for east Belfast Irish language school to relocate (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to hold West of the Bann Economic Conference – Murphy
Sinn Féin Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA announces a Commission on the Future of Ireland economic conference on 22 November in Ballygawley, examining partition's impact west of the Bann and how Irish Unity could address regional disadvantage.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to hold West of the Bann Economic Conference – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Government Covid review does not have the confidence of many bereaved families – Mary Lou McDonald and David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD criticises the Government's Covid review as weak and late, arguing it lacks powers to compel witnesses and documents, and calls for a full public inquiry with those powers. Sinn Féin spokesperson David Cullinane TD adds that the Government has failed to enact…
Health Issue: Government Covid review terms of reference powers of compellability Original release: Government Covid review does not have the confidence of many bereaved families – Mary Lou McDonald and David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance reps condemn banner at Irish Medium Integrated School
Naomi Long MLA condemns a banner erected at the Irish Medium Integrated School on Montgomery Road, East Belfast, saying it intimidates children and threatens bilingual education, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Bunscoil na Seolta east Belfast banner campaign opposition Original release: Alliance reps condemn banner at Irish Medium Integrated School (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges Prime Minister to Establish UK-Wide Cancer Strategy
Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood calls on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to create an urgent UK‑wide Cancer Strategy, warning that cancer care across the UK is at a critical point and that patients in Northern Ireland must not be left behind.
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Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November
Derry and Strabane Councillor Shaun Harkin backs the March for Clean Water in Belfast on 3 November, organised by Save Lough Neagh, and calls for urgent investment in water and sewage infrastructure. He blames Stormont for failing to tackle pollution in Lough Neagh and the Mobuoy dump, and demands…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: March for Clean Water Belfast 3 November 2024 Original release: Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken comments on the Autumn Budget
UUP Finance Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken welcomes the extra £1.5bn for Northern Ireland and the City and Growth Deals in the Autumn Budget, but calls the exclusion from green hydrogen projects disappointing. He urges the funding be prioritised for health, education and policing.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Budget October 2024 impact on Northern Ireland Original release: Aiken comments on the Autumn Budget (opens in a new tab)