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Landmark day as Housing Executive builds homes again – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the Housing Executive beginning to build homes again after more than 20 years, citing the new Sunningdale Gardens development. She calls for the Assembly to be restored so the house building programme and housing legislation can continue.
Housing Issue: Housing Executive begins building homes at Sunningdale Gardens Original release: Landmark day as Housing Executive builds homes again – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to deliver new mental health strategies – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for an Executive to be formed now so parties can deliver new mental health and substance use strategies, citing a growing mental health crisis and rising waiting lists for support. She ties the delay to one party's boycott of the Assembly.
Health Issue: All Party Group meeting on addiction and mental health issues Original release: Executive needed to deliver new mental health strategies – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA, a wheelchair user, congratulates this year's recipients of the fifth annual Jackie Magee memorial awards in Belfast. He praises the Northern Ireland Regional Wheelchair Service and says peer support and co-design are vital for inclusive services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Jacqueline Magee Memorial Awards 2023 for wheelchair service recipients Original release: Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison welcomes education report but says change only possible if Minister in post
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the independent review of education and its emphasis on investment, integrated schooling, SEN support and transfer reform, but says change needs an Education Minister in post and blames the DUP for the delay.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Independent Review of Education report launch Original release: Mathison welcomes education report but says change only possible if Minister in post (opens in a new tab)
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Bribe or blackmail, a price cannot be put on the Union
TUV chairman Keith Radcliffe, a Cusher councillor, urges Unionists to reject a Westminster offer, whether described as a bribe or blackmail, as the price for the Union. He warns against Unionist ministers returning to a Protocol-implementing Executive and opposes Michelle O'Neill as First Minister.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK government £3 billion financial offer conditional on DUP Stormont return Original release: Bribe or blackmail, a price cannot be put on the Union (opens in a new tab)
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‘Despicable attacks on health workers must end’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says attacks on health and social care staff must end after latest figures showed more than 50,000 physical attacks across the north over five years. She calls for a zero-tolerance approach and welcomes Department of Health proposals to prevent, reduce and respond to…
Health Issue: Latest figures on physical attacks on health and social care staff Original release: ‘Despicable attacks on health workers must end’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance backs campaign to prevent violence and aggression in Health & Social Care
Alliance MLAs Danny Donnelly and Paula Bradshaw back a Department of Health campaign against violence towards health and social care staff, citing over 10,000 annual physical abuse incidents. Bradshaw calls for the Assembly to be restored so a Health Committee can scrutinise the issue.
Health Issue: Department of Health campaign against violence towards health staff Original release: Alliance backs campaign to prevent violence and aggression in Health & Social Care (opens in a new tab)
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Government offer will not impact Unionism rooted in principle, not pounds
TUV leader Jim Allister says a UK government financial offer to Northern Ireland, conditional on the DUP acting as it wants, amounts to a bribe and that HMG should govern rather than play politics with need. He says money, including a £3 billion package, will not sway those whose unionism is based…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: UK government £3 billion financial offer conditional on DUP Stormont return Original release: Government offer will not impact Unionism rooted in principle, not pounds (opens in a new tab)
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DUP characterisation of talks concerning
TUV leader Jim Allister criticises the DUP's description, relayed through Gavin Robinson, of Monday's talks and separate Protocol talks with the UK government as a 'parallel process', warning it risks trading away constitutional issues for money. He says restoring UK sovereignty and ending the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP characterisation of Monday's talks as a parallel process Original release: DUP characterisation of talks concerning (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes new HPV cervical cancer screening
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes the rollout of a new HPV-based primary cervical cancer screening programme, saying it reflects investment in prevention and early intervention. She says Northern Ireland is the last UK and Irish jurisdiction to introduce it due to budget constraints, and calls…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland HPV primary cervical cancer screening rollout Original release: Bradshaw welcomes new HPV cervical cancer screening (opens in a new tab)
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Political stability just as important as financial stability, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the UK Government's financial package for the return of an Executive will not create financial sustainability in its current form. She calls for the amounts allocated to each element and their funding sources to be reviewed, and for institutional reform so no…
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: UK government £3 billion financial offer conditional on DUP Stormont return Original release: Political stability just as important as financial stability, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader’s statement ahead of roundtable talks
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls for substantive dialogue at Monday's Hillsborough talks with the British Government, setting three priorities: restoring the Executive, a plan to rescue public services, and funding for public sector pay settlements.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Political roundtable meeting on restoring the Executive Original release: SDLP Leader’s statement ahead of roundtable talks (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says Euro 2028 can leave a lasting sport legacy for Northern Ireland, calling for sub-regional stadium funding promised to local clubs to be delivered and more youth sport opportunities. She thanked the IFA after meeting it at Windsor Park alongside SDLP Leader…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Sinn Féin remain opposed to domestic water charges’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the party remains opposed to domestic water charges after the British Secretary of State forced a public consultation on them. He argues the charges would add to the cost of living and doing business, and calls for the Executive to be restored to protect households.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Department for Infrastructure consultation on water and sewerage charges Original release: ‘Sinn Féin remain opposed to domestic water charges’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Union Connectivity Review Delivers £5million for Northern Ireland
DUP infrastructure spokesman Phillip Brett welcomes the Government's response to the Union Connectivity Review, including almost £5million for Northern Ireland, and backs plans for Belfast-Border rail electrification and feasibility studies to reopen the Antrim-Lisburn and Portadown-Armagh lines.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Government response to Union Connectivity Review funding for Northern Ireland Original release: Union Connectivity Review Delivers £5million for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 funding for a feasibility study to reinstate railway line from Armagh City to Portadown
UUP Councillor for Craigavon Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 from the UK Transport Secretary for a feasibility study into restoring a rail link between Armagh and Portadown, arguing it would boost connectivity, tourism and jobs.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Armagh to Portadown rail link feasibility study funding Original release: Councillor Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 funding for a feasibility study to reinstate railway line from Armagh City to Portadown (opens in a new tab)
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Fall in renewable energy rates in NI extremely disappointing, says Donnelly, following DfE report
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA says it is extremely disappointing that renewable energy's share of electricity fell in the last year, citing a Department for the Economy report showing 47.4% renewable consumption. He calls for a functioning Executive and possible reform of Stormont's institutions…
Environment and climate Issue: Department for the Economy report on NI renewable electricity consumption 2023 Original release: Fall in renewable energy rates in NI extremely disappointing, says Donnelly, following DfE report (opens in a new tab)
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Dialogue must be concluded within days and Executive immediately restored – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party will attend Monday's political roundtable but wants dialogue concluded within days and the Executive and Assembly immediately restored. She calls on Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to end prolonged talks with the DUP and…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Political roundtable meeting on restoring the Executive Original release: Dialogue must be concluded within days and Executive immediately restored – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to stand up for NI households: Brett
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett opposes the Department for Infrastructure's consultation on options for water and sewerage charges, saying households already pay through rates. He says the DUP will press the Treasury to fund Northern Ireland public services, including Northern Ireland…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure consultation on water and sewerage charges Original release: DUP will continue to stand up for NI households: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance should work to get a better deal for NI
DUP Director of Elections and East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons accuses Alliance of backing the EU and Sinn Féin over the Protocol, saying the party should apologise for hindering a better deal and admit the DUP's Brussels campaign was correct, following Stephen Farry's remarks on the Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stephen Farry comments on Windsor Framework progress Original release: Alliance should work to get a better deal for NI (opens in a new tab)