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Collective effort needed to address Lough Neagh – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says Lough Neagh's pollution is a national emergency needing joint action from the Assembly and Irish government, citing the 2025 eel fishing shutdown and calling for immediate supports for affected fishermen.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Lough Neagh 2025 eel fishing season termination Original release: Collective effort needed to address Lough Neagh – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Cliff Path is a vital local amenity which must be restored – McMullan
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Glens DEA and Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council Oliver McMullan calls for urgent restoration of the Cliff Path in Cushendall, welcoming PEACE PLUS funding and urging the council to get the work out to tender and start it as soon as possible.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Cushendall Cliff Path restoration PEACE PLUS funding Original release: Cliff Path is a vital local amenity which must be restored – McMullan (opens in a new tab)
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Siege of Gaza must end now – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA calls for an immediate end to the siege of Gaza, urging full arms embargoes, economic and political sanctions on Israel and unimpeded humanitarian aid, after the Assembly backed a motion on the situation.
International affairs Issue: Assembly motion on Gaza forced starvation and humanitarian access Original release: Siege of Gaza must end now – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes addresses Trades Union Congress
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes highlighted the Good Jobs Bill at a TUC fringe meeting, saying it will boost workers’ pay, strengthen rights, support families and empower trade unions as it moves through the Assembly.
Economy and employment Issue: Good Jobs Bill introduction Original release: Hughes addresses Trades Union Congress (opens in a new tab)
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Childcare strategy must be delivered without delay – Mason
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason urges Education Minister Paul Givan to set a date for publishing the long-delayed childcare strategy, which he has said will come in the coming weeks. She says rising costs leave parents and providers under strain and wants the strategy to cover children with…
Education Issue: Childcare strategy publication timing from Education Minister Original release: Childcare strategy must be delivered without delay – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Protecting and restoring Lough Neagh a priority for Sinn Féin – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan says safeguarding Lough Neagh is a party priority ahead of an Assembly debate, citing recurring blue-green algae. She backs a workable Nutrient Action Programme and calls for short and long term actions under the Executive's Lough Neagh Action Plan, shaped by lough…
Environment and climate Issue: Assembly debate on Lough Neagh blue-green algae Original release: Protecting and restoring Lough Neagh a priority for Sinn Féin – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston granted oral hearing in Grand Central Station Irish signage case
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he has been granted an oral hearing after lodging a High Court application to intervene in Jamie Bryson's challenge to Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmons' order requiring Irish-language signs at Belfast's Grand Central Station. He argues the Minister's reliance on a section…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Grand Central Station Irish signage High Court challenge oral hearing Original release: Gaston granted oral hearing in Grand Central Station Irish signage case (opens in a new tab)
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We must continue working together to restore Lough Neagh – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says all parties have a responsibility to work together to tackle blue-green algae on Lough Neagh, following a public meeting on the issue. He calls for the Executive's plan to continue progressing alongside other measures.
Environment and climate Original release: We must continue working together to restore Lough Neagh – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)
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Time for DUP to accept Brexit reality and work together to maximise economic opportunities – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on the DUP to accept the Windsor Framework and work with other Assembly parties to maximise economic opportunities, after a DUP motion calling for its dismantling. He claims the motion reflects DUP electoral pressure from the TUV.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP Assembly motion calling for dismantling of Windsor Framework Original release: Time for DUP to accept Brexit reality and work together to maximise economic opportunities – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Long must apologise for teacher comments - Frew
DUP MLA Paul Frew demands an immediate and unequivocal apology from Justice Minister Naomi Long over her claim that Education Minister Paul Givan's gender-issues direction to schools could enable teachers to bully pupils. He says numerous teachers are outraged.
Education Issue: Justice Minister Naomi Long remarks on gender issues direction to schools Original release: Long must apologise for teacher comments - Frew (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister must Guarantee One-to-One Support for SEN Pupils
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Executive keeps failing SEN pupils and their families, accusing Education Minister Paul Givan of warm words without action on school places, transport and classroom assistant support. He calls for guaranteed support for every pupil.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Debate on the crisis in special educational needs provision Original release: Education Minister must Guarantee One-to-One Support for SEN Pupils (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer welcomes agreement on summer scheme funding review
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Fiona McAteer welcomes agreement at the People and Communities Committee on her proposal for a review of funding levels for the council's summer scheme fund. She says rising costs are squeezing providers and calls on officers to explore increasing budgets so…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council summer scheme funding review agreed by People and Communities Committee Original release: McAteer welcomes agreement on summer scheme funding review (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP motion a chance for SF and DUP to rethink Lough Neagh approach
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA urges Sinn Féin, the DUP and the UUP to reverse their opposition to the Nutrients Action Programme consultation ahead of an SDLP motion on Lough Neagh pollution. He says the Executive is failing the lake and calls for a levy on large agri-food…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Assembly debate on Lough Neagh blue-green algae Original release: SDLP motion a chance for SF and DUP to rethink Lough Neagh approach (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Education Minister to prioritise children with special educational needs – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the Education Minister to make children with special educational needs a priority for his department, following a cross-party Assembly motion on the SEN system crisis. He says the minister and Education Authority are failing these children and urges action…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion on special educational needs system crisis Original release: Time for Education Minister to prioritise children with special educational needs – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister should have awaited guidance from Equality Commission – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says the Education Minister should have waited for Equality Commission guidance on the UK Supreme Court ruling rather than acting unilaterally, and calls for decisions affecting vulnerable children to await the Commission's advice.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister decision following UK Supreme Court ruling on single-sex spaces Original release: Education Minister should have awaited guidance from Equality Commission – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD addresses Sinn Féin Dáil think-in
Sinn Féin TD Mary Lou McDonald calls for three €450 energy credits to be included in the upcoming 2025 Budget, condemns the government’s cost‑of‑living policies and urges action on rising prices, housing and childcare to protect ordinary households.
Economy and employment Health Issue: 2025 Irish Budget Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD addresses Sinn Féin Dáil think-in (opens in a new tab)
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Agreement on legacy must command confidence of families – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says any legacy agreement between the two governments must have families' confidence and comply with Article 2 rights, calling for inquests to be restored and the ICRIR dismantled. He also demands a public inquiry into the killing of Sean Brown.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Reported UK-Irish agreement on legacy issues nearing completion Original release: Agreement on legacy must command confidence of families – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly must continue to stand in solidarity with Palestinian people – Sheehan
Sinn Féin's Pat Sheehan says the party will table an Assembly motion on Tuesday calling on Israel to end forced starvation in Gaza, citing the Global Day of Action for Gaza. He calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid, a ceasefire and steps toward a Palestinian state with Jerusalem's eastern sector…
International affairs Original release: Assembly must continue to stand in solidarity with Palestinian people – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts harming our community – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns an arson attack on a 5G mast on Whiterock Road and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice, after confirmation that the cost of replacing masts damaged since 2023 has reached several million pounds.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Whiterock Road 5G mast arson attack and replacement costs Original release: Burning of 5G masts harming our community – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful that Army forced out of Jobs Fair - Middleton
Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton criticises the MoD's decision not to attend a jobs fair at Foyle Arena in Londonderry after objections from Sinn Féin, the SDLP and independent councillors. He says the Army should be able to recruit at such events like any employer and calls the opposition bigoted and…
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: Londonderry jobs fair with Armed Forces participation opposition Original release: Shameful that Army forced out of Jobs Fair - Middleton (opens in a new tab)