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Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín criticises the appointment of Chris Heaton Harris and Steve Baker to the North's ministerial posts, arguing the new British administration is pursuing a damaging policy toward the North and that London-Dublin relations are at their lowest in generations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says the UK energy price guarantee exposes the damage caused by Northern Ireland having no Executive, noting the scheme will not automatically apply locally. He calls for swift equivalent support, tailored to local heating oil reliance, and says he will press ministers…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna (opens in a new tab)
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Drip feed of Neurology recalls is traumatic for patients – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls on the Belfast Trust to keep all patients affected by the neurology scandal updated as a further 19 cases are reviewed in the fifth recall. She says the repeated recalls are traumatic and urges a thorough, transparent investigation.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust neurology patient recall of further 19 cases Original release: Drip feed of Neurology recalls is traumatic for patients – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Forming Executive must be immediate priority for new British Secretary of State – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the new British Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, must make forming a Northern Ireland Executive his immediate priority, and calls on the British government to act on energy bills, the National Insurance rise and VAT on energy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Forming Executive must be immediate priority for new British Secretary of State – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the DUP should return to work, form an Executive and tackle the cost of living, rejecting its claim that the Protocol is driving up living costs. She blames the DUP and Tories for Brexit's consequences and says the Protocol protects businesses in the north.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: DUP claims Northern Ireland Protocol is increasing cost of living Original release: DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD reports on a series of San Francisco engagements with trade unionists, Google executives and the Irish community, saying discussions focused on change in Ireland and preparations for possible Irish unification referenda.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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EU must change negotiating mandate
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Phillip Brett call on the EU to change its negotiating mandate ahead of Brussels meetings, arguing it must recognise the unionist viewpoint on the Northern Ireland Protocol and its effect on prices and medicine supplies.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU negotiating mandate on the Northern Ireland Protocol ahead of Brussels meetings Original release: EU must change negotiating mandate (opens in a new tab)
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Whose side are you on? – Eastwood challenges Truss at PMQs
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP challenges incoming UK Prime Minister Liz Truss to put restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland first, accusing the DUP of holding the North to ransom while living costs rise.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Whose side are you on? – Eastwood challenges Truss at PMQs (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new Secretary of State
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP congratulates Chris Heaton-Harris on his appointment as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and says the party has requested an urgent meeting. He calls for Treasury action on winter energy costs and for the Secretary of State to replace the NI Protocol with…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling cost of living crisis must include tackling NI Protocol
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says the Northern Ireland Protocol is raising household bills here and that any serious talks on the cost-of-living pressure must address it. He points to steel tariffs, higher transport costs, VAT rules limiting energy efficiency measures and uncertainty over animal medicine…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Tackling cost of living crisis must include tackling NI Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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The North of Ireland Will Continue to Suffer as its not a Priority for Liz Truss - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Northern Ireland has no prospect of improvement under Liz Truss's new administration, citing four Northern Secretaries in five years and calling for the Irish and British governments to reform the Assembly system so one party cannot collapse it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: The North of Ireland Will Continue to Suffer as its not a Priority for Liz Truss - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Quest for truth and justice goes on for victims of neurology scandal, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says much work remains beyond the Independent Neurology Inquiry to deliver truth and justice for families bereaved by misdiagnoses. She calls for urgent assurance that the failings are not ongoing and for families to get immediate access to the truth.
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report publication Original release: Quest for truth and justice goes on for victims of neurology scandal, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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EU British talks to find joint solutions must resume without delay – McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to resume engagement with the EU without delay on joint solutions to Irish Protocol issues, after seven months without talks. She says she has sought a meeting with Truss and will brief US Congress members that week.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: EU British talks to find joint solutions must resume without delay – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to extend electronic death certification – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the temporary law allowing doctors to certify deaths electronically will lapse in three weeks, blaming the DUP's Executive stalemate, and backs calls to extend it.
Health Issue: Temporary electronic death certification law set to expire Original release: Executive needed to extend electronic death certification – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Truss must work to restore Executive and help tackle cost of living emergency – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill writes to Prime Minister Liz Truss urging an immediate commitment to restore the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly, cut energy bills, invest £1 billion in health and end the DUP boycott.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Executive suspension Original release: Truss must work to restore Executive and help tackle cost of living emergency – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Challenge to the new PrimeMinister – Is she the PM of a sovereign, independent state?
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to Liz Truss's Conservative leadership win, saying her record will be judged by actions and challenging her to confirm the UK is a sovereign state that makes its own laws, including on the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: Challenge to the new PrimeMinister – Is she the PM of a sovereign, independent state? (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new Prime Minister
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson congratulates Liz Truss on becoming Conservative leader and Prime Minister, and calls for an early meeting to press for replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol and tackling energy and food security.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie congratulates Liz Truss on being elected leader of the Conservative Party
UUP leader Doug Beattie congratulates Liz Truss on being elected Conservative Party leader and next Prime Minister, urging her to act swiftly on the cost of living crisis and the Northern Ireland Protocol and to restore the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: Beattie congratulates Liz Truss on being elected leader of the Conservative Party (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister has chance to make positive impact on Northern Ireland, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA urges incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss to make Northern Ireland a priority, calling for reform of the Assembly and Executive and sensible EU talks on the Protocol, while voicing doubts over her leadership campaign remarks and the Protocol Bill.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Liz Truss confirmed as Conservative leader and Prime Minister Original release: New Prime Minister has chance to make positive impact on Northern Ireland, says Long (opens in a new tab)