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Back in Business Scheme ‘valuable intervention to support revitalization of town centres and high streets’ – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan, Public Finances Spokesperson, welcomes the continued rollout of the Back in Business Scheme, saying it offers vital aid for businesses occupying empty shops and will boost regeneration and jobs on high streets.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Back in Business Scheme extension Original release: Back in Business Scheme ‘valuable intervention to support revitalization of town centres and high streets’ – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Reinstating rates exemption for ATMs in rural areas will have ‘positive impact’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says reinstating a rates exemption for rural ATMs will be positive, citing Lisnaskea's loss of its last bank branch. She says she has reapplied to LINK for reassessment in hope of a banking hub and round-the-clock cash access.
Public finance and taxation Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Reinstating rates exemption for rural ATMs Original release: Reinstating rates exemption for ATMs in rural areas will have ‘positive impact’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Givan announces continuation of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy…
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme will continue into 2025/26, with its per-child cap raised by 10% from 1 April 2025 and provider administrative payments increased.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme continuation into 2025/26 Original release: Givan announces continuation of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy… (opens in a new tab)
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Important for Parliament to stand with victims of terrorism – Robinson
DUP Leader and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says Parliament must stand with victims of terrorism and will lead a House of Commons debate on European Remembrance Day, urging truth, justice and long‑term support for survivors.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism debate Original release: Important for Parliament to stand with victims of terrorism – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston hosts highly successful event to mark European Day for Victims of Terrorism
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he hosted an event at Stormont marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism, with testimonies from victims of loyalist, IRA and other killings. He calls it a corrective to efforts to airbrush victims from the record.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Gaston hosts highly successful event to mark European Day for Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Action, not words, needed on civil service reform - Forsythe
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe, vice-chair of the Finance Committee, says the UK Government's call for civil service reform is welcome but must lead to real change. She links NICS skills gaps to delayed infrastructure projects and overspends, and urges use of the skills exchange with the UK Home Civil…
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster civil service reform call Original release: Action, not words, needed on civil service reform - Forsythe (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons strengthens cultural and historical links during Washington…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says he will use a five-day Washington trip to strengthen cultural and historical links with the USA, promoting Ulster-Scots influence and Northern Ireland's role in the US semiquincentennial. The visit includes a Smithsonian event and meetings with the US-NI…
International affairs Issue: Minister Gordon Lyons Washington trip on US-NI cultural links Original release: Lyons strengthens cultural and historical links during Washington… (opens in a new tab)
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Overdue Public Appointments Commissioner must see all public appointments properly regulated, says Alliance representatives
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA and Stewart Dickson MLA welcome the advert for a Public Appointments Commissioner but say it is long overdue. They warn that other public appointments the Department plans to make will proceed without regulation.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Public Appointments Commissioner recruitment advertisement Original release: Overdue Public Appointments Commissioner must see all public appointments properly regulated, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-border approach to tackling organised crime and its harms essential, says Long.
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA reaffirms her commitment to tackling organised crime and its harms, calling for cross-border partnership arrangements to be built on after attending a Belfast conference with northern and southern law enforcement agencies. She says a shared focus on harm…
Justice and policing Issue: Cross-border organised crime conference held in Belfast Original release: Cross-border approach to tackling organised crime and its harms essential, says Long. (opens in a new tab)
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Not good enough for others to pay lip service to paramilitary disbandment, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA criticises the DUP, Sinn Féin and UUP for backing a scoping exercise on appointing a Government interlocutor to engage paramilitary groups. He calls on the UK and Irish Governments to abandon the interlocutor appointment and pursue prosecution of…
Justice and policing Issue: UK and Irish governments engagement with paramilitary groups on disbandment Original release: Not good enough for others to pay lip service to paramilitary disbandment, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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UK and Irish Governments must immediately abandon plans for engaging with paramilitaries, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on the UK and Irish Governments to drop plans to engage paramilitaries through an independent 'group transition' process, ahead of an Alliance Assembly motion opposing the move. He also criticises Sinn Féin's proposed amendment and the UUP's approach.
Justice and policing Issue: UK and Irish governments engagement with paramilitary groups on disbandment Original release: UK and Irish Governments must immediately abandon plans for engaging with paramilitaries, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be historic – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the confirmation that Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest Irish music and culture festival, will be held in Belfast in 2026. He says the city's hosting will be a first and predicts a major economic boost.
Economy and employment Issue: Fleadh Cheoil expected coming to Belfast in 2026 Original release: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be historic – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Amplification of women’s voices crucial in constitutional discussion – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh TD says a feminist analysis is crucial to the constitutional debate, welcoming the National Women's Council's Women's Assembly report and urging the Irish government to begin planning a referendum on Irish Unity.
Constitutional affairs Disability and equality Issue: National Women's Council Women's Assembly report launch Original release: Amplification of women’s voices crucial in constitutional discussion – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Martin Hearty Co-opted To Newry Mourne Down Council
Sinn Féin has selected Martin Hearty from Crossmaglen to fill a Slieve Gullion seat on Newry Mourne and Down Council vacated by Aoife Finnegan, who became MLA for Newry and Armagh. Hearty pledges to keep serving local people.
Local government Issue: Martin Hearty co-option to Newry Mourne and Down Council Original release: Martin Hearty Co-opted To Newry Mourne Down Council (opens in a new tab)
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‘Time for British government to move beyond austerity’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on the British government to move beyond austerity towards investment in public services, after reports suggested a £5 billion welfare cut. He has written to the Communities Minister seeking clarity on the impact on disability benefit recipients in the north.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Reported £5 billion welfare budget cuts by British Labour government Original release: ‘Time for British government to move beyond austerity’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from DUP Chairman Lord Morrow
Other Original release: Statement from DUP Chairman Lord Morrow (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments on Connswater closure
DUP Leader and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says his thoughts are with staff facing job losses as Connswater Shopping Centre closes. He calls for the site to remain of benefit to the Newtownards Road area and says DUP colleagues will engage with the owners on next steps.
Economy and employment Issue: Connswater Shopping Centre closure Original release: Robinson comments on Connswater closure (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives saddened to hear of closure of East Belfast shopping centre
Alliance East Belfast figures Peter McReynolds MLA and Councillor Fiona McAteer voice concern about reports that the Connswater Shopping Centre sale is being explored. They say Alliance has contacted Connswater about how the process is handled and wants decisions to limit staff disruption, and…
Economy and employment Issue: Connswater Shopping Centre closure Original release: Alliance representatives saddened to hear of closure of East Belfast shopping centre (opens in a new tab)
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McDonough-Brown welcomes consultation into extending Belfast park opening hours
Alliance Botanic Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown welcomes a Belfast City Council consultation on extending opening hours at Ormeau Park, Botanic Gardens, Belmont Park, Falls Park and Woodvale Park. He calls for investment in lighting for winter and urges residents to take part.
Local government Issue: Belfast city parks opening hours consultation Original release: McDonough-Brown welcomes consultation into extending Belfast park opening hours (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes additional funding to help speed up and transform justice system
Alliance justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice's allocation of £20.45m to accelerate and modernise criminal justice, plus £2.19m for an electronic monitoring project. She hopes the funding will tackle delays and digital efficiencies.
Justice and policing Issue: Department of Justice £20.45m criminal justice funding allocation and electronic monitoring project Original release: Egan welcomes additional funding to help speed up and transform justice system (opens in a new tab)