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Eastwood calls for General Election to remove Tories from power
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls for a general election to remove the Conservatives from power, saying Boris Johnson should have left government immediately and that his party will back a no confidence motion against him.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Johnson refusal to resign after loss of confidence Original release: Eastwood calls for General Election to remove Tories from power (opens in a new tab)
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The British government’s reckless actions will hurt the North – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the British Government's Protocol legislation stands condemned internationally and is reckless and in breach of international law. He calls on the British government to honour its agreements and urges the DUP to lift its veto and help reform…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Parliament debate on the Irish Protocol and British Protocol Bill Original release: The British government’s reckless actions will hurt the North – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Translink's confirmation of a special train service from Derry for supporters heading to the All-Ireland senior football semi-final at Croke Park, including a return connection on Saturday night.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink special rail services for Derry supporters to Croke Park Original release: Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans (opens in a new tab)
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“Britain fast becoming a rogue state”, MacManus tells European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that Britain is becoming a rogue state, accusing the British government of attacking the Protocol and the Good Friday Agreement, and of breaking international law. He argues the Protocol Bill would drag the North down and calls for Britain…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: MacManus address to European Parliament on Britain and the Protocol Original release: “Britain fast becoming a rogue state”, MacManus tells European Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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"Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs and reduced educational psychology time.
Education Disability and equality Original release: "Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of MLA Wages Exceed Half a Million Pounds - Cllr Doyle
Aontú councillor Emmet Doyle of Ballyarnett calls on the UK Secretary of State to halt MLA salaries until a Northern Ireland Executive is formed, saying the wage bill has passed £500,000 while the Assembly is not functioning.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Cost of MLA Wages Exceed Half a Million Pounds - Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Johnson’s time up as PM
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister now, arguing his premiership has been marred by failures over the pandemic, Brexit and the Protocol, and legacy amnesty proposals.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Eastwood: Johnson’s time up as PM (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Irish government's further €40m commitment to the Ulster Canal project, saying it will reopen the waterway between Clones and Upper Lough Erne, connect border communities, and boost tourism.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Irish government €40m funding commitment for Ulster Canal Original release: Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls
Education Disability and equality Original release: Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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Allowing those who want to form Executive to do so would kick-start devolution, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP calls for reform of the Assembly and Executive, including passing First or deputy First Minister nomination rights to the next largest party and weighted majority voting for cross-community votes, ahead of a Commons adjournment debate.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Allowing those who want to form Executive to do so would kick-start devolution, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has contacted Translink asking it to extend its special Belfast-to-Dublin train service for Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final so that it also runs from Derry. She argues a Derry service would make the match more accessible for local fans.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final (opens in a new tab)
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's "special" train for the Derry v Galway semi-final, which would run from Belfast rather than Derry, is a deliberate insult to Derry. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and for a Derry-Dublin rail service.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Efforts to undermine Protocol must be unambiguously opposed – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the Protocol is working and protects northern businesses, urging Keir Starmer's Labour to firmly oppose efforts by Johnson and the DUP to weaken it. He also calls on the Irish government to set up a citizens' assembly on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Keir Starmer remarks on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Efforts to undermine Protocol must be unambiguously opposed – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Why is EU showing more pragmatism towards Putin’s Russia than the UK?
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson questions why the EU takes a more pragmatic approach towards Russia than the UK, citing German Chancellor Scholz's stance on sanctions for goods moving to Kaliningrad and calling for EU flexibility on Northern Ireland Protocol trade checks.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: German Chancellor's comments on EU sanctions for Kaliningrad goods transit Original release: Why is EU showing more pragmatism towards Putin’s Russia than the UK? (opens in a new tab)
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"Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment"
Aontú Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly welcomes the Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement but urges similar urgent action for children awaiting support or assessment. She says the move only reaches pupils with statements, and calls for more staff to improve pupil-to-staff…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement for mainstream schools Original release: "Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment" (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste"
SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown calls for firm action on fly-tipping in south Belfast, citing residents in Stranmillis, the Holylands and lower Lisburn Road. He has written to the council Chief Executive seeking a meeting on targeted investigation, enforcement and prosecution.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste" (opens in a new tab)
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Political leaders have a responsibility to plan for Irish unity – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy urges the British government to set out the rules for an Irish unity poll, but says the lack of detail should not stop political leaders from preparing for a referendum and the transition to a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British government criteria for Irish unity poll Original release: Political leaders have a responsibility to plan for Irish unity – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government needs to have ambition for Irish Unity – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA urges the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly on constitutional change without delay, responding to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar's remarks and calling them lacking in ambition.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Varadkar remarks on Irish unity and Citizens' Assembly Original release: Irish government needs to have ambition for Irish Unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons – “Varadkar should be honest about majority rule ambitions”
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Tánaiste Leo Varadkar should be honest about wanting majority rule, citing his BBC interview and his past distribution of an Irish Times article on a bombed checkpoint, and should apologise for it.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Lyons – “Varadkar should be honest about majority rule ambitions” (opens in a new tab)
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"Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign"
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly welcomes the overturning of Roe v Wade but says the wider campaign must continue, calling for better supports for pregnant women and rejecting claims that pro-life laws would block ectopic pregnancy surgery.
Disability and equality Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: "Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign" (opens in a new tab)