Latest releases
Searching a long passage? Find similar statements.
4,460 releases
-
The imperative of standing firm
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol remains damaging to the Union and urges unionists to keep opposing it in 2024. He rejects Stormont implementation and calls for full restoration of the Union with no Irish Sea border or foreign law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: The imperative of standing firm (opens in a new tab)
-
Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says expanding the safe access zone around Causeway Hospital by 250 metres, which the Northern Trust is considering, will have no effect and further erodes the right to protest. She also criticises abortion providers promoting their work on social media.
Disability and equality Issue: Northern Trust considering extending Causeway Hospital safe access zone by 250 metres Original release: Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
-
DUP reverse power-trip costing lives and needs to end – Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín accuses the DUP of blocking the restoration of Stormont powersharing, claiming its refusal to re-engage is costing lives and livelihoods, and calls for measures so no single party can collapse the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP refusal to re-engage with Stormont powersharing December 2023 Original release: DUP reverse power-trip costing lives and needs to end – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
-
Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area
Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey welcomes an update on City Deal proposals for Health, Education and Leisure provision in Strabane, including a new leisure centre, a North West Regional College campus and a Health Hub.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane City Deal Health, Education and Leisure proposals update Original release: Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area (opens in a new tab)
-
Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter
UUP councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes the Ulster Unionist Party's vaping policy statement and says she has brought a motion to Ards and North Down Council. She calls for a council review of options on disposable vapes, tighter enforcement on illicit imports and sales, and Stormont legislation…
Health Local government Issue: Ulster Unionist Party vaping policy statement Original release: Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter (opens in a new tab)
-
Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for the Executive to be restored urgently so the Mental Health Strategy can be properly resourced and scrutinised, citing the Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey showing rising mental health concerns among 11-16 year olds.
Health Issue: Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey publication Original release: Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
-
Time to face up to reality that Stormont has no future under the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the DUP and the UK Government to publish the proposed Protocol deal so it can be judged, arguing Stormont has no future if it requires implementing the Protocol and condemning a financial package tied to that.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government and DUP Protocol negotiations conclusion announcement Original release: Time to face up to reality that Stormont has no future under the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
-
Kyle welcomes timely Grand Lodge intervention
Traditional Unionist Voice vice‑chairman and Causeway councillor Allister Kyle welcomes the Grand Lodge’s December meeting summary, saying it reminds Unionist politicians to keep their pledges and to oppose a return to Stormont until the NI Protocol/Windsor Framework is fully reformed on trade andEU
Constitutional affairs Issue: Grand Lodge December meeting opposition to Stormont return Original release: Kyle welcomes timely Grand Lodge intervention (opens in a new tab)
-
Close the deal, restore devolution urges SDLP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges Northern Ireland's parties to finish a deal forming a power-sharing Executive before Christmas, after the Secretary of State announced the Hillsborough talks had effectively concluded. He ties this to wages, hospital waiting lists and public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Hillsborough talks conclusion announced by Secretary of State Chris Heaton Harris Original release: Close the deal, restore devolution urges SDLP (opens in a new tab)
-
TUV focus on undermining unionist negotiating team rather than…
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses the TUV of undermining the unionist negotiating team with anonymous posters attacking the DUP over an unreached agreement. He asks Jim Allister whether the posters were party-directed and says ongoing talks with the UK Government continue.
Constitutional affairs Issue: TUV posters attacking DUP over Stormont negotiations Original release: TUV focus on undermining unionist negotiating team rather than… (opens in a new tab)
-
Green Party deputy leader criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children in NI
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children who have suffered sexual abuse, after Nexus said it can no longer see 4–7-year-olds and has paused help for a large group of older children. She argues underinvestment will shift costs onto…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Green Party deputy leader criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children in NI (opens in a new tab)
-
Urgent action needed to provide free counselling to children who have experienced sexual abuse, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan call on the Department of Health to fully fund free counselling for children and young people under 16 who have experienced sexual abuse, after charity Nexus withdrew its service because of budget pressures.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Urgent action needed to provide free counselling to children who have experienced sexual abuse, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
-
Armstrong welcomes promotion for access to health care costs
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes a Department for Communities awareness campaign helping Universal Credit claimants learn how to get help with health costs. She says a form-based system is not perfect but gives access to dental and sight test support, and argues a…
Social security and welfare Health Issue: Department for Communities health costs awareness campaign for Universal Credit claimants Original release: Armstrong welcomes promotion for access to health care costs (opens in a new tab)
-
Hunter: Child abuse victims must get support
SDLP children and young people spokesperson Cara Hunter calls for proper funding for services supporting child sexual abuse victims, after Nexus said it can no longer support 4-7-year-olds and is pausing support for 8-16-year-olds.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Hunter: Child abuse victims must get support (opens in a new tab)
-
The folly of being bought or persuaded to do the Protocol’s work
TUV leader Jim Allister launches a short video on the Protocol, arguing it sets up economic fusion with the Republic and a step-by-step transition out of the UK. He says restoring Stormont would have unionists implementing that process.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: TUV video on the Protocol and economic fusion with the Republic Original release: The folly of being bought or persuaded to do the Protocol’s work (opens in a new tab)
-
Women’s Health Strategy must end “raw deal” for women with endometriosis, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says a Women's Health Strategy including a regional endometriosis service is needed, after a consultant gynaecologist criticised current provision. She says the Belfast Trust confirmed there is no regional or specific endometriosis funding and calls for…
Health Issue: Consultant gynaecologist Hans Nagar's remarks on endometriosis care Original release: Women’s Health Strategy must end “raw deal” for women with endometriosis, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
-
Irish government must take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the Taoiseach to pursue an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Act, which he says denies human rights and breaches international law. He notes an Oireachtas committee's unanimous call for action and says families were forced into…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Taoiseach's decision on interstate case against Legacy Act Original release: Irish government must take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
-
Tweaking Internal Market Act won’t impact Sea Border
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's suggestion that Internal Market Act changes could address Sea Border problems is wrong, arguing tweaks would be a fig leaf that leaves the Protocol and Sea Border intact. He says only removing Section 7A of the EU Withdrawal Act 2018 would do…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson's Internal Market Act comments at Prime Minister's Questions on Sea Border Original release: Tweaking Internal Market Act won’t impact Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
-
Executive needed to deliver new mental health strategies – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for an Executive to be formed now so parties can deliver new mental health and substance use strategies, citing a growing mental health crisis and rising waiting lists for support. She ties the delay to one party's boycott of the Assembly.
Health Issue: All Party Group meeting on addiction and mental health issues Original release: Executive needed to deliver new mental health strategies – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
-
Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA, a wheelchair user, congratulates this year's recipients of the fifth annual Jackie Magee memorial awards in Belfast. He praises the Northern Ireland Regional Wheelchair Service and says peer support and co-design are vital for inclusive services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Jacqueline Magee Memorial Awards 2023 for wheelchair service recipients Original release: Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards (opens in a new tab)