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Flawed Energy Rules Undermine Northern Ireland’s Green Goals says Armstrong
UUP economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA warns that Department for the Economy rules excluding interconnector-imported renewable power from 2030 targets could classify Scottish wind as fossil fuel, and calls for an urgent review.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Department for the Economy renewable energy accounting rules on interconnector imports Original release: Flawed Energy Rules Undermine Northern Ireland’s Green Goals says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes move by Queen’s University to cut ties with Israel
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes Queen's University Belfast's decision to end all financial and academic links with Israel. She calls for sustained boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel and urges international leaders to halt what she describes as Israel's campaign in Gaza.
International affairs Education Issue: Queen's University Belfast cuts financial and academic ties with Israel Original release: Hargey welcomes move by Queen’s University to cut ties with Israel (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes £590,000 road improvement scheme for A29 Armagh Road, Keady
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of a £590,000 resurfacing scheme on the Armagh Road in Keady, starting 9 June, with weekday closures until 4 July and evening and weekend access maintained.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A29 Armagh Road Keady £590,000 resurfacing scheme announcement Original release: Boylan welcomes £590,000 road improvement scheme for A29 Armagh Road, Keady (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin announces Cathal Mallaghan as new Cúige Chair
Sinn Féin names Cathal Mallaghan, MP for Mid Ulster, as its new head of the Cúige structure in the north. Mallaghan says he will build on existing work, pays tribute to Gerry Kelly's long service, and pledges to strengthen the party with activists and representatives.
Other Issue: Cathal Mallaghan appointed Sinn Féin Cúige Chair Original release: Sinn Féin announces Cathal Mallaghan as new Cúige Chair (opens in a new tab)
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Now is the time for practical flood prevention solutions in Downpatrick, says McMurray
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA welcomes a feasibility study into flood defences for Downpatrick, urging the Infrastructure Minister to pick and deliver a solution quickly, sympathetic to the local environment and heritage, with funding prioritised and proposals shared…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Downpatrick flood alleviation feasibility report publication Original release: Now is the time for practical flood prevention solutions in Downpatrick, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Transparency and trust crucial in development of artificial intelligence, says Nicholl, welcoming publication of ICO AI strategy
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA welcomes the Information Commissioner's Office's new strategy on artificial intelligence and biometric data, urging organisations using AI, especially with public data, to prioritise safety and ethical handling of information.
Economy and employment Issue: ICO artificial intelligence and biometrics strategy publication Original release: Transparency and trust crucial in development of artificial intelligence, says Nicholl, welcoming publication of ICO AI strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Muir announces legislation to tackle dilapidation
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA says Executive approval to bring forward the Dilapidation Bill is welcome, with introduction hoped before summer recess. The Bill would give councils a Northern Ireland-wide enforcement regime against dilapidated buildings and neglected sites, including…
Local government Issue: Executive approval of Dilapidation Bill Original release: Muir announces legislation to tackle dilapidation (opens in a new tab)
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Amanda Grehan officially installed as first female Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Alderman Amanda Grehan has been installed as Lisburn and Castlereagh's inaugural woman mayor, pledging inclusive leadership and naming Action Cancer as her mayoral charity, with an inclusivity-for-disabilities theme for her year.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Amanda Grehan installed as Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Original release: Amanda Grehan officially installed as first female Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Data confirms Protocol damage to GB to NI Trade
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says new ONS data shows GB firms trading with Northern Ireland have fallen sharply since 2020, blaming the Protocol, rebranded as the Windsor Framework, for the decline.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: ONS data on GB-NI trade by business sector Original release: Data confirms Protocol damage to GB to NI Trade (opens in a new tab)
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Chagos Deal Sparks Parliamentary Backlash
TUV MP Jim Allister calls the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius a sell-out of sovereignty, citing a 99-year leaseback of the UK's military base and costs he says exceed £20bn. He says he drafted a 'prayer of opposition' with Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage to force a Commons debate.
International affairs Issue: Chagos Islands handover deal to Mauritius Original release: Chagos Deal Sparks Parliamentary Backlash (opens in a new tab)
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Patient safety has to be at forefront of measures taken in Belfast Trust – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA and Health Committee chair Philip McGuigan says patient safety and staff support must come first in the Health Department's response to Belfast Trust Cardiac Services. He welcomes the Health Minister's Departmental Accountability Team and Level 5 accountability for the Trust, and…
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: Patient safety has to be at forefront of measures taken in Belfast Trust – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan questions PSNI on impact of Supreme Court Ruling on gender
DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan says the PSNI must urgently review its policies and practices, including strip searching and stop and search, following the Supreme Court ruling on sex-based protections. He says it should not wait for Equality Commission advice before acting.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Supreme Court ruling on gender and PSNI policy implications Original release: Buchanan questions PSNI on impact of Supreme Court Ruling on gender (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Housing Action Committee March and Rally 1pm Saturday June 14
People Before Profit's Councillor Shaun Harkin backs a new Derry Housing Action Committee march and rally on Saturday 14 June, calling on Stormont to act on the housing crisis, rents and homelessness, and says a people power movement is key to shifting government priorities.
Housing Issue: Derry Housing Action Committee march and rally, 14 June Original release: Derry Housing Action Committee March and Rally 1pm Saturday June 14 (opens in a new tab)
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Intervention into Belfast Trust must be radical and comprehensive:…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes the Health Minister's response on cardiac surgery at the Belfast Trust but says it came too late and calls for intervention that is radical and comprehensive. She links the issues to Trust management costs of £63 million and asks what cardiac surgeon…
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: Intervention into Belfast Trust must be radical and comprehensive:… (opens in a new tab)
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Putting manners on the BBC – The Gerry Adams Blog
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams says his defamation case against the BBC, which a jury found had defamed him over claims he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson, is a significant breach in the broadcaster's monopoly on news in Ireland. He calls for publicly funded broadcasting to be held accountable.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dublin jury decision on BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams Original release: Putting manners on the BBC – The Gerry Adams Blog (opens in a new tab)
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Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British Government must end delays and honour its funding pledge for the redevelopment of Casement Park, urging immediate action to build the modern stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Executive’s Housing Budget Fails Northern Ireland’s Most Vulnerable
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall condemns the Executive for cutting the social housing budget, saying the Department for Communities cannot meet basic commitments and must cut new social homes. She calls on the Executive to review its priorities.
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Social housing budget shortfall and fewer than 1,000 starts this year Original release: Executive’s Housing Budget Fails Northern Ireland’s Most Vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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The Ulster Unionist Party welcomes action on Belfast Health Trust - Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the Health Minister's decision to raise the performance accountability process for the Belfast Trust to level five and to form an intervention team with senior leadership experts. He also commends Mike Nesbitt for his recent interventions on…
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: The Ulster Unionist Party welcomes action on Belfast Health Trust - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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McRandal condemns intimidating signs in Holywood
Alliance Alderman Martin McRandal condemns intimidating signs erected in the Abbey Ring area of Holywood as disgraceful and says they do not reflect the local community. He says the matter has been reported to the PSNI and calls for the signs to be swiftly removed.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Intimidating signs in Abbey Ring area, Holywood Original release: McRandal condemns intimidating signs in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast City Councillors propose free leisure activity for residents
Alliance Belfast City Councillors Hedley Abernethy and Micky Murray propose one free leisure activity for Belfast residents at council leisure facilities, aiming to encourage physical activity. The proposal was put to the People and Communities Committee in May 2025 and is part of Alliance's 100…
Local government Health Original release: Alliance Belfast City Councillors propose free leisure activity for residents (opens in a new tab)