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Hype no substitute for tackling the sovereignty issue
TUV leader Jim Allister says new EU 'technical talks' on the Northern Ireland Protocol will only tinker with how it works, since the EU mandate has not widened, and calls for the sovereignty issue to be addressed first. He urges Unionists to refuse to restore Stormont.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK technical talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Hype no substitute for tackling the sovereignty issue (opens in a new tab)
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Tory GDPR pledge a threat to basic cross-border activity: O’Toole
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole warns that the Conservatives' plan for a UK-only data equivalence system could disrupt cross-border payroll, healthcare, frontier worker arrangements and all-island bodies. He says it threatens post-Brexit data adequacy protections.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Tory conference pledge on UK data equivalence system Original release: Tory GDPR pledge a threat to basic cross-border activity: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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Focus must be on removing the Protocol : Paisley
DUP MP Ian Paisley urges the UK Government to concentrate on removing the NI Protocol instead of issuing apologies, arguing it has set Northern Ireland back and collapsed the institutions. He says the Protocol Bill should be fast-tracked, as two years of talks with the EU failed.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Focus must be on removing the Protocol : Paisley (opens in a new tab)
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Join the conversation on Irish Unity – Kearney
Sinn Féin chair Declan Kearney describes Saturday's Dublin conference on constitutional change as a pivotal moment for debate on Irish unity. He announces a Belfast Peoples' Assembly on 12 October, opened by Mary Lou McDonald, with registration open and submissions invited online.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Ireland's Future conference in Dublin, October 2022 Original release: Join the conversation on Irish Unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Ordinary people and public services paying price of Tory chaos – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says ordinary people and public services are paying for Tory chaos after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed plans for around £18 billion of cuts, and calls for an Executive to be formed now, urging the DUP to end its boycott.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Kwarteng confirmation of £18 billion public spending cuts plan Original release: Ordinary people and public services paying price of Tory chaos – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Baker`s olive branch should be reciprocated by Irish Government and EU - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA calls on the Irish Government and the EU to reciprocate Steve Baker's offer of an olive branch on the Northern Ireland Protocol. He says both sides have damaged trust by promoting false narratives, and urges everyone to redouble efforts to fix the protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Steve Baker olive branch on Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Steve Baker`s olive branch should be reciprocated by Irish Government and EU - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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My focus is on making Northern Ireland work for all its people within the United Kingdom – Beattie
Constitutional affairs Original release: My focus is on making Northern Ireland work for all its people within the United Kingdom – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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‘A New Ireland – A Nation Home for all’ – Mary Lou McDonald’s full address to Ireland’s Future
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at Ireland's Future, sets out a vision of a united Ireland as a 'nation home for all', calling for healthcare, housing and public services to be shaped by that goal and pledging to stop forced emigration of young people.
Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘A New Ireland – A Nation Home for all’ – Mary Lou McDonald’s full address to Ireland’s Future (opens in a new tab)
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What a flop!
TUV leader Jim Allister dismisses a Sinn Fein event in Dublin as less popular than a Newry 12th of July celebration. He says it aims to subvert Unionists' rights to remain in the UK, and criticises Sinn Fein for not apologising for the IRA campaign.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Ireland's Future constitutional change conference in Dublin, 1 October 2022 Original release: What a flop! (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile commends ‘thoughtful and inclusive’ discussions at Seanad Committee hearing
Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile thanks participants in the inaugural Seanad Public Consultation Committee hearing on Ireland’s constitutional future, praising the respectful, inclusive dialogue and the strong contribution of young people, and looks forward to further sessions.
Constitutional affairs Issue: First Seanad Public Consultation Committee hearing on Ireland's constitutional future Original release: Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile commends ‘thoughtful and inclusive’ discussions at Seanad Committee hearing (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane calls on British government to enter talks with EU
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to resume talks with the EU in good faith on the Northern Ireland Protocol to give certainty to local businesses, and urges PM Liz Truss to restore the Executive and Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Preliminary meeting between Šefčovič and Cleverly on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Finucane calls on British government to enter talks with EU (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help tackle the crises in our health service – Ní Chulín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says the Belfast Trust made an error about Dr Michael Watt's information during a neurology working group meeting, and the Trust has written to correct it. She calls on the Health Minister to meet affected patients and families and urges the DUP to rejoin the…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust correction on Dr Michael Watt neurology information Original release: Executive needed to help tackle the crises in our health service – Ní Chulín (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol not Brexit has undermined devolved government - Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says the Northern Ireland Protocol, not Brexit, poses the threat to the Belfast Agreement, citing a 2019 High Court judgment. He calls for the Protocol to be replaced and urges the Government to expedite the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Buckley UCD debate on Brexit and Good Friday Agreement Original release: Protocol not Brexit has undermined devolved government - Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Local parties must be involved in Protocol negotiations - Aiken
UUP Finance Spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA urges the UK Government and EU to include local political parties, particularly those entitled to form an Executive, in resumed talks on resolving Northern Ireland Protocol issues. He calls for a deal protecting goods moving within the UK single market.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Resumption of Northern Ireland Protocol talks between UK and EU Original release: Local parties must be involved in Protocol negotiations - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Patients misdiagnosed in Neurology scandal must get access to truth – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says Neurology scandal patients still lack truth and accountability and calls for the Belfast Trust to publish its response to the Neurology Public Inquiry recommendations, following an APG appearance.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust appearance before Neurology APG on Inquiry response Original release: Patients misdiagnosed in Neurology scandal must get access to truth – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Planning for constitutional change and self-determination should start now – Kearney
Sinn Féin chair Declan Kearney urges the Irish government to set up a Citizen's Assembly on constitutional change without delay, ahead of concurrent referenda on Irish unity. He points to the Ireland's Future 'Together We Can' event in Dublin on 1 October and Sinn Féin's People's Assemblies.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Ireland's Future constitutional change conference in Dublin, 1 October 2022 Original release: Planning for constitutional change and self-determination should start now – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer patients need Executive formed now – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Com Gildernew calls for an Executive to be formed immediately and for £1 billion of investment in health, after NISRA figures showed under 40 percent of urgent GP cancer referrals began treatment within 62 days.
Health Issue: NISRA cancer waiting times figures showing fewer than 40 percent treated within 62 days Original release: Cancer patients need Executive formed now – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive…
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks writes to the GAA's Ulster Council seeking a clear position on campaigning for a border poll, after social media posts quoted GAA member Niall Murphy backing such calls. Brooks says the GAA cannot be purely a sporting body if it campaigns, and questions public…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: GAA member Niall Murphy's social media posts on a border poll Original release: Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive… (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee reacts to the removal of 141 trees in Carnalea
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee expresses dismay at plans by Translink contractors to fell up to 141 trees near Carnalea station, warning of biodiversity loss and overnight disturbance. He calls on the council to require replanting in Carnalea.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink tree felling at Carnalea train station Original release: Cllr Barry McKee reacts to the removal of 141 trees in Carnalea (opens in a new tab)
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Parents deserve answers from Education Authority on school transport issue, says O’Lynn
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn calls for an urgent review of school transport by the Education Authority after Mary Queen of Peace Primary School in Glenravel was left without a bus driver, with over 40 parents affected.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Mary Queen of Peace Primary School Glenravel transport disruption Original release: Parents deserve answers from Education Authority on school transport issue, says O’Lynn (opens in a new tab)