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Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
Ulster Unionist spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken welcomes draft UK-EU food checks agreement, criticising ongoing Irish Sea border separation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK food and plant products agreement Original release: Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
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TransformED is taking education system in the wrong direction – Sheehan
The party's education spokesperson criticises TransformED proposals, saying they will harm teachers and students.
Education Issue: TransformED education reforms announcement Original release: TransformED is taking education system in the wrong direction – Sheehan
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Belfast to bid for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028 – Maskey
Belfast City Council launches bid to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028. The party MP Paul Maskey welcomes the decision.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council bid to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028 Original release: Belfast to bid for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028 – Maskey
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Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
The party leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for fireworks law reform, including banning private sales.
Justice and policing Issue: Fireworks law reform call by party leader Jon Burrows MLA Original release: Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
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Flynn welcomes investment in Endometriosis services and new surgical technology
Órlaithí Flynn welcomes investment in endometriosis services and new surgical technology, calling for improved access and an all-island approach.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Introduction of new gynaecological surgical robot in Belfast Original release: Flynn welcomes investment in Endometriosis services and new surgical technology
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Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
The party welcomes the opening of the new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall, which will support 900 jobs and apprenticeships in East Belfast.
Economy and employment Issue: Harland & Wolff £100 million investment announcement Original release: Allen welcomes opening of new Harland & Wolff fabrication hall
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Butler Announces £1.95m Investment in Endometriosis Services
The party announces Health Minister Robbie Butler's £1.95m investment in endometriosis services. The investment aims to improve access to care and reduce waiting times.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Butler Announces £1.95m Investment in Endometriosis Services
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to Ciara Mageean
Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Ciara Mageean, a renowned athlete who passed away after a battle with cancer.
Other Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to Ciara Mageean
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Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
The party opposes British government proposals to give the Attorney General final say over conflict-related prosecutions, which they claim undermines the independence of the prosecution service and creates a two-tier justice system. This concerns party MP John Finucane.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: British government proposals to give Attorney General final say on conflict-related prosecutions Original release: Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
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Health Minister: 'Let’s work together to protect our Health Service this winter'
Health Minister Robbie Butler urges public to work with Health Service to protect services this winter. The plans aim to ensure services remain safe and responsive.
Health Issue: Winter Surge plans publication Original release: Health Minister: 'Let’s work together to protect our Health Service this winter'
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You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
The party Leader Jon Burrows criticises DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from an economic forum, saying it punishes Northern Ireland and undermines the Union. He suggests Health Minister Robbie Butler should attend instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from Economic Forum in Glasgow Original release: You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
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Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to a High Court judgment on a parade ban. He calls for the law to be upheld and for those in office to be held accountable.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
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Armstrong: Labour’s red hand strikes farmers again
Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong criticises Labour's Family Farm Tax and red diesel changes. She says these policies are causing stress and financial difficulties for farmers.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Labour's Family Farm Tax implementation and red diesel duty changes Original release: Armstrong: Labour’s red hand strikes farmers again
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Swann responds to Budget
Robin Swann welcomes specific investments but criticises overall funding settlement for Northern Ireland.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget announcement Original release: Swann responds to Budget
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Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
Justice and policing Original release: Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
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Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
Community relations and legacy Education Original release: Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
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Queen’s urged to explain Remembrance collarette ban
The party's chairman, Jay Basra, criticises Queen's University Belfast for banning Orange collarettes at Remembrance Sunday service.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Queen's University Belfast Remembrance Sunday service collarette ban Original release: Queen’s urged to explain Remembrance collarette ban
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Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey
Lord Empey argues Drumcree dispute has backfired on republicans, undermining their campaign for a united Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road residents' protest against Orange Order march Original release: Drumcree proving to be a pyrrhic victory for republicans – Empey