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Scoring political points over Russia is misguided - Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson hits back at Alliance leader Naomi Long over a political point on Russia, noting he was sanctioned by the Putin government and reaffirming support for Ukraine's sovereignty and resistance.
International affairs Original release: Scoring political points over Russia is misguided - Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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European Day for Victims of Terrorism event – speakers announced
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston announces a Stormont event on Monday 10th March marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism, with a minute's silence and victims' accounts, co-sponsored by Mike Nesbitt and Patsy McGlone and organised with SEFF and UHRW.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Stormont event marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism 2025 Original release: European Day for Victims of Terrorism event – speakers announced (opens in a new tab)
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Overdue Programme for Government Shows Executive Out Of Touch
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the final Programme for Government is vague and lacks detail on delivery, and calls for a People's Housing Bill, a no-fault eviction ban and rent control to tackle homelessness.
Housing Issue: Final Programme for Government publication Original release: Overdue Programme for Government Shows Executive Out Of Touch (opens in a new tab)
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Spreagann Gildernew daoine chun páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew encourages people to take part in local Seachtain na Gaeilge events, which run until 17 March, and calls for fair funding to sustain the Irish language revival.
Disability and equality Education Original release: Spreagann Gildernew daoine chun páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Health transformation must be underpinned by evidence and community consultation – McGuigan
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson and Health Committee Chair Philip McGuigan says health transformation must be evidence‑based and developed with partnership, welcomes the Department of Health’s hospital reconfiguration consultation and the pledge that no acute hospital will close, calls for more detail
Health Issue: Department of Health hospital reconfiguration consultation Original release: Health transformation must be underpinned by evidence and community consultation – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Swann Welcomes Governments Decision on Thales Contract
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes a £1.6 billion investment in Thales Belfast to manufacture missiles for Ukraine, which he says will create 200 jobs. He says he has sent a policy proposal to defence officials urging large orders and investment at Thales, and is meeting the Defence Secretary.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Thales missile factory investment in Northern Ireland Original release: Swann Welcomes Governments Decision on Thales Contract (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland refutes and condemns TUV claims regarding immigration and housing in North Antrim.
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland rejects TUV MLA Timothy Gaston's claim that uncontrolled immigration is driving up housing rents, citing 2021 census figures on NI-born occupancy of rented and social housing. She says the drivers are a lack of social housing, construction costs, water infrastructure…
Housing Immigration Issue: TUV claims on immigration and housing rents during Assembly renters' protection debate Original release: Mulholland refutes and condemns TUV claims regarding immigration and housing in North Antrim. (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to focus Opposition Day on delivering for North West
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin and Mark H Durkan say the party will use its Opposition Day on Tuesday to bring three motions on North West job creation and cross-border co-operation, infrastructure links, and a dedicated addiction treatment and recovery centre.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motions on North West priorities Original release: SDLP to focus Opposition Day on delivering for North West (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: No place for racism
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns the racist graffiti attack on a Roden Street property in south Belfast, calling the act disgraceful, stating there is no place for racism in the city and urging that the affected family be helped to find a new home.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on south Belfast property Original release: Hanna: No place for racism (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Programme for Government day late and dollar short
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's Programme for Government lacks clear, measurable targets and timelines, and that DUP influence is evident in it, including on bodies such as the East-West Council.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Final Programme for Government publication Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government day late and dollar short (opens in a new tab)
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Former Taoiseach’s intervention in unity debate evidences growing momentum – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's Sunday Times article urging preparation for Irish unity. He calls on the Irish government to set aside part of its surplus for a sovereign wealth fund for a new united Ireland and to prioritise reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Leo Varadkar Sunday Times article on preparing for Irish unity Original release: Former Taoiseach’s intervention in unity debate evidences growing momentum – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns a racially motivated attack on a young mother and her child's home in the Roden Street area, saying it was meant to intimidate them. She calls on all parties to condemn such incidents and urges anyone with information to contact PSNI or…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially motivated attack on home in Roden Street, South Belfast Original release: Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey slams racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti sprayed on a property in south Belfast overnight, calls for those responsible to face justice and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti on south Belfast property Original release: Hargey slams racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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The Irish language is seen in every part of life and grows stronger each day – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the Irish language is growing stronger and urges people to attend Seachtain na Gaeilge events. She welcomes progress by The Executive Office on the Identity and Language Act, including preparations to establish an Office of Identity and Cultural Expression and…
Disability and equality Original release: The Irish language is seen in every part of life and grows stronger each day – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke – “there was always an alternative”
DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke MLA marks the fortieth anniversary of the 1985 Newry police station bombing that killed nine RUC officers, honouring them and urging those responsible to acknowledge the lasting harm they caused.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Fortieth anniversary of the Newry police station bombing Original release: Clarke – “there was always an alternative” (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comments on first meeting of Intertrade UK
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says there is no Stormont funding for InterTrade UK, contrasting it with InterTradeIreland's £6.429 million resource allocation in the Spring Supplementary Estimates. He calls for InterTrade UK to get a statutory basis, a multi-million pound budget, offices and full-time…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Intertrade UK first meeting in Enniskillen Original release: TUV comments on first meeting of Intertrade UK (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Party Priorities Laid Bare – Bunting
DUP MLA for East Belfast Joanne Bunting criticises Alliance Leader Naomi Long's Belfast Telegraph comments on choosing the Justice portfolio for its budget, arguing most of it is already committed. She also opposes Long's stated support for future puberty blockers availability.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Naomi Long Belfast Telegraph interview on Justice portfolio and puberty blockers Original release: Alliance Party Priorities Laid Bare – Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Intertrade UK is a step forward
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the first meeting of Intertrade UK in Enniskillen, saying it is an important step forward for Northern Ireland and that Great Britain is its most important market. She calls for greater urgency from the UK Government on long-term problems stemming from the NI…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Intertrade UK first meeting in Enniskillen Original release: Intertrade UK is a step forward (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes Minister’s announcement of road strengthening and repair investments in South Antrim
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's £237,000 resurfacing scheme on the Loughbeg Road in Moneyglass and a £319,000 Seven Mile Straight project near Antrim, saying residents had long pressed for the repairs.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Loughbeg Road and Seven Mile Straight resurfacing investments announced Original release: Kearney welcomes Minister’s announcement of road strengthening and repair investments in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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National Insurance increase will see some GP practices close: Forsythe
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe says the UK Government's Employer National Insurance rise will further restrict GP access in Northern Ireland, claiming evidence to the Public Accounts Committee showed some practices will close and contracts will be handed back. She calls for action to protect patients.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Employer National Insurance rise impact on GP practices Original release: National Insurance increase will see some GP practices close: Forsythe (opens in a new tab)