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Léiríonn Gildernew imní faoi thodhchaí mhaoiniú Thionscadal Logainmneacha
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, Chair of the Communities Committee, calls on the Department for Communities to keep funding the Place-Name Project after a ministerial answer showed translation service funding runs only until Summer 2026.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Place-Name Project translation service funding ending Summer 2026 Original release: Léiríonn Gildernew imní faoi thodhchaí mhaoiniú Thionscadal Logainmneacha (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Absence of no fault divorce in Marriage Bill a missed opportunity
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill's omission of no-fault divorce is a missed opportunity to modernise marriage law. He asks the Finance Minister to explain why it was left out, arguing it could help tackle abuse.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill omission of no-fault divorce Original release: O'Toole: Absence of no fault divorce in Marriage Bill a missed opportunity (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin to press Economy Minister on Ulster University job losses
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA says she will challenge the Economy Minister in the Assembly over up to 450 potential job losses at Ulster University. She says the Minister's Financial Needs Assessment shows no imminent crisis there, and asks what action is being taken.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: McLaughlin to press Economy Minister on Ulster University job losses (opens in a new tab)
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The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
Green Party NI Leader Mal O’Hara says the Department for the Economy has let down Ulster University staff as up to 450 jobs are at risk, and calls for an urgent higher‑education funding settlement, a clear plan from Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and a transparent consultation with unions to避免 (
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 April 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan calls for urgent action to tackle failures in autism services
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan urges urgent action to tackle persistent shortcomings in autism support, citing evidence heard by the All-Party Group for Autism from the Independent Autism Reviewer. He calls on the Department of Health to work closely with the reviewer and to prioritise the Autism…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Independent Autism Reviewer evidence to All-Party Group for Autism Original release: Boylan calls for urgent action to tackle failures in autism services (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland’s Universities are hooked on high-fee overseas students to survive
UUP economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA warns that Northern Ireland universities depend on high-fee non-domestic students to stay afloat, citing Assembly figures that show a near doubling since 2019/20. She calls on the Economy Minister to adopt a sustainable strategy for keeping local talent…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Northern Ireland’s Universities are hooked on high-fee overseas students to survive (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll on Ulster University Job Losses: Cash for Campuses, Cuts for Workers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll demands answers from Ulster University on which jobs will be cut and the impact on students, and calls on the Economy Minister to intervene over plans to make up to 450 workers redundant.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Carroll on Ulster University Job Losses: Cash for Campuses, Cuts for Workers (opens in a new tab)
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Up to 450 redundancies UU - Harkin: "Abject cowardice of senior leadership"
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin condemns plans to cut up to 450 jobs at Ulster University, calling the decision to announce them via a Teams call a cowardly act by senior leadership. He questions whether the university's accounts justify such cuts.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Up to 450 redundancies UU - Harkin: "Abject cowardice of senior leadership" (opens in a new tab)
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“450 jobs losses another example of Sinn Fein chaos” Brett
DUP economy spokesman Phillip Brett MLA says Ulster University's announcement of up to 450 job losses shows failure by Sinn Féin ministers at the Department for the Economy, and calls for urgent intervention on university funding.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: “450 jobs losses another example of Sinn Fein chaos” Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Bradley concerned for Coleraine Campus following redundancy notices
East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley says he is deeply concerned about the future of Ulster University’s Coleraine Campus after learning of a proposed voluntary redundancy scheme affecting about 450 roles, and says the DUP is pressing the university to protect the campus.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Bradley concerned for Coleraine Campus following redundancy notices (opens in a new tab)
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Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the installation of a new sensory unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, a multisensory 'Cubbie' purchased with Little Heroes NI funding, which she says will officially open this week.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children sensory unit installation Original release: Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Givan: Pre-School Inclusion Fund is delivering targeted support for…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan says a visit to Holywood Nursery School shows the Pre-School Inclusion Fund is delivering targeted support for children with special educational needs. He cites a new sensory room, extra classroom assistant hours and £4.5million invested in 2025/26 across…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Givan visit to Holywood Nursery School on Pre-School Inclusion Fund Original release: Givan: Pre-School Inclusion Fund is delivering targeted support for… (opens in a new tab)
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Justice Minister refuses to confirm violence against women funding is spent on women
TUV Bannside councillor Anna Henry says Justice Minister Naomi Long refused to confirm that funding to tackle violence against women is spent on women, and calls for serious questions to be asked about how the money is allocated.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's response on violence against women funding in Assembly Original release: Justice Minister refuses to confirm violence against women funding is spent on women (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Ulster University job losses ‘devastating’
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin calls Ulster University's loss of up to 450 jobs devastating and says it reflects sustained funding pressures on universities. She says the SDLP will urgently seek a meeting with the university and the Economy Minister.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: McLaughlin: Ulster University job losses ‘devastating’ (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong responds to news that 450 potential job cuts at Ulster University
UUP Deputy Leader and Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA urges all parties to avoid compulsory redundancies after Ulster University consulted on up to 450 potential job cuts. She calls for a wider debate on higher education funding and says the Economy Minister must engage with university…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Armstrong responds to news that 450 potential job cuts at Ulster University (opens in a new tab)
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Potential job losses at Ulster University deeply concerning and staff must be supported, says Nicholl
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says she is concerned but not surprised by Ulster University's plans to cut jobs amid financial pressures. She calls on the Economy Minister to reflect on her Department's slow higher education funding review and to work with the University to avoid…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Potential job losses at Ulster University deeply concerning and staff must be supported, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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One year on, women still waiting for law to be enforced - Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the UK Government to act quickly on the Supreme Court's For Women Scotland ruling, saying women's rights remain unclear a year on. She calls for the EHRC Code of Practice and NHS guidance to be published without delay and for the law to be enforced in full across the…
Disability and equality Issue: For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling one-year anniversary Original release: One year on, women still waiting for law to be enforced - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Cuireann Sheehan fáilte roimh an dul chun cinn ar Bhille um Ghaelscolaíocht
Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast Sheehan welcomes the Irish Medium Education workforce bill passing its second stage in the Assembly. He says it will require the Department of Education to plan for the sector's staffing needs, and accuses the DUP and others of trying to obstruct progress.
Education Issue: Irish Medium Education workforce bill second stage in Assembly Original release: Cuireann Sheehan fáilte roimh an dul chun cinn ar Bhille um Ghaelscolaíocht (opens in a new tab)
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Review clearly shows an urgent need to tackle underlying and unacceptable behaviours within the PSNI – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Justice Minister to urgently change regulations to speed up and improve PSNI disciplinary processes, following Rachel Langdale's review finding sexism, misogyny and a flawed misconduct process.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Rachel Langdale review of PSNI sexism and misogyny findings Original release: Review clearly shows an urgent need to tackle underlying and unacceptable behaviours within the PSNI – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland strategy on inclusion for those with disabilities needed – Ruairí Ó Murchú TD
Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú says the government should adopt an All‑Ireland inclusion strategy and a shared North‑South definition of disability, and work harder to boost employment for disabled people, following the ESRI report on island‑wide disability rates.
Disability and equality Issue: ESRI report on disability rates across the island Original release: All-Ireland strategy on inclusion for those with disabilities needed – Ruairí Ó Murchú TD (opens in a new tab)