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Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong congratulates actor James Martin on his MBE in the New Year's Honours List, on behalf of the All Party Group on Learning Disability, which she chairs. She highlights his Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye and his work with Mencap.
Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths
Ballymoney TUV Councillor Jonathan McAuley expresses shock and sadness at two fatal road collisions in Dunloy and Aghadowey, and appeals for witnesses or dash cam footage to contact police. He also urges drivers to take extra care on the roads.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF THE ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY
UUP leader Doug Beattie offers a New Year message urging the DUP to decide yes or no on the UK Government's final offer to restore devolved government, arguing a yes would release £3.3 billion for public services. He warns a no would deepen the Stormont boycott's impact.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF THE ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY (opens in a new tab)
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Christmas Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson issues a Christmas message thanking those working over the holiday, reflecting on loneliness and loss, and saying the party continues negotiating with the Government to secure new arrangements on the Protocol and restore the Assembly and Executive.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Christmas Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (opens in a new tab)
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The imperative of standing firm
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol remains damaging to the Union and urges unionists to keep opposing it in 2024. He rejects Stormont implementation and calls for full restoration of the Union with no Irish Sea border or foreign law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: The imperative of standing firm (opens in a new tab)
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John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says the natural environment is depleting rapidly, citing Lough Neagh, and urges urgent action after meeting Ulster Wildlife, hoping a restored Assembly will make nature‑proofing central to government policy.
Environment and climate Original release: John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Ofcom's 2023 Connected Nations report shows the benefits of the £150million public broadband investment the DUP secured in 2017, with 91% of Northern Ireland homes able to get full-fibre.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment (opens in a new tab)
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Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says expanding the safe access zone around Causeway Hospital by 250 metres, which the Northern Trust is considering, will have no effect and further erodes the right to protest. She also criticises abortion providers promoting their work on social media.
Disability and equality Original release: Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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DUP reverse power-trip costing lives and needs to end – Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín accuses the DUP of blocking the restoration of Stormont powersharing, claiming its refusal to re-engage is costing lives and livelihoods, and calls for measures so no single party can collapse the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP reverse power-trip costing lives and needs to end – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area
Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey welcomes an update on City Deal proposals for Health, Education and Leisure provision in Strabane, including a new leisure centre, a North West Regional College campus and a Health Hub.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter
UUP councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes the Ulster Unionist Party's vaping policy statement and says she has brought a motion to Ards and North Down Council. She calls for a council review of options on disposable vapes, tighter enforcement on illicit imports and sales, and Stormont legislation…
Health Local government Original release: Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter (opens in a new tab)
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Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the Executive must be restored urgently so the Mental Health Strategy can be adequately resourced and scrutinised, following a Young Persons Survey.
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Ratcliffe disappointed over Tandragee 100
TUV party chairman and Cushendall councillor Keith Ratcliffe says he is disappointed the 2024 Tandragee 100 road race will not go ahead, after a last-minute attempt to save it failed. He says the needed road repairs cannot be completed in time and urges efforts to resolve the issues for 2025.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Ratcliffe disappointed over Tandragee 100 (opens in a new tab)
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Time to face up to reality that Stormont has no future under the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the DUP and the UK Government to publish the proposed Protocol deal so it can be judged, arguing Stormont has no future if it requires implementing the Protocol and condemning a financial package tied to that.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Time to face up to reality that Stormont has no future under the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle welcomes timely Grand Lodge intervention
Traditional Unionist Voice vice‑chairman and Causeway councillor Allister Kyle welcomes the Grand Lodge’s December meeting summary, saying it reminds Unionist politicians to keep their pledges and to oppose a return to Stormont until the NI Protocol/Windsor Framework is fully reformed on trade andEU
Constitutional affairs Original release: Kyle welcomes timely Grand Lodge intervention (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone calls for the Lough Neagh crisis to be a high priority for any new Executive, after a meeting with DAERA on its steering group response to blue-green algae blooms. He says a report with 113 recommendations is due in February 2024 and urges prompt action.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Close the deal, restore devolution urges SDLP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges Northern Ireland's parties to finish a deal forming a power-sharing Executive before Christmas, after the Secretary of State announced the Hillsborough talks had effectively concluded. He ties this to wages, hospital waiting lists and public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Close the deal, restore devolution urges SDLP (opens in a new tab)
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TUV focus on undermining unionist negotiating team rather than…
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses the TUV of undermining the unionist negotiating team with anonymous posters attacking the DUP over an unreached agreement. He asks Jim Allister whether the posters were party-directed and says ongoing talks with the UK Government continue.
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV focus on undermining unionist negotiating team rather than… (opens in a new tab)
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Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support
People Before Profit says up to 4,000 Translink workers picketed on a second day of strike action, with a third starting that day and a fourth scheduled for the 22nd. It blames the DUP's blocking of the Assembly and says management has offered a 0% pay rise.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink transport workers pay dispute strike action December 2023 Original release: Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support (opens in a new tab)
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Heaton-Harris can still avert pre-Christmas transport strike – Kearney
Sinn Féin Workers' Rights spokesperson and South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney calls on Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to release funds and settle the public transport pay dispute before the next strike, which is scheduled 72 hours before Christmas.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Heaton-Harris can still avert pre-Christmas transport strike – Kearney (opens in a new tab)