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Abuse of cross-community voting during Covid pandemic only demonstrates need for reform, says Guy
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy says cross-community voting was abused in the Executive to block public health measures during the Covid pandemic, and says this shows the need for reform. The release is directed at former First Minister Arlene Foster.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Abuse of cross-community voting during Covid pandemic only demonstrates need for reform, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Ministers’ evidence must drive real Stormont reform
SDLP MLA Sinéad O'Toole says evidence given by the First Ministers must drive genuine reform of Stormont, though the release text provided contains only its headline, so no further detail on the specific proposals is available.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Toole: First Ministers’ evidence must drive real Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child
Aontú calls the proposed 27% MLA pay rise immoral and unjustifiable, contrasting it with 3–5% increases for teachers, nurses and other public sector workers. It also demands the rise be stopped immediately, citing SEND and EA transport cuts.
Economy and employment Education Original release: MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly hails ‘historic’ vote at Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes a motion passed at the Conradh na Gaeilge annual gathering pledging the organisation to pursue Irish unity, calling it a historic decision. She credits its proposers, Belfast's Comhairle Ceantair branch, and says the years ahead offer chances to advance…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Reilly hails ‘historic’ vote at Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis (opens in a new tab)
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No MLA Pay Rise: Don’t Reward Failure!
Aontú, through Gemma Brolly, backs a petition to stop a proposed 27% MLA pay rise, calling for an immediate halt, a full review of MLA expenses and allowances, and a cap tied to the highest public sector pay award. It also calls for investment in SEND services and a fair deal for public sector…
Economy and employment Education Original release: No MLA Pay Rise: Don’t Reward Failure! (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers Failed by Stormont: TUV Slams Slurry Ban, TB Crisis and Windsor Framework
TUV agriculture spokesman Councillor Allister Kyle tells a West Tyrone fundraiser that farming is failing under Stormont, calling for the agriculture and environment roles to be split, citing over 20,000 TB-infected cattle in 2025 and urging action to eradicate bovine TB.
Agriculture and rural affairs Constitutional affairs Original release: Farmers Failed by Stormont: TUV Slams Slurry Ban, TB Crisis and Windsor Framework (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws to address noise and graphic imagery
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws restricting graphic imagery and noise in Belfast City Centre, including a 70-decibel noise limit, and urges the Communities Minister to enact them quickly.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws to address noise and graphic imagery (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of equality legislation for 20 years a shocking dereliction of duty, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister's failure to bring forward equality legislation in 20 years is a dereliction of duty, citing an Assembly answer from the joint FMdFM office. She calls for institutional reform so that outdated…
Disability and equality Original release: Lack of equality legislation for 20 years a shocking dereliction of duty, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister should confirm children will not lose classroom assistants – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Authority and the Education Minister to confirm that no child currently receiving a classroom assistant will lose that support under new EA proposals. He says the policy could reduce or remove one-to-one help for some children and that his party…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Education Minister should confirm children will not lose classroom assistants – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comment on £14k pay hike for MLAs
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Independent Remuneration Board's determination lifting MLA salaries by about 27%, a £14,000 rise, was the outcome MLAs intended. He argues Stormont's powers have shrunk and calls for public consultation on the pay decision.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV comment on £14k pay hike for MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Micheál Martin’s complacency on Irish Unity is a failure of leadership – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of complacency on Irish unity, claiming his remarks on a referendum before 2030 ignore public opinion and the government has failed to prepare for constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Micheál Martin’s complacency on Irish Unity is a failure of leadership – Mary Lou McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Deis ag Ard Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge díriú ar Éire nua a thógáil – Kearney | Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis an opportunity to focus on building a new Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin's National Chairperson Declan Kearney, speaking ahead of Conradh na Gaeilge's Ard Fheis, calls Belfast's selection as host city significant and says its theme on the Irish language in a united Ireland is timely. He adds that he will join a panel discussion at the event.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Deis ag Ard Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge díriú ar Éire nua a thógáil – Kearney | Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis an opportunity to focus on building a new Ireland – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong says political institutions should reflect and include people with disabilities. She made the remarks after being selected by the Assembly to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities regional forum in Edinburgh on 20-21 February 2026.
Disability and equality Original release: Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna condemns racist graffiti
The SDLP's Hanna condemns racist graffiti, with no location or further action specified in the statement, which is dated 16 February 2026.
Disability and equality Original release: Hanna condemns racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says he will table a motion on 17 February urging the Government to add sexual crimes as a specific criterion in the Legacy Commission Bill’s Troubles investigation, and calls on the First and Deputy First Minister to back it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the racist graffiti discovered on the Bass Buildings in central Belfast highlights the cost of the First and deputy First Minister’s inaction on tackling racism.
Disability and equality Original release: Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome Nesbitt u-turn but major questions remain on his approach to puberty blockers
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's reversal on Northern Ireland's role in the puberty blocker trial but says he must explain how the decision was made and reversed. Party colleague Timothy Gaston is seeking an urgent Assembly answer from the Minister, and…
Health Disability and equality Original release: Welcome Nesbitt u-turn but major questions remain on his approach to puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Committee Performs Embarrassing Climbdown
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the Communities Committee's decision to drop its plan to contact the UK Secretary of State about the DfC Minister, after Assembly legal advice. She says the Committee should also have apologised to the Minister.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Communities Committee Performs Embarrassing Climbdown (opens in a new tab)
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A united Ireland must be shared, inclusive, and welcoming – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen says he hosted a Westminster panel on the fracturing of the Union from Irish, Scottish and Welsh perspectives, arguing London is out of touch and calling for informed debate ahead of any referendum on a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Original release: A united Ireland must be shared, inclusive, and welcoming – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning of ADHD services vital, says McReynolds, following publication of ADHD Needs Assessment Report
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds welcomes the publication of the ADHD Needs Assessment Report, which proposes a commissioned ADHD service across Northern Ireland, and calls for its commissioning to proceed.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Commissioning of ADHD services vital, says McReynolds, following publication of ADHD Needs Assessment Report (opens in a new tab)