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DUP delegation meets Deputy Chief Constable on PSNI approach to…
The DUP's Trevor Clarke MLA says a delegation met Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton over disparities in PSNI handling of recent disorder in Ballymena and Londonderry, and calls for baton round decisions and the criminal justice response to be fair and consistent. Joanne Bunting MLA says…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI approach to recent public disorder in Ballymena and Londonderry Original release: DUP delegation meets Deputy Chief Constable on PSNI approach to… (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Less time on social media videos and more on legislation could have saved A5
Aontú Deputy Leader Mrs Brolly says a court ruling halting the A5 on Climate Change Act grounds is a devastating result for families bereaved on the road. She blames SDLP, Sinn Féin, PBP and Alliance for backing the Act, claims they were warned of its impact, and calls for the Executive to get…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Brolly: Less time on social media videos and more on legislation could have saved A5 (opens in a new tab)
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More regulation of AirBnBs and second homes essential, says McCully, after passing of Alliance motion
Alliance Causeway Councillor Peter McCully welcomes Causeway Coast and Glens Council's unanimous passing of Alliance's motion calling on the NI Executive to tackle housing shortages linked to AirBnBs and second homes. He says the balance is off and urges urgent action.
Housing Local government Issue: Causeway Coast and Glens Council motion on AirBnBs and second homes Original release: More regulation of AirBnBs and second homes essential, says McCully, after passing of Alliance motion (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed from Economy Minister on NI inclusion in Wild Atlantic Way, says Honeyford
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for clarity from the Economy Minister after Tourism Ireland officials reportedly said extending the Wild Atlantic Way to Northern Ireland's north coast was no longer being pursued.
Economy and employment Issue: Wild Atlantic Way extension to Northern Ireland north coast Original release: Clarity needed from Economy Minister on NI inclusion in Wild Atlantic Way, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Crisis response from the Education Minister needed on SEN school placements, say Guy and Mathison
Alliance MLAs Michelle Guy and Nick Mathison say the Education Minister must explore all options to resolve the special educational needs placement crisis, after the Education Authority reported over 160 children still lack confirmed school places for next year.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority reports 160+ SEN children awaiting school places Original release: Crisis response from the Education Minister needed on SEN school placements, say Guy and Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley Welcomes Positive News on Council Plans to mark VJ Day
TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley welcomes the first-stage passage of his Notice of Motion at the Corporate Policy Committee, asking Council to consider a VJ Day commemoration. Plans include flag-raising at town halls and an expanded VE Day exhibition, and he hopes for ratification at…
Local government Issue: Ballymoney Council motion on VJ Day commemoration Original release: TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley Welcomes Positive News on Council Plans to mark VJ Day (opens in a new tab)
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‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for "urgent, universal collective action" to end Israeli impunity in Gaza after the Assembly backed a motion condemning it, citing deaths, child malnutrition and destroyed health and water systems.
International affairs Health Issue: Assembly motion condemning Israeli impunity in Gaza Original release: ‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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November must be the last Presidential election that excludes citizens in the North and the diaspora – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls for November's presidential election to be the last to exclude Irish citizens in the North and abroad, and urges the government to set a referendum date and timeline. Her Dáil motion seeks presidential voting rights for citizens across the island and the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Dáil motion on presidential voting rights for citizens abroad Original release: November must be the last Presidential election that excludes citizens in the North and the diaspora – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin introduce bill to end RTÉ’s second-class treatment of audiences in north – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes a new Sinn Féin bill, introduced by TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Joanna Byrne, to end RTÉ geo-blocking and the exclusion of northern audiences from its competitions. He says the bill would require broadcasters to make reasonable efforts and would ask Coimisiún na…
Disability and equality Issue: Broadcasting (All Ireland Service) Bill first-stage Dáil introduction Original release: Sinn Féin introduce bill to end RTÉ’s second-class treatment of audiences in north – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State should listen to Omagh victims’ families – Robinson
DUP Leader Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP says the Omagh bombing victims’ families, speaking at the public inquiry, demand that Secretary of State Hilary Benn apologise for praising the UK‑Ireland memorandum of understanding, which they deem unsatisfactory.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's remarks on Omagh Memorandum of Understanding at NIAC Original release: Secretary of State should listen to Omagh victims’ families – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes ‘significant economic boost’
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes Invest NI’s results showing £630 million generated for the local economy and investment outside greater Belfast rising to 59%, calling it a significant economic boost and praising the economy ministers’ work.
Economy and employment Issue: Invest NI annual performance results Original release: Sheerin welcomes ‘significant economic boost’ (opens in a new tab)
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British government’s attempts to silence Palestine solidarity movement will not succeed – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard condemns the British government's plan to outlaw Palestine Action under terrorism rules, saying it targets the Palestine solidarity movement and the right to protest, and calls for arms sales to Israel to end.
International affairs Issue: British government proposal to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation Original release: British government’s attempts to silence Palestine solidarity movement will not succeed – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy calls for removal of flags in mixed area of Derry
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy urges that a number of recently placed flags in a mixed area of Derry be taken down, saying residents have reported them and that flags should not be used to intimidate or mark out territory.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Delargy calls for removal of flags in mixed area of Derry (opens in a new tab)
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FSB report confirms dire consequences of Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says a Federation of Small Businesses report shows worsening economic harm from the Irish Sea border, citing 58% of GB-to-NI traders reporting frictions and 34% having stopped trading. He calls on the UK government to act under Article 16.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: FSB Windsor Framework Realities report on Irish Sea border trade impacts Original release: FSB report confirms dire consequences of Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to introduce bill to end second-class treatment of audiences in North by RTÉ – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Joanna Byrne TD
Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Joanna Byrne say they have been given leave to introduce a first-stage Dáil bill requiring RTÉ to end the exclusion of Six County audiences from its services, including geo-blocking and audience competitions.
Disability and equality Issue: Broadcasting (All Ireland Service) Bill first-stage Dáil introduction Original release: Sinn Féin to introduce bill to end second-class treatment of audiences in North by RTÉ – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Joanna Byrne TD (opens in a new tab)
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Minister needs to get to grips with NI Water challenges – Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the NI Assembly Infrastructure Committee, says the investigation into unauthorised NI Water overspend amounts to a whitewash of core issues. She calls on the Infrastructure Minister to return to the Assembly and set out how financial targets will be met and…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Water unauthorised overspend investigation report Original release: Minister needs to get to grips with NI Water challenges – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Coleraine Petty Vandalism Cannot Erase Sacrifice
TUV vice chairman and Causeway counc councillor Allister Kyle condem condem theft of a memorial stone honouring the 36th Ul Ul Division and Irish volunteers at Killowen Lodge in Coleraine, urging anyone with information to contact PSNI or him confidentially.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Coleraine Petty Vandalism Cannot Erase Sacrifice (opens in a new tab)
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Surging Translation Costs in Schools Expose Hidden Cost of Immigration
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says Education Authority translation spending for pupils without English has nearly tripled, from £44,000 in 2020/21 to £139,000 in 2024/25, and calls for a migration system requiring English. He links the figures to immigration policy.
Immigration Education Issue: Education Authority translation spending figures for pupils, 2020/21 to 2024/25 Original release: Surging Translation Costs in Schools Expose Hidden Cost of Immigration (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara accuses the SDLP of populism over its call to unpick the Climate Act 2022 to fund a road project. He says the SDLP voted to split climate targets and backed Going for Growth, and calls for the money to fund A5 road safety and a Portadown to Derry rail line instead.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP call to unpick the Climate Act for A5 road Original release: Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act (opens in a new tab)
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Why we put forward our amendment on Gaza motion
The UUP Assembly Group says it has tabled an amendment to the Assembly motion on the war in Gaza, which it says keeps the call for a permanent ceasefire and aid access but adds condemnation of Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack and references to Iran's role. It urges the UK Government to press for a…
International affairs Issue: Assembly motion condemning Israeli impunity in Gaza Original release: Why we put forward our amendment on Gaza motion (opens in a new tab)