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Independent environmental regulator crucial to tackling pollution – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan says an independent environmental regulator is key to tackling environmental damage, ahead of an Assembly motion calling for an Independent Environmental Protection Agency. She says it would reduce pollution and work alongside Executive departments.
Environment and climate Issue: Assembly motion on Independent Environmental Protection Agency Original release: Independent environmental regulator crucial to tackling pollution – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Allister calls for urgent investigation into Chinese-made buses on UK roads
TUV's Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, co-signs a letter with Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank urging the Government to investigate Chinese-made electric buses already running on UK roads over possible remote-control security risks. The pair also call for backing for British bus manufacturers.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Chinese-made electric buses remote control security concerns Original release: Allister calls for urgent investigation into Chinese-made buses on UK roads (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Stormont must beef up ministerial accountability following Givan scandal
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says Stormont must toughen sanctions on Ministers who breach the Ministerial Code, ahead of a DUP-blocked no-confidence motion against Education Minister Paul Givan. The SDLP will also table a motion seeking institutional reform.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Vote of no confidence in Minister Givan Original release: O’Toole: Stormont must beef up ministerial accountability following Givan scandal (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna commends President Higgins
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP praised outgoing President Michael D Higgins for his 14‑year term, highlighting his support for the underdog, arts, Irish language and Northern‑Ireland citizens, and said she will attend President‑elect Catherine Connolly’s inauguration.
Other Issue: President Michael D Higgins leaving office Original release: Hanna commends President Higgins (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: McCartney case stark reminder of need for proper PSNI resourcing
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA says a Police Ombudsman finding on the Alexander McCartney case shows the consequences of under-resourcing the PSNI. He calls on the Executive and Justice Minister to fund the PSNI's recovery plan and increase officer numbers, including for online crime.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Police Ombudsman report on delayed McCartney online abuse investigation Original release: McGrath: McCartney case stark reminder of need for proper PSNI resourcing (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone challenges Long over missing ammunition
SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA challenges Minister Naomi Long to order an independent Assembly inquiry on Monday into the disappearance of 40,000 rounds of ammunition from a PSNI training college in Antrim, calling the incident a serious public risk.
Justice and policing Issue: 40,000 rounds of ammunition missing from PSNI training college Original release: McGlone challenges Long over missing ammunition (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges Sinn Féin to back up their support for Assembly reform
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA challenges Sinn Féin to back its support for Assembly reform with action after an SDLP motion calling for a reform programme and an accountability mechanism for Executive Ministers passed.
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motion on Assembly reform and Executive Minister accountability Original release: O’Toole challenges Sinn Féin to back up their support for Assembly reform (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Resources Left PSNI Powerless Against Online Child Predator
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the PSNI's failure to act decisively on Alexander McCartney stemmed from lack of resources, not will, and calls on the Department of Justice to urgently prioritise frontline policing and forensic funding.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Police Ombudsman report on delayed McCartney online abuse investigation Original release: Lack of Resources Left PSNI Powerless Against Online Child Predator (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald will attend Remembrance Sunday Service in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will attend this afternoon's Remembrance Sunday service in Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral, held by the British Legion, to honour those from across Ireland who died in war. She calls for shared history to be commemorated respectfully and inclusively.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Mary Lou McDonald will attend Remembrance Sunday Service in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Emma Little Pengelly MLA
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly MLA says she cannot accept an invitation to the Irish President's inauguration events on Tuesday, citing commitments in Belfast and Windsor including Remembrance Day. She wishes Catherine Connolly well and hopes to speak with her soon.
Other Issue: Irish President inauguration invitation declined by Deputy First Minister Original release: Statement from Emma Little Pengelly MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Government hears directly from those who suffered and served
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson and Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen greeted Government spokesperson Baroness Anderson at Stormont, where she met party representatives and victims of the terrorist campaign, urging that the legacy framework be driven by those directly affected.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Baroness Anderson meeting on legacy framework Original release: Government hears directly from those who suffered and served (opens in a new tab)
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Baker slams decision to cut education support for vulnerable children
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker criticises the Education Authority's cuts to Education Otherwise Than at School support for vulnerable children, and says he will raise it in the Assembly next week. He blames DUP Education Ministers for financial mismanagement, and says the Lagan Valley Education Project…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority cuts to Education Otherwise Than at School support Original release: Baker slams decision to cut education support for vulnerable children (opens in a new tab)
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A century after the Boundary Commission, Irish Unity is within our grasp – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald marks the centenary of the Boundary Commission, saying Irish unity referendums could happen by the end of the decade and calling on the Irish government to start planning now.
Constitutional affairs Original release: A century after the Boundary Commission, Irish Unity is within our grasp – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Ron McDowell: I Will Not Share a Remembrance Ceremony with Michelle O’Neill While She Continues to Eulogise the IRA
TUV councillor and deputy leader Ron McDowell says he will mark Remembrance Day with the Royal British Legion and lay a wreath at the Belfast Cenotaph, but will not share a ceremony with First Minister Michelle O'Neill while she continues to eulogise the IRA.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Ron McDowell: I Will Not Share a Remembrance Ceremony with Michelle O’Neill While She Continues to Eulogise the IRA (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists Must Not Legitimise Connolly Presidency
TUV leader Jim Allister MP urges deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly not to attend the inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish President, arguing that unionist presence would legitimise her presidency over her stance on Northern Ireland's constitutional status and her far-left agenda.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish President inauguration invitation declined by Deputy First Minister Original release: Unionists Must Not Legitimise Connolly Presidency (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty calls for action after critical warning on roads maintenance
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA calls for the Infrastructure Minister to appear before the Infrastructure Committee after the Mineral Products Association warned of worsening road repair and maintenance. He points to scaled back repair programmes, staff shortages and…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Mineral Products Association warning on road repair and maintenance Original release: McNulty calls for action after critical warning on roads maintenance (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie MC MLA Raises Concerns On Behalf Of The Cawdery Family Regarding Accuracy Of The Justice Minister’s Responses
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA raises concerns, on behalf of the Cawdery family, over the Justice Minister's Assembly answers on Thomas McEntee's day release from prison. He says the answers were inaccurate and misleading, and will write to the Minister seeking clarification.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Thomas McEntee day release and Justice Minister's Assembly answers Original release: Doug Beattie MC MLA Raises Concerns On Behalf Of The Cawdery Family Regarding Accuracy Of The Justice Minister’s Responses (opens in a new tab)
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Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges young unionists to shape Northern Ireland's future within the UK, dismisses border poll talk as a distraction, and accuses Alliance of divisive positions on Irish language signage, Palestine flags and climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must deliver pay deal quickly – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the Health Minister to move swiftly to finalise a pay agreement for health workers, welcoming the Executive's framework that would bring northern staff pay in line with counterparts in Britain.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Executive approval of health service pay parity Original release: Health Minister must deliver pay deal quickly – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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We need a rules-based International Protection system where applications are processed in a timely manner – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy TD calls for a rules-based International Protection system with timely processing of applications, condemning racist attacks while criticising government handling of asylum decisions, appeals, deportations and IPAS accommodation during Dáil statements. He also opposes the…
Immigration Housing Issue: Dáil statements on International Protection processing and enforcement Original release: We need a rules-based International Protection system where applications are processed in a timely manner – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)