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DUP leads Stormont debate on illegal immigration
The DUP says its MLAs led an Assembly debate on illegal immigration and its effects on communities and public services across Northern Ireland, with party MLA Jonathan Buckley among those speaking.
Immigration Issue: Assembly debate on illegal immigration impact in Northern Ireland Original release: DUP leads Stormont debate on illegal immigration (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan urges public to have their say on use of mobile phones while driving consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan urges the public to respond to a Department for Infrastructure consultation, launched by Minister Liz Kimmins, on strengthening laws against mobile phone use while driving. He welcomes the proposals to let police act on taking photos, recording videos or scrolling at…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Mobile phone while driving legislation consultation launched by Infrastructure Minister Original release: Boylan urges public to have their say on use of mobile phones while driving consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister marks construction work on new £38m school for…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of construction on a £38 million new school building for Strangford Integrated College in Carrowdore, funded by the Department of Education under the Fresh Start capital programme.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strangford Integrated College new school building construction start Original release: Education Minister marks construction work on new £38m school for… (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected sectarian attack that damaged windows of several homes in north Belfast's Oldpark area, and calls on political representatives to show leadership and speak out against such hatred.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast homes suspected sectarian attack May 2025 Original release: Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack (opens in a new tab)
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'Dangerous' and 'Farcical' Terrorism Charge Against Kneecap Member for Palestine Solidarity
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls the terrorism charge against Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh farcical and dangerous, saying it escalates criminalisation of the Palestine solidarity movement. TD Paul Murphy urges solidarity and demands the charges be dropped, and says he will raise…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Terrorism charge against Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh Original release: 'Dangerous' and 'Farcical' Terrorism Charge Against Kneecap Member for Palestine Solidarity (opens in a new tab)
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All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Réada Cronin TD urges the government to take an island-wide approach to biodiversity loss during Dáil statements, citing poor habitat and bird species figures and calling for stronger Marine Protected Areas legislation.
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáil statements on biodiversity Original release: All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD (opens in a new tab)
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Statement on Racist Posters in South Belfast
People Before Profit condemns racist posters across South Belfast, saying the far right is exploiting the housing crisis. It blames landlords and Stormont for the shortage, citing over 90,000 on the housing waiting list, and promotes Gerry Carroll's housing legislation.
Housing Immigration Issue: Racist posters across South Belfast Original release: Statement on Racist Posters in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont establishment sign off on tender for SECOND “Media Monitoring Unit” at Taxpayers’ Expense
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston criticises a planned £35,000 Assembly Commission tender for a second media monitoring contract at Stormont, saying it duplicates the Department of Finance's existing Executive-wide service. He calls on the Commission to explain the need or withdraw the tender.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly Commission tender for second media monitoring contract at Stormont Original release: Stormont establishment sign off on tender for SECOND “Media Monitoring Unit” at Taxpayers’ Expense (opens in a new tab)
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Blair supports launch of DAERA Animal Welfare Pathway
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the launch of DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's pathway setting out planned animal welfare reforms for the rest of the Assembly mandate. He highlights proposed dog breeding law review, cat microchipping, rescue organisation regulation and slaughterhouse CCTV.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Animal Welfare Pathway launch Original release: Blair supports launch of DAERA Animal Welfare Pathway (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes regulation of Buy Now Pay Later lenders
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes the UK Government's plan to bring Buy Now Pay Later lenders under Financial Conduct Authority supervision, with affordability checks and access to the Financial Ombudsman, and urges greater marketing transparency and clearer risk information.
Economy and employment Issue: UK Government regulation of Buy Now Pay Later lenders Original release: Eastwood welcomes regulation of Buy Now Pay Later lenders (opens in a new tab)
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Use of force to maintain discipline has no place in 2025, says Guy
Alliance education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA urges the Education Minister to stop delaying and bring forward legislation updating restrictive practices in schools, including repeal of Article 4(1)(c) which allows force for good order. She says the current guidance gap between education and…
Education Issue: Restrictive practices in education legislation after Education Committee evidence session Original release: Use of force to maintain discipline has no place in 2025, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Huge potential ahead to grow ‘flourishing’ all-island economy – Mallaghan
Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan says the all-island economy has huge potential and is flourishing, citing steady north-south trade, after a Sinn Féin delegation attended a Westminster trade event for businesses in the north.
Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland annual trade event at Westminster Original release: Huge potential ahead to grow ‘flourishing’ all-island economy – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)
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Baker appeals for information following west Belfast armed robbery
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker appeals for information after an armed robbery in west Belfast's Colinmill area, where youths aged 14‑16 in black clothing and hoods stole a teen’s pet tortoise. He urges anyone with details to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast Colinmill armed robbery Original release: Baker appeals for information following west Belfast armed robbery (opens in a new tab)
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Communities minister calls for full reinstatement of Winter Fuel…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons calls for full reinstatement of the universal Winter Fuel Payment and a rethink of Labour's welfare reforms, including cuts to the UC health element and PIP changes. He says Starmer's move to widen eligibility does not go far enough.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Starmer announcement widening Winter Fuel Payment eligibility Original release: Communities minister calls for full reinstatement of Winter Fuel… (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister attends Education World Forum in London
The DUP reports that Education Minister Paul Givan attended the Education World Forum in London, where he gave a keynote on Northern Ireland's approach to building an inclusive education system and met counterparts and the City of London Academies Trust.
Education Original release: Education Minister attends Education World Forum in London (opens in a new tab)
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Labour’s winter fuel u-turn a long overdue climbdown - Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson welcomes Labour's plans to reverse its decision to remove Winter Fuel Payment support from pensioners, while saying the detail is still awaited in the next Budget. He says the policy caused real fear and hardship and credits DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons for interim…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Starmer announcement widening Winter Fuel Payment eligibility Original release: Labour’s winter fuel u-turn a long overdue climbdown - Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State’s dissident commitment welcomed
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes the Secretary of State's Commons statement ruling out any Government plan to seek a dissident republican ceasefire linked to early prisoner releases. He says more terrorists should be jailed rather than released.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Secretary of State statement on dissident republican ceasefire and prisoner releases Original release: Secretary of State’s dissident commitment welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Pádraig Donnelly condemns those behind a suspected racially motivated attack on a home in east Belfast late on Tuesday night. He calls on political and community leaders to challenge such behaviour and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast suspected racially motivated attack on home Original release: No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says the Education Minister must include Approved Home Childcare services in the forthcoming childcare strategy and deliver a comprehensive, affordable plan that supports families and providers of children with physical or additional needs.
Education Disability and equality Issue: NICMA report on childcare for children with additional needs Original release: Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes launch of new road safety campaign
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of a new advertising campaign warning drivers about danger around buses, urging road users to respect buses stopping on rural and urban roads. He says he will work with the minister on more 20mph zones at…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's new bus safety advertising campaign launch Original release: Boylan welcomes launch of new road safety campaign (opens in a new tab)