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O'Toole: New Ireland the only guaranteed way back into EU for NI
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a New Ireland is the only guaranteed route for Northern Ireland back into the EU, ahead of a party motion on the issue after Reform's gains in British local elections.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motion on New Ireland and EU membership Original release: O'Toole: New Ireland the only guaranteed way back into EU for NI (opens in a new tab)
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Strangford Lough bridge would drive economic and social development across East Down – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes a meeting with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, where he pressed for a study into a permanent crossing between Portaferry and Strangford. He says it could improve year-round transport, support growth across the Ards Peninsula and Lecale, and explore tidal…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Strangford Lough fixed link proposal meeting with Infrastructure Minister Original release: Strangford Lough bridge would drive economic and social development across East Down – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Sinn Féin incompetence has cost Strabane Athletic FC dearly
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan accuses Sinn Féin, including the Infrastructure Minister, of incompetence and delay over the Strabane Athletic FC development, claiming its land was bought by the Education Authority without the club being informed. He asks how long Sinn Féin knew and why the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strabane Athletic FC development land purchase by Education Authority Original release: McCrossan: Sinn Féin incompetence has cost Strabane Athletic FC dearly (opens in a new tab)
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Why We Are Marching For Lough Neagh
People Before Profit calls for a mass march for Lough Neagh on Sunday 17 May, starting at The Batter Bar and ending at Ardboe High Cross, citing toxic algae blooms, pollution from intensive farming and sewage, and unsafe drinking water. It is held 40 years after a 1980s march against lignite mining.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Why We Are Marching For Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to King’s Speech
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking from Westminster, says the King's Speech was surreal given the government's position, claims the PM's plans would bring the UK closer to the EU, and says the speech offered nothing new to restore confidence in the government.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: King's Speech 2026 reaction from Westminster Original release: TUV responds to King’s Speech (opens in a new tab)
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RHI scandal ‘a monument to arrogance in government’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the official closure of the RHI scheme, calling it a scandal that cost the public purse an estimated £500 million and damaged public trust. He accuses the DUP of arrogance and hypocrisy, citing its current conduct in the Assembly.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: RHI scheme closure announced by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald Original release: RHI scandal ‘a monument to arrogance in government’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes closure of botched RHI scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the closure of the RHI scheme announced by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald, saying it should be followed by learning from past failings. He blames the scheme's design under a DUP minister for incentivising burning of public money, and says future renewable…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: RHI scheme closure announced by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald Original release: Delargy welcomes closure of botched RHI scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes RHI Closure as first step toward Northern Ireland's clean energy future
UUP economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes the Assembly's final passage of the RHI non-domestic closure bill, calling it a first step. She urges a credible renewable energy framework covering grid capacity, offshore wind and long-term planning, and says the Renewable Energy Price…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: RHI scheme closure announced by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald Original release: Armstrong welcomes RHI Closure as first step toward Northern Ireland's clean energy future (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes additional funding to reinforce road safety messages
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes an extra £220,000 announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to relaunch three road safety awareness campaigns, citing recent road deaths and calling on everyone to help make roads safer.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister Kimmins announces £220,000 road safety campaign relaunch funding Original release: Boylan welcomes additional funding to reinforce road safety messages (opens in a new tab)
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Backing Belfast City Airport Master Plan will deliver jobs and growth…
DUP MLAs Phillip Brett, Diane Forsythe and Jonathan Buckley table a motion in the Assembly backing the George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040, saying it will create jobs, double the workforce, add a £1.7 billion boost to the economy and improve connectivity with a direct rail link.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040 Original release: Backing Belfast City Airport Master Plan will deliver jobs and growth… (opens in a new tab)
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Starmer in hopeless denial
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says Keir Starmer is deluded to think closer alignment with the EU is the answer, arguing it would impose foreign laws on the whole UK and cost large financial contributions. He says Brexit was a democratic instruction Starmer has always wanted to defy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Starmer in hopeless denial (opens in a new tab)
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Community transport ‘crucial’ in keeping people connected – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's commitment to supporting community transport providers, after a meeting between the minister and the Community Transport Association. He credits an extra £1 million investment for maintaining and expanding rural and older…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister meeting with Community Transport Association on community transport funding Original release: Community transport ‘crucial’ in keeping people connected – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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We all have a responsibility to promote safety on our roads – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney urges road users to take care, especially on rural roads, after meeting Department for Infrastructure officials about hazards near the Nutts Corner junction and Moira Road in South Antrim. He calls for traffic arrangements to be kept under review and cites rising…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: We all have a responsibility to promote safety on our roads – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments on election results across GB
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says voters across Great Britain punished Labour over immigration, pay and delivery, and that SNP and Plaid Cymru gains do not advance constitutional change. He also attacks Sinn Fein's repeated Irish unity timelines.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Great Britain election results May 2026 Original release: Robinson comments on election results across GB (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader on Election Results in Great Britain
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says unionism remains strong across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland after the mainland elections, and calls on the Labour Government to listen and rebuild trust before the King's Speech. He also urges Northern Ireland voters to back the UUP at the next election.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Great Britain election results May 2026 Original release: Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader on Election Results in Great Britain (opens in a new tab)
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Election results send a huge message of hope, opportunity and change – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill welcomes the SNP and Plaid Cymru election results, saying they point to a shift towards independence and self-determination. She says she looks forward to working with John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth on constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs Issue: SNP and Plaid Cymru success in 2026 Scottish and Welsh elections Original release: Election results send a huge message of hope, opportunity and change – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Boggs welcomes united front on A5 project
Sinn Féin Derry City and Strabane councillor Paul Boggs welcomes a briefing from the Department for Infrastructure on the A5 project to the A5/N2 cross-border working group and the group's united stance on delivery. He also welcomes two days of public exhibitions on new route options between…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A5/N2 cross-border working group briefing from Department for Infrastructure Original release: Boggs welcomes united front on A5 project (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston: Answers expose reality of Stormont “safeguards”
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says Executive Office answers on an X post promoting Michelle O'Neill's Easter Rising commemoration attendance show joint agreement with the deputy First Minister, and criticises the lack of cost details for her travel.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Executive X post promoting Michelle O'Neill's Easter Rising commemoration attendance Original release: Gaston: Answers expose reality of Stormont “safeguards” (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court ruling must now be acted upon – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Equality Commission to issue guidance to public bodies in Northern Ireland confirming that the recent Supreme Court judgment on the legal meaning of woman applies locally. He argues the ruling removes the Windsor Framework Article 2 argument used to delay…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Supreme Court Dillon ruling on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Original release: Supreme Court ruling must now be acted upon – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Planning for the future is only responsible course
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges serious planning for a New Ireland after local election results in Britain showed gains for Reform, warning against a Farage-led Britain and calling on the Irish Government and all parties wanting change to take part.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Reform gains in British local election results May 2026 Original release: Hanna: Planning for the future is only responsible course (opens in a new tab)