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Developments in Israel and Gaza
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes the release of hostages but says the challenge now is securing Hamas's disarmament under the Trump plan. He argues Hamas will not give up its weapons voluntarily and calls on Arab nations to lead in isolating it, warning that peace will be illusory while Hamas controls…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza Original release: Developments in Israel and Gaza (opens in a new tab)
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New figures prove Belfast’s bilingual signage policy enjoys widespread support – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes Conradh na Gaeilge survey data finding that only 2.9% of residents on 536 approved streets opposed bilingual signage in Belfast. He points to the DUP's Assembly motion seeking to condemn the policy.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Conradh na Gaeilge survey on Belfast bilingual street signage Original release: New figures prove Belfast’s bilingual signage policy enjoys widespread support – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Swann Welcomes Signs of Treasury Rethink on Family Farm Tax
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes rumours that the Treasury is considering changes to the Family Farm Inheritance Tax, citing a possible 'minimum share rule' with relief tiers up to £10 million, but urges caution until the Chancellor's Budget announcement.
Public finance and taxation Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Treasury consideration of changes to Family Farm Inheritance Tax Original release: Swann Welcomes Signs of Treasury Rethink on Family Farm Tax (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls on DUP and Sinn Féin to reflect on their approach to Irish language
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister questions why the DUP brought a Belfast City Council Irish language signage motion to the Assembly, which Alliance opposed. She says Stormont should focus on health and education, and calls on the DUP and Sinn Féin to reflect on their approaches.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Conradh na Gaeilge survey on Belfast bilingual street signage Original release: Alliance calls on DUP and Sinn Féin to reflect on their approach to Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the party is launching a new phase to recruit members and candidates, pledges to champion fairness, anti‑sectarianism and a New Ireland, and criticises the Executive for failing on housing, services and environmental issues.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister joins Hannah Scott at launch of boat funded by…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says the £1 million Olympic Legacy Fund will boost grassroots sport as he joins Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott at Bann Rowing Club’s boat‑naming ceremony, where her £20,000 Medallist Fund donation funded new boats.
Other Issue: Bann Rowing Club boat launch funded by Olympic Medallist Fund Original release: Communities Minister joins Hannah Scott at launch of boat funded by… (opens in a new tab)
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Little-Pengelly Celebrates 60 Years of the CBI in Northern Ireland…
DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, speaking at the CBI Business Breakfast in Belfast, pays tribute to the CBI's 60 years of influence on Northern Ireland's economy. She calls for planning reform, infrastructure investment, new export markets and a skilled talent pipeline, and says any…
Economy and employment Original release: Little-Pengelly Celebrates 60 Years of the CBI in Northern Ireland… (opens in a new tab)
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World Mental Health Day brings to light the dire need for better mental health services across the North – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls on the Health Minister to clarify plans for tackling the mental health crisis, saying progress on the 2021 Mental Health Strategy is falling far short. She urges a regional mental health crisis centre and cites her Suicide Prevention Bill requiring training for…
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McGrath: Executive must get serious about mental health
SDLP's McGrath says the Executive needs to take mental health far more seriously, though the release gives no specific policy, figure or decision behind the call.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: McGrath: Executive must get serious about mental health (opens in a new tab)
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Serious Questions Remain Over Handling of Police Ombudsman Case says Beattie
UUP Justice Spokeswoman Doug Beattie MC MLA says serious questions remain over the handling of the Police Ombudsman investigation, after the PPS decided not to prosecute. He will write to the PPS Director seeking a meeting and calls on the TEO to address the lack of accountability powers…
Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute Police Ombudsman investigation Original release: Serious Questions Remain Over Handling of Police Ombudsman Case says Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister leaving parents in limbo following withdrawal of nursing support for special educational needs children, says Mathison
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA says the Health Minister has left parents and special school staff in limbo after a review into nursing provision in special schools gave no clarity. He urges urgent answers and calls for full nursing provision to be reinstated.
Health Education Issue: Health Minister's review on nursing provision in special schools Original release: Health Minister leaving parents in limbo following withdrawal of nursing support for special educational needs children, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Ceasefire Offers Hope, But Families of Victims Must Not Be Overlooked
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell cautiously welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas but says the suffering of Israeli families whose relatives were kidnapped must not be overlooked. He also questions the international criticism of Israel and says the release of some convicted…
International affairs Issue: Gaza ceasefire agreement and prisoner and hostage release Original release: Ceasefire Offers Hope, But Families of Victims Must Not Be Overlooked (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes ‘further evidence of positive change’ in our planning system
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes new Department for Infrastructure figures showing major planning applications had their quickest annual processing time since planning powers came to Stormont, with 77% of consulted applications answered on time.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure planning processing times statistics release Original release: Boylan welcomes ‘further evidence of positive change’ in our planning system (opens in a new tab)
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UK-India deal demonstrates how NI benefits from defence spending:…
DUP Economy Spokesperson and Economy Committee Chair Phillip Brett welcomes a £350 million contract to supply Lightweight Multirole Missiles made by Thales to the Indian army, arguing it shows Northern Ireland benefits from higher defence spending. He says the DUP will champion companies like…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: UK-India £350 million Thales Lightweight Multirole Missiles contract Original release: UK-India deal demonstrates how NI benefits from defence spending:… (opens in a new tab)
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Focus needs to be on rebuilding trust in Ombudsman’s office: Clarke
The DUP's Trevor Clarke, a Policing Board member and South Antrim MLA, says significant work remains to rebuild public confidence in the Police Ombudsman's office. He says the Ombudsman stepped aside only belatedly, months before her planned retirement, and calls for the focus to shift to how the…
Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman stepping aside and retirement Original release: Focus needs to be on rebuilding trust in Ombudsman’s office: Clarke (opens in a new tab)
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Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin's Senator Conor Murphy says Budget 2026 is a missed opportunity for constitutional change and urges the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity, backed by funding, with economic planning for reunification.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Budget 2026 constitutional change and Irish unity planning Original release: Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to UUP attack
TUV councillor Anna Henry accuses UUP leader Mike Nesbitt of abandoning unionist promises after he called TUV demands undeliverable, citing the 2021 United Unionist Declaration and claiming TUV now polls ahead of the UUP.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mike Nesbitt comments on TUV demands in Belfast Telegraph Original release: TUV responds to UUP attack (opens in a new tab)
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Ceasefire agreement must mark a ‘step change’ in achieving peace for Palestine – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA welcomes the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner and hostage exchange, calling it a step change toward a durable peace and Palestinian self-determination. He urges immediate humanitarian aid, Gaza reconstruction, and international guarantees that Israeli…
International affairs Issue: Gaza ceasefire agreement and prisoner and hostage release Original release: Ceasefire agreement must mark a ‘step change’ in achieving peace for Palestine – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Attempt to intimidate Naomi and Michael Long ‘totally unacceptable’ – Hargey
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey sends solidarity to Alliance leader Naomi Long and her spouse Michael, a councillor, after a crowd gathered outside their home. Hargey calls the act intimidation and says everyone, including political leaders, deserves to feel safe at home.
Justice and policing Issue: Mob gathering outside Naomi Long's home in Belfast Original release: Attempt to intimidate Naomi and Michael Long ‘totally unacceptable’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns intimidation of Justice Minister
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP sends solidarity to Naomi and Michael Long after a protest outside their home, calling the scenes disgraceful and saying intimidation of politicians has no place in politics or society.
Justice and policing Issue: Mob gathering outside Naomi Long's home in Belfast Original release: SDLP condemns intimidation of Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)