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Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the Irish Language Bill's progress through the House of Lords and calls for an Acht Gaeilge delivering official recognition, an Irish language commissioner, repeal of laws restricting Irish in courts, and access to public services through Irish.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she will travel to Australia for meetings and events across several cities, including a keynote at the National Press Club in Canberra. She also plans to meet trade unionists, Indigenous organisations and young Irish emigrants.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes the passage of Irish language legislation through the House of Lords at Westminster, which also includes Ulster Scots protections. He calls for the Bill to pass the Commons without delay and says Irish language rights should have been introduced in the North rather…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Reckless attempts to bin Protocol damaging north’s economy – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the British government's Protocol Bill is harming the north's economy, citing the latest Ulster Bank PMI showing falling sales, and calls for the Executive to be restored urgently.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Ulster Bank PMI report on northern economy and Protocol Bill Original release: Reckless attempts to bin Protocol damaging north’s economy – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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New British government must prioritise restoration of Assembly and Executive – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the incoming British government to prioritise restoring the Assembly, Executive and North South bodies, and tells the DUP to stop blocking a government as ministers attend the British-Irish Council in Guernsey.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British-Irish Council meeting in Guernsey and Assembly restoration Original release: New British government must prioritise restoration of Assembly and Executive – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson - "we need stable foundations for devolution"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he urged new Secretary of State Shailesh Vara to restore stability by dealing with the Protocol, and welcomes plans to keep the Bill on track at Committee stage next week.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee stage progress Original release: Donaldson - "we need stable foundations for devolution" (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’
UUP leader Doug Beattie says he has written to DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asking whether Sammy Wilson's claim that the Health Service is not underfunded reflects DUP policy, and whether the party will keep its manifesto health pledge.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Sammy Wilson claim that the Health Service is not underfunded Original release: Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’ (opens in a new tab)
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New British government must respect international law and honour agreements – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls on a new British Prime Minister to immediately restore the Assembly, Executive and North South bodies, honour international agreements and drop threats to break international law, following Boris Johnson's resignation as Tory leader.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: New British government must respect international law and honour agreements – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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New British Secretary has a duty to work even-handedly to restore power sharing – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, urges incoming Secretary of State Shailesh Vara to act impartially and constructively to revive the Assembly, noting he is the seventh British Secretary under this Tory government. She accuses his predecessor of undermining stability and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Shailesh Vara appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: New British Secretary has a duty to work even-handedly to restore power sharing – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD responds to the resignation of British Prime Minster Boris Johnson
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald TD says Boris Johnson's dealings with Ireland were wholly negative, citing broken Good Friday commitments, austerity and Brexit, and calls on his successor to restore Stormont's institutions and respect international law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD responds to the resignation of British Prime Minster Boris Johnson (opens in a new tab)
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Resignation of Boris Johnson
Traditional Unionist Voice leader Jim Allister says Boris Johnson's time as Prime Minister harmed Unionism, arguing the Protocol left Northern Ireland under EU rules and separated it from the rest of the UK. He urges Unionists to use Stormont leverage against the Protocol while Westminster is…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Resignation of Boris Johnson (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: Protocol continues to undermine devolution
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the NI Protocol is still weakening devolved government at Stormont following Boris Johnson's departure, and calls for it to be removed. He urges the incoming Conservative leader to recognise that no unionist MLAs or MPs back the arrangement.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Protocol continues to undermine devolution (opens in a new tab)
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Executive formation cannot be held to ransom by Tory infighting and chaos – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says Westminster turmoil over Brandon Lewis's resignation as Secretary of State must not stall Executive formation, accusing him of bias and of enabling DUP obstruction.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Brandon Lewis resignation as Northern Ireland Secretary Original release: Executive formation cannot be held to ransom by Tory infighting and chaos – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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“There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing long assessment waits, reduced educational psychology time and rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs.
Education Disability and equality Original release: “There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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“The North of Ireland, Who is in Charge?- Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín welcomes Brandon Lewis's resignation as Northern Ireland Secretary, calls on the British government to clarify who now holds the post, and urges a New Ireland Forum to discuss all-Ireland solutions.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Brandon Lewis resignation as Northern Ireland Secretary Original release: “The North of Ireland, Who is in Charge?- Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Time to bring an end to Tory government
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes Boris Johnson's resignation and calls for him to leave government immediately, citing law-breaking and scandal. He argues the Tory government should end and that a Labour-led administration would better serve relations across these islands.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Eastwood: Time to bring an end to Tory government (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for General Election to remove Tories from power
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls for a general election to remove the Conservatives from power, saying Boris Johnson should have left government immediately and that his party will back a no confidence motion against him.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Johnson refusal to resign after loss of confidence Original release: Eastwood calls for General Election to remove Tories from power (opens in a new tab)
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The British government’s reckless actions will hurt the North – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the British Government's Protocol legislation stands condemned internationally and is reckless and in breach of international law. He calls on the British government to honour its agreements and urges the DUP to lift its veto and help reform…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Parliament debate on the Irish Protocol and British Protocol Bill Original release: The British government’s reckless actions will hurt the North – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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“Britain fast becoming a rogue state”, MacManus tells European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that Britain is becoming a rogue state, accusing the British government of attacking the Protocol and the Good Friday Agreement, and of breaking international law. He argues the Protocol Bill would drag the North down and calls for Britain…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: MacManus address to European Parliament on Britain and the Protocol Original release: “Britain fast becoming a rogue state”, MacManus tells European Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron – important to prioritise mental health provision
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron says mental health provision must be prioritised by the Department of Health now that the £10m-a-year Confidence and Supply Agreement funding has ended. She calls on the department to engage with government so the UK Shared Prosperity Fund can replace lost European…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Ending of £10m-a-year mental health funding under Confidence and Supply Agreement Original release: Cameron – important to prioritise mental health provision (opens in a new tab)