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Baker welcomes uplift in funding for frontline youth services
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker welcomes confirmation of £12 million in funding over the coming years for youth clubs and organisations. He says the party has pressed providers for the boost and pledges to keep working with youth workers and volunteers.
Public finance and taxation Issue: £12 million funding confirmed for youth clubs and organisations Original release: Baker welcomes uplift in funding for frontline youth services (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon responds to cervical screening reports
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Health Minister to detail the outcomes of the three reports on cervical smear failings in the Southern Trust, demanding accountability, clear communication, a meeting with the Trust and PHA, and proper resourcing of the new Belfast Trust testing service.
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical screening reports statement by Health Minister Original release: Dillon responds to cervical screening reports (opens in a new tab)
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Concerns about a further environmental protection agency need…
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen calls on the Agriculture and Environment Minister to explain how his proposed environmental watchdog would be funded and work alongside NIEA and the OEP, warning against duplication and mission creep.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Expert panel report recommending independent Environmental Protection Agency for Northern Ireland Original release: Concerns about a further environmental protection agency need… (opens in a new tab)
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Smoke and mirrors of Dud DUP/Donaldson Deal delivers the intended deception
TUV leader Jim Allister KC says the Government is deceptively describing Irish Sea border goods movements as internal market movements after the Independent Monitoring Committee report, and calls for Mutual Enforcement to replace the current arrangement.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Independent Monitoring Committee report on Irish Sea border, January to June 2025 Original release: Smoke and mirrors of Dud DUP/Donaldson Deal delivers the intended deception (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn condemns viable device discovered in west Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithi Flynn condemns a viable device found overnight in west Belfast, where residents were evacuated, and says the party has contacted police and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Justice and policing Issue: Viable device discovered in west Belfast security alert Original release: Flynn condemns viable device discovered in west Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh and MP Dáire Hughes praise young people from Cooperation Ireland projects who addressed the Good Friday Agreement Committee, and Conway-Walsh calls on the Irish government to legislate for votes at 16 following British proposals. Hughes says findings on disabled…
Constitutional affairs Education Original release: Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Executive must address impact of holiday homes and short-term lets
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter says the Executive must urgently intervene on holiday homes and short-term lets, which she claims are driving up house prices and rents in rural and coastal areas. She welcomes Assembly backing for a motion she tabled and calls for regulation of the sector.
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion on short-term holiday let regulation Original release: Hunter: Executive must address impact of holiday homes and short-term lets (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Another cervical screening review only delays justice
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says another cervical screening review will delay justice and calls for a full public inquiry into failings in the Southern Health Trust's cytology service, asking what is holding back Health Minister Mike Nesbitt.
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical screening reports statement by Health Minister Original release: McGrath: Another cervical screening review only delays justice (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: North falling further behind on free school meals
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA says the North is falling further behind on free school meals after the Education Authority announced nearly 20% rises in school dinner costs. She calls for universal free school meals and restored holiday hunger payments instead.
Education Social security and welfare Issue: Education Authority school dinner price increase announcement Original release: Hunter: North falling further behind on free school meals (opens in a new tab)
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Poppy Appeal no longer asked to follow EU rules following Swann’s intervention
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes confirmation from the Northern Ireland Secretary that Royal British Legion poppies and merchandise fall outside EU product rules, with guidance to be updated so Poppy Appeal organisers no longer need an EU compliance contact.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Poppy Appeal EU GPSR regulation guidance update Original release: Poppy Appeal no longer asked to follow EU rules following Swann’s intervention (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance U-Turn on Innocent Victims definition
UUP's Doug Beattie MC MLA says victims should not have to qualify their suffering as "innocent victims", rejecting moral equivalence with perpetrators, and accuses Alliance of seeking nationalist votes after its councillors' support for a Fermanagh and Omagh motion on the term.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council motion on the term "innocent victims" Original release: Alliance U-Turn on Innocent Victims definition (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes long overdue action on pavement parking, but stressed enforcement and awareness are key
Ulster Unionist MLA Andy Allen MBE welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' plans to bring in secondary legislation on pavement parking, but warns the measures will fall short without enforcement and awareness. He calls on the Minister to explain how the Department will tackle vehicles that…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pavement parking secondary legislation announcement Original release: Allen welcomes long overdue action on pavement parking, but stressed enforcement and awareness are key (opens in a new tab)
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Focus Must Be on Delivery Not Constitutional Change
UUP South Antrim MP Robin Swann says the focus must be on delivery rather than constitutional change, responding to Secretary of State Hilary Benn's remarks on a border poll. He argues that health, the economy and outcomes should take priority and calls on the British Government to better promote…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Hilary Benn remarks on a border poll Original release: Focus Must Be on Delivery Not Constitutional Change (opens in a new tab)
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Greater clarity from Minister required on response to cervical screening scandal, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says greater clarity is needed from the Health Minister after three reports from the Southern Trust and PHA on the cervical screening scandal offered little new information. She calls for a statutory public inquiry, which she says the Minister…
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical screening reports statement by Health Minister Original release: Greater clarity from Minister required on response to cervical screening scandal, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Pre-release of murderer a damning failure: Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says the family of Michael and Majorie Cawdery were not told their killer had undergone 13 pre-release tests from prison, which he calls a serious failure by the Justice Department. He has raised it in an Urgent Question to Justice Minister Naomi Long and says she must be…
Justice and policing Issue: Cawdery murder killer releases without victim family notification Original release: Pre-release of murderer a damning failure: Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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No Unionist should offer support to no confidence motion - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says Independent MLA Claire Sugden has lost touch with unionists in East Londonderry by backing the no confidence motion against Education Minister Paul Givan. He argues the Permanent Secretary found the Minister's Israel visit fully compliant with departmental procedures.
Education Issue: Vote of no confidence in Minister Givan Original release: No Unionist should offer support to no confidence motion - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Motion Backing HSC Workers Receives Unanimous Support In Derry City & Strabane District Council
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says his motion backing HSC workers was passed unanimously by Derry City and Strabane District Council. It calls on the Health Minister and Stormont Executive to deliver pay parity with NHS England, Scotland and Wales, and says the offer so far is a…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Derry City and Strabane council motion backing HSC workers' pay parity Original release: Motion Backing HSC Workers Receives Unanimous Support In Derry City & Strabane District Council (opens in a new tab)
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Remembering the fallen at the heart of our democracy - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says party MPs gathered at the Speaker's Garden of Remembrance at Westminster to pay tribute to fallen service members from their constituencies, and thanks the Speaker for the space.
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Tighter rules needed for short-term holiday lets – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson calls for tighter regulation of short-term holiday lets ahead of an Assembly motion on the issue, arguing they can raise house prices and reduce suitable housing supply. She urges the Communities Minister to act without delay and deliver a long-term housing supply plan.
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion on short-term holiday let regulation Original release: Tighter rules needed for short-term holiday lets – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart - Chancellor Must Cut Waste of Broken Asylum System Before…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the Chancellor to cut asylum accommodation spending before raising taxes, citing Home Affairs Committee figures on rising costs, Northern Ireland's projected quadrupling to £400 million, and contractor Mears' profit margins.
Immigration Public finance and taxation Issue: Home Affairs Committee report on UK asylum accommodation costs Original release: Lockhart - Chancellor Must Cut Waste of Broken Asylum System Before… (opens in a new tab)