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Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
Gerry Carroll MLA welcomes the news that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North as a historic milestone, but says it will not by itself bring substantive change. He calls for a socialist, united Ireland built on working-class movements that tackles wages, homelessness, health and climate.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North (opens in a new tab)
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EU must change mandate for meaningful negotiations
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says EU negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol would be a merry-go-round unless the European Commission changes its negotiating mandate to address unionist concerns. He calls for the Protocol to be replaced, citing higher steel costs and reduced shop choice.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: President Biden calls for Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations Original release: EU must change mandate for meaningful negotiations (opens in a new tab)
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Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD
Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan, who chairs the Oireachtas enterprise committee, urges the government to boost investment and planning reform for offshore wind, ahead of a committee visit to Belfast Harbour, the only one of 13 major Irish ports ready for offshore wind construction.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Wind Energy Ireland report on Irish ports' offshore wind readiness Original release: Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD (opens in a new tab)
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EU and US have a critical role in protecting the Protocol – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says Liz Truss's admission that a US trade deal is unlikely soon shows Brexit is harming the British economy, and calls on the UK government to drop threats to break international law and return to talks with the EU over the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Truss admission on US trade deal prospects Original release: EU and US have a critical role in protecting the Protocol – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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“Religious headcount should avoid lazy headlines” – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says analysis of census religious breakdown should instead examine election voting patterns over the last twenty years, arguing support for parties backing a border poll has declined rather than grown. He cites a 2022 Assembly combined Sinn Fein, SDLP and Aontú vote of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: “Religious headcount should avoid lazy headlines” – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly announces a trip to Washington and New York, where he will brief Congressional offices on the need to re-establish the Good Friday Agreement institutions and speak at the Martin McGuiness Foundation's inaugural dinner. He calls on the new British Prime Minister to respect…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for investment as EU report confirms Ireland’s North and West Region is in a “development trap”
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls for an investment package for the North and West region after an EU Cohesion report classed it as in a "development trap". He criticises Irish governments over regional imbalances and says Ireland has not applied for Recovery and Resilience Fund pre-financing…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: EU 8th Report on Cohesion regional disparity findings for North and West region Original release: MacManus calls for investment as EU report confirms Ireland’s North and West Region is in a “development trap” (opens in a new tab)
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Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Protocol is helping to create jobs and grow businesses, citing NISRA Index of Production figures showing northern food and drink manufacturers outperforming those in Britain. She calls on the British government to drop threats to break international law and…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: NISRA Index of Production figures on food and drink manufacturing Original release: Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's welcome events, citing his estate's inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, and past controversies, and says it refuses to join the praise of him and the monarchy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles? (opens in a new tab)
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If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to EU Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič's comments on the border, saying the EU is playing political games and calling for any customs border to be placed between the Republic and Northern Ireland rather than within the UK. He argues trade within the UK…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be (opens in a new tab)
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British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to return to talks with the EU in good faith to provide certainty for businesses, after EU Vice President Maroš Šefčovič offered to reduce checks on goods entering the north. He says the Protocol should be built upon, not undermined.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the royal family and many across the community on the death of the Queen, praising her role in advancing peace and reconciliation during the peace process and recalling meetings with her.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to drop the Legacy Bill without delay, claiming it provides an amnesty for state forces and denies families inquests and civil proceedings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally (opens in a new tab)
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“We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls for formal, ongoing direct dialogue between the European Parliament and the Assembly, following a Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs, citing EU legislation's impact on the North.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs on Brussels-Belfast engagement Original release: “We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says she met US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California to discuss protecting the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit. She calls on incoming British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and negotiate in good faith on…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen
People Before Profit says the Queen's death raises questions about the monarchy, which it calls an outdated, unjust institution tied to colonialism and inequality, and calls for it to end. It also criticises the establishment for using the moment to promote national unity amid the cost-of-living…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes energy cap announcement
TUV South Antrim spokesperson Mel Lucas welcomes the UK government's energy cost cap, saying it will bring relief to households. He says critics who doubted its application to Northern Ireland without devolution should be ashamed, and argues the benefits show the value of UK membership.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: TUV welcomes energy cap announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices
DUP MP Sammy Wilson welcomes the Prime Minister's announced package to tackle energy prices for UK households, saying it confirmed support would apply across Northern Ireland. He says the funding should have come from a windfall tax on energy companies rather than being left unfunded by them.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices (opens in a new tab)
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We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at the University of San Francisco, urges new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and recommit to the Good Friday Agreement. She also calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the political…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)