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Time to move forward as deal between EU and Britain is ratified – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says it is time to move forward as the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee ratifies the EU-British deal, and calls for an Executive to be restored. She urges the British Government to end cuts and invest in public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee ratification of the Windsor Framework deal Original release: Time to move forward as deal between EU and Britain is ratified – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus raises farmers’ concerns with Irish processors
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says he raised farmers' grievances over low prices set by Irish processors with an IBEC delegation in the European Parliament, also citing the EU-Mercosur deal and the Industrial Emissions Directive, and urges the government to clarify its Mercosur position.
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Original release: MacManus raises farmers’ concerns with Irish processors (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announce two Lisburn candidates
TUV announces Stewart McEvoy as its candidate for Lisburn South and Stewart Ferris for Downshire East in the upcoming local government election. McEvoy cites dog fouling, litter, school and health pressures, and bus services in Ballymacash, while leader Jim Allister urges voters to back TUV.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: TUV Lisburn South and Downshire East council candidates announced Original release: TUV announce two Lisburn candidates (opens in a new tab)
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One unchanging reality for Secretary of State - Campbell
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris must accept that Northern Ireland governance requires cross-community support, dismissing the Windsor Framework's ratification by the Joint Committee as changing nothing on that front.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee ratification of the Windsor Framework deal Original release: One unchanging reality for Secretary of State - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Newry: Public Meeting On Cuts To Daisy Hill Hospital
People Before Profit reports on a public meeting over the Southern Trust's move of emergency general surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry to Craigavon, which it says was made without community consultation. It criticises the Trust's justifications and says the cuts will further weaken services.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital emergency general surgery move to Craigavon Original release: Newry: Public Meeting On Cuts To Daisy Hill Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-community consensus key to unlocking sustainable devolution
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, after meeting the Secretary of State, says the party will keep engaging with the Government on the Windsor Framework and calls for unionist concerns to be addressed as a basis for restoring devolution. He also calls on Treasury to recognise Northern Ireland's…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Cross-community consensus key to unlocking sustainable devolution (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill tells British government ‘serious investment required for sustainable public services’
First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls on the British government to make serious investment to stabilise Executive finances after meeting Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris at Hillsborough Castle. She says health services and youth, mental health and special needs provision are under…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Hillsborough Castle meeting with Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris on Executive restoration Original release: O’Neill tells British government ‘serious investment required for sustainable public services’ (opens in a new tab)
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Opportunity to build the economy and restore Executive must be grasped – McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald urges the British and Irish governments and the parties, especially the DUP, to restore a power-sharing Executive after meeting the Secretary of State at Hillsborough, arguing the Biden visit and Good Friday anniversary offer an economic chance.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Hillsborough Castle meeting with Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris on Executive restoration Original release: Opportunity to build the economy and restore Executive must be grasped – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Press Call – Irish MEPs to Host High-Level Conference on March 29th to mark 25 Years of the Good Friday Agreement
Sinn Féin's Chris MacManus, alongside MEPs Barry Andrews, Ciarán Cuffe and Seán Kelly, announces a 29 March Brussels conference in Parliament's Room 1G2 marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement, with two panels and remote attendance available.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary conference in European Parliament Original release: Press Call – Irish MEPs to Host High-Level Conference on March 29th to mark 25 Years of the Good Friday Agreement (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of engagement from DfI on missed bin collections incredibly disappointing, says Cllr Murray
Alliance councillor Micky Murray says it is disappointing that the Department for Infrastructure declined to attend a special People and Communities Committee meeting on missed bin collections, which he links to badly parked cars and roadworks. He calls for DfI to engage and backs pilot…
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI declines special meeting on missed bin collections in Belfast Original release: Lack of engagement from DfI on missed bin collections incredibly disappointing, says Cllr Murray (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie out of step with unionist community
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says UUP Leader Doug Beattie should stand with the DUP rather than attack unionists, arguing the DUP's leadership forced a return to negotiations on the Protocol and that stable devolution needs right foundations.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Beattie out of step with unionist community (opens in a new tab)
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Fight goes on after Commons vote
TUV leader Jim Allister says the expected outcome of the Commons vote changes nothing about his opposition to the Windsor Framework, which he calls a sovereignty issue. He urges unionists not to return to Stormont to implement the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Commons vote on the Windsor Framework Original release: Fight goes on after Commons vote (opens in a new tab)
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Sammy Wilson opposes Windsor Framework SI in Parliament
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson opposes the Statutory Instrument dealing with the Stormont brake in Parliament, saying the vote is being used as an indicative vote on the whole Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont Brake statutory instrument Original release: Sammy Wilson opposes Windsor Framework SI in Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey opposes Windsor Framework SI during Parliamentary debate
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says DUP MPs will oppose the Statutory Instrument on the Stormont brake, rejecting the measure the Government intended as an indicative vote on the full Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont Brake statutory instrument Original release: Sir Jeffrey opposes Windsor Framework SI during Parliamentary debate (opens in a new tab)
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Futile and punishing blockade should end and Executive restored immediately – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls for the DUP blockade to end and the Executive to be restored immediately, saying the public need support on health and the cost of living after the EU-UK negotiation concluded.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stormont Executive restoration following conclusion of EU-UK Windsor Framework negotiations Original release: Futile and punishing blockade should end and Executive restored immediately – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must be restored to maximise investment and trade opportunities – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the restoration of the Executive so businesses can capitalise on trade, investment and jobs linked to Northern Ireland's dual market access, citing Chartered Accountants Ireland research and urging the DUP to return to government.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Chartered Accountants Ireland research on business calls for Executive restoration Original release: Executive must be restored to maximise investment and trade opportunities – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help patients who are suffering from cancer – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be formed now so that cancer patients and their families get help, citing a cancer strategy shelved for a year and long waiting lists. She urges parties to prioritise health investment, hiring doctors and nurses, and tackling waiting lists.
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North South Interconnector Faces Years of Opposition if its Not Undergrounded. - Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín calls on the government to underground the North South Interconnector, saying Aontú supports the link only if it is buried, after a latest report on the project. He claims the report cannot be independent and that 97% of landowners oppose the 409 pylons…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North South Interconnector latest report and undergrounding call Original release: North South Interconnector Faces Years of Opposition if its Not Undergrounded. - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism has a decision to make – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Windsor Framework offers opportunities and serious challenges, and calls for a functioning devolved government to address them. He argues the DUP boycott has failed after the vote on the Stormont brake and urges unionism to choose influence via the Assembly…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Commons vote on the Windsor Framework Original release: Unionism has a decision to make – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP confirms he will vote for the Statutory Instrument on Democratic Scrutiny in Westminster, backing the Windsor Framework package while voicing reservations about the Stormont Brake.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP vote against Windsor Framework Statutory Instrument debate Original release: Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote (opens in a new tab)