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Communities Minister welcomes government u-turn on winter fuel…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomes the UK government's U-turn restoring Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners with incomes up to £35,000 and says he will press Executive colleagues to match the support in Northern Ireland. He says officials are working with the Department for Work and…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: UK government Winter Fuel Payment U-turn for pensioners with incomes under £35,000 Original release: Communities Minister welcomes government u-turn on winter fuel… (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey to take fight for better west Belfast phone signal to London
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he will travel to London on Wednesday to press phone providers to improve mobile coverage in west Belfast. He cites a party survey that drew over 2,600 replies and found many areas with poor reception, and calls for investment in upgrading infrastructure.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin west Belfast mobile phone signal survey and London lobbying Original release: Maskey to take fight for better west Belfast phone signal to London (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly calls for removal of flags in mixed areas of north Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls for the removal of flags placed on lampposts in the mixed Mount Coole and Rosscoole areas of north Belfast. He says some were erected by paramilitary gangs to intimidate residents and mark out territory, and urges local representatives to condemn them publicly.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Flags placed on lampposts in Mount Coole and Rosscoole, north Belfast Original release: Kelly calls for removal of flags in mixed areas of north Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the launch of the public consultation on remediating the Mobuoy dump and calls for a public inquiry and an independent Environmental Protection Agency. Councillor Shaun Harkin says illegal dumping and pollution are going unchecked across the North.
Environment and climate Issue: Mobuoy dump remediation public consultation launch Original release: Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Government must act now to better protect women and girls - Frew
DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew calls on the Government to act urgently to protect women and girls, citing two recent serious sexual assaults on teenage girls in Ballymena. He urges the PSNI and statutory agencies to address challenges in Houses of Multiple Occupation and illegal immigration.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballymena sexual assaults on teenage girls Original release: Government must act now to better protect women and girls - Frew (opens in a new tab)
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Lynch appeals for information following Lisburn attack
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch appeals for information after two flats in Lisburn had windows smashed and a chemical substance poured through a letterbox. He condemns the attack, welcomes the police arrest of four suspects at the scene, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn flats windows smashed and chemical poured through letterbox Original release: Lynch appeals for information following Lisburn attack (opens in a new tab)
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Parades Commission failed Scarva – public disorder was entirely predictable and avoidable
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe says the Parades Commission failed to impose conditions on a Saturday parade through Scarva, which he calls provocative and says led to disorder and arrests. He says he objected in advance and blames the organisers and the Commission.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Scarva parade disorder and arrests after Parades Commission decision Original release: Parades Commission failed Scarva – public disorder was entirely predictable and avoidable (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood seeks urgent action to secure immediate release of those detained on Madleen
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood writes to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary urging swift action to free the crew of the UK‑flagged boat Madleen, intercepted by Israeli forces while carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling the seizure a breach of international law.
International affairs Issue: Israeli interception of the UK‑flagged vessel Madleen Original release: Eastwood seeks urgent action to secure immediate release of those detained on Madleen (opens in a new tab)
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NI pensioners mustn’t be left behind, says Mulholland, following UK Govt winter fuel payment U-turn
Alliance Communities spokesperson and North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the UK Government's winter fuel payment U-turn and calls on the Communities Minister to explore a comparable uplift for Northern Ireland pensioners, having submitted a written question on his plans.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: UK government Winter Fuel Payment U-turn for pensioners with incomes under £35,000 Original release: NI pensioners mustn’t be left behind, says Mulholland, following UK Govt winter fuel payment U-turn (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Punishment doesn’t fit crime at Mobuoy Dump
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the sentences for two men convicted of illegal dumping at Mobuoy dump near Derry are too lenient, given the £40 m profit, water‑supply risk, A6 delay and up to £700 m cleanup cost, and calls for a full public inquiry and investment to make the site safe.
Environment and climate Justice and policing Issue: Sentencing of two men for Mobuoy dump illegal dumping Original release: Durkan: Punishment doesn’t fit crime at Mobuoy Dump (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood contacts British Foreign Secretary about Madleen crew
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood says he has written to Foreign Secretary David Lammy urging him to meet his legal duties to protect the Madleen vessel and its crew after Israeli forces intercepted it while carrying aid toward Gaza. He also calls on the UK to sanction senior Israeli officials and halt arms…
International affairs Issue: Israeli interception of the UK‑flagged vessel Madleen Original release: Eastwood contacts British Foreign Secretary about Madleen crew (opens in a new tab)
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Sexual Assault in Clonavon Terrace Area
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston respond to a serious sexual assault in Ballymena, with Allister urging restraint on social media to avoid prejudicing proceedings. Gaston criticises Executive Office Violence Against Women and Girls strategy funding and calls for a visible police presence…
Justice and policing Issue: Sexual assault in Clonavon Terrace area, Ballymena Original release: Sexual Assault in Clonavon Terrace Area (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd praises ‘Great March for Gaza’ organisers
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd praises organisers of the 'Great March for Gaza', a 25-mile walk from Lurgan to Newry that raised funds, and calls for increased international pressure on Israel through boycott, divestment and sanctions.
International affairs Issue: Great March for Gaza, Lurgan to Newry Original release: O’Dowd praises ‘Great March for Gaza’ organisers (opens in a new tab)
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UK Gov must reverse damaging welfare cuts and deliver fairer funding for public services, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on the UK Government to reverse welfare cuts ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spending Review, citing winter fuel payment restrictions and the two-child benefit cap. He also calls for guaranteed fair funding for Northern Ireland's public…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Spending Review announcement on welfare and public service funding Original release: UK Gov must reverse damaging welfare cuts and deliver fairer funding for public services, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes £30 Million investment in Northern Ireland
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes a £30 million innovation and technology investment for Northern Ireland announced by DSIT Minister Peter Kyle through the local innovation partnerships fund. She says the funding will boost economic growth and point to Lagan Valley's businesses as beneficiaries.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £30 million Northern Ireland innovation partnerships fund investment Original release: Eastwood welcomes £30 Million investment in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance express serious concerns that Givan's Uniform Bill won't deliver for families
Alliance education spokespeople say the School Uniform Bill may fail families, citing unpublished Department guidance on branded items and affordability and officials' absence from committee. They call on the Education Minister to clarify branded PE kits, branded item limits and mandated equality…
Education Issue: School Uniform Bill committee stage and missing departmental guidance Original release: Alliance express serious concerns that Givan's Uniform Bill won't deliver for families (opens in a new tab)
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Conference on Health and Care in a New Ireland
Sinn Féin held a conference on Health and Care in a New Ireland, where speakers highlighted gaps in mental health, disability and elderly services, long diagnostic waits and underfunded counselling. Delegates voted to support a Citizens Assembly on Health and called for all‑island, free‑at‑point‑of‑
Health Issue: Health and Care in a New Ireland conference Original release: Conference on Health and Care in a New Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey slams suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns a suspected arson on a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling the act ludicrous and demanding those responsible be brought to justice. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI and says his team will continue pressing for better mobile coverage after a survey ‑
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast Original release: Maskey slams suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast (opens in a new tab)
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TUV question if Stonewall played a role in NICS attendance at Belfast Pride
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure questions whether fear of falling in Stonewall's equality index influenced the Northern Ireland Civil Service's participation in Belfast Pride, and says TUV will table an Assembly question and submit a Freedom of Information request on the decision.
Disability and equality Issue: NICS participation in Belfast Pride 2025 and Stonewall links Original release: TUV question if Stonewall played a role in NICS attendance at Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrating Our Agricultural Shows
TUV agriculture spokesperson Councillor Allister Kyle praises the Balmoral Show and urges support for provincial agricultural shows, highlighting Ballymoney Show's family events and its role in reducing rural isolation. He notes party leader Jim Allister KC MP attended Ballymena Show and raised…
Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Celebrating Our Agricultural Shows (opens in a new tab)