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Cross-departmental collaboration needed to deliver new social homes, says Armstrong
Alliance spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on the Ministers for Finance, Infrastructure and Communities to work collaboratively after an extra £9 million was allocated in the June monitoring round for new social homes. She says wastewater capacity and planning delays must be addressed.
Housing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Executive £118 million allocation following June monitoring round Original release: Cross-departmental collaboration needed to deliver new social homes, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts damaging west Belfast – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the recent arson of a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling the act reckless and damaging to community connectivity and safety. He urges the PSNI to step up investigations, bring the perpetrators to justice, and says he will keep working to improve mobile signal locally.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts damaging west Belfast – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Labour must completely abandon benefit cuts, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls on the Labour Government to abandon its benefit cuts Bill entirely ahead of Tuesday's vote, arguing the cuts would disproportionately affect Northern Ireland, where over 11% of residents receive PIP.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Commons vote on Labour welfare cuts amendment Original release: Labour must completely abandon benefit cuts, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Hennessy expresses shock after suspected murder
Alliance Councillor John Hennessy says he is shocked by a suspected killing of a woman in Donaghadee, where police have arrested a man. He sends condolences to the victim's family and urges anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Donaghadee Elmfield Walk death investigation and arrest Original release: Hennessy expresses shock after suspected murder (opens in a new tab)
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Spreading of slurry an attempt to intimidate Ballymena Pride – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the spreading of slurry in Ballymena, calling it a disgraceful hate‑crime intended to intimidate the town’s first pride parade, welcomes the arrest and pledges Sinn Féin’s continued support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Slurry spread ahead of Ballymena Pride parade Original release: Spreading of slurry an attempt to intimidate Ballymena Pride – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance slams those behind slurry spreading, night before first Ballymena Pride
North Antrim Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland condemns those who spread slurry on Ballymena streets the night before the town's first Pride parade. She says she has spoken to organisers and the PSNI, and urges anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Slurry spread ahead of Ballymena Pride parade Original release: Alliance slams those behind slurry spreading, night before first Ballymena Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Compassion and legal clarity needed following Equality Commission’s paper on British Supreme Court judgment on gender – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says compassion and legal clarity are needed after the Equality Commission published a paper on the legal position in the north following the British Supreme Court judgment on gender. She says the Commission's plan to seek clarification from the Court is…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Compassion and legal clarity needed following Equality Commission’s paper on British Supreme Court judgment on gender – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Statement on PPS Decision to Prosecute in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council FOI Case
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes the Public Prosecution Service decision to bring charges after a police probe into alleged email deletions at Mid and East Antrim council, saying Freedom of Information integrity matters and interference must have consequences.
Local government Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision to prosecute Mid and East Antrim FOI email case Original release: Statement on PPS Decision to Prosecute in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council FOI Case (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister's attacks on SEN pupils and education staff a new low - Gerry Carroll MLA
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll accuses the Education Minister and Education Authority of shifting blame for a shortage of SEN school places onto schools. He calls for them to listen to families and education unions and reverse their decision.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority reports 160+ SEN children awaiting school places Original release: Education Minister's attacks on SEN pupils and education staff a new low - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges the British government to scrap its proposed welfare reforms, which he says would remove support disabled people need to enter or stay in work and could affect carers allowance. He made the call after the party submitted its consultation response.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: British government welfare reform consultation Sinn Féin response Original release: British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court ruling must be implemented - Lockhart
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says she is deeply disappointed by the Equality Commission's response to the Supreme Court judgment on what counts as a woman, arguing it casts doubt on implementing the ruling. She calls on the Government to make clear that EU law does not bind the decision.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Supreme Court ruling must be implemented - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Irish medium education requires a workforce plan – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan publishes a report calling for a new approach to workforce planning in Irish-medium education, following a consultation on his proposed legislation. He says he will bring forward a Bill requiring the Department of Education to produce a five-year Irish-medium workforce…
Education Issue: Pat Sheehan Irish-medium education workforce planning consultation report Original release: Irish medium education requires a workforce plan – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework Used to Force Radical Gender Policies on Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has abandoned its impartial role by publishing guidance on sex and gender reassignment under Article 2 of the Windsor Framework. He calls for the UK government to challenge Article 2 and says the Protocol must go.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission guidance on sex and gender reassignment under Windsor Framework Article 2 Original release: Windsor Framework Used to Force Radical Gender Policies on Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist Parties Defend Israel’s Genocidal Regime during Assembly Debate
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll accuses the DUP and UUP of defending Israel after an Assembly debate on Ending Israeli Impunity in Gaza. He also criticises Invest NI funding for F35 parts makers and US military flights via Aldergrove, and calls for the UK and Irish governments to suspend…
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion condemning Israeli impunity in Gaza Original release: Unionist Parties Defend Israel’s Genocidal Regime during Assembly Debate (opens in a new tab)
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People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report
People Before Profit publishes a consultation report on its People's Housing Bill, which Gerry Carroll MLA is bringing to the Assembly. It outlines public support for rent control and tackling empty homes, summarises feedback, and suggests refinements.
Housing Issue: People's Housing Bill public consultation report Original release: People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader cautiously welcomes Equality Commission way forward following Supreme Court judgment
Green Party Leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the Equality Commission's announcement on its proposed pathway after the Supreme Court judgment, calling it a constructive step giving legal clarity. He says the Supreme Court failed to resolve Northern Ireland's distinct legal position and that the Green…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Green Party Leader cautiously welcomes Equality Commission way forward following Supreme Court judgment (opens in a new tab)
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Webb newly elected President of Northern Ireland Local Government Association
Alliance Antrim & Newtownabbey Councillor Billy Webb says he will pursue a collaborative approach to council sustainability as newly appointed President of NILGA, and will advocate further devolution of powers to local government.
Local government Issue: Billy Webb appointed NILGA President at AGM Original release: Webb newly elected President of Northern Ireland Local Government Association (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of synchronisation threatens the future of people with disabilities, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for a joint meeting of the Departments for Communities and the Economy to improve disability employment rates, citing a 38.7% disability employment rate against 54.4% in the UK. She highlights Supported Employment from the Mind the Gap report and warns that…
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: Mind the Gap Summit disability employment and Supported Employment report Original release: Lack of synchronisation threatens the future of people with disabilities, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Crisis at EA cannot continue
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA says the Education Authority's crisis cannot continue after it revealed around 164 pupils with special educational needs lack a school place for next year. She opposes instructing mainstream schools to take them, arguing some need dedicated…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority reports 160+ SEN children awaiting school places Original release: Hunter: Crisis at EA cannot continue (opens in a new tab)
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‘Marian Beattie’s family deserve truth and justice’ – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd expresses full support for the Beattie family's campaign for truth and justice over the 1973 death of Marian Beattie, after their meeting with the Police Ombudsman about the original police investigation. He calls for a full and transparent investigation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Marian Beattie family meeting with Police Ombudsman Original release: ‘Marian Beattie’s family deserve truth and justice’ – O’Dowd (opens in a new tab)