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SDLP secures proposal for First Ministers to give evidence on Stormont reform
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says the First Ministers should appear before the Assembly and Executive Review Committee to give evidence on Stormont reform. The proposal, which he tabled at the committee, covers rules to prevent future collapses, equalising the First Minister titles…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive Review Committee proposal to hear evidence from First Ministers on reform Original release: SDLP secures proposal for First Ministers to give evidence on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Reflects on the Second Anniversary of the attacks of 7th October 2023
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA marks the second anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, citing the death toll and hostage figures, and calls on the UK Government to press for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, humanitarian access and a two-state solution.
International affairs Original release: UUP Reflects on the Second Anniversary of the attacks of 7th October 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Justice System Failing Victims of Violence Against Women says Beattie
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says non-fatal strangulation cases are handled inadequately, citing 2023-24 figures showing 329 of 344 prosecutions heard in the Magistrates' Court and only 28 prison sentences, and calls for sentences that deter.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Non-fatal strangulation prosecutions and sentencing figures 2023-2024 Original release: Justice System Failing Victims of Violence Against Women says Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Leaving the ECHR would be a strategic mistake, says Nesbitt.
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA criticises Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's plan to withdraw from the ECHR, arguing it would breach the 1998 Agreement's guaranteed access to the convention and that the real issue is domestic court interpretation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative plan to withdraw from ECHR if returned to government Original release: Leaving the ECHR would be a strategic mistake, says Nesbitt. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw demands clarity on Language Commissioner appointments
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw, also South Belfast MLA, demands urgent clarity from the First and deputy First Minister on Identity and Language Commissioner appointments, as publicised appointees have not received confirmation after resigning from their current jobs.
Disability and equality Issue: Identity and Language Act Commissioner appointments delay Original release: Bradshaw demands clarity on Language Commissioner appointments (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must publish long overdue winter health plan, says Donnelly, warning delays are costing lives and adding pressure to stretched workforce
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA, a health spokesperson and nurse, calls on the Health Minister to urgently publish the overdue Winter Preparedness Plan, which was due in August, warning delays are costing lives and straining health staff.
Health Issue: Winter Preparedness Plan publication delay Original release: Minister must publish long overdue winter health plan, says Donnelly, warning delays are costing lives and adding pressure to stretched workforce (opens in a new tab)
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Howie welcomes progress on making Newry, Mourne and Down City of Sanctuary
Alliance Newry Mourne and Down Councillor Tierna Howie welcomes the council’s decision to pursue recognition as a City of Sanctuary, saying the move supports refugees and asylum seekers and condemns anti‑immigration rhetoric in the debate.
Immigration Local government Issue: Newry, Mourne and Down Council joins City of Sanctuary network Original release: Howie welcomes progress on making Newry, Mourne and Down City of Sanctuary (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks 7th October anniversary
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl marks the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks, paying tribute to victims and their families. She calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unimpeded humanitarian aid, the release of remaining hostages, and a negotiated two-state settlement.
International affairs Original release: Nicholl marks 7th October anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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‘Derry unity is vital to delivery’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Padraig Delargy calls for parties across Derry and the North West to work together to sustain investment, citing the A6 road scheme, the regional cancer facility and Magee expansion as examples of past progress. He says regional balance is a shared goal of the economic strategy led…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: ‘Derry unity is vital to delivery’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Dumping of animal carcasses an attack on the local community – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns the disposal of dead animal bodies near Caledon Chapel, calling it a criminal attack on parishioners and churchgoers, backs Father Deveney, urges justice and asks anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Animal carcasses dumped near Caledon Chapel Original release: Dumping of animal carcasses an attack on the local community – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Consultation on Disability and Work strategy launched by Minister…
DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons outlines a Disability and Work Strategy aiming to bring 50,000 more people into the workforce over ten years, launching a 12-week public consultation running to 12 January 2026. The strategy proposes a Disability and Work Council and four themes including…
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: Disability and Work Strategy public consultation launch Original release: Consultation on Disability and Work strategy launched by Minister… (opens in a new tab)
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Viable device at Sinn Féin office an attack on democracy – Hughes
Justice and policing Original release: Viable device at Sinn Féin office an attack on democracy – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty condemns attack on Sinn Féin office
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty condemns a viable pipe bomb found at a Sinn Féin office on Monaghan Street, saying violence and intimidation have no place in society and that those responsible should be condemned.
Justice and policing Issue: Pipe bomb found at Sinn Féin office on Monaghan Street Original release: McNulty condemns attack on Sinn Féin office (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Education Minister’s exams reform risks leaving young people worse off
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA warns that the Education Minister’s plan to overhaul GCSE and A‑Level exams could leave pupils worse off, criticising the shift to end‑of‑year A‑Level exams, reduced subject flexibility and uncertain university recognition, and calls for a clear
Education Issue: Education Minister's exam reform proposal Original release: Hunter: Education Minister’s exams reform risks leaving young people worse off (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan calls for joined-up approach between Ministers on Disability and Work Strategy
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA welcomes the draft Disability and Work Strategy but says it will only succeed with concrete commitments on community rehabilitation access. He calls for the Department of Health to publish its Community Rehabilitation Framework alongside the strategy…
Disability and equality Health Issue: Disability and Work Strategy public consultation launch Original release: Durkan calls for joined-up approach between Ministers on Disability and Work Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath accuses Health Minister of ‘dithering’ on nurse's pay
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA accuses the Health Minister of delaying a nurses' pay deal and says recent comments have added uncertainty as the RCN ballots members on industrial action. He calls on the Executive to act now and deliver a fair pay rise.
Health Economy and employment Issue: RCN ballot on nurses' pay strike action Original release: McGrath accuses Health Minister of ‘dithering’ on nurse's pay (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must take action to reduce energy costs and tackle fuel poverty urgently, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Communities Minister to set out plans for social housing built to higher energy efficiency and renewable integration standards, ahead of an Assembly motion on the issue tomorrow, to cut household energy costs and fuel poverty.
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Alliance Assembly motion on higher energy efficiency standards for social housing Original release: Minister must take action to reduce energy costs and tackle fuel poverty urgently, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Time to build mother and baby unit – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn is bringing a motion, to be debated Tuesday, urging the Health Minister to set up a dedicated ward with trained staff for mothers while a mother and baby unit is developed. It also asks the Minister to work with the Irish government so the unit serves mothers and…
Health Issue: Mother and baby unit motion on postpartum mental health support Original release: Time to build mother and baby unit – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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‘Sinn Féin committed to regional balance’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says his party will keep pursuing regional balance, citing Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's work and progress in Derry, including more jobs, investment and record Magee student numbers, ahead of an Assembly motion.
Economy and employment Original release: ‘Sinn Féin committed to regional balance’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Loyalist paramilitary threats to council facilities must be unequivocally opposed – Brennan
Sinn Féin councillor Natasha Brennan calls on political leaders to jointly oppose threats made by loyalist paramilitaries against Belfast City Council facilities, saying such groups offer only fear and division and should disband.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Loyalist paramilitary threats to Belfast City Council facilities Original release: Loyalist paramilitary threats to council facilities must be unequivocally opposed – Brennan (opens in a new tab)