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Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge.
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls on the Communities Minister and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to urgently commission a replacement women-only supported hostel after the Regina Coeli service closed and its workers' promised replacement accommodation was not delivered.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Regina Coeli women’s hostel shutdown and occupation Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge. (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Nicholson pays tribute to Lord Trimble
Former UUP MEP Jim Nicholson pays tribute to Lord Trimble, saying his strength and determination were crucial in moving Northern Ireland forward and that history will judge him kindly. He also offers sympathies to Trimble's family.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Jim Nicholson pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Latest polling vindicates the case for a Citizens’ Assembly on constitutional change – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says a latest Irish Studies–University of Liverpool/Irish News poll shows rising support for a unity referendum, and urges an all-island Citizens' Assembly on constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Studies–University of Liverpool/Irish News poll on Irish unity support Original release: Latest polling vindicates the case for a Citizens’ Assembly on constitutional change – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol’s economic impact of ‘feast or famine’ must be brought to an end – Aiken
UUP Finance Spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA urges the UK Government and EU to act on a House of Lords sub-committee report on the Protocol and to include local parties in negotiating workable solutions. He says Protocol trade effects are a feast-or-famine issue and backs making current grace periods…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: House of Lords Sub-Committee report on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Protocol’s economic impact of ‘feast or famine’ must be brought to an end – Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says Northern Ireland is lagging behind on electric vehicle charging after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed it is still only in discussions with other departments. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to set out how DFI will meet impending EU-derived minimum…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DFI response on electric vehicle charging provision discussions Original release: Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra to discuss Brexit, the Irish Protocol and the Good Friday Agreement, and to press for preparation for a united Ireland. She also reports a series of other meetings during her Australian visit.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair
UUP Chair Councillor Jill Macauley pays tribute to former leader Lord Trimble, calling him a brave, truthful politician whose leadership helped bring peace, and offers sympathies to his family after his death.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair (opens in a new tab)
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Adams extends solidarity to family of David Trimble
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams says he deeply regrets the passing of former UUP leader David Trimble, who also served as First Minister, offering sincere condolences to Daphne Trimble, their children and the wider family, and praising Trimble’s role in the Good Friday Agreement and the peace it
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of former First Minister David Trimble Original release: Adams extends solidarity to family of David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences at death of David Trimble
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill offers sympathy to the family of former First Minister David Trimble, who led the UUP, and credits him with a significant contribution to the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences at death of David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey pays tribute to Lord Trimble
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to former UUP Leader Lord Trimble following his death, praising his advocacy for the Union during the Troubles and his opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol. He sends sympathy to Lord Trimble's family.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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TUV expresses sympathy on the death of Lord Trimble
TUV leader Jim Allister expresses sadness at the death of Lord David Trimble and offers condolences to Lady Trimble and the family. He recalls that the two disagreed over the Belfast Agreement but shared a determination to challenge the Protocol in the Judicial Review.
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV expresses sympathy on the death of Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie pays tribute to Lord Trimble
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA pays tribute to Lord Trimble, saying his courage and vision in pursuing peace will be remembered, and extends sympathies to his family following his death.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Beattie pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Empey pays tribute to Lord Trimble
UUP leader Lord Empey pays tribute to the late Lord Trimble, describing him as a major figure in Northern Ireland politics whose work on the 1998 peace deal he says was vindicated over time, despite fierce criticism.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Lord Empey pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Minister needs to come to North-West following flooding, says Ferguson
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson calls on the Infrastructure Minister to visit the north-west to see flood damage from weekend torrential rain. She says DFI flood alleviation schemes promised after 2017 flooding have not materialised and calls for them to be started and completed urgently.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North West flooding in Derry and Strabane, July 2022 Original release: Minister needs to come to North-West following flooding, says Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Long and Ford saddened by Trimble death
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA said she mourns the passing of former First Minister David Trimble, aged 77, and highlighted his key role in the Good Friday Agreement and early Assembly stability. Former Alliance Leader David Ford also extended condolences to Trimble’s family.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of former First Minister David Trimble Original release: Long and Ford saddened by Trimble death (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to form new official Opposition at Stormont
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says he has written to the Assembly Speaker to have the SDLP form an Official Opposition at Stormont and nominates MLA Matthew O’Toole as Opposition Leader, urging a recall of the Assembly and an emergency bill to redirect ministers’ salaries to families facing soaring
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP forming Official Opposition at Stormont Original release: SDLP to form new official Opposition at Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Destruction and major disruption following North West floods
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan calls on Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to speed up activation of flood emergency payments after weekend flooding in Derry and Strabane, and urges faster flood alleviation work and a review of preparedness.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: North West flooding in Derry and Strabane, July 2022 Original release: Destruction and major disruption following North West floods (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to former UUP leader David Trimble following his death, crediting him with courage and risk-taking during the Good Friday Agreement negotiations. He also recalls Trimble and Seamus Mallon's 1998 visit to Poyntzpass families.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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‘Commission on the Future of Ireland extends Invitation to All’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin Chairperson Declan Kearney says the newly launched Commission on the Future of Ireland will accept all views, inviting citizens, the diaspora and especially those with a British, unionist or Protestant identity to submit ideas on constitutional, economic and public‑health matters, and he h
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland launch Original release: ‘Commission on the Future of Ireland extends Invitation to All’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by North Antrim TUV MLA Jim Allister on the passing of Sir William Wright
TUV MLA Jim Allister pays tribute to Sir William Wright, describing his passing as a sad moment for Ballymena and crediting him with lasting jobs and engineering success through Wrightbus. He offers sympathy to Sir William's widow and family.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Statement by North Antrim TUV MLA Jim Allister on the passing of Sir William Wright (opens in a new tab)