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Irish unity will remove the negative reality of Brexit – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA, speaking in the Assembly on the 10th anniversary of Brexit, says it has been an economic and political failure and calls on the Irish and British Governments to begin planning for Irish unity as a route back into the EU, using Ireland's EU Council…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Irish unity will remove the negative reality of Brexit – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Micheál Martin must prepare European colleagues for a United Ireland in the EU – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion urges Taoiseach Micheál Martin to brief European leaders on the prospect of a united Ireland and automatic EU membership for the north, after he spoke about EU enlargement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Micheál Martin must prepare European colleagues for a United Ireland in the EU – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Time to reset relationships after lost decade of Brexit, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says the UK should reset its EU relations, marking ten years since the referendum, and calls for re-entry to the Single Market and Customs Union. He claims Brexit costs £90 billion a year and urges eventual rejoining.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Time to reset relationships after lost decade of Brexit, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Ensuring greater access to IVF is about fairness and equality – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes an Assembly motion on IVF equality, calling for access to fertility treatment to be based on need rather than ability to pay and describing IVF as essential healthcare.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Ensuring greater access to IVF is about fairness and equality – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson conviction – for how long was he compromised to the detriment of Unionism?
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson for sexual offences is shocking and calls for his knighthood to be removed. He questions whether the former DUP MP was compromised over his Protocol stance and whether the government knew of his conduct.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: Donaldson conviction – for how long was he compromised to the detriment of Unionism? (opens in a new tab)
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‘Westminster chaos underlines need to build something better’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill says Keir Starmer's announced departure as UK Prime Minister shows Westminster's chaos, arguing Ireland's future is better served by ending the union. She calls for fairer public service investment and cost-of-living support, and says she will work with…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: ‘Westminster chaos underlines need to build something better’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Starmer’s Unfinished Business Includes Northern Ireland - Robinson
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP responds to Keir Starmer's announced resignation, wishing him well while saying his government left workers and employers feeling penalised, citing inheritance tax and employer National Insurance changes. He says Starmer leaves Northern Ireland with unfulfilled…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Starmer’s Unfinished Business Includes Northern Ireland - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Resignation of Keir Starmer presents opportunity to advance relationships between Britain and Ireland in a positive manner – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD responds to Keir Starmer's announced resignation as British Prime Minister, saying it opens a chance to improve British-Irish relations. She argues pro-independence parties now hold significant roles across Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and calls on the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Resignation of Keir Starmer presents opportunity to advance relationships between Britain and Ireland in a positive manner – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive must live up to commitments on IVF treatment
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the Executive must deliver its commitment to fund three cycles of IVF treatment, noting only two NHS rounds are currently available and the New Decade, New Approach pledge is still unenacted. He will urge the Executive to fully fund the expansion ahead of his…
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Statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP on the resignation of Keir Starmer
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Westminster instability has left Northern Ireland challenges unresolved, criticises Stormont Executive parties for jeopardising almost £1 billion over a Budget, and calls for political reforms and a new Ireland debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP on the resignation of Keir Starmer (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Commitments on Muckamore must now become action
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's commitments after the Muckamore Abbey Inquiry report must now become action. He welcomes the pledge to act quickly on recommendations and calls for real accountability over the Belfast Trust's cultural and…
Health Original release: McGrath: Commitments on Muckamore must now become action (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, saying the government failed to deliver on taxes, farmers, veterans and WASPI women. He says the UUP will work constructively with the next Prime Minister and calls for Northern Ireland to be treated as an equal…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann urges a rapid, transparent process to choose a new Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, giving the incoming leader room to set out plans and a frontbench team. He says the impact on Northern Ireland is not yet clear and that the party will press its…
Constitutional affairs Original release: New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the next UK Prime Minister must enact Assembly and Executive reforms to prevent future power-sharing collapses, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. She calls for a focus on cost of living and delivery.
Constitutional affairs Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive’s inability to agree a Budget could slash almost £1bn from spending, risking thousands of nurse, teacher and police posts, delaying housing, school and university projects and threatening welfare payments, and urges action before 1
Public finance and taxation Education Original release: SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes a Scottish Court of Session judgment ruling that prison accommodation must be segregated by biological sex, and says it should prompt reflection in Northern Ireland. He points to Rule 90 of the 1995 Prison Rules and says his Amendment 97 to the Justice Bill will be…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis expresses concern at the temporary suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital due to staff sickness. She calls on the Department of Health to find solutions to prevent a recurrence and says she will raise the matter with the Health Minister.
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Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be a turning point, calling for its recommendations to be implemented in full and for failings in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Department of Health to be acknowledged and addressed.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says radiology workforce planning failures are leaving cancer patients waiting, after new Royal College of Radiologists data warned of staff shortages delaying diagnosis. He calls on the Health Minister to set clear timelines for tackling…
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McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be fully implemented, with clear accountability for delivering its recommendations. He says patients were failed by the wider health system and calls for answers for victims and families.
Health Original release: McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey (opens in a new tab)