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PASSED! Pay HSC Workers - Not Private Sector Profiteers!
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Executive has again failed to maintain HSC pay parity and calls on the Health Minister to end stealth privatisation, after his amendment to the Assembly debate on HSC pay awards passed.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health and Social Care Pay Awards 2025-26 Assembly motion Original release: PASSED! Pay HSC Workers - Not Private Sector Profiteers! (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers deserve fair pay – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says health workers deserve fair pay and good conditions and urges the Assembly to approve the 2025‑26 health pay awards in a motion to be debated on Tuesday.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Pay Review Body award for nurses and healthcare workers in Northern Ireland Original release: Health workers deserve fair pay – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes arrival of Gaza students
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the arrival of three students evacuated from Gaza who will study at a local higher education institution, confirmed by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald. He says his office worked for months with the British government and authorities to secure their safe…
Education International affairs Issue: Arrival of three evacuated Gaza students at local university Original release: Finucane welcomes arrival of Gaza students (opens in a new tab)
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Leader's Speech - Conference 2025
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, speaking at the 2025 Annual Conference, says the Irish Sea border and Protocol are unacceptable, calls for their removal and for EU law to be ended, pledges to keep unionism strong and to challenge the government’s broken pledges.
Constitutional affairs Immigration Original release: Leader's Speech - Conference 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Mason presses for improved support for children impacted by Emotional Based School Non-Attendance
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says she met parents of children affected by Emotional Based School Non-Attendance alongside Department of Education and Education Authority representatives. She welcomes a commitment to consult families directly and calls for earlier intervention, better EOTAS provision…
Education Issue: Emotional Based School Non-Attendance parents meeting with Department of Education Original release: Mason presses for improved support for children impacted by Emotional Based School Non-Attendance (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Families failed by delays to life-saving cancer treatment
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty urges immediate steps to bring CAR-T cancer therapy to Belfast, after an SDLP Opposition Day motion asking the Health Minister to explore cross-border provision was backed. He says clinicians at Belfast City Hospital are ready and criticises Department of…
Health Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motion on cross-border CAR-T cancer treatment Original release: McNulty: Families failed by delays to life-saving cancer treatment (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls on Independent Expert to put rule of law first
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the party will engage with the Independent Expert on paramilitary disbandment to protect the rule of law and the public, and calls on the Justice Minister to bring forward legislative proposals for bespoke organised crime offences targeting paramilitaries.
Justice and policing Issue: Independent expert appointed to scope paramilitary disbandment process Original release: SDLP calls on Independent Expert to put rule of law first (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan slams Executive delay on Health Pay award
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan criticises the Executive's delay in funding the 2025-26 health pay award and urges the Health Minister to address how the payment would be clawed back through Universal Credit for lower-paid staff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health and Social Care Pay Awards 2025-26 Assembly motion Original release: Durkan slams Executive delay on Health Pay award (opens in a new tab)
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No further delay in ending paramilitarism, says Long
Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long opposes appointing an interlocutor to engage paramilitary organisations, saying robust law enforcement and targeted community relations work are the route to ending paramilitarism. She warns such engagement could lend groups false legitimacy and undermine existing…
Justice and policing Issue: Government appointment of an interlocutor for paramilitary groups Original release: No further delay in ending paramilitarism, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness
Alliance housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes changes in court practice, including at bail hearings, that allow more time for support to be arranged before people leave prison. She credits Justice Minister Naomi Long for expanding prison-based advice on benefits and housing.
Housing Justice and policing Issue: Courts change approach to prisoner release and homelessness prevention Original release: Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes agreement to close RHI scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's announcement that the Executive has agreed to close the Non-Domestic RHI Scheme, with legislation to follow. She says closure will bring new renewable heat incentives for families and protect public money from a scheme she…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive agreement to close Non-Domestic RHI Scheme Original release: Sheerin welcomes agreement to close RHI scheme (opens in a new tab)
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We must work together to stamp out racial and sectarian hatred – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson urges political representatives to lead by calling out sectarian and racist attacks ahead of an Assembly motion condemning them. She says the Executive is funding grassroots projects to combat racism and sectarianism.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly motion condemning sectarian and racist attacks Original release: We must work together to stamp out racial and sectarian hatred – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Allister writes to Attorney General following Sunday World Soldier ‘F’ article
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP has written to the Attorney General asking for action over a Sunday World two-page article, "A Coward's Curtain", which he says prejudices the ongoing trial of Soldier 'F' and alleges multiple killings. He asks that contempt proceedings be considered.
Justice and policing Issue: Sunday World 'A Coward's Curtain' article on Soldier 'F' trial Original release: Allister writes to Attorney General following Sunday World Soldier ‘F’ article (opens in a new tab)
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Recognition of Palestinian Statehood is Welcome - Now Dismantle Zionist Apartheid
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll welcomes the UK government's recognition of Palestinian statehood, announced by Keir Starmer, but says recognition is the minimum required. He calls for an end to what he describes as Zionist apartheid and genocide and for displaced Palestinians to have the…
International affairs Issue: UK recognition of Palestinian statehood Original release: Recognition of Palestinian Statehood is Welcome - Now Dismantle Zionist Apartheid (opens in a new tab)
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TUV congratulates Ballymoney’s Daryll Tweed on becoming IRRC Superbike Champion
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston congratulates Ballymoney rider Daryll Tweed on winning the IRRC Superbike title, noting his Frohburg win made him the first Northern Ireland rider to take the crown. Ballymoney TUV councillor Jonathan McAuley praises the win as a boost for young riders and local…
Other Issue: Daryll Tweed wins IRRC Superbike Champion title at Frohburg Original release: TUV congratulates Ballymoney’s Daryll Tweed on becoming IRRC Superbike Champion (opens in a new tab)
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TUV strategy gives us Starmer, not Stormont - Brooks
DUP MLA David Brooks calls on the TUV to be clear about the destination its strategy would take unionism, arguing that its leader's refusal to rule out preferring Westminster power over Stormont on BBC Radio Ulster means its plan would hand power to Starmer's government. He says a collapse of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: TUV leader's comments on BBC Radio Ulster about Stormont and Westminster power Original release: TUV strategy gives us Starmer, not Stormont - Brooks (opens in a new tab)
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Brett expresses disgust at Sinn Fein legacy amendment
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett calls on parties to back the DUP motion on justice and legacy, opposing a Sinn Féin amendment that would remove the word "innocent" from references to victims ahead of the Assembly debate.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin amendment to DUP justice and legacy motion Original release: Brett expresses disgust at Sinn Fein legacy amendment (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: First Minister evasive on keeping top dog title difference
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses First Minister Michelle O'Neill of being evasive on whether the First and deputy First Minister job titles should be equalised. He says her refusal to give an opinion departs from Martin McGuinness's earlier advocacy and calls for her to…
Constitutional affairs Issue: First Minister's refusal to state position on equalising ministerial titles Original release: O'Toole: First Minister evasive on keeping top dog title difference (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly backs SDLP call for progress on A5
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the Assembly's backing of his party's Opposition Day motion calling for construction of the A5 Western Transport Corridor to begin in this mandate, urging Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to act quickly ahead of a December court appeal.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Assembly Opposition Day motion on A5 Western Transport Corridor construction Original release: Assembly backs SDLP call for progress on A5 (opens in a new tab)
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State of Palestine recognition overdue but stronger actions needed – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state belated and urges further steps, including a full arms embargo on Israel, economic and political sanctions, and pressure on Israel and the US for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
International affairs Issue: UK recognition of Palestinian statehood Original release: State of Palestine recognition overdue but stronger actions needed – Kearney (opens in a new tab)