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‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin
Sinn Fe in President Mary Lou McDonald announces that its Commission on Future Ireland will conven convene tomorrow, 18 June at 13 00, at Dublin’s Seán O’Casey Centre for “ Arts in a New Ireland” discussion. chaired by Vanessa Fielding, the panel will examine how a united Ireland could benefit the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin 'The Arts in a New Ireland' discussion panel announcement Original release: ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson says now time for all-party talks on reform
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on the Secretary of State to convene all-party talks on reforming Stormont's power-sharing institutions, arguing the window for change is now open. He says Alliance's plans would stop any single party collapsing the Assembly, and points to a Northern…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Tennyson says now time for all-party talks on reform (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she has introduced a Dáil Bill requiring the Taoiseach to begin planning for constitutional change and Irish unity, including a government Green Paper and a Citizens' Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Dáil Bill on planning for Irish unity introduced Original release: Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister presses the government for clarity on whether the EU artificial intelligence law and its Cyber Resilience Act will be incorporated into Annex 2 of the Windsor Framework, warning that uncertainty puts NI digital businesses at a disadvantage.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU AI law inclusion in Windsor Framework Annex 2 Original release: TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan calls on DAERA to provide clear details of financial assistance for Lough Neagh fishing communities after new eel‑fishery measures were announced, saying the support must be fair, comprehensive and promptly communicated.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: New Lough Neagh eel fishery measures Original release: Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities (opens in a new tab)
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Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, welcomes a GFA Committee discussion with academics from Queens, Oxford and University College London on party proposals to strengthen the institutions. He says reform cannot address underfunding or Westminster austerity and points to Irish…
Constitutional affairs Issue: GFA Committee discussion on Sinn Féin institutional reform proposals Original release: Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes funding for four border-region greenway projects under the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund, including €25,000 for the Warrenpoint to Newcastle project. She commends Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for work with the Irish government to secure it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shared Island Greenways Development Fund announcement for four border greenway projects Original release: Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a farce over raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility shows Stormont needs urgent reform, accusing the DUP, UUP and TUV of using a cross-community veto to block a majority-backed Assembly vote.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Proposed increase in age of criminal responsibility Original release: O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform (opens in a new tab)
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Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reintegrating the Single Electricity Market would cut consumers' bills by at least 10 percent, citing Utility Regulator information given to the Economy Committee, and calls for urgent conclusion of EU-UK electricity negotiations.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Utility Regulator briefing on recoupling the Single Electricity Market Original release: Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA dismisses a Fine Gael proposal for a unity blueprint as a pet project, arguing constitutional change rests only with people in Northern Ireland. He questions whether Simon Harris's plan matches the 1998 Belfast Agreement and urges politicians to prioritise health…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Fine Gael unity blueprint proposal for a unified island Original release: Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Agriculture must lift suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny TD calls on the Department of Agriculture to lift the suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North, which he says is hurting farmers on both sides of the border as fertiliser costs rise. He also urges the Irish Government to work with its Northern…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Suspension of poultry manure imports from Northern Ireland Original release: Department of Agriculture must lift suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD says the DUP’s proposed hard border between the north and south is impossible to police, would damage the all‑Ireland economy and risk a return to Troubles‑era controls, and calls on the Irish government to open talks with the UK, pledging to raise the issue at the BI‑
Constitutional affairs Immigration Issue: DUP proposed hard border between North and South Original release: The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymena Showgrounds 3G Pitch Receives Green Light
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald, on Mid and East Antrim's planning committee, says he welcomed approval of an application to replace the natural grass at Ballymena Showgrounds with a 3G hybrid pitch, crediting Councillor Matthew Armstrong.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballymena Showgrounds 3G pitch planning approval Original release: Ballymena Showgrounds 3G Pitch Receives Green Light (opens in a new tab)
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ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Government to take urgent action on border security and Northern Ireland's finances after a meeting with the Secretary of State. He says the land border is not commanding public confidence and cites just one asylum seeker returned to the Republic of…
Immigration Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP meeting with Secretary of State on border security and finances Original release: ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges
Sinn Féin says it will keep workers and families safe from domestic water charges, welcoming the Infrastructure Committee’s move to push forward a bill that prolongs the NI Water subsidy for another five years, shielding households until 2032.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Committee extends NI Water subsidy Original release: Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges (opens in a new tab)
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Depravity and brutality of North Belfast attack has rightly shocked the world
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for authorities who placed the suspect in Northern Ireland to examine and openly disclose what they knew about him after an attack in North Belfast. She says the Executive Office and the British Home Office have refused to share asylum accommodation and…
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Depravity and brutality of North Belfast attack has rightly shocked the world (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald announces panel for ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald announces the panel for 'The Arts in a New Ireland' discussion on 18 June in Dublin, hosted by its Commission on the Future of Ireland, and invites the arts community to share views on a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin 'The Arts in a New Ireland' discussion panel announcement Original release: Mary Lou McDonald announces panel for ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein campaign against centenary stone shows staggering hypocrisy
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston accuses Sinn Féin of hypocrisy over its campaign against planning permission for a centenary of Northern Ireland memorial stone, contrasting it with support for a Bobby Sands statue erected without planning permission. He says Sinn Féin's real objection is refusing to…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin objections to centenary memorial stone planning application Original release: Sinn Fein campaign against centenary stone shows staggering hypocrisy (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald introductory comments at Robert Tressell Festival
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, speaking at the Robert Tressell Festival, calls for a left-wing government beyond Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and urges the left to hear working-class concerns about housing and services without shouting them down. She also condemns racism and argues for Irish…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald introductory comments at Robert Tressell Festival (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite: Belfast can do better on street waste
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite calls for the council to set a date for phasing out refuse bags left on city centre, university area and arterial street routes. He will ask the People and Communities Committee to agree a timeline, working with residents, businesses and…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: De Faoite: Belfast can do better on street waste (opens in a new tab)