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Fuel Protests In The North
People Before Profit says today's fuel protests across the North have a right core demand for urgent action on fuel prices, blaming the Executive for years of rising costs and calling for price caps, windfall taxes on energy firms and a £500 energy credit for households.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Fuel protests and energy price caps across Ireland Original release: Fuel Protests In The North (opens in a new tab)
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Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the installation of a new sensory unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, a multisensory 'Cubbie' purchased with Little Heroes NI funding, which she says will officially open this week.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children sensory unit installation Original release: Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Murray welcomes introduction of pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events
Alliance councillor Micky Murray welcomes Belfast City Council's passing of his motion seeking pilot drug-checking services at major city events, arguing testing gives people safety information and helps health authorities issue warnings.
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on drug testing at city events Original release: Murray welcomes introduction of pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events (opens in a new tab)
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Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says Net Zero targets must be met during a Stormont debate, pointing to Lough Neagh's ecological decline, threats to eel fishing livelihoods and calls for investment in green energy such as offshore wind.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises other Assembly parties for voting down a DUP motion requiring departments to assess the costs and benefits of climate policies, arguing the Climate Action Plan's proposals remain unquantified and risk delaying the A5 and A1 road projects.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Assembly vote on DUP motion to cost net zero policies Original release: Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Brett secures progress towards permanent pedestrianisation of Hill…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett welcomes progress towards making Hill Street in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter permanently pedestrianised, after the temporary scheme was confirmed for an extension. He says traffic has fallen by over 70% and calls for the permanent scheme to be delivered as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Hill Street Belfast pedestrianisation scheme extension Original release: Brett secures progress towards permanent pedestrianisation of Hill… (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes freeze of public transport fares
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's decision to hold public transport fares steady for a second year running, arguing it will ease cost of living pressures and encourage more people onto Translink services.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Translink fare freeze announcement Original release: Boylan welcomes freeze of public transport fares (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Translink fare freeze does not go far enough
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says the Infrastructure Minister's announced Translink fare freeze for this year does not go far enough. He calls for reduced public transport fares to be explored with Executive colleagues amid rising fuel costs.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Translink fare freeze announcement Original release: McNulty: Translink fare freeze does not go far enough (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Fuel protests must not put public at risk
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna says fuel protesters must protect public safety, citing traffic delays and an ambulance held up on roads. She calls on Stormont and Westminster to use their powers to support families and businesses hit hardest by rising energy costs.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fuel protests causing road blockages and traffic delays in Northern Ireland Original release: SDLP: Fuel protests must not put public at risk (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Co-opts New MLA for Foyle
The DUP announces that Julie Middleton is taking her seat as MLA for Foyle following her co-option. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP praises her experience and council record, and Middleton pledges to represent Foyle and stand up for unionist priorities.
Other Issue: Julie Middleton co-option as MLA for Foyle Original release: DUP Co-opts New MLA for Foyle (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne praises McIlroy during Stormont Matter of the Day
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne says Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters wins are a source of local and national pride, and he used a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to recognise the golfer's achievement.
Other Original release: Dunne praises McIlroy during Stormont Matter of the Day (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Nesbitt announces Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces that 16 cancer service charities will share funding from the Cancer Charities Grant Scheme, jointly backed by his department and Macmillan, to deliver local support such as mental health help, rehabilitation and transport.
Health Issue: Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients announced Original release: Minister Nesbitt announces Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients (opens in a new tab)
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Jon Burrows calls on His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy after historic back-to-back Masters victories
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls on King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy following his back-to-back Masters victories, describing him as the greatest athlete Northern Ireland has produced and citing his golf tourism impact.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy back-to-back Masters victories Original release: Jon Burrows calls on His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy after historic back-to-back Masters victories (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone pays tribute to former councillor James McGarvey, who represented the party on Cookstown District Council for two decades, including a term as chair. McGlone recalls his civil rights background and community work.
Other Local government Original release: McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey (opens in a new tab)
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Gary Middleton Steps Back from Public Life to Focus on Health
DUP MLA Gary Middleton announces he is resigning his Foyle seat at the Assembly tomorrow, citing mental health challenges and the need to focus on recovery. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP thanks him and pays tribute to his service.
Health Issue: Gary Middleton resignation from Foyle Assembly seat Original release: Gary Middleton Steps Back from Public Life to Focus on Health (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer welcomes reconvening of Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry
West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer welcomes the resumption of the Curraghinalt goldmine inquiry in Omagh next Monday after a 15-month break, saying it offers local people a chance to be heard. He calls for the process to move forward without further delay toward a timely conclusion.
Environment and climate Issue: Curraghinalt goldmine public inquiry resumption in Omagh Original release: McAleer welcomes reconvening of Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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No Water Levy on Struggling Households – Make the Developers Pay
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll rejects an additional levy on households to fund water infrastructure, calling instead for the Executive to fund repairs and for housing developers to contribute, criticising Sinn Féin's voluntary developer contributions scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Proposed water infrastructure levy on households and developer contributions Original release: No Water Levy on Struggling Households – Make the Developers Pay (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Patients still waiting far too long for cancer treatment
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says latest cancer waiting time statistics show only 29.5% starting treatment within the 62-day target, and criticises the Health Minister's claims of progress and the use of £73.5 million of cancer capacity funding to offset a department…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Latest cancer waiting time statistics for 62-day treatment target Original release: McGrath: Patients still waiting far too long for cancer treatment (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister's Regional Plan Delivers 46% Increase in Breast Cancer Assessments – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes figures showing a 46% rise in patients seen by breast cancer specialists after urgent referrals in the quarter ending December 2025, up from 2,699 to 3,902. He credits Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's regional breast assessment scheme and welcomes…
Health Issue: Breast cancer urgent referral waiting time statistics published April 2026 Original release: Health Minister's Regional Plan Delivers 46% Increase in Breast Cancer Assessments – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Wildfires Plan will protect communities, nature and the Mournes, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray calls the Wildfires Action Plan to 2030, published by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, a timely intervention for the countryside after around 200 wildfires. He highlights rewetting peatlands and the Wildfire Recovery Project led by the Pau Costa Foundation in at-risk areas…
Environment and climate Issue: Wildfires Action Plan to 2030 publication by DAERA Original release: Wildfires Plan will protect communities, nature and the Mournes, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)