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Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari
Former Uachtarán Sinn Féin Gerry Adams offers sincere condolences to the family of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, praising his role in the peace process and the arms‑decommissioning inspections that helped underpin the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Death of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari Original release: Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA, who speaks on energy and climate change, welcomes SONI's Winter Outlook projection that Northern Ireland's electricity supply should meet winter demand. He warns of a hard winter amid cost of living pressures and says progress on renewables and climate targets…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: SONI Winter Outlook 2023/24 electricity supply projection Original release: Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook (opens in a new tab)
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Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says political drift in the north cannot continue and calls for the Assembly election outcome to be respected and validated. She urges the DUP, the two governments and all parties to restore the Good Friday Agreement institutions without delay.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont institutions restoration after 2023 Assembly election Original release: Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Leader's Address
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the party stands firmly with Israel after the Hamas attacks in Southern Israel, urges Israel to avoid civilian harm while destroying Hamas, calls for prayers for Jerusalem and celebrates the recent coronation and strong council election results.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Hamas attack on Israel, October 2023 Original release: Conference 2023 - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Deputy Leader's Address
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the party will build on its legacy, protect Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom and push for reduced trade friction, a resolved democratic deficit and repaired constitutional harm, while condemning critics.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Conference 2023 - Deputy Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Carla Lockhart MP
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, speaking at the 2023 DUP Annual Conference, tells delegates the party will hold firm on the Windsor Framework and says more work is needed on it, backing leaders Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Gavin Robinson to act for the Union.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2023 - Carla Lockhart MP (opens in a new tab)
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“Varadkar comments highlight the need for a citizens assembly on Unity” – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North-West Matt MacManus says remarks by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a United Ireland, made on RTÉ Prime Time, show a citizens assembly on Irish unity is needed so people across the island can take part in the debate.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Varadkar RTÉ Prime Time comments on a United Ireland Original release: “Varadkar comments highlight the need for a citizens assembly on Unity” – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls for immediate restoration of power sharing to maximise economic opportunities
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney urges an immediate return to power sharing so the Windsor Framework's economic potential can be used, after briefing an European Parliament trade delegation at Stormont. He says political instability is deterring investors and calls for a restored Executive and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: European Parliament International Trade Committee visit to Stormont Original release: Kearney calls for immediate restoration of power sharing to maximise economic opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Addressing the issues with the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says any solution to the Protocol must first reverse the customs and regulatory border, EU law oversight and the suspension of Article 6, arguing that tinkering within the Windsor Framework or future-proofing would not be a real solution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Addressing the issues with the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot afford to lose any more lives on the A1, says Cllr Ferguson, calling for redevelopment to be prioritised
Alliance Banbridge councillor Joy Ferguson calls for A1 redevelopment to be prioritised on safety grounds, citing 661 collisions and 41 deaths over 17 years, after her motion won unanimous backing at Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council motion on A1 upgrades Original release: We cannot afford to lose any more lives on the A1, says Cllr Ferguson, calling for redevelopment to be prioritised (opens in a new tab)
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More jobs and further upskilling must be a priority for Allied Health Professionals, say Alliance representatives, ahead of AHP Day
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Danny Donnelly commend Allied Health Professionals ahead of AHP Day on 14 October, welcoming NIAS plans to recruit 48 paramedics by September 2024. Donnelly says the AHP Strategy calls for workforce training, staff retention and restructuring to sustain services.
Health Issue: Allied Health Professionals Day 2023 recognition Original release: More jobs and further upskilling must be a priority for Allied Health Professionals, say Alliance representatives, ahead of AHP Day (opens in a new tab)
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Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, in his Ard Fheis keynote, says Ireland faces a crossroads and accuses Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens of letting crime and anti-social behaviour rise. He points to Garda numbers, rising sexual offences and hospital waiting lists.
Justice and policing Health Original release: Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw and Donnelly welcome the announcement of new paramedic jobs for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Danny Donnelly welcome the Department of Health's announcement of 48 additional paramedic posts for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, which Donnelly calls long overdue.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health announcement of 48 new paramedic posts for NIAS Original release: Bradshaw and Donnelly welcome the announcement of new paramedic jobs for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (opens in a new tab)
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Tory proposals for punitive charges is about punishing workers and families – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British Secretary of State's proposed consultation on charges for public services would punish workers and families, and warns that water charges, higher student fees and prescription charges would add to cost-of-living pressures. He calls for the DUP to end its…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton Harris consultation on public service charges Original release: Tory proposals for punitive charges is about punishing workers and families – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives host US Consul General in Londonderry
Foyle MLA Gary Middleton and East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell say they met US Consul General James Applegate in Londonderry, stressing cross-community consensus and restoring Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market. They call on the UK Government to meet its commitments and say US…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: DUP representatives host US Consul General in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools
DUP MLA Diane Dodds welcomes £5 million in reprofiled Department of Education funding for maintenance in Special Schools but says it is only a small step. She calls for new Special School builds and a fix to placement problems for children with Statements of Educational Need.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Schools £5 million maintenance funding reprofiling Original release: Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools (opens in a new tab)
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Royal College of Physicians report reinforces urgent need for workforce planning – Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly says a Royal College of Physicians report on consultants' working conditions in Northern Ireland shows comprehensive workforce planning is needed to fill posts and improve conditions. Paula Bradshaw MLA says the system is letting consultants and patients…
Health Issue: Royal College of Physicians report on Northern Ireland consultants' experience Original release: Royal College of Physicians report reinforces urgent need for workforce planning – Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Early intervention key to tackle mental health problems
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe says early intervention is key to tackling mental health problems among young people, citing a survey finding 12.6% of NI children experience common mood disorders. She calls for a fundamental review of funding and increased CAMHS funding.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Youth Wellbeing survey on childhood mood disorders Original release: Early intervention key to tackle mental health problems (opens in a new tab)
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Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, identified as First Minister Designate, welcomes UEFA's confirmation that the island and Britain will co-host Euro 2028 matches, calling it a chance to create jobs, boost tourism and secure a new Casement Park stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Questions remain about Casement project
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell says taxpayers should not fund the Casement Park redevelopment, calling the project ill conceived and over budget, and says the GAA can finance its completion. He urges a clawback clause on future Casement profits if public money is used.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park redevelopment funding decision Original release: Questions remain about Casement project (opens in a new tab)