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Michelle O’Neill urges An Taoiseach to make the extension of Presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in the north a priority
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin asking him to prioritise giving Irish citizens in the North the right to vote in presidential elections. She also welcomes Tánaiste Simon Harris's support for the principle following an Assembly motion backing the change.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont vote on presidential voting rights for Northern citizens Original release: Michelle O’Neill urges An Taoiseach to make the extension of Presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in the north a priority (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein’s terrorist glorification roadshow continues: Bunting
DUP Justice Spokesperson and East Belfast MLA Joanne Bunting says Sinn Fein shows no limit in glorifying terrorists, criticising its honouring of an individual the McCartney family believe ordered Robert McCartney's murder. She calls for anyone with information to contact police and for continued…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Sinn Fein’s terrorist glorification roadshow continues: Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Slams Trade Deal as Betrayal of Union on VE Day
TUV leader Jim Allister says a UK-EU trade deal will likely bring the Protocol into play and confirm the Windsor Framework's Union-dismantling nature, criticising Northern Ireland being governed by EU law on matters such as beef.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU trade deal and Windsor Framework implications for Northern Ireland Original release: Allister Slams Trade Deal as Betrayal of Union on VE Day (opens in a new tab)
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Bryson’s Legal Victory Exposes Stormont Failures on Irish Signage Controversy
Jim Allister, the TUV leader and North Antrim MP, welcomes Jamie Bryson’s successful judicial review of the Infrastructure Minister’s decision to impose Irish‑language signage at Grand Central Station, says it highlights Stormont’s failures and urges the minister to halt spending and abandon the s .
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: Bryson’s Legal Victory Exposes Stormont Failures on Irish Signage Controversy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin meet PSNI and Choice Housing to discuss intimidation of Lisburn residents
Sinn Féin's Danny Baker, with fellow MLA Deirdre Hargey, MP Paul Maskey and Lisburn councillors, says they met social landlord Choice Housing and police to address threats against Altona Drive residents, including letters bearing a paramilitary group's logo. Baker calls on all political leaders to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Altona Drive Lisburn sectarian intimidation of residents Original release: Sinn Féin meet PSNI and Choice Housing to discuss intimidation of Lisburn residents (opens in a new tab)
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Government must now act on commitments to extend presidential voting rights to citizens in the North – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty TD urges the government to set a timeline and date for a referendum on giving Irish citizens in the North a vote in presidential elections, following a Stormont vote and the Tánaiste's supportive response.
Constitutional affairs Disability and equality Issue: Stormont vote on presidential voting rights for Northern citizens Original release: Government must now act on commitments to extend presidential voting rights to citizens in the North – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine praises response to Clogher Valley fire
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine thanks emergency services on the third day of battling wildfires in the Clogher Valley, describing the scale of the damage as massive and upsetting. She urges the public to avoid lighting fires during the dry spell and to stay clear of the blaze.
Environment and climate Issue: Clogher gorse fire, County Tyrone Original release: Erskine praises response to Clogher Valley fire (opens in a new tab)
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Free Speech and Scrutiny Vindicated: Gaston Welcomes Standards Commissioner Ruling
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes the Assembly Commissioner for Standards' decision to dismiss a complaint against him over questions he asked in an October committee session. He argues the ruling protects MLAs' scrutiny role and criticises committee chair Paula Bradshaw's interview remarks.
Disability and equality Issue: Standards Commissioner ruling on Timothy Gaston committee questioning complaint Original release: Free Speech and Scrutiny Vindicated: Gaston Welcomes Standards Commissioner Ruling (opens in a new tab)
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We have power to boost local charity funding by millions, says Mulholland, launching PMB consultation
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA says NI can give charities a multi‑million boost by allowing large society lotteries to operate, and launches a public consultation on her ‘Lotteries for Communities’ Private Member’s Bill to align NI with the rest of the UK.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Lotteries for Communities Bill consultation launch Original release: We have power to boost local charity funding by millions, says Mulholland, launching PMB consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Lotteries for Communities Bill
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland introduces a Lotteries for Communities Bill to allow large society lotteries to operate in Northern Ireland, arguing it would generate millions of pounds a year for local charities. A public consultation on the proposals runs until 31 July 2025.
Economy and employment Issue: Lotteries for Communities Bill consultation launch Original release: Lotteries for Communities Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McDaid offers support to Camogie players amid skorts row
SDLP Ballyarnett councillor Catherine McDaid says women should be free to wear what they are comfortable in, backing Kilkenny and Dublin camogie players forced into skorts at a Leinster semi-final and urging GAA members to abolish the rule at the Special Congress.
Disability and equality Issue: Camogie skorts rule row at Leinster Championship semi-final Original release: McDaid offers support to Camogie players amid skorts row (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK-EU summit opportunity to reverse Brexit damage
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the upcoming UK-EU summit on 19 May must start a process to repair Brexit damage, and has written to the UK, Irish and EU governments raising Northern Ireland issues including an SPS agreement, youth freedom of movement and removal of Electronic Travel Authorisation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Hanna: UK-EU summit opportunity to reverse Brexit damage (opens in a new tab)
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A United Ireland within the European Union presents new opportunity for entire island – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy welcomes an Amárach poll for European Movement Ireland showing majorities in both parts of Ireland backing a United Ireland within the EU. He calls on the Irish Government to convene a Citizens' Assembly and begin constitutional planning.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Amárach poll on United Ireland support within the EU Original release: A United Ireland within the European Union presents new opportunity for entire island – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Brett praises completion of Project Stratum
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett, who chairs the Economy Committee, welcomes the completion of Project Stratum, which he says was Northern Ireland's largest telecoms infrastructure project and was delivered on time and within budget. He credits DUP influence in securing funding through the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Project Stratum completion of rural broadband rollout Original release: Brett praises completion of Project Stratum (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach must raise potential for tariff distortions on the island with Von Der Leyen – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to raise tariff-related distortions on the island of Ireland with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of their meeting. He warns of possible effects from a US-UK trade deal on…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Taoiseach meeting with EU Commission President on US tariffs Original release: Taoiseach must raise potential for tariff distortions on the island with Von Der Leyen – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD (opens in a new tab)
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Legislation to cut cost of school uniforms must be fit for purpose – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says parties must work together to make the school uniform legislation fit for purpose after the Assembly Education Committee took evidence from retailers. He calls for the bill to drop requirements for expensive branded items, particularly PE kit, and allow affordable…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Assembly Education Committee evidence session on school uniform costs legislation Original release: Legislation to cut cost of school uniforms must be fit for purpose – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew expresses concern over Clogher gorse fire
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew expresses concern about a significant gorse fire near Clogher, County Tyrone, saying fire appliances are at the scene. He relays fire service advice for nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut because of smoke, and urges the community to avoid the area.
Environment and climate Issue: Clogher gorse fire, County Tyrone Original release: Gildernew expresses concern over Clogher gorse fire (opens in a new tab)
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VE Day - 80 years
DUP MP Gavin Robinson marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, honouring those who died and recalling Northern Ireland's wartime contribution, including its armed forces and industry, and pledges to protect the values they fought for.
Other International affairs Original release: VE Day - 80 years (opens in a new tab)
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Givan: Education is the foundation of everything we aspire to be
Education Minister Paul Givan hosts a TransformED School Leaders' conference in Belfast with over 600 delegates, focusing on curriculum, assessment, accountability and professional learning under the TransformED NI Strategy. He says the strategy is a promise to children, teachers and parents, and…
Education Issue: TransformED School Leaders' conference Belfast Original release: Givan: Education is the foundation of everything we aspire to be (opens in a new tab)
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It has never been more important to remember those who paid the ultimate price, says Long on 80th anniversary of VE Day
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA urges people to honour those who died freeing Europe from fascism and tyranny, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Other International affairs Original release: It has never been more important to remember those who paid the ultimate price, says Long on 80th anniversary of VE Day (opens in a new tab)