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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes energy cap announcement
TUV South Antrim spokesperson Mel Lucas welcomes the UK government's energy cost cap, saying it will bring relief to households. He says critics who doubted its application to Northern Ireland without devolution should be ashamed, and argues the benefits show the value of UK membership.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: TUV welcomes energy cap announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices
DUP MP Sammy Wilson welcomes the Prime Minister's announced package to tackle energy prices for UK households, saying it confirmed support would apply across Northern Ireland. He says the funding should have come from a windfall tax on energy companies rather than being left unfunded by them.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices (opens in a new tab)
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We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at the University of San Francisco, urges new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and recommit to the Good Friday Agreement. She also calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the political…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín criticises the appointment of Chris Heaton Harris and Steve Baker to the North's ministerial posts, arguing the new British administration is pursuing a damaging policy toward the North and that London-Dublin relations are at their lowest in generations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says the UK energy price guarantee exposes the damage caused by Northern Ireland having no Executive, noting the scheme will not automatically apply locally. He calls for swift equivalent support, tailored to local heating oil reliance, and says he will press ministers…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says the appointment of two senior ERG figures, including Steve Baker, to the Northern Ireland Office is a troubling move that undermines a negotiated EU‑UK protocol solution and sends a hostile signal to the European Commission.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: ERG appointments to Northern Ireland Office Original release: ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna (opens in a new tab)
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Forming Executive must be immediate priority for new British Secretary of State – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the new British Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, must make forming a Northern Ireland Executive his immediate priority, and calls on the British government to act on energy bills, the National Insurance rise and VAT on energy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Forming Executive must be immediate priority for new British Secretary of State – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the DUP should return to work, form an Executive and tackle the cost of living, rejecting its claim that the Protocol is driving up living costs. She blames the DUP and Tories for Brexit's consequences and says the Protocol protects businesses in the north.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: DUP claims Northern Ireland Protocol is increasing cost of living Original release: DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD reports on a series of San Francisco engagements with trade unionists, Google executives and the Irish community, saying discussions focused on change in Ireland and preparations for possible Irish unification referenda.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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EU must change negotiating mandate
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Phillip Brett call on the EU to change its negotiating mandate ahead of Brussels meetings, arguing it must recognise the unionist viewpoint on the Northern Ireland Protocol and its effect on prices and medicine supplies.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU negotiating mandate on the Northern Ireland Protocol ahead of Brussels meetings Original release: EU must change negotiating mandate (opens in a new tab)
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Imperative Economy minister brings SONI to heel
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Utility Regulator's report on SONI shows Northern Ireland's grid is run from Dublin, with the SONI board dominated by Eirgrid staff and consumers paying for Republic grid works. He challenges Economy Minister Gordon Lyons to act and tables Assembly written…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Utility Regulator report on SONI governance Original release: Imperative Economy minister brings SONI to heel (opens in a new tab)
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As the cost of living bites, rural communities will be hit hard, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair warns rural communities will be hit hard by the cost of living crisis, citing higher fuel and transport costs, reliance on oil heating and poor insulation. He calls on the incoming Rural Affairs Minister to address insecure employment and lack of services.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: As the cost of living bites, rural communities will be hit hard, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken welcomes release of Fiscal Council’s Sustainability Report
UUP Finance Spokesperson Steve Aiken OBE MLA welcomes the Fiscal Council’s Sustainability report, saying it critically examines NI public finances despite no Executive, highlights a £2 bn water service investment need, and calls for better borrowing and spending of allocated funds.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fiscal Council Sustainability Report release Original release: Aiken welcomes release of Fiscal Council’s Sustainability Report (opens in a new tab)
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Whose side are you on? – Eastwood challenges Truss at PMQs
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP challenges incoming UK Prime Minister Liz Truss to put restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland first, accusing the DUP of holding the North to ransom while living costs rise.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Whose side are you on? – Eastwood challenges Truss at PMQs (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new Secretary of State
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP congratulates Chris Heaton-Harris on his appointment as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and says the party has requested an urgent meeting. He calls for Treasury action on winter energy costs and for the Secretary of State to replace the NI Protocol with…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling cost of living crisis must include tackling NI Protocol
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says the Northern Ireland Protocol is raising household bills here and that any serious talks on the cost-of-living pressure must address it. He points to steel tariffs, higher transport costs, VAT rules limiting energy efficiency measures and uncertainty over animal medicine…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Tackling cost of living crisis must include tackling NI Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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The North of Ireland Will Continue to Suffer as its not a Priority for Liz Truss - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Northern Ireland has no prospect of improvement under Liz Truss's new administration, citing four Northern Secretaries in five years and calling for the Irish and British governments to reform the Assembly system so one party cannot collapse it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: The North of Ireland Will Continue to Suffer as its not a Priority for Liz Truss - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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EU British talks to find joint solutions must resume without delay – McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to resume engagement with the EU without delay on joint solutions to Irish Protocol issues, after seven months without talks. She says she has sought a meeting with Truss and will brief US Congress members that week.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: EU British talks to find joint solutions must resume without delay – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Truss must work to restore Executive and help tackle cost of living emergency – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill writes to Prime Minister Liz Truss urging an immediate commitment to restore the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly, cut energy bills, invest £1 billion in health and end the DUP boycott.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Executive suspension Original release: Truss must work to restore Executive and help tackle cost of living emergency – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)