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Beattie warns that ‘Devil is in the Detail’ as changes to Windsor Framework delivery made public.
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the UK Government's plan to bring Windsor Framework changes under direct rule proves the case for restoring devolved government. He says the party will scrutinise the proposals and the financial detail once published, affecting departments including DAERA.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster legislation to administer Windsor Framework under direct rule Original release: Beattie warns that ‘Devil is in the Detail’ as changes to Windsor Framework delivery made public. (opens in a new tab)
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Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says it is unacceptable that the Belfast Trust has no replacement yet for its meals on wheels service, which serves around 160 people and ends by the end of September. She calls on the Trust to put an alternative service in place now.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls for ongoing and closer partnership with the EU
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the EU Foreign Affairs Committee should maintain a close partnership with the north, welcomes the committee’s support for the Windsor Framework and urges the DUP to end its assembly boycott and restore power‑sharing institutions.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework implementation Original release: Kearney calls for ongoing and closer partnership with the EU (opens in a new tab)
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Ignoring unionists will never deliver a balanced outcome
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says she briefed European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee members at Parliament Buildings and urged them to consider the unionist viewpoint. She says ignoring unionists will not produce durable outcomes and that Stormont cannot be restored until Northern…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: MEPs Foreign Affairs Committee visit to Parliament Buildings Original release: Ignoring unionists will never deliver a balanced outcome (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path
Green Party NI councillor Rachel Woods welcomes the committee's passing of her amendment establishing a North Down Coastal Path Working Group, arguing membership should reflect interest and expertise rather than d'Hondt proportionality. She calls for small parties, independents and community and…
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: North Down Coastal Path Working Group establishment at Community and Wellbeing Committee Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path (opens in a new tab)
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Varadkar should dial down the rhetoric: Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to tone down his talk of a border poll and instead use his influence in Brussels to secure arrangements that both unionists and nationalists can accept.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Varadkar should dial down the rhetoric: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin has no right to UK sovereign territory
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe, identified as chairman, says Dublin has no right to comment on Northern Ireland's constitutional status after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar linked his remarks to the Prime Minister describing himself as a Unionist. He accuses Varadkar of pursuing an all-Ireland agenda and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Varadkar comments on Northern Ireland constitutional status and Unionism Original release: Dublin has no right to UK sovereign territory (opens in a new tab)
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Time to respect democracy and get back to business – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says public tolerance of the political deadlock is wearing thin and calls on the British and Irish governments and the DUP to restore the Executive and respect the May Assembly election result.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Time to respect democracy and get back to business – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Change of government needed to tackle crises in housing, health and cost of living – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says a new government is required to address the housing, health and cost‑of‑living crises, pledging that Sinn Féin would make housing the top priority, cut rents and launch the biggest social and affordable housing build‑out in the state’s history.
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Change of government needed to tackle crises in housing, health and cost of living – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls for an urgent taskforce, including Department of Health and trust representatives, to improve junior doctors' working conditions, citing inadequate staff rooms, late rotas and missed training.
Health Economy and employment Original release: McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions (opens in a new tab)
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MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to urgently investigate reports of unclean drinking water in Portglenone and confirm its safety, providing emergency supplies if needed, after blue green algae affected the River Bann.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Blue green algae affecting River Bann and Portglenone drinking water Original release: MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water (opens in a new tab)
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Seven reasons why Stormont can’t return
TUV leader Jim Allister says Stormont must not return while the Protocol remains, setting out seven reasons, including that an Assembly would implement EU laws it cannot change and that it would be blocked from securing Protocol changes by the Sinn Féin veto.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont return conditional on Protocol removal, TUV seven reasons Original release: Seven reasons why Stormont can’t return (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Welcomes OSCE delegation to Stormont
UUP Communities Spokesperson and East Belfast MLA Andy Allen MBE says he met a delegation of women from the OSCE, including visitors from Kosovo and Serbia, at Stormont during their week-long visit. He says a functioning government would better show visitors what Northern Ireland can deliver.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Allen Welcomes OSCE delegation to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest
People Before Profit says Posie Parker (Kellie-Jay Keen) is a social media influencer whose campaign against trans people targets the Gender Recognition Act, and says her Irish events are linked to far-right figures, which is why the party is protesting her.
Disability and equality Issue: Posie Parker Belfast rally protest Original release: Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford says the failure to provide school transport for pupils with special educational needs is the latest in a series of failures, citing nearly 400 children awaiting special school placement and halved funding for mainstream SEN support staff. He looks forward…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special educational needs school transport provision failure, September 2023 Original release: Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Summit shows need to grasp economic opportunities
SDLP Economy Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says the Northern Ireland Investment Summit showed the need to seize available economic opportunities. She calls for an Executive and Assembly at Stormont, and asks the Department of Business and Trade to highlight the north west and other…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Investment Summit 2023 Original release: McLaughlin: Summit shows need to grasp economic opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Delivery, not briefings required on removing Irish Sea border:…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says briefings claiming significant progress towards removing the Irish Sea border should stop and delivery should begin. He says Downing Street has been briefing the media while the DUP's paper on frictionless trade within the UK has been under review for months.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Delivery, not briefings required on removing Irish Sea border:… (opens in a new tab)
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Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says better transport links are essential to tackle regional disadvantage in the Northwest. Following Donegal engagements with colleagues, he backs an Derry–Dublin air link, welcomes progress on TEN-T road schemes and calls for a Letterkenny–Derry rail link.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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The path to stability
TUV leader Jim Allister says political instability in Northern Ireland will persist while the Protocol remains, criticising those who lament instability at the Belfast Investment Conference without addressing it. He calls for restoring Article 6 of the Acts of Union and removing the Irish Sea…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Belfast Investment Conference launch and political instability comments Original release: The path to stability (opens in a new tab)