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Resignation of Keir Starmer presents opportunity to advance relationships between Britain and Ireland in a positive manner – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD responds to Keir Starmer's announced resignation as British Prime Minister, saying it opens a chance to improve British-Irish relations. She argues pro-independence parties now hold significant roles across Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and calls on the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Resignation of Keir Starmer presents opportunity to advance relationships between Britain and Ireland in a positive manner – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive must live up to commitments on IVF treatment
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the Executive must deliver its commitment to fund three cycles of IVF treatment, noting only two NHS rounds are currently available and the New Decade, New Approach pledge is still unenacted. He will urge the Executive to fully fund the expansion ahead of his…
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Statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP on the resignation of Keir Starmer
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Westminster instability has left Northern Ireland challenges unresolved, criticises Stormont Executive parties for jeopardising almost £1 billion over a Budget, and calls for political reforms and a new Ireland debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP on the resignation of Keir Starmer (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Commitments on Muckamore must now become action
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's commitments after the Muckamore Abbey Inquiry report must now become action. He welcomes the pledge to act quickly on recommendations and calls for real accountability over the Belfast Trust's cultural and…
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: McGrath: Commitments on Muckamore must now become action (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, saying the government failed to deliver on taxes, farmers, veterans and WASPI women. He says the UUP will work constructively with the next Prime Minister and calls for Northern Ireland to be treated as an equal…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann urges a rapid, transparent process to choose a new Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, giving the incoming leader room to set out plans and a frontbench team. He says the impact on Northern Ireland is not yet clear and that the party will press its…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the next UK Prime Minister must enact Assembly and Executive reforms to prevent future power-sharing collapses, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. She calls for a focus on cost of living and delivery.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Keir Starmer resignation as Labour Party leader Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive’s inability to agree a Budget could slash almost £1bn from spending, risking thousands of nurse, teacher and police posts, delaying housing, school and university projects and threatening welfare payments, and urges action before 1
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget Original release: SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis expresses concern at the temporary suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital due to staff sickness. She calls on the Department of Health to find solutions to prevent a recurrence and says she will raise the matter with the Health Minister.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services (opens in a new tab)
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Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be a turning point, calling for its recommendations to be implemented in full and for failings in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Department of Health to be acknowledged and addressed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says radiology workforce planning failures are leaving cancer patients waiting, after new Royal College of Radiologists data warned of staff shortages delaying diagnosis. He calls on the Health Minister to set clear timelines for tackling…
Health Issue: Royal College of Radiologists warning on radiology workforce shortages Original release: McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be fully implemented, with clear accountability for delivering its recommendations. He says patients were failed by the wider health system and calls for answers for victims and families.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party response to the publication of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report.
UUP MLA Alan Chambers, Health Spokesperson, says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report exposes a devastating system failure and calls for assurances across health and social care that abuse will not recur, with accountability for failures identified in the report.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Ulster Unionist Party response to the publication of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report. (opens in a new tab)
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Findings of Muckamore report must be acted on, says McAllister, emphasising the need for a swift response from the Health Department and Belfast Trust
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Muckamore Abbey report's recommendations must be implemented as a priority, and urges a swift response. She calls on the Belfast Trust to accept accountability and repeats Alliance's call for a statutory duty of candour in health services.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Findings of Muckamore report must be acted on, says McAllister, emphasising the need for a swift response from the Health Department and Belfast Trust (opens in a new tab)
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‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin
Sinn Fe in President Mary Lou McDonald announces that its Commission on Future Ireland will conven convene tomorrow, 18 June at 13 00, at Dublin’s Seán O’Casey Centre for “ Arts in a New Ireland” discussion. chaired by Vanessa Fielding, the panel will examine how a united Ireland could benefit the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin 'The Arts in a New Ireland' discussion panel announcement Original release: ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the NI Fiscal Council's report on Northern Ireland's sustainability shows finances need structural reform, not short-term fixes, and criticises the lack of urgency over the absence of a budget. He calls for a coherent case on funding levels.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Fiscal Council Sustainability Report publication June 2026 Original release: NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson says now time for all-party talks on reform
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on the Secretary of State to convene all-party talks on reforming Stormont's power-sharing institutions, arguing the window for change is now open. He says Alliance's plans would stop any single party collapsing the Assembly, and points to a Northern…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Tennyson says now time for all-party talks on reform (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she has introduced a Dáil Bill requiring the Taoiseach to begin planning for constitutional change and Irish unity, including a government Green Paper and a Citizens' Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Dáil Bill on planning for Irish unity introduced Original release: Mary Lou McDonald launches Bill to legislate for planning on Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister presses the government for clarity on whether the EU artificial intelligence law and its Cyber Resilience Act will be incorporated into Annex 2 of the Windsor Framework, warning that uncertainty puts NI digital businesses at a disadvantage.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU AI law inclusion in Windsor Framework Annex 2 Original release: TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan calls on DAERA to provide clear details of financial assistance for Lough Neagh fishing communities after new eel‑fishery measures were announced, saying the support must be fair, comprehensive and promptly communicated.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: New Lough Neagh eel fishery measures Original release: Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities (opens in a new tab)