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Legacy framework will be judged on what is passed into law, not what is promised – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says families of victims and survivors must be the primary voices on the new legacy framework and that the proposal will be closely scrutinised when published tomorrow, urging that it be judged on what is enacted into law rather than on promises.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Legacy framework will be judged on what is passed into law, not what is promised – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard calls for urgent action on Bovine TB crisis
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls for urgent action from Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir on the Bovine TB crisis after meeting farmers in Seaforde, Co. Down. He has requested an urgent meeting and says a long-term plan to eradicate the disease is needed.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Hazzard calls for urgent action on Bovine TB crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes full investigation into Southern Trust IT issues
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Health Minister's announcement of a full investigation into the IT failure that took down Southern Health and Social Trust services. She calls on the Minister to explain the outage's cause, set out measures to prevent recurrence across all Trusts, and…
Health Issue: Southern Health Trust IT issues disrupting services across sites Original release: Dillon welcomes full investigation into Southern Trust IT issues (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes Northern Ireland's first Peatland strategy, published by Minister Muir
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the publication of Northern Ireland's first Peatland Strategy by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, saying it sets five objectives and 26 actions to tackle pressures on peatlands and enable restoration.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Peatlands Strategy launch Original release: Blair welcomes Northern Ireland's first Peatland strategy, published by Minister Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes welcomes quashing of convictions of three men
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes a Court of Appeal ruling quashing historic convictions of Declan Murphy, Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore, citing deliberate RUC misconduct hidden at trial. He says Diplock courts violated fair trial rights and calls for a human rights compliant legacy…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Court of Appeal quashes convictions of Declan Murphy, Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore Original release: Hughes welcomes quashing of convictions of three men (opens in a new tab)
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Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reinstating the Knockmore Line to Belfast International Airport could transform the regional economy and ease transport pressures, and welcomes its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail review.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Knockmore Line inclusion in All-Island Strategic Rail review Original release: Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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TUV expresses serious concern over IT outage at Southern HSC Trust
TUV Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe calls on the Health Minister and Southern Trust management to publish details of a major IT systems failure, contact affected patients with rescheduled dates, review backup systems, and support staff. Timothy Gaston MLA will table written questions on the…
Health Issue: Southern Health Trust IT issues disrupting services across sites Original release: TUV expresses serious concern over IT outage at Southern HSC Trust (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon comments on IT issues in Southern Trust area
Mid Ulster MLA Linda Dillon says she has contacted the Southern Trust after IT problems across its sites, which have led patients with pre-scheduled appointments to be told to stay away. She urges local people to follow the Trust's social media and news for updates.
Health Issue: Southern Health Trust IT issues disrupting services across sites Original release: Dillon comments on IT issues in Southern Trust area (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly backs motion condemning racist and sectarian attacks
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Assembly's motion condemning attacks on homes linked to sectarianism and racism, following incidents in north Belfast, Lisburn and Ballymena. He urges the PSNI to act against those responsible.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Assembly motion condemning sectarian and racist attacks on homes Original release: Assembly backs motion condemning racist and sectarian attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie MLA: PSNI needs funding, not ‘warm words’
UUP MLA Doug Beattie says the PSNI is doing its best despite constrained funding and staffing, and calls on the Justice Minister and Executive to treat policing as a priority after the Chief Constable's remarks on possible mutual aid for homicide detectives.
Justice and policing Issue: Chief Constable mutual assistance request for homicide detectives considered Original release: Doug Beattie MLA: PSNI needs funding, not ‘warm words’ (opens in a new tab)
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UUP MLA Steve Aiken: Aiken welcomes upward growth revision, cautions on Windsor Framework and EU interference
UUP Finance Spokesperson Steve Aiken welcomes Danske Bank's revised forecast of 1.1 percent economic growth for Northern Ireland in 2025, but says the Windsor Framework is adding fiscal costs and administrative burdens. He also warns of delays over an SPS agreement and changes to the Union Customs…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Danske Bank revised Northern Ireland 2025 growth forecast Original release: UUP MLA Steve Aiken: Aiken welcomes upward growth revision, cautions on Windsor Framework and EU interference (opens in a new tab)
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Butler welcomes multi-agency training event at SSE but laments lost opportunity for Northern Ireland
UUP MLA Robbie Butler welcomes a multi-agency terror attack training exercise at the SSE Arena involving PSNI, NIAS, NIFRS, Harbour Police, Coastguard and bomb disposal and firearms teams. He says he regrets the lost opportunity of the Desertcreat tri-service training college and calls for such…
Justice and policing Issue: Multi-agency terror attack training exercise at SSE Arena Original release: Butler welcomes multi-agency training event at SSE but laments lost opportunity for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes passing of motion to end illegal, unregulated bonfires
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the Assembly's passing of a Sinn Féin motion urging a united political response to illegal, unregulated and dangerous bonfires. She says some summer bonfires featured racist and sectarian displays and called for implementing recommendations from a 2021…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin motion on illegal bonfires and 2021 FICT Commission recommendations Original release: Hargey welcomes passing of motion to end illegal, unregulated bonfires (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly Commissioner for Standards resigns after a week in office
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Assembly Commission should have confirmed Mark McEwan's commitment before his appointment as Commissioner for Standards, after McEwan resigned a week later to become Deputy Chief Constable of Surrey Constabulary. Gaston also says his questioning of the appointment…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Assembly Commissioner for Standards Mark McEwan resignation Original release: Assembly Commissioner for Standards resigns after a week in office (opens in a new tab)
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UN Report establishes definitive confirmation of genocide by Israel – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says a UN Human Rights Council commission report confirms Israel is committing genocide and calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions, arms embargoes and Israel's removal from UN membership.
International affairs Issue: UN Commission of Inquiry report on Israel and genocide in Gaza Original release: UN Report establishes definitive confirmation of genocide by Israel – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA & Cllr Michael Collins Fundraise for Medical Aid for Palestinians, Ahead of National IPSC Demo 4 Oct.
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll MLA and Cllr Michael Collins are sponsoring a £10 bus from Belfast to the IPSC national Gaza march in Dublin on 4 October, with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Collins calls on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.
International affairs Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA & Cllr Michael Collins Fundraise for Medical Aid for Palestinians, Ahead of National IPSC Demo 4 Oct. (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister preventing development of Irish language – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the Communities Minister is preventing and thwarting the development of the Irish language, citing his failure to publish an Irish Language Strategy and his removal of trilingual logos from departmental letterheads.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Department trilingual logo removal under new ministerial guidelines Original release: Communities Minister preventing development of Irish language – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth
UUP Finance spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA welcomes the draft George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040, which he says could unlock £200 million in private investment. He calls for airports to be allowed to develop free of planning restrictions so they attract more passengers instead of…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: George Best Belfast City Airport draft Master Plan 2040 unveiling Original release: Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth (opens in a new tab)
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Hillsborough Law marks huge step towards justice and accountability, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes the introduction of the Hillsborough Law to the UK Parliament, saying it will bring a statutory duty of candour with criminal sanctions for public officials, and calls for the law to be enacted and upheld in full.
Justice and policing Issue: Hillsborough Law introduced to UK Parliament Original release: Hillsborough Law marks huge step towards justice and accountability, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw: Greater bonfire regulation is needed
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw, Chair of the Executive Office Committee, says greater regulation of bonfires is essential after summer concerns, and calls for the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition recommendations to be implemented through a cross-departmental programme board and…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Bradshaw: Greater bonfire regulation is needed (opens in a new tab)