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Minister announces £1.2m investment for regeneration project within…
The DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces a £1.2million Department for Communities grant to the Inner City Trust to buy the vacant, listed former Austins department store in Londonderry city centre. The funding will also cover immediate restoration works.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £1.2M Austins Building purchase and restoration funding announcement Original release: Minister announces £1.2m investment for regeneration project within… (opens in a new tab)
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Political leaders shouldn’t talk down local economic success stories
DUP Economy Spokesperson Phillip Brett says politicians should back local economic successes and check their facts, after First Minister comments on Thales weapons and a claim about the firm and Palestine led to protests at its East Belfast site.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Thales Northern Ireland First Minister comments and East Belfast protests Original release: Political leaders shouldn’t talk down local economic success stories (opens in a new tab)
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Affordable rent scheme to deliver 300 homes
DUP Housing Minister Gordon Lyons announces funding to Maple & May to deliver 300 Intermediate Rent homes at below-market rents, with some construction starting within a year and first tenancies targeted from late 2026.
Housing Issue: Maple & May Intermediate Rent funding for 300 homes Original release: Affordable rent scheme to deliver 300 homes (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes Minister’s commitment to tackling water pollution in South Antrim
Alliance MLA John Blair says he met DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and angling clubs from South Antrim to discuss recurring pollution on local rivers flowing into Lough Neagh. He says the Minister reaffirmed his commitment to tackling water pollution and pledged ongoing engagement with the angling…
Environment and climate Issue: South Antrim angling clubs meeting with DAERA Minister on river pollution Original release: Blair welcomes Minister’s commitment to tackling water pollution in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Protections for private renters must go further, says Armstrong
Alliance spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says protections for private renters must go further after Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announced rent increases limited to once a year. She calls for legislation banning inflation-busting rent rises and a new Housing Ombudsman.
Housing Issue: Communities Minister rent increase limit regulations for private tenancies Original release: Protections for private renters must go further, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Failure to appoint Commissioners reinforces need for action on endless TEO delay, says Bradshaw
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw voices frustration that the First and deputy First Ministers have still not appointed Language and Identity Commissioners as legislation requires. She says this shows the need to remove cross-community veto powers and cut unnecessary delay at the Executive…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Failure to appoint Commissioners reinforces need for action on endless TEO delay, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Department needs to agree new contract with local GPs, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Department of Health to agree a new GP contract in Northern Ireland, citing the recent England deal worth an extra £889 million a year for general practices and a cut in red tape.
Health Issue: England GP contract deal with UK Government and BMA Original release: Department needs to agree new contract with local GPs, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Drug-related death figures highlight urgent need for public health intervention, says Donnelly
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA expresses concern over NISRA figures showing 169 drug-related deaths registered in 2023, up 47% on ten years ago. He calls for urgent investment in prevention, treatment and harm reduction, and for the Health Minister to strengthen addiction services.
Health Issue: NISRA drug-related deaths figures for 2023 Original release: Drug-related death figures highlight urgent need for public health intervention, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Biggest AGM Ever
People Before Profit says its 2025 AGM is its biggest in history, with members debating motions on how socialists should intervene on issues including Trump, imperialism, the far right, workers' rights, trans rights, inequality and partition. The party pledges to organise against the establishment…
Other Original release: Biggest AGM Ever (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne urges support for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne backs the March fundraising drive for Marie Curie, praising its end-of-life care and staff and urging people to donate, wear a daffodil pin or raise awareness.
Health Original release: Dunne urges support for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks – “SF level of irony is incredulous”
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks accuses Sinn Féin of hypocrisy after it criticised UK weapons supplies to Ukraine, citing its recent praise of an IRA figure, and welcomes Northern Ireland-made missiles supporting Ukraine's defence.
International affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin criticism of UK weapons supplies to Ukraine Original release: Brooks – “SF level of irony is incredulous” (opens in a new tab)
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‘Huge potential ahead to continue transforming north west’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says huge potential exists to keep transforming the north west through job creation and cross-border co-operation, citing a Derry-Letterkenny economic corridor, the Magee campus expansion and City of Derry Airport after an Assembly motion.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: ‘Huge potential ahead to continue transforming north west’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes funding to help transform key public services
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes £129m in funding for six proposals to transform public services, including £61m for multidisciplinary primary care teams and £27.5m for Special Educational Needs support. Dolan also highlights justice, infrastructure and digital allocations.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: £129m Executive transformation funding for six public service proposals Original release: Dolan welcomes funding to help transform key public services (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister must ensure families feel tangible results of school uniform cost mitigations, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson and Lagan Valley MLA Michelle Guy welcomes progress on the School Uniforms Bill but says the Education Minister must ensure families feel results promptly. She says a uniform cost cap is not guaranteed and calls for an independent body to implement it.
Education Issue: School Uniforms Bill second stage passage in Assembly Original release: Education Minister must ensure families feel tangible results of school uniform cost mitigations, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Huge opportunity for Lagan Valley through growth of Eikon Centre says Guy
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Michelle Guy says the Eikon Centre at the Maze Long Kesh site could become a major European exhibition venue with strategic support. She calls for improved road access to the M1, plus better rail and bus connections, to bring jobs and investment.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Huge opportunity for Lagan Valley through growth of Eikon Centre says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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£129m investment in transforming public services an important first step, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes the £129m Transformation Programme allocation to six projects as an important first step. He calls on the Finance Minister to make the Public Sector Transformation Board permanent and to release the remaining £102.5m quickly.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: £129m Executive transformation funding for six public service proposals Original release: £129m investment in transforming public services an important first step, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Programme for Government is a positive step forward – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes the Executive's publication of its Programme for Government, calling it ambitious and a roadmap for delivery. He says more is needed, blames a decade of British government cuts and austerity, and calls for fairer funding from the British Treasury.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Final Programme for Government publication Original release: Programme for Government is a positive step forward – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes Thales deal as O’Neill’s hypocritically attacks it
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the £1.6bn Thales missile factory deal in Northern Ireland and criticises Michelle O'Neill's objection to UK weapons supplies to Ukraine, arguing Europe must increase defence spending and the Irish Republic should do more.
International affairs Issue: Thales missile factory investment in Northern Ireland Original release: Allister welcomes Thales deal as O’Neill’s hypocritically attacks it (opens in a new tab)
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‘Cutting school uniform costs will keep money in pockets of workers and families’ – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes the second stage passage of the School Uniforms Bill in the Assembly and calls for it to remove requirements for expensive branded items and allow affordable high street alternatives.
Education Economy and employment Issue: School Uniforms Bill second stage passage in Assembly Original release: ‘Cutting school uniform costs will keep money in pockets of workers and families’ – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson – “SF contradictory positions on Ukraine”
DUP MP Sammy Wilson accuses Michelle O'Neill of contradictory positions on Ukraine, criticising Sinn Féin's opposition to UK missile supplies while welcoming European support. He says the stance backs the Government and links the move to 200 new jobs in Belfast.
International affairs Issue: UK missile supply to Ukraine and Belfast jobs announcement Original release: Wilson – “SF contradictory positions on Ukraine” (opens in a new tab)