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Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she has introduced a Dáil Bill requiring the Taoiseach to begin planning for constitutional change and Irish unity, including a government Green Paper and a Citizens' Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Dáil Bill on planning for Irish unity introduced Original release: Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister presses the government for clarity on whether the EU artificial intelligence law and its Cyber Resilience Act will be incorporated into Annex 2 of the Windsor Framework, warning that uncertainty puts NI digital businesses at a disadvantage.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU AI law inclusion in Windsor Framework Annex 2 Original release: TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan calls on DAERA to provide clear details of financial assistance for Lough Neagh fishing communities after new eel‑fishery measures were announced, saying the support must be fair, comprehensive and promptly communicated.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: New Lough Neagh eel fishery measures Original release: Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities (opens in a new tab)
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Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, welcomes a GFA Committee discussion with academics from Queens, Oxford and University College London on party proposals to strengthen the institutions. He says reform cannot address underfunding or Westminster austerity and points to Irish…
Constitutional affairs Issue: GFA Committee discussion on Sinn Féin institutional reform proposals Original release: Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes funding for four border-region greenway projects under the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund, including €25,000 for the Warrenpoint to Newcastle project. She commends Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for work with the Irish government to secure it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shared Island Greenways Development Fund announcement for four border greenway projects Original release: Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a farce over raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility shows Stormont needs urgent reform, accusing the DUP, UUP and TUV of using a cross-community veto to block a majority-backed Assembly vote.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Proposed increase in age of criminal responsibility Original release: O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform (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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Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reintegrating the Single Electricity Market would cut consumers' bills by at least 10 percent, citing Utility Regulator information given to the Economy Committee, and calls for urgent conclusion of EU-UK electricity negotiations.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Utility Regulator briefing on recoupling the Single Electricity Market Original release: Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney (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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Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA dismisses a Fine Gael proposal for a unity blueprint as a pet project, arguing constitutional change rests only with people in Northern Ireland. He questions whether Simon Harris's plan matches the 1998 Belfast Agreement and urges politicians to prioritise health…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Fine Gael unity blueprint proposal for a unified island Original release: Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael (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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Department of Agriculture must lift suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny TD calls on the Department of Agriculture to lift the suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North, which he says is hurting farmers on both sides of the border as fertiliser costs rise. He also urges the Irish Government to work with its Northern…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Suspension of poultry manure imports from Northern Ireland Original release: Department of Agriculture must lift suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD says the DUP’s proposed hard border between the north and south is impossible to police, would damage the all‑Ireland economy and risk a return to Troubles‑era controls, and calls on the Irish government to open talks with the UK, pledging to raise the issue at the BI‑
Constitutional affairs Immigration Issue: DUP proposed hard border between North and South Original release: The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín (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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Ballymena Showgrounds 3G Pitch Receives Green Light
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald, on Mid and East Antrim's planning committee, says he welcomed approval of an application to replace the natural grass at Ballymena Showgrounds with a 3G hybrid pitch, crediting Councillor Matthew Armstrong.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballymena Showgrounds 3G pitch planning approval Original release: Ballymena Showgrounds 3G Pitch Receives Green Light (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)