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Education Minister announces first RAISE Programme Initiatives across…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan announces the first tranche of seven RAISE Cross-Cutting Initiatives, backed by £3.5m, covering school clusters, AI and literacy research, digital literacy and support in the 18 RAISE localities for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
Education Issue: First RAISE Programme cross-cutting initiatives announcement Original release: Education Minister announces first RAISE Programme Initiatives across… (opens in a new tab)
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RVH report reinforces need to protect healthcare staff: Frew
DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew says a recent inspection report into the Royal Victoria Hospital cardiac unit is shocking but not surprising, claiming healthcare staff widely fear speaking out and lack trust in whistleblowing protections. He backs his own proposed individual duty of candour…
Health Issue: Royal Victoria Hospital cardiac unit external review publication Original release: RVH report reinforces need to protect healthcare staff: Frew (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments on BBC court ruling
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP comments on a Dublin jury decision over a BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams, saying the BBC has significant questions to answer over insufficiently evidenced allegations and the cost of damages and legal fees to licence payers.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dublin jury decision on BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams Original release: Robinson comments on BBC court ruling (opens in a new tab)
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‘Could do better’ report card an indictment on successive Alliance…
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, Chair of the Assembly Justice Committee, says a Criminal Justice Inspection NI report on transforming the criminal justice system shows the Department of Justice lacks a clear vision and joined-up strategy. She calls for stronger leadership and coordinated action across…
Justice and policing Issue: Criminal Justice Inspection NI Transforming the Criminal Justice System report Original release: ‘Could do better’ report card an indictment on successive Alliance… (opens in a new tab)
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Adams verdict
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Dublin jury verdict does not change the public record that Gerry Adams justified and defended IRA violence, citing books by Peter Taylor, Toby Harnden, Ed Moloney and Eamon Collins. He says Adams will face a higher court.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dublin jury decision on BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams Original release: Adams verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers Have Found Their Voice – The Minister Must Listen or Go
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says farmers at the NAP consultation event in Greenmount rejected proposals that must be withdrawn, criticising Minister Muir's absence and Department officials' lack of answers on water quality and food security.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: NAP consultation event at Greenmount Original release: Farmers Have Found Their Voice – The Minister Must Listen or Go (opens in a new tab)
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Closure of Riverside Theatre a Major Loss
TUV Vice Chairman and Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle says Ulster University's ultimatum over the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine, leaves council to take on the lease, running costs and liabilities, and calls its closure a major loss. He also criticises the lack of support from Stormont's…
Local government Issue: Riverside Theatre Coleraine closure by Ulster University Original release: Closure of Riverside Theatre a Major Loss (opens in a new tab)
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Suicide Prevention Training Bill will ensure support and timely intervention – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn announces a proposed bill that would impose a legal duty on public employers to train frontline staff in suicide prevention, citing high suicide rates and higher risk in deprived areas.
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Chambers welcomes publication of further waiting list plans
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the publication of a funded plan to tackle hospital waiting lists and the reopening of the £10m reimbursement scheme for patients waiting two years or more to have surgery in the Republic. He criticises DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA's…
Health Issue: Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme reopening and waiting list implementation plan Original release: Chambers welcomes publication of further waiting list plans (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Trusts response to leaked Cardiac Hub report will be measured in demonstrable actions and not words alone – Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says the Belfast Trust's response to a leaked report on bullying at the Royal Victoria Hospital Cardiac Hub will be judged on demonstrable actions, not words. He welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's push for answers and urges urgent cultural change.
Health Issue: Royal Victoria Hospital cardiac unit external review publication Original release: Belfast Trusts response to leaked Cardiac Hub report will be measured in demonstrable actions and not words alone – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood to host Ulster GAA in organisation’s first official visit to Westminster
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says she is proud to host Ulster GAA on its first official visit to Westminster and calls for Casement Park to be finished without further delay. She says she will press the UK Government on the project and keep the association's views in decision-making.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ulster GAA first official visit to Westminster Original release: Eastwood to host Ulster GAA in organisation’s first official visit to Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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TEO must now walk the walk on refugee integration, says Bradshaw, following publication of strategy
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says the Executive Office must now deliver on support for asylum seekers and refugees following publication of the Refugee Integration Strategy, which she says must be fully funded and implemented. As Chair of the Committee for the Executive Office she…
Immigration Issue: Refugee Integration Strategy publication Original release: TEO must now walk the walk on refugee integration, says Bradshaw, following publication of strategy (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP nominates Johnston as Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster
SDLP MLA... no, Moyola councillor Denise Johnston is to be nominated by the SDLP for Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, taking up the post on 2 June. The party says she will champion victims' causes, Lough Neagh pollution and stronger road safety measures.
Local government Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP nominates Johnston as Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh remains a critical priority for Sinn Féin – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney, with party leader Michelle O'Neill MLA, says they met Lough Neagh commercial fishermen and families about the latest crisis facing the industry, following a recent eel fishing moratorium. He says fishermen stressed the need for urgency to secure the lough's future…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh eel fishing moratorium and commercial fishing crisis Original release: Lough Neagh remains a critical priority for Sinn Féin – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Culture in Belfast Trust must change – Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds raises concerns about workplace culture in the Belfast Trust after a cardiac unit report at the Royal Victoria Hospital, calls for an independent investigation, and says the Minister appeared unaware of wider problems. She also criticises the Minister's claim…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Royal Victoria Hospital cardiac unit external review publication Original release: Culture in Belfast Trust must change – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons Promotes Derry Walls
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visits Derry Walls to promote the free-to-use site, which he describes as the largest upstanding monument under State Care in Northern Ireland. He launches an updated Walls Management Plan and thanks partner agencies and volunteers.
Economy and employment Issue: Derry Walls Management Plan update launch Original release: Minister Lyons Promotes Derry Walls (opens in a new tab)
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We all have a role to play in making our roads safer – Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, chair of the Assembly Infrastructure Committee, calls for a more co-ordinated, cross-departmental approach to speeding after new figures on road deaths and serious injuries from 2019 to 2023. She urges greater urgency from the Minister and stakeholders including the PSNI.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland road casualty figures on speeding, 2019 to 2023 Original release: We all have a role to play in making our roads safer – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Productivity and performance should drive Civil Service accommodation…
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe, Vice Chair of the Finance Committee, says any disposal of civil service buildings should be tied to productivity and service delivery. She raised the issue at Committee and calls for a proper assessment of hybrid working before the estate is changed, rather than relying on…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Civil Service office estate disposal and hybrid working review Original release: Productivity and performance should drive Civil Service accommodation… (opens in a new tab)
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North Antrim MP backs criticism of Policing Board on “Sean” allegations
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes North Antrim MP Jon Burrows's criticism of the Policing Board over its handling of the discredited "Sean" allegations against the PSNI Tactical Support Group. He says the Board was unfit for purpose, criticises the Justice Minister, and calls for the Board to be…
Justice and policing Issue: Policing Board handling of "Sean" allegations against PSNI Tactical Support Group Original release: North Antrim MP backs criticism of Policing Board on “Sean” allegations (opens in a new tab)
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No child should be shut out of sport because of costs, says Guy, at launch of research into physical activity in young people
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA calls on ministers to respond to Ulster University research finding 37% of parents say children missed out on sport due to costs. She says the Education Minister must act on the report and back the School Uniforms Bill to ease kit costs.
Education Issue: Ulster University research on cost of living and children's physical activity Original release: No child should be shut out of sport because of costs, says Guy, at launch of research into physical activity in young people (opens in a new tab)