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Unprecedented momentum for Irish unity – Kearney
Declan Kearney calls on Irish government actors to devise new policies for preparing a reunified Ireland, warning a UK‑EU trade war over the Protocol would hurt the economy and fuel unity support. He urges an all‑island Citizens’ Assembly and highlights the launch of Sinn Féin’s Commission on the F
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland launch Original release: Unprecedented momentum for Irish unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Coveney’s ‘Twitter diplomacy’ neither needed or helpful
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says Simon Coveney's comments are 'Twitter diplomacy' that are neither needed nor helpful, and calls on the Irish Foreign Minister to engage in the real world. He defends the Protocol Bill as the only framework to solve current problems.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Coveney’s ‘Twitter diplomacy’ neither needed or helpful (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster’s ‘Nationality and Borders Act’ must not be allowed to impact travel across Ireland – Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile criticises the British government's new immigration plan for failing to address fears that cross-border travel in Ireland could require visas under the Nationality and Borders Act. He calls on the Irish government to apply diplomatic pressure to…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: British government new immigration plan and Nationality and Borders Act travel concerns Original release: Westminster’s ‘Nationality and Borders Act’ must not be allowed to impact travel across Ireland – Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile (opens in a new tab)
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Stunt politics isn't the basis for moving forward
DUP Chief Whip Joanne Bunting welcomes the Protocol Bill's passage through Commons stages as a step towards durable devolution, and accuses the SDLP of stunt politics over a recall attempt.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Commons passage Original release: Stunt politics isn't the basis for moving forward (opens in a new tab)
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Little to attract anyone to McDonald’s all-Ireland
TUV councillor Harold McKee says Mary Lou McDonald's Australian remarks on a united Ireland highlight Republic issues such as living costs, unemployment and emigration, and questions why people would give up the NHS, tax allowance and Westminster subvention.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on a united Ireland in Australia Original release: Little to attract anyone to McDonald’s all-Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald visits New South Wales Parliament
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports on a Sydney visit featuring meetings with Irish community groups, trade unionists and New South Wales MPs, saying Ireland is changing ahead of the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary and urging international support for constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald visits New South Wales Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein obsession with border poll continues
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett criticises Sinn Fein for pursuing a border poll, citing Mary Lou McDonald's Australian tour and a reported £2,000 'Gold Table' ticket price. He calls on other parties to challenge the stance and says the DUP's priorities are the NI Protocol, restoring devolution…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on a united Ireland in Australia Original release: Sinn Fein obsession with border poll continues (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP secures Assembly recall challenging DUP to restore institutions
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the party has secured enough support to recall the Assembly from summer recess next week to debate the cost of living crisis. He challenges the DUP to back a Speaker nomination and restore the institutions at Stormont.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: SDLP secures Assembly recall challenging DUP to restore institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol Bill passes welcome milestone
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes the Commons passage of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by a majority of 72, arguing the Protocol has eroded confidence in local institutions. He says the Lords now face a choice in September and calls for restoring the UK internal market and remedying…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Commons passage Original release: Protocol Bill passes welcome milestone (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism must keep new PM focused on restoring UK sovereignty
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on unionism to keep the incoming Prime Minister focused on fully restoring UK sovereignty over Northern Ireland by removing the Protocol, and says unionists must hold firm and accept nothing less than its total removal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership contest and new Prime Minister's Northern Ireland Protocol priorities Original release: Unionism must keep new PM focused on restoring UK sovereignty (opens in a new tab)
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Tory party chaos demonstrates an ‘untrustworthy partner’ internationally – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says recent Conservative turmoil at Westminster shows Britain is an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and abroad. He urges the next Prime Minister to change course, rebuild Northern Ireland's devolved institutions, and respect international law and the Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership turmoil at Westminster Original release: Tory party chaos demonstrates an ‘untrustworthy partner’ internationally – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers an address at the National Press Club of Australia, reflecting on Irish emigration to Australia, the historic bond between the two countries and Australia's role in welcoming Irish people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP seeks recall of the Assembly challenging DUP to get back to work
SDLP MLAs have lodged a petition to recall the Assembly this evening, timed to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill's third reading, and say it will test the DUP's commitment to restoring devolved government. Their motion would focus on cost of living pressures and let MLAs nominate a Speaker.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: SDLP seeks recall of the Assembly challenging DUP to get back to work (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin launches Commission on the Future of Ireland
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD launches the Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland, announcing a People's Assembly in Belfast's Waterfront Hall on 12 October. The year-and-a-half project, chaired by Declan Kearney, will take submissions and end with a report.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland launch Original release: Sinn Féin launches Commission on the Future of Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill to call on US to uphold Good Friday Agreement during Washington visit
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, says she will use meetings in Washington to press US officials for the immediate restoration of Northern Ireland's political institutions and for the Good Friday Agreement to be upheld in full.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: O’Neill to call on US to uphold Good Friday Agreement during Washington visit (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew welcomes a US Congress hearing on British government plans to end judicial investigations of Troubles-era actions and bar victims from courts, saying the proposals grant an amnesty to soldiers and intelligence agencies.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: US Congress hearing on British government legacy proposals Original release: Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the £1 billion Peace Plus programme for 2021-2027, and hopes the British and Irish governments will quickly conclude a financing agreement so funding reaches projects.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: European Commission adoption of Peace Plus programme 2021-2027 Original release: Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the Irish Language Bill's progress through the House of Lords and calls for an Acht Gaeilge delivering official recognition, an Irish language commissioner, repeal of laws restricting Irish in courts, and access to public services through Irish.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she will travel to Australia for meetings and events across several cities, including a keynote at the National Press Club in Canberra. She also plans to meet trade unionists, Indigenous organisations and young Irish emigrants.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes the passage of Irish language legislation through the House of Lords at Westminster, which also includes Ulster Scots protections. He calls for the Bill to pass the Commons without delay and says Irish language rights should have been introduced in the North rather…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation (opens in a new tab)