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TUV – No Sea Border denied place on Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee
TUV leader Jim Allister says his party was shut out of the Assembly's Windsor Framework scrutiny committee after the main parties divided up committee seats, calling the exclusion scandalous given almost 8% of voters backed TUV – No Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly committee seats allocation excluding TUV from Windsor Framework scrutiny committee Original release: TUV – No Sea Border denied place on Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the government-appointed Equality Commission has contradicted claims that the Rwanda Bill will apply equally in Northern Ireland and GB, arguing Protocol Article 2 gives asylum seekers protections that will stymie it there. He says the Donaldson Deal failed to address…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission statement on Rwanda Bill application in Northern Ireland Original release: Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-Departmental Input Needed for Hospice Sustainability - Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA commends Health Minister Robin Swann's actions on the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice funding and backs cross-Departmental input for long-term hospice sector sustainability. He calls on the Executive to protect and expand NICH services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Cross-Departmental Input Needed for Hospice Sustainability - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls for work on a women's health strategy to resume as soon as possible, ahead of an Assembly motion urging the Health Minister to bring forward a fully-budgeted strategy covering women's health across all life stages.
Health Disability and equality Original release: It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Long term solution needed to support children’s hospice – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says a long term solution is essential to support NI Children's Hospice, reacting to the Health Minister's announcement. She says she will meet the hospice's Acting Director on Monday to reiterate party support.
Health Issue: NI Children's Hospice funding announcement by Health Minister Original release: Long term solution needed to support children’s hospice – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Baker says Donaldson deal doesn’t stop Sea Border hardening
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says Steve Baker's remarks show the Donaldson deal does not stop divergence from retained EU law, claiming DUP spin on the deal is being exposed. He says hundreds of pages of EU law binding Northern Ireland under the Protocol remain untouched by the deal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Steve Baker remarks on Donaldson deal and EU law divergence Original release: Steve Baker says Donaldson deal doesn’t stop Sea Border hardening (opens in a new tab)
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DUP vice chair of Democratic Scrutiny Committee makes laughable attempt to deny existence of Sea Border
TUV's Keith Ratcliffe accuses the DUP's David Brooks of denying the Sea Border, despite a ministerial answer stating Great Britain is a third country for trade and that border posts will stay. He says Brooks is unfit for the Democratic Scrutiny Committee vice chair role.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP's David Brooks denial of Sea Border Original release: DUP vice chair of Democratic Scrutiny Committee makes laughable attempt to deny existence of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Collaborative approach needed to tackling drugs in prisons: Bunting
DUP East Belfast MLA and Justice Committee Chair Joanne Bunting calls for a more collaborative approach to tackling illicit drug supply to prisons, responding to a CJI review of progress at Magilligan. She says the Health Trust and Prison Service must address communication gaps and that the…
Justice and policing Health Issue: CJI independent review of drugs progress at Magilligan Prison Original release: Collaborative approach needed to tackling drugs in prisons: Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Agriculture Minister confirms – Sea Border stays, GB still a “Third Country”
TUV leader Jim Allister says written confirmation from the Agriculture Minister shows the Sea Border remains in place and that GB is still treated as a Third Country under EU official controls rules. He accuses the DUP of spin over Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's Seven Tests.
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Agriculture Minister's answer on dismantling Sea Border inspection posts Original release: Agriculture Minister confirms – Sea Border stays, GB still a “Third Country” (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt, a Policing Board member, criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher for not inviting UUP leader to the PSNI Graduation Ceremony, while welcoming First Minister Michelle O'Neill's attendance, and urges him to reflect and repair the damage.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Chief Constable omission of UUP leader from PSNI Graduation Ceremony Original release: Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists expect the truth
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal permanently accepts EU laws and an Irish Sea border, calls it a sell-out endorsed by the DUP, and demands an immediate Assembly election so unionist voters can give their verdict.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP deal with the government on the Windsor Framework Original release: Unionists expect the truth (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on ministers in the newly formed Northern Ireland Executive and the EU to actively engage on cross‑border initiatives, urging an open‑door approach to EU programmes that benefit workers and families on the island.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: New Northern Ireland Executive formation Original release: MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives (opens in a new tab)
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Unanimous cross-party agreement calling on British government to deliver proper funding for public services – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes a cross-party Assembly motion urging the British government to adequately fund public services and put public finances on a sustainable footing. She says new Treasury money falls short and that a new Fiscal Framework is needed.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on funding for public services Original release: Unanimous cross-party agreement calling on British government to deliver proper funding for public services – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine outlines priorities as Infrastructure Committee chair
DUP MLA and Infrastructure Committee chair Deborah Erskine says she will push for upgrades to rural roads, pothole repairs, water and sewerage investment, reduced MOT and planning delays, and the A4 Southern Bypass. She also calls for more Northern Ireland funding for projects such as the A5 and…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Erskine outlines priorities as Infrastructure Committee chair (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart urges Health Minister to protect children’s palliative care
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has written to Health Minister Robin Swann urging urgent steps to ease funding strain at Horizon House, a children's palliative respite service, after families were told services would be reconfigured.
Health Issue: Horizon House children's hospice funding shortfall and service reconfiguration Original release: Lockhart urges Health Minister to protect children’s palliative care (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that people in the north lack any input into EU legislation affecting them, and calls for formal, organised direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs. He also congratulates Michelle O'Neill on becoming First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins calls for Health Minister to urgently meet with NI Children’s Hospice
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls on the health minister to urgently meet NI Children's Hospice after it announced a reduction in bed capacity due to lost government funding. She says she will also write to the Acting Director requesting a meeting.
Health Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Kimmins calls for Health Minister to urgently meet with NI Children’s Hospice (opens in a new tab)
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Loss of funding for NI Children’s Hospice heartbreaking and service shortfall must be urgently addressed, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for the Health Minister to urgently review departmental finances and restore funding for the NI Children's Hospice, which is cutting its bed capacity after a loss of government funding. She has submitted an urgent question on the matter.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Loss of funding for NI Children’s Hospice heartbreaking and service shortfall must be urgently addressed, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI
Alliance's Andrew Muir MLA, the new DAERA Minister, says he will deliver across the department's full remit, prioritising Lough Neagh's recovery, longer-term carbon targets and bovine TB, while working with farming and fishing communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Andrew Muir appointed Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Original release: New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath urges Health Minister to intervene on Children’s Hospice
SDLP Health Spokesperson and South Down MLA Colin McGrath calls on Health Minister Robin Swann to engage with the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice and restore lost government support, after it announced a reduction in bed capacity.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: McGrath urges Health Minister to intervene on Children’s Hospice (opens in a new tab)