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Chris MacManus MEP hosts launch of ‘Making the Case for Irish Unity in the EU’ report by Colin Harvey and Mark Bassett
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus hosted the European Parliament launch of a report by Professor Colin Harvey and Mark Bassett on legal routes for Irish unity within the EU. He says the EU should actively prepare for constitutional change on the island.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Chris MacManus MEP hosts launch of ‘Making the Case for Irish Unity in the EU’ report by Colin Harvey and Mark Bassett (opens in a new tab)
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“MLA Pay Cut Isn’t Enough” – Gemma Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for MLA wages to be cut to minimum wage, saying a reported 27% salary cut is not enough amid the cost-of-living and fuel crisis. She also blames the Stormont stalemate for health service delays and calls for Stormont institutions to be reformed.
Economy and employment Health Original release: “MLA Pay Cut Isn’t Enough” – Gemma Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP seeks urgent health service talks
SDLP health spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he has asked the Department of Health's senior officials to convene urgent talks between political leaders, health chiefs and civil servants on the emergency care crisis. He argues devolved government must resume with a full-time Health Minister, and…
Health Original release: SDLP seeks urgent health service talks (opens in a new tab)
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Those seeking joint authority should focus on restoring devolution
DUP MLA Paul Givan says those pursuing joint authority should instead replace the Protocol with arrangements unionists can back, so devolution can return. He argues a Lucid Talk poll question on a 'consultative role' with Dublin lacks clarity and that the Trader Support Service costs £365,000 daily.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Those seeking joint authority should focus on restoring devolution (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for joined-up approach to help health pressures
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone calls on the Department of Health to improve cooperation between health trusts to tackle current pressures, after visiting Antrim Area Hospital following a major incident there. He blames the DUP's boycott of the institutions for letting health services down.
Health Original release: McGlone calls for joined-up approach to help health pressures (opens in a new tab)
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Executive support needed for hospitals which are at breaking point – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA and party chair Declan Kearney says he is deeply concerned about the night‑time temporary shutdown of the Emergency Department at Antrim Area Hospital, urges the public to still use the ED for urgent cases and calls for the Executive to release an extra £1 billion for health to relieve
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Executive support needed for hospitals which are at breaking point – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons – deal with the Protocol and then we can restore Stormont
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Lyons – deal with the Protocol and then we can restore Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Brett – “NI Protocol’s TSS costing £15k per hour”
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett challenges Sinn Fein, the SDLP and Alliance, who called for full Protocol implementation, to justify Trader Support Service spending of £375,000 per day, and says that cost would multiply under full implementation. He calls for the Protocol to be replaced.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Brett – “NI Protocol’s TSS costing £15k per hour” (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – British-Irish talks show renewed focus
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, speaking in Coleraine, welcomes renewed British-Irish engagement on the Protocol but says it must lead to decisive action, not just dialogue. He says the DUP will judge any outcome against its seven tests for renegotiation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey – British-Irish talks show renewed focus (opens in a new tab)
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‘Suffering cancer patients need Executive formed’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says rising numbers waiting longer than 62 days for cancer treatment are a matter of life and death, and urges the DUP to stop blocking an Executive so it can address health service pressures.
Health Original release: ‘Suffering cancer patients need Executive formed’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: DUP creating cost of living support border in Irish Sea
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the DUP's boycott of the Stormont institutions is delaying energy support payments to families in Northern Ireland that people in England, Scotland and Wales have already received. He calls on the DUP to return to the Assembly and Executive.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Toole: DUP creating cost of living support border in Irish Sea (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Data plan for non-Irish EU citizens to cross border is non-starter
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna calls the UK Government's planned biometric data requirements for non-Irish EU citizens crossing into Northern Ireland a non-starter, and urges Rishi Sunak to scrap the proposal.
Immigration International affairs Original release: Hanna: Data plan for non-Irish EU citizens to cross border is non-starter (opens in a new tab)
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British PM must use space to get joint solution with EU – McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says the British Prime Minister's attendance at the British Irish Council is welcome but calls for clarity on how the British government will restore the Assembly and Executive before 2023. She also urges intensified talks with the EU and an end to the Protocol…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: British PM must use space to get joint solution with EU – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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British Government must show political will and reach agreement on Protocol – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on the British Government to show political resolve and negotiate a deal with the EU on the Irish Protocol, and urges direct EU‑Belfast Assembly dialogue to protect citizens’ rights.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: British Government must show political will and reach agreement on Protocol – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – A return to cross-community consensus can provide…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson calls for a return to cross-community consensus to restore devolution, ahead of the British Irish Council meeting in Blackpool and a Prime Minister-Taoiseach meeting. He says the Protocol's trade barriers must be removed in a way unionists can support.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey – A return to cross-community consensus can provide… (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Disgraceful DUP boycott holding up energy support payments
SDLP Cost of Living Spokesperson Matthew O'Toole says the DUP's boycott of Stormont is delaying the £400 energy support payment, and urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to add help for home heating oil users.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: O’Toole: Disgraceful DUP boycott holding up energy support payments (opens in a new tab)
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‘Nurses should have fair pay and conditions’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says nurses should have fair pay and safe working conditions after the RCN announced strike action, and says he is writing to the British Chancellor to demand a fair pay award for nurses now.
Health Economy and employment Original release: ‘Nurses should have fair pay and conditions’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - replacing the Protocol is key to restoring Stormont
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP responds to the Secretary of State's Commons statement on amending New Decade, New Approach legislation, saying the Government must replace the Protocol with arrangements unionists can support before Stormont can be restored. He says NDNA commitments on the UK…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey - replacing the Protocol is key to restoring Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Response to Secretary of State announcement- Unionists must stand firm
TUV leader Jim Allister says he has no issue with the reduction in the Secretary of State's salary but claims a financial penalty will not weaken opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol. He urges the Secretary of State to focus on recovering full UK sovereignty and says unionists must stand…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Response to Secretary of State announcement- Unionists must stand firm (opens in a new tab)
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Replace the Protocol and restore devolution
DUP South Belfast MLA Edwin Poots says the Secretary of State may take whatever action he chooses, but insists devolution cannot be restored until the Protocol is replaced with arrangements unionists can support. He adds that the DUP is ready to take its case to the electorate in an election.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Replace the Protocol and restore devolution (opens in a new tab)