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Armstrong calls for clarification around the end of free lateral flow tests
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for health Trusts to clarify how ending free lateral flow COVID tests from Monday will affect respite and day‑care provision, urging assurances that these services are restored to pre‑pandemic levels.
Health Disability and equality Issue: End of free lateral flow COVID tests Original release: Armstrong calls for clarification around the end of free lateral flow tests (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey outlines priorities for new PM
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he will seek an early discussion with the incoming Prime Minister on the NI Protocol Bill, arguing any renegotiation with the EU must respect the UK Internal Market and Northern Ireland's place in the Union. He also calls for a UK-wide programme of winter…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership change and impact on NI Protocol Bill Original release: Sir Jeffrey outlines priorities for new PM (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey's priorities for new PM
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he will seek an early meeting with the incoming Prime Minister on the NI Protocol Bill and calls for any renegotiated EU outcome to protect the UK Internal Market. He also urges a UK-wide winter support programme for working families amid cost of living…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership change and impact on NI Protocol Bill Original release: Sir Jeffrey's priorities for new PM (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald brands Vara business claims ‘dishonest and disingenuous’
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says claims by the British Secretary of State that businesses oppose the Protocol are dishonest, arguing most local businesses back it and it is delivering economic benefits. She urges Shailesh Vara to listen locally and urges London to negotiate with the EU in good…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Shailesh Vara claims on business opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Archibald brands Vara business claims ‘dishonest and disingenuous’ (opens in a new tab)
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Tories have no regard for people of the north – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the Tory leadership contest being held in the north 'totally insulting', claiming the Conservatives have no regard for the democratic wishes of people here. He accuses the Conservatives of backing the DUP's blocking of an Executive and of pursuing Brexit-related…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Tory leadership contest events in Northern Ireland Original release: Tories have no regard for people of the north – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Conservative leadership candidates have opportunity to set out their stall on dealing with the Protocol – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA urges Conservative leadership candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to set out how they will resolve the Protocol and cost of living crisis, ahead of a Northern Ireland hustings. He says the EU and UK Government must return to negotiations and that UUP proposals…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Tory leadership contest events in Northern Ireland Original release: Conservative leadership candidates have opportunity to set out their stall on dealing with the Protocol – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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“Surge in cross-border trade must be built upon” – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says All-Ireland trade growth must be built upon amid inflation, citing CSO figures showing north-south goods trade up €413 million and south-north trade up €663 million in the first half of 2022. She calls on the British government to engage in good faith with the…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: CSO figures on All-Ireland trade growth in first half of 2022 Original release: “Surge in cross-border trade must be built upon” – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane accuses Tories of partisan approach
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane accuses the Conservatives of a partisan approach to Northern Ireland, saying they are shielding the DUP from allowing an Executive to form. He says this blocks cost-of-living support and a £1 billion health investment, and warns Protocol trade benefits are at risk.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stormont Executive formation delay and British government stance, August 2022 Original release: Finucane accuses Tories of partisan approach (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan seeks fairer policy on Maternity Allowance for Universal Credit claimants
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan calls for a review of how Maternity Allowance is treated under Universal Credit, where it is deducted from awards unlike Statutory Maternity Pay, and urges the Communities Minister to press Westminster on the policy.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Durkan seeks fairer policy on Maternity Allowance for Universal Credit claimants (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “unionism moving forward together in South Down”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors Alan Lewis and Henry Reilly as they join the party, calling for a stronger, more cohesive unionism in South Down and inviting others to join.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Councillors Alan Lewis and Henry Reilly join the DUP Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “unionism moving forward together in South Down” (opens in a new tab)
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Muir: 100 days on we need urgent reform
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir calls for urgent reform of the Stormont institutions 100 days after the May Assembly election, saying Alliance has written to the UK and Irish Governments proposing changes to nomination rules and weighted majority voting, and urging the DUP to end what it calls shameful…
Constitutional affairs Issue: One hundred days since Assembly election without Executive formation Original release: Muir: 100 days on we need urgent reform (opens in a new tab)
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Chancellor busts devolution myth
TUV Upper Bann spokesperson Darrin Foster welcomes the Chancellor's confirmation that Westminster's energy cost payment does not need a Stormont executive. He says the money comes from HM Treasury and claims the point undercuts critics who linked the issue to the Protocol, and that many Unionists…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Chancellor confirms energy cost payment does not require Stormont executive Original release: Chancellor busts devolution myth (opens in a new tab)
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Submissions open to the Commission on the Future of Ireland
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA announces that online submissions to its Commission on the Future of Ireland are now open, ahead of an October People's Assembly in Belfast. He says it aims to widen democratic participation, inviting unionist, loyalist and British-identifying…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland submissions launch Original release: Submissions open to the Commission on the Future of Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Diplomatic whataboutery between EU and UK Government must end – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA calls for an end to the diplomatic back-and-forth between the EU and UK Government over the Northern Ireland Protocol, and for proper negotiations with Northern Ireland politicians involved. He welcomes Brandon Lewis's remarks that Liz Truss can be trusted to resolve…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership campaign comments on Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Diplomatic whataboutery between EU and UK Government must end – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent intervention needed for adult ADHD provision – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls on Health Minister Robin Swann to intervene urgently for adult ADHD services after a constituent was refused NHS medication following a private diagnosis and the Northern Trust reportedly refuses adult referrals.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Urgent intervention needed for adult ADHD provision – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee
SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee, saying he joins the party for its vision of economic and social justice and a new Ireland, and praising his work on local issues, public services and climate action.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Cllr Simon Lee departure from Green Party Original release: SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee (opens in a new tab)
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No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane expresses dismay at attempts to stop children and young people playing Gaelic Games at Victoria Park in East Belfast. He calls for work on a playing surface there to continue, saying discrimination based on choice of sport has no place in society.
Disability and equality Issue: Victoria Park East Belfast Gaelic Games pitch works halted Original release: No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Agri-food sector is not a ‘plaything’ for future Tory leader, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair says the agri‑food sector must not be used as a political toy by the future Conservative leader, warning that UK plans to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol would damage NI’s Single Market access, farm productivity and net‑zero goals.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: UK plans to override parts of the NI Protocol Original release: Agri-food sector is not a ‘plaything’ for future Tory leader, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions
TUV councillor Stephen Cooper criticises Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill's remark that IRA violence had no viable substitute, saying it insults Claudy bombing victims. He warns unionists against backing her as First Minister.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions (opens in a new tab)
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New research demonstrates that Protocol is working – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says new NIESR research shows businesses are benefiting from the Protocol and calls for it to stay and be boosted by investment. She urges the British government to drop threats to override it and to stop backing DUP blocking of an Executive.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: NIESR research on Northern Ireland Protocol business benefits Original release: New research demonstrates that Protocol is working – Archibald (opens in a new tab)