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Protecting and sustaining the Good Friday Agreement requires reform, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says reform of the Good Friday Agreement's institutions is needed to sustain them, marking the 25th anniversary. She argues the rigid structures give less weight to non-aligned voters and calls for changes so no single party can collapse the Assembly and Executive.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Original release: Protecting and sustaining the Good Friday Agreement requires reform, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Arbour Hill Easter Rising commemoration must honour the rebels’ sacrifice and protect historic sites such as Moore Street from developers, calling for a united, equal, economically just and fully free Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Housing Issue: 1916 Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Today’s political leaders need to recapture the spirit and courage of 1998 – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, urging today's political leaders to recapture its courage and calling for the restoration of Stormont's power-sharing institutions. She says Ireland's economic opportunities depend on functioning…
Constitutional affairs Issue: 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Stormont event Original release: Today’s political leaders need to recapture the spirit and courage of 1998 – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, hails the opening of the Derry to Dungiven section of the A6 dual carriageway, saying it will improve safety, cut journey times and divert traffic away from Dungiven town.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Derry to Dungiven A6 dual carriageway opening Original release: O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway (opens in a new tab)
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Liam Reichenberg Selected To Run for Aontú in Slieve Gullion, South Armagh
Aontú announces Liam Reichenberg as its candidate for Newry Mourne and Down District Council in the Slieve Gullion DEA. Reichenberg says he will campaign on Daisy Hill Hospital acute services, education, healthcare and rates spending.
Local government Health Original release: Liam Reichenberg Selected To Run for Aontú in Slieve Gullion, South Armagh (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden
People Before Profit condemns Biden as a warmonger, arguing his arms supplies to Israel and Saudi Arabia contradict his support for Ukraine and his claimed peace role in Ireland. The release also announces Dublin, Cork and Galway public meetings on 12 to 14 April with speakers including Gerry…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Joe Biden visit to Ireland April 2023 Original release: People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes judge’s support for compensation for those affected by contaminated blood scandal
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes a judge's comments backing government compensation for parents and children affected by the contaminated blood scandal, saying it would improve lives and recognise the hurt and suffering caused.
Health Issue: Judge's comments on compensation for contaminated blood scandal families Original release: Dillon welcomes judge’s support for compensation for those affected by contaminated blood scandal (opens in a new tab)
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Patients on lists for cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says cancer patients on treatment waiting lists cannot wait and calls for the Executive to be restored now. She criticises the cancer strategy sitting unpublished for a year and calls for investment in earlier diagnosis.
Health Original release: Patients on lists for cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Bodies encouraged to apply for Kings Portrait
DUP MLA Pam Cameron encourages public bodies in Northern Ireland to apply for a free framed portrait of the King under the UK Government scheme celebrating the new reign. She says a portrait is appropriate after the Coronation and cites the Equality Commission's view that it is not a sensitive…
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Government free royal portrait scheme for public authorities Original release: Bodies encouraged to apply for Kings Portrait (opens in a new tab)
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Adams welcomes President Clinton’s call for the re-establishment of the institutions
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, speaking in New York at a 25th anniversary event for the Good Friday Agreement, welcomes Bill Clinton's call for the Executive and Assembly to be restored. He accuses the DUP of intransigence, urges the Irish government to set up citizens' assemblies on…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary New York event Original release: Adams welcomes President Clinton’s call for the re-establishment of the institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Public Inquiry Needed on A6
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges the Department for Infrastructure to hold a public inquiry into delays to the A6 road scheme, which is opening in April 2023 more than a year late. He says it would restore public confidence in the department's project management.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 road scheme opening delays and public inquiry call Original release: Public Inquiry Needed on A6 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Huge economic opportunities must be seized’ – Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the economic opportunities open to the north must be seized and calls for the Executive to be formed now, responding to comments by the CBI chair. He criticises the DUP's boycott of the Executive as a threat to jobs and investment.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: CBI chair comments on economic opportunities for the north Original release: ‘Huge economic opportunities must be seized’ – Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan welcomes long overdue date for opening of A6
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan welcomes the opening of the Dungiven-to-Drumahoe section of the A6 to motorists this week after repeated delays. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to begin work on the final Drumahoe-to-Maydown stretch.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe road opening to motorists Original release: Durkan welcomes long overdue date for opening of A6 (opens in a new tab)
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Regional solution for adult ADHD must be delivered – Kearney
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney calls for a regional solution and a time-framed timetable for adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment, after meeting the Department of Health Permanent Secretary about gaps in provision in the Northern Trust area.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Regional solution for adult ADHD must be delivered – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Urgency needed on commissioning of ADHD services, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw calls for greater urgency on commissioning ADHD services, saying people face costs for diagnosis and that a single-system approach across Northern Ireland would help.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Urgency needed on commissioning of ADHD services, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader receives Windsor Panel report
The DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP thanks an eight-person panel for its report on the impact of Windsor Framework arrangements on Northern Ireland's trade with the rest of the UK. He says the party will now consider the findings with its Party Officer team.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Panel report on Windsor Framework trade impact Original release: DUP Leader receives Windsor Panel report (opens in a new tab)
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British government should fully replace lost EU funding – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the British government to fully replace lost EU funding and says a restored Executive should allocate it. He criticises the government for telling community groups only on the final day whether they have replacement funding, and calls the Shared Prosperity Fund…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government replacement of lost EU ESF funding for community groups Original release: British government should fully replace lost EU funding – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Boyd nails vote splitting nonsense
TUV council candidate Norman Boyd rejects DUP claims that voters split the Unionist vote, saying there were not four Unionist quotas in East Antrim and that the DUP's North Antrim seat loss reflects its own 15% vote fall. He also cites the DUP's support for Alex Maskey as Speaker.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP claims about Unionist vote splitting in 2023 council elections Original release: Boyd nails vote splitting nonsense (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for fair pay and safer conditions for health and social care staff, arguing the British government must act while Stormont is not functioning, and urges an Executive, health minister and cross-party investment.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Pay offer for NHS staff in England not extended to Northern Ireland Original release: Health workers deserve fair pay and safe working conditions – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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‘Economic opportunities must be seized’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says the Northern Ireland economy faces missed opportunities from the Executive's absence and calls for its immediate restoration. She urges priorities of reforming Invest NI, tackling skills shortages and making childcare affordable.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Stormont Executive restoration delay and economic opportunities Original release: ‘Economic opportunities must be seized’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)