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NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the NI Fiscal Council's report on Northern Ireland's sustainability shows finances need structural reform, not short-term fixes, and criticises the lack of urgency over the absence of a budget. He calls for a coherent case on funding levels.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Fiscal Council Sustainability Report publication June 2026 Original release: NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to work for a better deal for workers and families – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes the Fiscal Council's Sustainability Report and its independent scrutiny of public finances. She says the report shows the Assembly's fiscal challenge and that operating without an agreed Budget is unsustainable, and calls for proper British government funding for…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Fiscal Council Sustainability Report publication June 2026 Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to work for a better deal for workers and families – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the First Ministers' response to last week's racist disorder is woefully inadequate, criticising the lack of an Executive Office policy and practical support for affected migrant communities and displaced families.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate (opens in a new tab)
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Fiscal Council report confirms Northern Ireland not getting a fair deal, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson says a Fiscal Council budget sustainability report shows Northern Ireland is underfunded compared with other devolved jurisdictions, and calls for a review of the funding formula alongside better spending decisions by local Ministers.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Fiscal Council Sustainability Report publication June 2026 Original release: Fiscal Council report confirms Northern Ireland not getting a fair deal, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in an urgent Assembly question after racist disorder targeted health workers, and calls for protective measures, support for affected staff and assurances for migrant staff.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns racially-motivated arson attack on a car in Rathcoole
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns the arson attack on a car belonging to a Nigerian man in Rathcoole, a man she says has been targeted three times in five months. She urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Rathcoole car arson attack on Nigerian man Original release: McAllister condemns racially-motivated arson attack on a car in Rathcoole (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected racially motivated arson attack on a North Belfast house, offers solidarity to those affected and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: North Belfast house arson attack treated as racially motivated hate crime Original release: Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Stand Against Racism at Together Against Hate March Starting at 2pm at GPO
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy urges people to join the Together Against Hate march starting at 2pm Sunday at the GPO on O'Connell Street, responding to racist violence in Belfast. He blames wealthy elites and figures such as Musk, Trump and Farage for stoking division, and calls on the left…
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Together Against Hate march in Dublin following racist violence in Belfast Original release: Stand Against Racism at Together Against Hate March Starting at 2pm at GPO (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: "This Is the Real Belfast" at City's Biggest Ever Anti-Racist Rally
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll hails the United Against Racism rally at City Hall as Belfast's biggest anti-racist demonstration, condemning recent racist violence and urging solidarity with migrant workers against far-right and loyalist agitators.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: United Against Racism rally at City Hall, Belfast Original release: Carroll: "This Is the Real Belfast" at City's Biggest Ever Anti-Racist Rally (opens in a new tab)
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We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney condemns street violence, attacks on police and racist disorder against migrant households in South Antrim and elsewhere, calling for unity against intimidation after a North Belfast stabbing that he describes as barbaric.
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on restoring direct EU funding for PeacePlus ‘welcome’ – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion welcomes progress on restoring a direct central EU budget allocation for the next PeacePlus programme after it was included in the Cyprus Presidency's Negotiation Box. She says the Irish government must now press for it at Council level and use Ireland's incoming…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: PeacePlus direct EU funding restoration in Negotiation Box Original release: Progress on restoring direct EU funding for PeacePlus ‘welcome’ – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood offers support following disorder
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood says he visited Derry's migrant community, including the North West Migrants Forum, to offer support after disorder across the North, which he attributes to racism and hatred. He says migrants belong in Derry and that the city will not tolerate racism.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Disorder across the North against migrant communities, June 2026 Original release: Eastwood offers support following disorder (opens in a new tab)
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ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Government to take urgent action on border security and Northern Ireland's finances after a meeting with the Secretary of State. He says the land border is not commanding public confidence and cites just one asylum seeker returned to the Republic of…
Immigration Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP meeting with Secretary of State on border security and finances Original release: ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte condemns further disorder at Sandyknowes, Glengormley and other areas on Wednesday evening, saying masked figures attacked police, destroyed property and terrorised communities. He calls the violence racism and urges protection for migrant communities.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone calls for tougher standalone hate crime legislation, raising it at the Justice Committee during evidence on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing) Bill after recent racist disorder that drove families from their homes.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist disorder across the North and hate crime legislation Original release: McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party meets Secretary of State following North Belfast attack and disorder
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he met Secretary of State Hillary Benn after a North Belfast attack and ensuing disorder, calling for full cost recovery for PSNI policing of the disorder and raising Common Travel Area border checks. He also urges separating legal and illegal immigration in public…
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meets Secretary of State following North Belfast attack and disorder (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges
Sinn Féin says it will keep workers and families safe from domestic water charges, welcoming the Infrastructure Committee’s move to push forward a bill that prolongs the NI Water subsidy for another five years, shielding households until 2032.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Committee extends NI Water subsidy Original release: Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the impact of recent racist violence and intimidation on health staff, services and patients, saying workers are fearful and services are disrupted. He will urge the Health Minister to act so healthcare workers can work safely.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist violence and intimidation impact on health service Original release: McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen voices serious concern after an RQIA inspection report on emergency surgical arrangements at the Western Trust, saying a temporary solution has lasted almost three years. He calls on the Trust to implement the report's recommendations and on the Department of Health to fund…
Health Issue: RQIA inspection report on Western Trust emergency surgery arrangements Original release: Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says a latest RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at the South West Acute Hospital shows strained services and frightened staff. He calls on the Department of Health to stop managing decline at SWAH and listen to frontline workers and communities.
Health Issue: RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at SWAH Original release: McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out (opens in a new tab)