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Dual market access provides foundation for future economic development, say Alliance representatives, following DBEC Summit
Alliance's Kate Nicholl and David Honeyford urge the Economy Minister to produce a clear action plan for cross-border opportunities, arguing dual market access to the UK and EEA should be fully used at the northern end of the Dublin-Belfast corridor, and linking progress to the stalled Maze-Long…
Economy and employment Issue: DBEC Summit cross-border economic opportunities and dual market access Original release: Dual market access provides foundation for future economic development, say Alliance representatives, following DBEC Summit (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson condemns sinister disruption of community policing meeting in Craigavon
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns the disruption of a public Policing & Community Safety Partnership meeting in Craigavon on 27 February, which he calls a sinister, intimidatory attempt by anti-PSNI individuals. He says Alliance fully supports the PSNI and its officers.
Justice and policing Issue: Craigavon Policing & Community Safety Partnership meeting disruption Original release: Tennyson condemns sinister disruption of community policing meeting in Craigavon (opens in a new tab)
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Egan appeals for information on the twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan appeals for anyone with information on Lisa Dorrian's disappearance to contact the PSNI, marking twenty years since she vanished in 2005. She notes the family still lack answers and cannot lay her to rest, and commends their long campaign.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian's disappearance appeal Original release: Egan appeals for information on the twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs call for Education Authority review of minor works process
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy urge the Education Authority to review its minor works prioritisation process in schools, citing unclear priorities and transparency concerns raised at the Education Committee after the Lisneal project controversy.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority minor works prioritisation review call after Education Committee briefing Original release: Alliance MLAs call for Education Authority review of minor works process (opens in a new tab)
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We must work together to cut childcare costs for workers and families – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says she has been appointed chair of the All-Party Group on Early Education and Childcare, succeeding Nicola Brogan, and will press for families and providers to be heard. She welcomes the Executive's childcare subsidy scheme but calls for a full childcare strategy and…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Cathy Mason appointed chair of All-Party Group on Early Education and Childcare Original release: We must work together to cut childcare costs for workers and families – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says he pressed Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at a Communities Committee meeting for a timeline to publish an Irish Language Strategy, and calls for the minister to re-engage with Conradh na Gaeilge and the Irish language sector.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Committee meeting on Irish Language Strategy timeline Original release: Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan attends Mid Ulster People’s Assembly in Bellaghy
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says a Mid Ulster People's Assembly event in Bellaghy was an engaging discussion on the future of Ireland, and calls Irish unity an opportunity to build a new Ireland based on equality and social justice. He points to wider public participation in the debate.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Mallaghan attends Mid Ulster People’s Assembly in Bellaghy (opens in a new tab)
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Those responsible for Ukraine war must be held responsible – Shannon
DUP MP Jim Shannon says the UK and international community must keep standing with Ukraine three years after Russia's invasion, calling for those responsible for war crimes to be held accountable and for continued aid and backing.
International affairs Original release: Those responsible for Ukraine war must be held responsible – Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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FF TD should respect principle of consent – Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe's remarks show contempt for Northern Ireland and ignore the principle of consent in the Belfast Agreement, which he says keeps Northern Ireland in the UK unless a majority decide otherwise.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Cathal Crowe TD remarks on Irish unity and the Belfast Agreement Original release: FF TD should respect principle of consent – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Land acquired for Magee campus ‘another step in the right direction’ – Delargy
Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's announcement that the Timber Quay office block has been bought to enlarge Ulster University's Derry campus. He says it follows recent Queens Quay site purchases and will let hundreds more students study there next year, and…
Education Issue: Timber Quay office block purchase for Ulster University Magee Original release: Land acquired for Magee campus ‘another step in the right direction’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Regenerative tourism can contribute to our economy and ecological well-being – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Jemma Dolan praises a 'Tourism through a Regenerative Lens' conference held in Enniskillen by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. She says regenerative tourism can support both the economy and ecological well-being, and pledges to support initiatives…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Tourism through a Regenerative Lens conference, Enniskillen Original release: Regenerative tourism can contribute to our economy and ecological well-being – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fail TD displays Putin like attitude on anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine
TUV vice chairman Councillor Allister Kyle criticises Fianna Fail TD Cathal Crowe's remarks calling Northern Ireland's existence "a source of hurt", comparing his mindset to Putin's and accusing him of inconsistency on territorial boundaries in a debate on the Ukraine invasion anniversary.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Cathal Crowe TD remarks on Irish unity and the Belfast Agreement Original release: Fianna Fail TD displays Putin like attitude on anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes Executive agreement on Programme for Government
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes Executive agreement on a Programme for Government, calling it a positive step forward for workers, families and communities. She says the party will keep contributing constructively to delivery in the Executive and Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: Ennis welcomes Executive agreement on Programme for Government (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister highlights threat of US tariffs imposed on the EU catching Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, warns that a 25% US tariff on the EU could apply to Northern Ireland as it is in the EU customs territory. He calls on the Prime Minister to raise this with President Trump and to reclaim sovereignty over Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: US 25% tariffs on EU goods and Northern Ireland exposure Original release: Jim Allister highlights threat of US tariffs imposed on the EU catching Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Stronger Workers’ Rights will drive economic growth – Kearney
South Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says stronger workers' protections will boost economic growth, welcoming the Economy Minister's plan to take Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill proposals to the Executive after consultation. He also backs a Good Work Charter developed with the Labour…
Economy and employment Issue: Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill proposals to Executive Original release: Stronger Workers’ Rights will drive economic growth – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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‘Two decades of collaboration highlights benefits of all-Ireland cooperation in higher education’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Padraig Delargy welcomes the 20th anniversary of the joint Masters in Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector run by Atlantic Technological University and Ulster University. He calls for continued investment in cross-border educational partnerships like it.
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Nesbitt comments on Programme for Government
UUP Leader and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt welcomes the Programme for Government agreement as progress, but says it is poorly aligned with Executive priorities and next year's draft budget. He says health funding has fallen to an estimated 1.5% premium and calls for a funding settlement closer to…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: Nesbitt comments on Programme for Government (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Programme for Government will be judged on delivery for public, not photo-opps
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's Programme for Government will be judged on whether it delivers targets and priorities that improve people's lives. He criticises ministers for press conferences on a PfG that was signed off but not published for scrutiny.
Other Health Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government will be judged on delivery for public, not photo-opps (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart warns Government of danger to the High Street
The DUP's Carla Lockhart, Upper Bann MP, warns that High Streets face decline unless the Government changes course on employers' National Insurance and Business Property Relief. She cites a joint survey finding 65% of hospitality businesses would cut staff and 22% face closure, and calls for…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Joint survey on hospitality impact of Government business tax changes Original release: Lockhart warns Government of danger to the High Street (opens in a new tab)
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Fr. Raymond Murray – a fearless champion against injustice
Former Uachtarán of Sinn Féin Gerry Adams expresses solidarity and condolences to Fr. Raymond Murray’s family and colleagues, lauding his five‑decade fight for human rights, exposure of shoot‑to‑kill, collusion, torture and the harsh conditions faced by women political prisoners.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Fr. Raymond Murray Original release: Fr. Raymond Murray – a fearless champion against injustice (opens in a new tab)