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Employment rights legislation must protect workers and support businesses, says Alliance Representatives
Alliance Economy Spokespeople Kate Nicholl MLA and David Honeyford MLA respond to the Economy Minister's statement on the proposed 'way forward' for employment rights legislation, urging paid carer's leave timing and greater support for micro and small businesses.
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister's update on the Good Jobs Bill Original release: Employment rights legislation must protect workers and support businesses, says Alliance Representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Kingsmills report underlines need to have comprehensive process for dealing with past, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says a Police Ombudsman report on the Kingsmills killings reinforces the need for a fully comprehensive, victim-focused approach to the past, after finding police failed to question 11 men identified by intelligence. She praises Alan Black's persistence and says…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman Kingsmill report publication Original release: Kingsmills report underlines need to have comprehensive process for dealing with past, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson condemns tit-for-tat sectarian attacks in Derry-Londonderry
Alliance's Rachael Ferguson condemns a weekend of sectarian attacks in Derry-Londonderry, including thrown bricks, bottles and fireworks aimed at rival groups and police, and smashed windows on a bus of youths returning from a mixed-community football event. She says no violence can be justified…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Derry-Londonderry sectarian attacks over the weekend of 26-27 April 2025 Original release: Ferguson condemns tit-for-tat sectarian attacks in Derry-Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges calm following sectarian attacks
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan calls for calm and for no retaliation after a number of weekend incidents in Derry, which police are treating as sectarian hate crimes including attacks on young people. He also condemns a bus attack in Omagh and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Derry-Londonderry sectarian attacks over the weekend of 26-27 April 2025 Original release: Durkan urges calm following sectarian attacks (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges First Minister on Executive’s five-star luxury spend
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Executive ministers of spending thousands on five-star hotels during overseas trips, citing reports of nearly £220,000 in travel costs, and asks First Minister Michelle O'Neill what she will do about it.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive ministers' five-star hotel spending on overseas trips Original release: O’Toole challenges First Minister on Executive’s five-star luxury spend (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Sinn Féin bluffing on financial powers after debate no-show
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Sinn Féin of bluffing on financial powers after its Finance Minister skipped an SDLP Opposition Day debate on fiscal devolution, despite the party backing the motion, which passed in the Assembly. He says Sinn Féin's record on fiscal powers…
Public finance and taxation Issue: SDLP motion on NI Executive fiscal powers in the Assembly Original release: O’Toole: Sinn Féin bluffing on financial powers after debate no-show (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Victims being failed by legacy process
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna says victims are being failed by UK Government legacy processes after the Police Ombudsman's report on the 1976 Kingsmill killing of 10 workmen. She calls for an end to national security vetoes on cases, a overhaul of the ICRIR, and a return to Stormont House principles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman Kingsmill report publication Original release: Hanna: Victims being failed by legacy process (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite expresses concern about extension to Sunday trading in Belfast
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite opposes a Belfast council pilot that would halt enforcement against shops opening early on Sundays, arguing it benefits large retailers at workers' expense. He calls for alternative Sunday initiatives and questions the 2016-2017 surveys…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast city centre Sunday trading pilot scheme agreed Original release: De Faoite expresses concern about extension to Sunday trading in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Allister writes to organisers of the Glastonbury Festival to ask them to drop Kneecap
TUV leader Jim Allister MP writes to Glastonbury Festival organisers calling on them to immediately rescind Kneecap's booking, citing the band's name, past comments on the Provisional IRA, a reported call to kill local Tory MPs, and remarks about Israel.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Glastonbury Festival booking of Kneecap Original release: Allister writes to organisers of the Glastonbury Festival to ask them to drop Kneecap (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney pays tribute to frontline workers in Gaza on International Workers’ Memorial Day
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA pays tribute to Gaza workers killed or injured in Israel's assault on International Workers' Memorial Day, calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to attacks on workers. He also welcomes the Good Jobs Bill introduced by Economy Minister…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Kearney pays tribute to frontline workers in Gaza on International Workers’ Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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ESRI report highlights significant benefits of all-Ireland collaboration – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh welcomes the latest ESRI research report under the Shared Island Initiative, saying it shows benefits of North-South collaboration in skills, health, energy and climate, and calls for upscaling cooperation and further FDI analysis.
Economy and employment Education Issue: ESRI Shared Island Initiative research report on all-Ireland collaboration Original release: ESRI report highlights significant benefits of all-Ireland collaboration – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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‘Good Jobs Bill will be most progressive employment legislation ever to be introduced in the north’ – Kearney
SF MLA Declan Kearney welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's announcement of the Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill, calling it the most progressive employment legislation introduced in the north. He urges cross-party backing and suggests the North-South Ministerial Council explore…
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister's update on the Good Jobs Bill Original release: ‘Good Jobs Bill will be most progressive employment legislation ever to be introduced in the north’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Glorifying the PIRA makes light of the ‘Disappeared’
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the appointment of Eamonn Henry as lead investigator for the Disappeared, condemns those who glorify the PIRA, and urges republicans with knowledge to come forward on the remaining cases.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Eamonn Henry appointed as lead investigator on the Disappeared Original release: Glorifying the PIRA makes light of the ‘Disappeared’ (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Condemns Alliance MLA’s Defence of Kneecap; Appeals to US to Block Rap Group’s Visas
TUV East Antrim councillor Matthew Warwick condemns Alliance's Danny Donnelly for defending Kneecap and says he has written to the US Department of State asking that the rap group be denied visas for its planned American tour.
Immigration International affairs Issue: TUV call for US to deny Kneecap visas Original release: TUV Condemns Alliance MLA’s Defence of Kneecap; Appeals to US to Block Rap Group’s Visas (opens in a new tab)
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TUV lodge formal complaint against chair of Ulster Council
TUV's Mid Ulster branch says it has lodged a formal complaint with the Local Government Ombudsman against Mid Ulster Council chairman Councillor Eugene McConnell over attending an Easter event commemorating Jim Lynagh and using the chair to stop debate on it. The complaint alleges breaches of the…
Local government Community relations and legacy Issue: Mid Ulster Council Chairman Eugene McConnell Jim Lynagh commemoration banner Original release: TUV lodge formal complaint against chair of Ulster Council (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes commitment from Airbus but concerns still remain
UUP economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes Airbus's definitive deal to acquire Spirit AeroSystems' Belfast operations but says concerns remain over the non-Airbus work at the site and calls for more assurances on it.
Economy and employment Issue: Airbus acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Belfast operations Original release: Armstrong welcomes commitment from Airbus but concerns still remain (opens in a new tab)
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Sunday trading pilot scheme chance to revitalise Belfast city centre, says Nelson, welcoming scheme's passing
Alliance Councillor Sam Nelson welcomes the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee's agreement to run a pilot Sunday trading scheme in Belfast city centre, which he says could help revitalise the area. He says the pilot will be ratified at full council and will allow impacts to be assessed.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast city centre Sunday trading pilot scheme agreed Original release: Sunday trading pilot scheme chance to revitalise Belfast city centre, says Nelson, welcoming scheme's passing (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes new expert advisory group on dog breeding standards
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair, Chair of the APG on Animal Welfare, welcomes the launch of a competition to appoint members to a new Expert Advisory Group reviewing dog breeding regulations and canine fertility clinics, and urges public participation.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Expert Advisory Group on dog breeding standards competition launch Original release: Blair welcomes new expert advisory group on dog breeding standards (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood condemns Kneecap's incitement of violence against MPs
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has tabled a Commons motion condemning recent Kneecap statements that she says incite violence against elected representatives and imply backing for proscribed groups. She argues political debate must remain robust without threats or dehumanisation.
Justice and policing Issue: Kneecap statements inciting violence against elected representatives Original release: Eastwood condemns Kneecap's incitement of violence against MPs (opens in a new tab)
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Sunnyside St attack shows need for better protection of those providing services to public, says Bradshaw
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns a knife threat against a shop worker on Sunnyside Street on Sunday evening and says public-facing staff need stronger protection. She welcomes the Justice Minister's planned sentencing legislation creating a new offence for attacking those serving…
Justice and policing Issue: Sunnyside Street shop knife threat attack Original release: Sunnyside St attack shows need for better protection of those providing services to public, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)