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£200 million over next five years will be welcome boost for PSNI – Chambers
UUP Policing Board member Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the £200m over five years for the PSNI but says it is a stopgap, arguing the Patton Report's 7,500 officer target remains unmet after years of under-funding. He questions the £7m figure and whether the Executive has approved the funding, and…
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: £200m five-year PSNI funding announcement Original release: £200 million over next five years will be welcome boost for PSNI – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Championing integrated education more important than ever, says McAteer, welcoming guests to City Hall event
Alliance High Sheriff of Belfast Fiona McAteer congratulates the Integrated Education Fund on its lasting impact and says she is proud to sponsor the charity during her tenure. She spoke at a City Hall event held in the charity's honour and pledges continued support for expanding integrated…
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More must be done to promote NI's dual market access, says Honeyford, following FSB report
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA says a Federation of Small Businesses report shows the Executive Office and Economy Minister are falling short in promoting Northern Ireland's dual UK-EU market access, urging that it be featured prominently in their strategies.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Federation of Small Businesses report on Northern Ireland dual market access Original release: More must be done to promote NI's dual market access, says Honeyford, following FSB report (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Minister ignoring consequences of NI Water underfunding
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says the Infrastructure Minister is ignoring the scale of the crisis at NI Water, claiming current funding cannot fix ageing wastewater infrastructure and calling for the Minister to deliver the required money.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Water unauthorised overspend investigation report Original release: Durkan: Minister ignoring consequences of NI Water underfunding (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Infrastructure Minister must outline next steps for A5
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to urgently set out next steps for the A5 road upgrade after a court ruling. He blames the department and the previous minister for planning failures and says the SDLP has proposed amending climate legislation to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor court ruling Original release: McCrossan: Infrastructure Minister must outline next steps for A5 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP stands against Welfare Bill
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP backs two reasoned amendments, signed with Colum Eastwood, to block the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its Commons Second Reading. She warns the welfare reforms will push hundreds of thousands into poverty, hitting Northern Ireland hardest…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Commons Second Reading Original release: SDLP stands against Welfare Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State’s shameful portrayal of Omagh Memorandum of…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson accuses the Secretary of State of unfairly characterising the Omagh Bomb Inquiry's Memorandum of Understanding with the Irish Government. He says the Secretary of State refused to consider extending the ICRIR's timeframe to cover the Omagh bombing, despite cross-party…
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’s shameful portrayal of Omagh Memorandum of… (opens in a new tab)
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Brett condemns sectarian attack on Glengormley Arch
DUP MLA Phillip Brett condemns the latest sectarian graffiti and damage to the Glengormley Arch and nearby town centre premises, saying such acts stoke tension. He says he has urged the PSNI to act swiftly and commends Carnmoney District LOL No. 25 for its community engagement ahead of the 12th…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian vandalism of Glengormley Arch and town centre premises Original release: Brett condemns sectarian attack on Glengormley Arch (opens in a new tab)
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Time to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney will table an Assembly motion urging the British government to suspend arms sales to Israel and recognise Palestine, and asking the Irish government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill and halt Central Bank facilitation of Israeli war bonds.
International affairs Issue: Assembly motion on Gaza, arms sales and Israeli war bonds Original release: Time to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA responds to the ruling on the A5 road, saying farmers in West Tyrone will be relieved and blaming MLAs who backed the Climate Change Act for the fallout. He claims Northern Ireland is being strangled by net zero, with infrastructure, agriculture and industry…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling a devastating blow for our communities – Pearse Doherty TD and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD
Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn say a High Court ruling against the A5 road upgrade is a severe setback for Donegal communities and warn further delay risks more deaths. They say the scheme would save lives, create jobs and cut journey times to Dublin, and pledge to keep…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling a devastating blow for our communities – Pearse Doherty TD and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Stormont Infrastructure Committee, says the A5 judicial review ruling creates uncertainty for families, farmers and landowners and calls for urgent clarity from DfI on the scheme's future. She says the handling of the scheme has been deeply flawed and…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling ‘extremely disappointing’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley expresses disappointment at a judge's ruling against the A5 road project, says building the A5 will save lives and create jobs, and pledges to keep working with the Infrastructure Minister to deliver a new A5.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling ‘extremely disappointing’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables motion on 9th anniversary of Brexit referendum
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, has tabled a Commons motion marking the ninth anniversary of the Brexit referendum. It says Brexit has not been delivered for Northern Ireland and calls on the UK government to restore control over the whole UK and manage the EU border through mutual…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Commons motion on ninth anniversary of Brexit referendum Original release: Allister tables motion on 9th anniversary of Brexit referendum (opens in a new tab)
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Guy to lead cross-party Assembly group on online safety for children
Alliance Education Spokesperson Michelle Guy announces the creation of a cross‑party Assembly group, in partnership with the NSPCC, to improve online safety for children and young people in Northern Ireland, with a launch event planned for September and a call for input from families, experts and‑‑‑
Education Issue: Cross‑party Assembly group on online safety for children Original release: Guy to lead cross-party Assembly group on online safety for children (opens in a new tab)
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Egan and Murray welcome new anti-spiking legislation brought by Justice Minister
Alliance's Connie Egan MLA and Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray welcome the Assembly's approval of Justice Minister Naomi Long's legislative consent motion bringing a stand-alone spiking offence into Northern Ireland law. Cllr Murray calls for spiking test kits to be rolled out in licensed venues.
Justice and policing Issue: Assembly approval of anti-spiking legislative consent motion Original release: Egan and Murray welcome new anti-spiking legislation brought by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds and Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly express solidarity with A5 campaigners after a High Court ruling against the road project. McReynolds urges the Department for Infrastructure to study the judgement and set out next steps, citing inadequate information.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy say the education system is failing vulnerable SEN children, pointing to poor communication, delayed statements and over 150 pupils still without school places, and call for a radical overhaul and cross‑departmental legislation to secure post‑19 pathways.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Equity in Education event reveals SEN support failures Original release: Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Justin McNulty MLA offers condolences following tragic Meigh house fire
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty expresses sympathy to the family and wider community after a fatal house fire that killed a woman and injured a young man. He wishes the injured man a swift recovery and pays tribute to the emergency responders.
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McGlone condemns 'appalling' arson attack in Cookstown
Mid Ulster SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone condemns an arson attack on a Cookstown flat that left two people needing rescue by crews, urging anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Cookstown flat arson attack Original release: McGlone condemns 'appalling' arson attack in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)