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Beattie pays tribute to Lord Trimble
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA pays tribute to Lord Trimble, saying his courage and vision in pursuing peace will be remembered, and extends sympathies to his family following his death.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Beattie pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Empey pays tribute to Lord Trimble
UUP leader Lord Empey pays tribute to the late Lord Trimble, describing him as a major figure in Northern Ireland politics whose work on the 1998 peace deal he says was vindicated over time, despite fierce criticism.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Lord Empey pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Long and Ford saddened by Trimble death
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA said she mourns the passing of former First Minister David Trimble, aged 77, and highlighted his key role in the Good Friday Agreement and early Assembly stability. Former Alliance Leader David Ford also extended condolences to Trimble’s family.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of former First Minister David Trimble Original release: Long and Ford saddened by Trimble death (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to form new official Opposition at Stormont
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says he has written to the Assembly Speaker to have the SDLP form an Official Opposition at Stormont and nominates MLA Matthew O’Toole as Opposition Leader, urging a recall of the Assembly and an emergency bill to redirect ministers’ salaries to families facing soaring
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP forming Official Opposition at Stormont Original release: SDLP to form new official Opposition at Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to former UUP leader David Trimble following his death, crediting him with courage and risk-taking during the Good Friday Agreement negotiations. He also recalls Trimble and Seamus Mallon's 1998 visit to Poyntzpass families.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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‘Commission on the Future of Ireland extends Invitation to All’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin Chairperson Declan Kearney says the newly launched Commission on the Future of Ireland will accept all views, inviting citizens, the diaspora and especially those with a British, unionist or Protestant identity to submit ideas on constitutional, economic and public‑health matters, and he h
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland launch Original release: ‘Commission on the Future of Ireland extends Invitation to All’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Veronica reacts to new UK Gov White Paper on Drug Possession
Green Party Rep Lesley Veronica, Oldpark, criticises the UK Government's White Paper "Swift, Certain, Tough" on drug possession as authoritarian and too rooted in a failed war-on-drugs approach. She calls instead for long-term, supportive, harm-reduction strategies and faster action on rehab places.
Justice and policing Health Issue: UK Government White Paper on drug possession consequences Original release: Veronica reacts to new UK Gov White Paper on Drug Possession (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government should end reckless threats and work to find solutions’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to end its unilateral action on the Protocol and return to negotiations with the EU, after the European Commission took action in response to the UK's moves.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Commission action over British government unilateral Protocol measures Original release: ‘British government should end reckless threats and work to find solutions’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Unprecedented momentum for Irish unity – Kearney
Declan Kearney calls on Irish government actors to devise new policies for preparing a reunified Ireland, warning a UK‑EU trade war over the Protocol would hurt the economy and fuel unity support. He urges an all‑island Citizens’ Assembly and highlights the launch of Sinn Féin’s Commission on the F
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland launch Original release: Unprecedented momentum for Irish unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Families Struggling To Cope With Private Care Home Top-Up Fees
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin says families are struggling to pay third party top-up fees at private care homes, and calls on the Western Trust to investigate the fees and report its findings to Derry and Strabane Council.
Health Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane Council committee backing for report on care home top-up fees Original release: Families Struggling To Cope With Private Care Home Top-Up Fees (opens in a new tab)
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Reject Tory Pay Insult For Above Inflation Pay Rise
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin condemns the Westminster pay proposal for public sector workers as a pay cut given 11.9% RPI inflation, and says Health Minister Robin Swann's plan to impose it on HSC workers in Northern Ireland should be opposed. He backs unions balloting for…
Economy and employment Health Issue: Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann accepts Tory pay cut for HSC workers Original release: Reject Tory Pay Insult For Above Inflation Pay Rise (opens in a new tab)
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Coveney’s ‘Twitter diplomacy’ neither needed or helpful
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says Simon Coveney's comments are 'Twitter diplomacy' that are neither needed nor helpful, and calls on the Irish Foreign Minister to engage in the real world. He defends the Protocol Bill as the only framework to solve current problems.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Coveney’s ‘Twitter diplomacy’ neither needed or helpful (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster’s ‘Nationality and Borders Act’ must not be allowed to impact travel across Ireland – Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile criticises the British government's new immigration plan for failing to address fears that cross-border travel in Ireland could require visas under the Nationality and Borders Act. He calls on the Irish government to apply diplomatic pressure to…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: British government new immigration plan and Nationality and Borders Act travel concerns Original release: Westminster’s ‘Nationality and Borders Act’ must not be allowed to impact travel across Ireland – Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile (opens in a new tab)
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Stunt politics isn't the basis for moving forward
DUP Chief Whip Joanne Bunting welcomes the Protocol Bill's passage through Commons stages as a step towards durable devolution, and accuses the SDLP of stunt politics over a recall attempt.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Commons passage Original release: Stunt politics isn't the basis for moving forward (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers deserve fair pay and conditions- Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for urgent action to remove barriers to fair pay for health and social care staff after the Pay Review Body published its recommendations. He urges the British government to take decisive steps on public sector pay, and says a one-off recognition payment for…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health pay review body recommendations and Northern Ireland budget delay Original release: Health workers deserve fair pay and conditions- Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Little to attract anyone to McDonald’s all-Ireland
TUV councillor Harold McKee says Mary Lou McDonald's Australian remarks on a united Ireland highlight Republic issues such as living costs, unemployment and emigration, and questions why people would give up the NHS, tax allowance and Westminster subvention.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on a united Ireland in Australia Original release: Little to attract anyone to McDonald’s all-Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald visits New South Wales Parliament
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports on a Sydney visit featuring meetings with Irish community groups, trade unionists and New South Wales MPs, saying Ireland is changing ahead of the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary and urging international support for constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald visits New South Wales Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein obsession with border poll continues
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett criticises Sinn Fein for pursuing a border poll, citing Mary Lou McDonald's Australian tour and a reported £2,000 'Gold Table' ticket price. He calls on other parties to challenge the stance and says the DUP's priorities are the NI Protocol, restoring devolution…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on a united Ireland in Australia Original release: Sinn Fein obsession with border poll continues (opens in a new tab)
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“Sending Money To London During Cost Of Living Crisis Is a Disgrace” – Emmet Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle criticises the Executive over a £83.9m resource and £35.9m capital underspend, with £10m returned to the treasury, and calls for MLA wages to be suspended until the Executive is restored.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: 2021-22 provisional outturn figures showing Executive Departments underspends Original release: “Sending Money To London During Cost Of Living Crisis Is a Disgrace” – Emmet Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for pregnancy loss scheme to be extended here
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong urges Northern Ireland to adopt a UK Government scheme in England that issues official certificates for pregnancy losses before 24 weeks. She asks the Communities and Health Ministers to review it with a view to introducing it locally.
Health Issue: UK Government pregnancy loss certificate scheme in England Original release: Armstrong calls for pregnancy loss scheme to be extended here (opens in a new tab)