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Hazzard expresses condolences following road death
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard offers condolences to the family of a man who died in a road collision in Ballynahinch, praises emergency responders, appeals for information, and calls for the Ballynahinch Bypass to be delivered.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hazzard expresses condolences following road death (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes a €165 million investment in Belfast-Dublin cross-border rail services, linked to the PEACEPLUS programme, and calls on a Northern Ireland Transport Minister to match Dublin's shift of spending towards public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont
Alliance Banbridge Councillor Joy Ferguson brings A1 campaigners to Stormont, urging the Infrastructure Minister to fund Phase 2 upgrades between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. She says the plans are ready but still lack confirmed funding, and cites 661 collisions and 41 deaths from 2002 to 2019.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A1 Phase 2 upgrades delegation to Stormont Original release: We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Harris on becoming the new Taoiseach
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Fine Gael Leader Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach and says she looks forward to working with him to strengthen cross-island co-operation. She expresses confidence he will build on the North-South partnership developed under Leo Varadkar.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Original release: Long congratulates Harris on becoming the new Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood congratulates Simon Harris on nomination as Taoiseach
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP congratulates Simon Harris TD on his nomination as Taoiseach and says he looks forward to working with him to strengthen North South cooperation and build on the Shared Island Unit's work.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Original release: Eastwood congratulates Simon Harris on nomination as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne uses a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to send best wishes to the Princess of Wales after her cancer diagnosis, and calls for her privacy to be respected during recovery.
Other Health Original release: Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Dividers of Unionism go back to business as usual at North-South Ministerial Council while Sea Border remains
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell accuses the DUP of abandoning its opposition to the Protocol by resuming business as usual at the North-South Ministerial Council while the Sea Border remains in place. He says the DUP's Seven Tests have been discarded and that its ministers are sharing…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP resumes engagement at North-South Ministerial Council Original release: Dividers of Unionism go back to business as usual at North-South Ministerial Council while Sea Border remains (opens in a new tab)
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Gavin Robinson interview – TUV and Reform don’t believe in an Irish Sea Border for politicians
TUV Lagan Valley vice chairman Samuel Morrison responds to Gavin Robinson's radio comments dismissing rally attendees as "flying in from England", saying TUV and Reform value the Union and that DUP and UUP MLAs were invited to the Dromore rally but declined.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Reform UK and TUV anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Original release: Gavin Robinson interview – TUV and Reform don’t believe in an Irish Sea Border for politicians (opens in a new tab)
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Begley expresses condolences following A5 road death
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley offers condolences to the family of a woman killed in a crash on the A5 on Sunday, paying tribute to emergency services and urging the road to be built without further delay. She also appeals to anyone who was in the area to assist police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 road, Sunday 7 April 2024 Original release: Begley expresses condolences following A5 road death (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)
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Reform UK – TUV Rally to draw speakers from across UK
TUV leader Jim Allister, alongside Reform UK, announces an anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Orange Hall on 26 April featuring speakers including Ann Widdecombe, Ben Habib and Baroness Kate Hoey. Allister says the event will press for removal of the Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Reform UK and TUV anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Original release: Reform UK – TUV Rally to draw speakers from across UK (opens in a new tab)
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CIA Land boundaries post showing “de facto” border in Irish Sea should make Unionists note our perilous constitutional position
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says a CIA World Factbook entry describing the border as the Irish Sea shows Unionists must recognise the perilous constitutional position created by the Protocol. He calls on the DUP to acknowledge the Sea Border and urges Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to admit…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: CIA land boundaries entry describing Irish Sea border Original release: CIA Land boundaries post showing “de facto” border in Irish Sea should make Unionists note our perilous constitutional position (opens in a new tab)
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DUP has switched sides in Protocol battle
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's continued fight against the Protocol is a sham after its return to Stormont, claiming the party now implements the Protocol it pledged to oppose. He says TUV will keep opposing the Protocol and calling out its implementers.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal and DUP return to Stormont Executive Original release: DUP has switched sides in Protocol battle (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds calls on the Department of Health to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to develop a comprehensive ADHD strategy, after launching a public petition to be presented to the Assembly’s Speaker.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition to commission adult ADHD services in NI Original release: Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition (opens in a new tab)
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Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson says it is disappointing that new DUP leader Mr Robinson chose maintaining devolution over Unionist unity, and points to the DUP's United Unionist Declaration opposing the Protocol still on its website. He says the DUP is responsible for the division it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership choice to maintain devolution despite Protocol opposition Original release: Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says an Institute of International and European Affairs report on the costs of a united Ireland shows Northern Ireland is better off in the UK, citing projected annual costs and lower living standards. He argues against Irish reunification, pointing to…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Institute of International and European Affairs report on costs of Irish unification Original release: All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality (opens in a new tab)
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Business as normal under tainted Donaldson Deal is a road to an all-Ireland
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says calls for the Executive to carry on as normal under the Donaldson deal are not motivated by concern for Northern Ireland. He claims the deal wrongly promised the Sea Border would be abolished and argues instability is preferable until it is addressed.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson deal and Executive restoration under the Sea Border Original release: Business as normal under tainted Donaldson Deal is a road to an all-Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Continuity Jeffrey won’t change the tainted Donaldson Deal
TUV leader Jim Allister says Gavin Robinson, a candidate for DUP leader, will not change the Donaldson Deal, which he claims enthrones Sinn Féin, accepts EU law and an Irish Sea border. He urges DUP members unhappy with the deal to act and pledges TUV opposition.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal DUP leadership contest Gavin Robinson Original release: Continuity Jeffrey won’t change the tainted Donaldson Deal (opens in a new tab)