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Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt, a Policing Board member, criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher for not inviting UUP leader to the PSNI Graduation Ceremony, while welcoming First Minister Michelle O'Neill's attendance, and urges him to reflect and repair the damage.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Chief Constable omission of UUP leader from PSNI Graduation Ceremony Original release: Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists expect the truth
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal permanently accepts EU laws and an Irish Sea border, calls it a sell-out endorsed by the DUP, and demands an immediate Assembly election so unionist voters can give their verdict.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP deal with the government on the Windsor Framework Original release: Unionists expect the truth (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on ministers in the newly formed Northern Ireland Executive and the EU to actively engage on cross‑border initiatives, urging an open‑door approach to EU programmes that benefit workers and families on the island.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: New Northern Ireland Executive formation Original release: MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives (opens in a new tab)
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Unanimous cross-party agreement calling on British government to deliver proper funding for public services – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes a cross-party Assembly motion urging the British government to adequately fund public services and put public finances on a sustainable footing. She says new Treasury money falls short and that a new Fiscal Framework is needed.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on funding for public services Original release: Unanimous cross-party agreement calling on British government to deliver proper funding for public services – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine outlines priorities as Infrastructure Committee chair
DUP MLA and Infrastructure Committee chair Deborah Erskine says she will push for upgrades to rural roads, pothole repairs, water and sewerage investment, reduced MOT and planning delays, and the A4 Southern Bypass. She also calls for more Northern Ireland funding for projects such as the A5 and…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Erskine outlines priorities as Infrastructure Committee chair (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart urges Health Minister to protect children’s palliative care
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has written to Health Minister Robin Swann urging urgent steps to ease funding strain at Horizon House, a children's palliative respite service, after families were told services would be reconfigured.
Health Issue: Horizon House children's hospice funding shortfall and service reconfiguration Original release: Lockhart urges Health Minister to protect children’s palliative care (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that people in the north lack any input into EU legislation affecting them, and calls for formal, organised direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs. He also congratulates Michelle O'Neill on becoming First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins calls for Health Minister to urgently meet with NI Children’s Hospice
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls on the health minister to urgently meet NI Children's Hospice after it announced a reduction in bed capacity due to lost government funding. She says she will also write to the Acting Director requesting a meeting.
Health Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Kimmins calls for Health Minister to urgently meet with NI Children’s Hospice (opens in a new tab)
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Loss of funding for NI Children’s Hospice heartbreaking and service shortfall must be urgently addressed, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for the Health Minister to urgently review departmental finances and restore funding for the NI Children's Hospice, which is cutting its bed capacity after a loss of government funding. She has submitted an urgent question on the matter.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Loss of funding for NI Children’s Hospice heartbreaking and service shortfall must be urgently addressed, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath urges Health Minister to intervene on Children’s Hospice
SDLP Health Spokesperson and South Down MLA Colin McGrath calls on Health Minister Robin Swann to engage with the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice and restore lost government support, after it announced a reduction in bed capacity.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: McGrath urges Health Minister to intervene on Children’s Hospice (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon seeks meeting with Swann on fair pay for workers and challenges to fix health
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has written to new health minister Robin Swann requesting an urgent meeting on health and social care pressures, including pay for frontline staff who she says are owed it now.
Health Issue: Robin Swann appointed health minister in February 2024 Original release: Dillon seeks meeting with Swann on fair pay for workers and challenges to fix health (opens in a new tab)
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UUP meet Prime Minister at Stormont
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he pressed the Prime Minister on investment for the North West, including enhanced investment zones that account for Foyle Ports and Harbours. He also calls for GPs in Northern Ireland to access English and Welsh indemnity schemes and for Health Minister Robin…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Prime Minister's meeting with parties at Stormont Original release: UUP meet Prime Minister at Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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We must hit the ground Running - Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA says the party chose to take the Department of Health again by reappointing Robin Swann MLA as Health Minister, to meet immediate challenges such as public sector pay, workforce management, and cancer and elective care strategies.
Health Issue: Ulster Unionist decision to nominate Robin Swann as Health Minister Original release: We must hit the ground Running - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Speech to the NI Assembly by Deputy First Minister Emma…
DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly, speaking as newly installed Deputy First Minister, congratulates the new Speaker and thanks outgoing Speaker for his service. She pledges to work for everyone in Northern Ireland, recalls a 1980s IRA bomb near her childhood home, and urges cross-community cooperation…
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Speech to the NI Assembly by Deputy First Minister Emma… (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting
Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, speaking at the Assembly sitting, welcomes the DUP's return to the power-sharing institutions and pledges cooperation with unionist colleagues. She sets out priorities including childcare, social housing, health reform, the A5 and A29 road schemes…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the return of a new Executive in Northern Ireland and wishes the First and Deputy First Ministers well. He sets out priorities for incoming Ministers, including public sector pay, public services, environmental record and housing, and says the party will keep…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance's new Ministerial team welcome restoration of the institutions and look forward to challenges ahead
Alliance says its newly appointed Ministers welcome the restoration of the Stormont institutions, with Naomi Long elected Justice Minister and North Down MLA Andrew Muir named DAERA Minister. Long pledges to press for a funding formula deal with Treasury and urgent action on public sector pay.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Alliance's new Ministerial team welcome restoration of the institutions and look forward to challenges ahead (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: SDLP Opposition determined to deliver
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says his party's Opposition team will push for families facing cost-of-living pressures, patients on waiting lists and children's education. He calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to pledge they will not collapse the Executive and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP Leader of the Opposition pledge and call on Stormont collapse Original release: O’Toole: SDLP Opposition determined to deliver (opens in a new tab)
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TUV join the campaign trail for Ben Habib
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says he joined Ben Habib's campaign in the Wellingborough by-election and praises Habib's commitment to Northern Ireland's place in the UK, citing legal advice obtained with Baroness Hoey, Jamie Bryson and Jim Allister on the Protocol and Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Wellingborough by-election campaign of Ben Habib Original release: TUV join the campaign trail for Ben Habib (opens in a new tab)
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Legal advice from John Larkin KC on DUP deal
TUV MLA Jim Allister, via legal advice from John Larkin KC instructed by Baroness Hoey, Ben Habib and Jamie Bryson, says the DUP deal's Windsor Framework regulations do not restore Act of Union Article 6 or remove the Irish Sea border, and questions the command paper's constitutional claims.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Legal advice on DUP deal from John Larkin KC Original release: Legal advice from John Larkin KC on DUP deal (opens in a new tab)