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Politics will continue to be stuck in Groundhog Day unless reforms to institutions happen, say Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Patrick Brown and Kate Nicholl say politics will stay stuck in a repeating cycle unless institutional reforms are made, after a failed attempt to elect an Assembly Speaker. Brown calls for reforms so the institutions cannot be held hostage when parties refuse to take part, and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Failed attempt to elect Assembly Speaker, August 2022 Original release: Politics will continue to be stuck in Groundhog Day unless reforms to institutions happen, say Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "we need less grandstanding and more focus on resolving…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says a recall of the Assembly, backed by pro-protocol parties, is a stunt showing disregard for unionists and power sharing. He argues it is about grandstanding rather than resolving problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly recall petition supported by pro-protocol parties, August 2022 Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "we need less grandstanding and more focus on resolving… (opens in a new tab)
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Tories are bad for your health- Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls the Tory plans to penalise patients 'insulting' and says the Tories should stop backing the DUP in blocking an Executive that would invest an extra £1 billion in health. He urges the British government to act on the cost-of-living crisis.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Tories are bad for your health- Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister’s tribute to Lord Trimble in the Assembly and noting the political lessons to be learned in respect of the failed Belfast Agreement
TUV leader Jim Allister pays tribute to Lord Trimble, recalling him as a university lecturer and praising his family ties, while stating he disagreed with Trimble over the Belfast Agreement, which he calls built on prisoner releases and a process of ever-constant concessions.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Jim Allister’s tribute to Lord Trimble in the Assembly and noting the political lessons to be learned in respect of the failed Belfast Agreement (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland reaches target in Sinn Féin led EU campaign for global vaccine equity
Sinn Féin's David Cullinane TD, Colm Gildernew MLA and Chris MacManus MEP welcome Ireland meeting its national signature target for the European Citizens' Initiative on fair access to Covid-19 medicines, which closed on 1 August with 9,373 Irish signatures.
Health International affairs Issue: No Profit on Pandemic European Citizens' Initiative closes with Ireland meeting target Original release: Ireland reaches target in Sinn Féin led EU campaign for global vaccine equity (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years.
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara calls for the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and for emergency action on energy bills, after BP reported its biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. He urges restoring the Universal Credit uplift and expanding renewable energy.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: BP biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years Original release: Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges DUP to get back to work
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA challenges the DUP to return to Stormont work as the Assembly is recalled from summer recess, arguing that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill's passage removes its excuse for blocking cost of living support.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: O’Toole challenges DUP to get back to work (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says former UUP leader and First Minister David Trimble will be remembered for his vision and leadership in reaching the 1998 peace deal, and that his place in history is secure. He offers sympathy to the family ahead of Monday's funeral.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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McCusker calls for intervention to tackle homelessness and addiction
SDLP councillor Paul McCusker calls for an immediate intervention on homelessness, addiction and mental health in Belfast after a candlelit vigil at City Hall. He urges the Health, Communities and Justice Ministers to visit the city and calls for more high-risk beds, overdose prevention facilities…
Housing Health Issue: Belfast candlelit vigil on homelessness and addiction Original release: McCusker calls for intervention to tackle homelessness and addiction (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite: Failure to ban conversion therapy inexcusable
SDLP councillor Séamas de Faoite says the delay in banning conversion therapy in the North is inexcusable, rejecting Communities Minister Deidre Hargey's explanations ahead of Belfast Pride. He urges her to report on progress and make the legislation a priority once the institutions are restored.
Disability and equality Original release: de Faoite: Failure to ban conversion therapy inexcusable (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge.
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls on the Communities Minister and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to urgently commission a replacement women-only supported hostel after the Regina Coeli service closed and its workers' promised replacement accommodation was not delivered.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Regina Coeli women’s hostel shutdown and occupation Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge. (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Nicholson pays tribute to Lord Trimble
Former UUP MEP Jim Nicholson pays tribute to Lord Trimble, saying his strength and determination were crucial in moving Northern Ireland forward and that history will judge him kindly. He also offers sympathies to Trimble's family.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Jim Nicholson pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Dire state of health service should focus minds of DUP
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls on the DUP to end its boycott and return to the Executive next week, citing the Department of Health's appeal for public support to discharge patients from hospital amid capacity pressures.
Health Issue: Department of Health appeal for public support on hospital discharges Original release: McGrath: Dire state of health service should focus minds of DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín commends courage of neurology scandal victims
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín commends the courage and dignity of families affected by the neurology scandal after meeting them with First Minister Elect Michelle O'Neill. She says Sinn Féin will keep supporting their campaign for accountability and redress.
Health Issue: Neurology scandal families meeting with Michelle O'Neill Original release: Ní Chuilín commends courage of neurology scandal victims (opens in a new tab)
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Latest polling vindicates the case for a Citizens’ Assembly on constitutional change – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says a latest Irish Studies–University of Liverpool/Irish News poll shows rising support for a unity referendum, and urges an all-island Citizens' Assembly on constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Studies–University of Liverpool/Irish News poll on Irish unity support Original release: Latest polling vindicates the case for a Citizens’ Assembly on constitutional change – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol’s economic impact of ‘feast or famine’ must be brought to an end – Aiken
UUP Finance Spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA urges the UK Government and EU to act on a House of Lords sub-committee report on the Protocol and to include local parties in negotiating workable solutions. He says Protocol trade effects are a feast-or-famine issue and backs making current grace periods…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: House of Lords Sub-Committee report on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Protocol’s economic impact of ‘feast or famine’ must be brought to an end – Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says Northern Ireland is lagging behind on electric vehicle charging after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed it is still only in discussions with other departments. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to set out how DFI will meet impending EU-derived minimum…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DFI response on electric vehicle charging provision discussions Original release: Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra to discuss Brexit, the Irish Protocol and the Good Friday Agreement, and to press for preparation for a united Ireland. She also reports a series of other meetings during her Australian visit.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair
UUP Chair Councillor Jill Macauley pays tribute to former leader Lord Trimble, calling him a brave, truthful politician whose leadership helped bring peace, and offers sympathies to his family after his death.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair (opens in a new tab)
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Adams extends solidarity to family of David Trimble
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Adams extends solidarity to family of David Trimble (opens in a new tab)