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Census should focus on shared future rather than lazy conclusions –…
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says the 2021 census should prompt focus on investment and public services rather than a border poll, calling political conclusions drawn from Protestant and Catholic numbers simplistic. He accuses Sinn Fein of prioritising removing Northern Ireland from the UK…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Census should focus on shared future rather than lazy conclusions –… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Time to plan for a better future together’ – Finucane on 2021 census results
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the 2021 Census results show historic change is under way and calls for planning and dialogue on a better future to begin now. He urges the Irish government to establish a Citizens' Assembly to prepare for a possible Unity referendum.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: ‘Time to plan for a better future together’ – Finucane on 2021 census results (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comments on census figures
TUV leader Jim Allister comments on the 2021 Census results, arguing that Catholic population growth in Northern Ireland contrasts with Protestant decline in the Republic and that nationalist voting has not risen since 1998 despite more Catholic identifiers. He says the Union offers benefits to…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: TUV comments on census figures (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council
Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces that Rachel Woods has been co-opted to fill the Holywood and Clandeboye seat on Ards and North Down Borough Council, succeeding Lauren Kendall. Woods says she will push for community energy projects, warmer homes and youth representation.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods co-option to Ards and North Down Borough Council Original release: Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council (opens in a new tab)
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A modern pluralist society is developing in Northern Ireland - Nesbitt
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt says the Census findings need detailed analysis, but his initial view is that the evidence backs the UUP's stance since 1998 and shows a modern pluralist society developing in Northern Ireland. He says the party will keep making the case for the Union.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: A modern pluralist society is developing in Northern Ireland - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the 2021 census figures showing a greater proportion of Catholics in Northern Ireland mark a seminal moment that should not be downplayed. He urges sincere reflection on the scale of change and a conversation about a social democratic new Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society (opens in a new tab)
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Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossing for Ardenlee
SDLP representatives call for a pedestrian and cyclist crossing at Ardenlee, though the release text provided contains only the title and no further detail on who is speaking or the specific request.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossing for Ardenlee (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
Gerry Carroll MLA welcomes the news that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North as a historic milestone, but says it will not by itself bring substantive change. He calls for a socialist, united Ireland built on working-class movements that tackles wages, homelessness, health and climate.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North (opens in a new tab)
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EU must change mandate for meaningful negotiations
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says EU negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol would be a merry-go-round unless the European Commission changes its negotiating mandate to address unionist concerns. He calls for the Protocol to be replaced, citing higher steel costs and reduced shop choice.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: President Biden calls for Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations Original release: EU must change mandate for meaningful negotiations (opens in a new tab)
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Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD
Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan, who chairs the Oireachtas enterprise committee, urges the government to boost investment and planning reform for offshore wind, ahead of a committee visit to Belfast Harbour, the only one of 13 major Irish ports ready for offshore wind construction.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Wind Energy Ireland report on Irish ports' offshore wind readiness Original release: Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD (opens in a new tab)
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EU and US have a critical role in protecting the Protocol – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says Liz Truss's admission that a US trade deal is unlikely soon shows Brexit is harming the British economy, and calls on the UK government to drop threats to break international law and return to talks with the EU over the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Truss admission on US trade deal prospects Original release: EU and US have a critical role in protecting the Protocol – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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“Religious headcount should avoid lazy headlines” – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says analysis of census religious breakdown should instead examine election voting patterns over the last twenty years, arguing support for parties backing a border poll has declined rather than grown. He cites a 2022 Assembly combined Sinn Fein, SDLP and Aontú vote of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: “Religious headcount should avoid lazy headlines” – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly announces a trip to Washington and New York, where he will brief Congressional offices on the need to re-establish the Good Friday Agreement institutions and speak at the Martin McGuiness Foundation's inaugural dinner. He calls on the new British Prime Minister to respect…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for investment as EU report confirms Ireland’s North and West Region is in a “development trap”
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls for an investment package for the North and West region after an EU Cohesion report classed it as in a "development trap". He criticises Irish governments over regional imbalances and says Ireland has not applied for Recovery and Resilience Fund pre-financing…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: EU 8th Report on Cohesion regional disparity findings for North and West region Original release: MacManus calls for investment as EU report confirms Ireland’s North and West Region is in a “development trap” (opens in a new tab)
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Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Protocol is helping to create jobs and grow businesses, citing NISRA Index of Production figures showing northern food and drink manufacturers outperforming those in Britain. She calls on the British government to drop threats to break international law and…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: NISRA Index of Production figures on food and drink manufacturing Original release: Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin urges the Health Minister to tackle staffing gaps at the Brackenburn gender identity clinic, where over 500 people were reportedly waiting as of April. She links the problem to a need for an Executive to fund extra health recruitment.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Brackenburn gender identity clinic waiting list and staffing shortages Original release: Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's welcome events, citing his estate's inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, and past controversies, and says it refuses to join the praise of him and the monarchy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles? (opens in a new tab)
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If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to EU Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič's comments on the border, saying the EU is playing political games and calling for any customs border to be placed between the Republic and Northern Ireland rather than within the UK. He argues trade within the UK…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be (opens in a new tab)
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British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to return to talks with the EU in good faith to provide certainty for businesses, after EU Vice President Maroš Šefčovič offered to reduce checks on goods entering the north. He says the Protocol should be built upon, not undermined.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the royal family and many across the community on the death of the Queen, praising her role in advancing peace and reconciliation during the peace process and recalling meetings with her.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA (opens in a new tab)