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As Sinn Fein turbo charges the all-Ireland economy, where is the promised counter action of Donaldson deal?
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Sinn Fein of pushing the all-Ireland economy forward, pointing to a Stormont economy minister's remarks and a Republic of Ireland minister's joint funding work with the Sinn Fein finance minister. He asks where the promised legislation under the Donaldson deal is…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: As Sinn Fein turbo charges the all-Ireland economy, where is the promised counter action of Donaldson deal? (opens in a new tab)
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Meaningless address in Parliament does nothing to address damage to the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK government's address to Parliament on the Windsor Framework is meaningless, since it is not legislation and does nothing to undo Protocol damage or restore Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market. He says it does not change the suspension of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Parliamentary address on the Windsor Framework and Protocol damage Original release: Meaningless address in Parliament does nothing to address damage to the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader welcomes Irish government funding commitment
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes Irish government Shared Island funding, including £50m-equivalent backing for Casement Park redevelopment, a rail service between Belfast and Dublin, and the A5 North-West transport corridor.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Green Party Leader welcomes Irish government funding commitment (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes Irish Foreign Affairs Minister commitment to supporting A5
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of £514 million (600 million Euros) towards completing the A5 road project, announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Michael Martin. He calls for closer Assembly working with the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: Stewart welcomes Irish Foreign Affairs Minister commitment to supporting A5 (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government must now step up to the mark following Casement Park news, says Honeyford
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes the Irish Government's €50 million funding pledge for the Casement Park stadium redevelopment and calls on the UK Government to provide its own funding package and start construction as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: UK Government must now step up to the mark following Casement Park news, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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New NI measles case greatly worrying, says Donnelly, encouraging public to make sure they’re up to date on vaccinations
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA says a newly confirmed measles case in Northern Ireland, the first in seven years, is deeply concerning and urges people behind on MMR jabs to take up catch-up clinics. He notes only 85% of children are fully vaccinated by age five, well short of the…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland's first measles case in seven years Original release: New NI measles case greatly worrying, says Donnelly, encouraging public to make sure they’re up to date on vaccinations (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs welcome commitment to sign language legislation
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Kellie Armstrong welcome the Communities Minister's pledge to bring forward sign language legislation as a priority, with Bradshaw criticising the 21-year wait for it.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Minister commitment on sign language legislation at Assembly Question Time Original release: Alliance MLAs welcome commitment to sign language legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome investment into A5 and Narrow Water Bridge
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of €600 million to redevelop the A5 road and reinforced support for the Narrow Water Bridge, saying the upgrades will boost connectivity and road safety. Councillor Stephen Donnelly also welcomes the…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Alliance representatives welcome investment into A5 and Narrow Water Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader welcomes €800m Shared Island funding commitments
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes Irish Government Shared Island Unit funding for strategic infrastructure and cultural projects, including the A5 and Casement Park, and urges Stormont ministers to set out their own funding plans and delivery timetables.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: SDLP Leader welcomes €800m Shared Island funding commitments (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Minister must deliver following Irish Government’s A5 funding
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to set out next steps on the A5 road project after the Irish Government announced €600m in funding. He says the Minister must approve the project and publish the public inquiry findings so work can start before year…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: McCrossan: Minister must deliver following Irish Government’s A5 funding (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for agreement on Casement Park funding
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges the UK Government and the Executive to commit funding to the Casement Park redevelopment in Belfast, following the Irish Government's pledge of €50m, and says they must match it with concrete commitments.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: McCrossan calls for agreement on Casement Park funding (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath welcomes funding for Narrow Water Bridge
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath welcomes Irish Government funding, announced through the Shared Island Unit, to progress the Narrow Water Bridge linking Warrenpoint to the Cooley Peninsula. He calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to show urgency in starting work.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: McGrath welcomes funding for Narrow Water Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together
People Before Profit says racism and fascist violence are rising in Ireland and calls for them to be stopped. It accuses groups including the National Party and Irish Freedom Party of redirecting anger over housing and living costs onto migrants and other minorities, and urges students to stand…
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly encourages Health Minister to urgently engage with BMA to resolve ongoing dispute after strike announcement
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA urges the Health Minister to quickly open talks with the BMA over junior doctors' pay and conditions before the planned 6 March strike, after a ballot backed industrial action.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA junior doctors strike ballot result and 6 March action Original release: Donnelly encourages Health Minister to urgently engage with BMA to resolve ongoing dispute after strike announcement (opens in a new tab)
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First Minister again fails to rule out resigning from office
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says First Minister Michelle O'Neill has not committed to serving a full mandate or ruling out collapsing power sharing, and that his written request on a nuclear veto remains unanswered. He says the SDLP will pursue reform of the institutions.
Constitutional affairs Issue: First Minister Michelle O'Neill questioned on ruling out collapsing power sharing Original release: First Minister again fails to rule out resigning from office (opens in a new tab)
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TUV deplores price Donaldson Deal pays for power with Sinn Fein
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal is losing support as DUP figures reject it, and argues it endorses EU law, an Irish Sea border and abandons DUP pledges, leaving Northern Ireland no longer a full part of the UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal reaction and Stormont Brake criticism Original release: TUV deplores price Donaldson Deal pays for power with Sinn Fein (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Empey Addresses North Down Ulster Unionists
UUP peer Lord Reg Empey says the DUP's return to Stormont has not achieved its stated aims on the Irish Sea border, the European Court of Justice role or EU legislation, and calls the deal's basis false. He also claims Boris Johnson first proposed an Irish Sea border in 2019 and that the DUP…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP return to Stormont and Windsor Framework deal in the Lords Original release: Lord Empey Addresses North Down Ulster Unionists (opens in a new tab)
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‘Trivergence’ is product of surrender of sovereignty to EU
TUV leader Jim Allister says 'Trivergence', discussed at the Windsor Framework committee, shows the Stormont Brake would still leave Northern Ireland under old EU law, reflecting the UK's surrender of sovereignty over goods laws. He argues this makes objecting to new EU laws less attractive and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Trivergence discussion at Windsor Framework committee on Stormont Brake Original release: ‘Trivergence’ is product of surrender of sovereignty to EU (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes work to prepare Casement Park site
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes GAA confirmation that preparatory work at Casement Park in West Belfast will soon begin. He says the redeveloped stadium will serve Ulster GAA and host major events, and calls on the Irish and British governments and the Executive to press ahead with the project…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park site preparation work to begin Original release: Maskey welcomes work to prepare Casement Park site (opens in a new tab)
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No ‘united Ireland’ clarification from RCN after 6 months
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Royal College of Nursing has not responded, after six months, to his letter asking whether General Secretary Pat Cullen's reunification remarks at a West Belfast Festival event reflected the College's position. He says the question should now be aired publicly.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pat Cullen reunification remarks at West Belfast Festival event Original release: No ‘united Ireland’ clarification from RCN after 6 months (opens in a new tab)