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We need stable government not endless political drift – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald, marking 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement, calls for all political leaders to share power and restore a functioning government, urging the DUP to make a decision as Stormont remains stalled.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Original release: We need stable government not endless political drift – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "NIO’s approach has been patronising towards unionist…
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson cautions the Northern Ireland Secretary of State that the Belfast and successor Agreements rest on cross-community support, calling the NIO's approach patronising towards unionist concerns. He says Stormont will not be restored without arrangements restoring…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Robinson - "NIO’s approach has been patronising towards unionist… (opens in a new tab)
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Only “pathway” leads back to being Protocol implementers
TUV Lisburn South candidate Stewart McEvoy says DUP leader Emma Little-Pengelly's remarks about a "pathway" back into the Stormont executive show the DUP will return to implementing the Protocol after the local elections. He argues the Windsor Framework does not resolve Protocol issues and calls…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Little-Pengelly comments on DUP pathway back into Stormont executive Original release: Only “pathway” leads back to being Protocol implementers (opens in a new tab)
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New air route must be followed by further action for North West
DUP representatives in the North West welcome the move of Londonderry Airport's London flights from Stansted to Heathrow and call for wider strategic action to boost the local economy. Gary Middleton MLA says the route from 6 May should be a first step, while Gregory Campbell MP urges a Freeport…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Derry‑Heathrow direct flight launch Original release: New air route must be followed by further action for North West (opens in a new tab)
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Victims must not be written out of Belfast Agreement anniversary
DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly says victims must not be written out of commemorations of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement's 25th anniversary, arguing their suffering was overlooked in 1998. She contends the St Andrews Agreement fixed key problems with the 1998 deal, and calls for events to…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th anniversary commemorations Original release: Victims must not be written out of Belfast Agreement anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State urges Unionists to dismantle the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Secretary of State's speech urging Unionists to back a Stormont executive was unconvincing, arguing that Sinn Fein in charge would not save the Union and that ministers would have to implement EU law with no Northern Ireland say.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State speech at Queen's on Belfast Agreement Original release: Secretary of State urges Unionists to dismantle the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Outrageous that DUP now blocking own member’s bill to enhance Autism Services, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Health Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA, urges an immediate Autism Reviewer appointment, saying the process has stalled because of the DUP's boycott of Stormont and that the Northern Ireland Office confirmed the post will stay vacant.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Autism Reviewer post remaining unfilled under Autism (Amendment) Act 2022 Original release: Outrageous that DUP now blocking own member’s bill to enhance Autism Services, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History
People Before Profit publishes a special report on the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on its 25th anniversary. Councillor Shaun Harkin says the agreement failed to deliver prosperity or end sectarianism, citing poverty, food bank reliance and run-down public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement Original release: 25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History (opens in a new tab)
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New Derry to Heathrow flight an ‘exciting opportunity’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says the new direct Derry‑Heathrow service, launching 6 May, is an exciting opportunity that will link the north‑west to global destinations, boost the local economy and attract international investors.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Derry‑Heathrow direct flight launch Original release: New Derry to Heathrow flight an ‘exciting opportunity’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Families impacted by neurology scandal deserve truth and accountability – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes a Judicial Review win by neurology campaigner Danielle O'Neill that blocked Michael Watt from removing himself from the medical register. She calls on Watt to comply with investigations and on the Belfast Trust to implement the report's recommendations.
Health Issue: Judicial Review on Michael Watt's removal from medical register Original release: Families impacted by neurology scandal deserve truth and accountability – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Need for consensus highlighted at meeting with President Clinton
The DUP, through leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, says he raised its commitment to restoring the Assembly on a basis unionists and nationalists can support during a meeting with former US President Bill Clinton in Belfast. He argues progress depends on cross-community consensus and solid…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Need for consensus highlighted at meeting with President Clinton (opens in a new tab)
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USA exists because it rejected colonial rule, yet wishes to impose it on NI
TUV leader Jim Allister says the US was founded by rejecting colonial rule, yet American figures including Hillary Clinton urge Unionists to rejoin Stormont and accept the Protocol, which he calls hypocritical. He argues the Windsor Framework and Belfast Agreement both aim to detach Northern…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: USA exists because it rejected colonial rule, yet wishes to impose it on NI (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú to Launch Largest Ever Election Candidate Team Tomorrow in Belfast
Aontú says it will launch 19 candidates for the May local elections in Belfast, its largest candidate team yet in the North, and that the team will win council seats across the region.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Aontú to Launch Largest Ever Election Candidate Team Tomorrow in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Candidate and Hospital Campaigner Targeted With Loyalist Graffiti
Aontú candidate Sharon Loughran says her Newry home was targeted with loyalist graffiti reading "Aontú IRA out" and "UDA", which she has reported to police. Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD condemns the sectarian intimidation as an attack on the democratic process.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Loyalist graffiti targeting Newry Aontú candidate Sharon Loughran's home Original release: Aontú Candidate and Hospital Campaigner Targeted With Loyalist Graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Transparency around Michael Watt essential to victims and to wider public, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA praises victims of neurologist Michael Watt for pressing for the truth to be made public, after a court quashed a decision letting him leave the medical register without a public hearing. She says the Independent Neurology Inquiry exposed missed…
Health Issue: Judicial Review on Michael Watt's removal from medical register Original release: Transparency around Michael Watt essential to victims and to wider public, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Progress must be built on solid foundations
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says progress in Northern Ireland depends on cross-community consensus, warning that changes to institutions to exclude unionists would end power-sharing and urging Alliance to back future Protocol arrangements unionists can support.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: President Biden's Northern Ireland visit and Belfast Agreement anniversary Original release: Progress must be built on solid foundations (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes continued progress on the joint Ireland and Britain bid to stage Euro 2028, urging urgent construction of a new Casement Park and backing IFA and GAA partnership work.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú to Launch Largest Ever Election Candidate Team On Tuesday the 18th in Belfast
Aontú announces it will launch 19 candidates for the May local elections in the North on Tuesday 18 April in West Belfast, calling it its largest candidate team so far. Leader Peadar Tóibín TD says the team includes campaigners, educationalists and health workers.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Aontú to Launch Largest Ever Election Candidate Team On Tuesday the 18th in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland says news of GP practice being saved a relief
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes news that the Kells and Connor Medical Practice, serving around 4,000 patients, will continue after Dalriada Urgent Care agreed to take it over from its departing contractor. She says she will meet the British Medical Association and Royal College…
Health Issue: Kells and Connor Medical Practice takeover by Dalriada Urgent Care Original release: Mulholland says news of GP practice being saved a relief (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes recommitment from President Biden to investment during Belfast visit
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, welcomes President Biden's pledge to help draw investment and create jobs in the North, marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. She urges the UK and Irish governments and the DUP to restore the Executive and institutions without…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Visit of US President Joe Biden to Northern Ireland Original release: O’Neill welcomes recommitment from President Biden to investment during Belfast visit (opens in a new tab)