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Assembly to debate first applicability motion on new EU law
The DUP says it has tabled an applicability motion giving the Assembly its first vote on whether EU Regulation 2023/2411, expanding EU intellectual property law, should apply in Northern Ireland. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the party will vote against it and urges others to join.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly applicability motion on EU Regulation 2023/2411 intellectual property law Original release: Assembly to debate first applicability motion on new EU law (opens in a new tab)
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Allister releases figures showing rigour of Sea Border unabated by Windsor Framework or Donaldson deal
TUV MLA Jim Allister says Assembly answer figures show Sea Border checks have not diminished under the Windsor Framework or the Donaldson Deal, and calls the border's rigour unabated. He claims the EU Customs Code, which he says the Protocol leaves unaltered, is the cause.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly answer on GB-NI retail goods checks figures, January 2023 to February 2024 Original release: Allister releases figures showing rigour of Sea Border unabated by Windsor Framework or Donaldson deal (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald discusses Ireland and Palestine in keynote address at Georgetown University
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald, in a keynote at Georgetown University, says Ireland is undergoing generational change, calls for a Citizens' Assembly on Irish Unity and urges a ceasefire in Gaza and renewed peace efforts.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald discusses Ireland and Palestine in keynote address at Georgetown University (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes discussions on junior doctors pay
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes discussions between the health minister and trade unions aimed at agreeing a fair pay increase for junior doctors. She calls for the talks to continue and for a pay settlement to be reached quickly.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health minister and trade unions junior doctors pay discussions Original release: Kimmins welcomes discussions on junior doctors pay (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister must support Irish-Medium education – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Minister and Department to invest properly in accommodation, specialist teacher training and resources for Irish-Medium schools, some of which have been in temporary accommodation for over twenty-five years.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Education Minister must support Irish-Medium education – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Blue tongue stalemate is down to NI’s subjection to the absurdity of EU law
TUV leader Jim Allister says a DAERA minister's reply confirms NI farmers face stranded livestock from GB, possibly for up to two years, under EU blue tongue rules. He blames NI's continued alignment with EU law and the Protocol for the hardship.
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: DAERA minister reply on blue tongue restrictions for GB livestock Original release: Blue tongue stalemate is down to NI’s subjection to the absurdity of EU law (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland and Palestine top political agenda in the US this week
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says her US trip will involve meetings with Capitol Hill, the US administration, Irish diaspora and business leaders, and will press for an immediate cease‑fire in Palestine and a two‑state peace process.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Israel‑Gaza conflict ceasefire call Original release: Ireland and Palestine top political agenda in the US this week (opens in a new tab)
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It is Protocol Implementers who are dividing Unionism
TUV leader Jim Allister says those who have abandoned the 2021 Unionist Declaration against the Protocol, not TUV, are dividing unionism, and rejects claims that he and others holding that position are to blame. He speaks at a Carrickfergus meeting about the Donaldson deal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson deal and unionist division over the Protocol Original release: It is Protocol Implementers who are dividing Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott explains that the complex interaction between farming and climate change requires addressing
UUP agriculture spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA says farming's role in climate change needs addressing, arguing farmers are partners rather than scapegoats. He points to carbon sequestration, renewable energy on farms and the sector's economic importance, and calls for incentives and collaboration.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Elliott explains that the complex interaction between farming and climate change requires addressing (opens in a new tab)
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School children denied engagement with natural world by Sea Border
TUV councillor Timothy Gaston says the Woodland Trust's Free Trees for Schools and Communities scheme excludes Northern Ireland because of the Protocol, which bans trees from Great Britain entering the region. He argues this shows the Windsor Framework has not removed such bans and accuses the DUP…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Woodland Trust Free Trees scheme unavailable in Northern Ireland Original release: School children denied engagement with natural world by Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Brett secures support for miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland
DUP Economy Spokesperson Phillip Brett says his amendment to a Sinn Fein motion, agreed by the Assembly, should extend statutory leave and pay to workers who suffer a miscarriage up to 23 weeks, matching existing stillbirth provision.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Assembly vote on Sinn Fein workers' rights motion with DUP miscarriage leave amendment Original release: Brett secures support for miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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‘Time for a new deal for workers and families’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on the Executive to work with employers and trade unions, including the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, to negotiate a new deal for workers and families. He says young people, women and disabled people face wage inequality and poor conditions, and his Assembly…
Economy and employment Disability and equality Original release: ‘Time for a new deal for workers and families’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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New recycling and waste management proposals are fantastic news for the environment, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes a 12-week DAERA consultation on recycling and waste, saying its 26 proposals could raise household recycling from 51 to 74 per cent. He urges the public to respond.
Environment and climate Issue: Department 12-week recycling and waste management consultation launch Original release: New recycling and waste management proposals are fantastic news for the environment, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Recycling should be an integral part of our everyday lives, says Muir
Alliance Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA calls for recycling to become an everyday activity in homes, workplaces and public settings, as he launches a 12-week consultation on 26 proposals to improve recycling and waste management.
Environment and climate Issue: Department 12-week recycling and waste management consultation launch Original release: Recycling should be an integral part of our everyday lives, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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1200 primary school children get set to celebrate sport
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons attended the first of two Celebration of Sport activity days in Ballymoney, where almost 500 primary pupils tried sports including canoeing, cricket and wheelchair basketball. He says the event, now in its 10th year, promotes physical activity and inclusion.
Health Original release: 1200 primary school children get set to celebrate sport (opens in a new tab)
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Allister to Host European Victims Day Event
TUV leader Jim Allister announces a European Victims Day event in the Senate Chamber at Parliament Buildings on 11 March, with a minute's silence and five victims of republican, loyalist and European terrorism sharing their stories.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Allister to Host European Victims Day Event (opens in a new tab)
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Level of assaults on police officers “entirely unacceptable”: Buchanan
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan says it is entirely unacceptable that around eight PSNI officers are assaulted daily and calls for action beyond aspiration on officer welfare. He welcomes the Chief Constable's willingness to make personal impact statements to courts in assault cases.
Justice and policing Health Original release: Level of assaults on police officers “entirely unacceptable”: Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins backs call for greater north-south cancer care cooperation
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins backs calls for greater north-south cooperation on cancer care, arguing an all-island approach would improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and sustainability. She urges the Health Minister to include such cooperation as a key pillar of the new cancer strategy.
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Jeffrey’s non-existent border requires 150 staff
TUV leader Jim Allister says DAERA employs 151.5 staff on inspections and official controls at ports and plans to fill 28 more posts, arguing the Irish Sea border is real and strengthening, not gone as the DUP claimed.
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA port inspection staffing figures and planned vacancies Original release: Jeffrey’s non-existent border requires 150 staff (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon calls for action to protect care home residents
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the Health Minister to act on a recent report from the Commissioner for Older People, warning that care home evictions are distressing for residents and families. She also calls for enough care home beds to meet demand.
Health Issue: Commissioner for Older People report on care home evictions Original release: Dillon calls for action to protect care home residents (opens in a new tab)