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The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson calls on the Secretary of State to ensure the NICS is fit for purpose, suggesting closer integration with the UK Home Civil Service. He also urges the Government to reconsider net-zero targets stalling projects such as the A5 road.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Shannon calls on Government to press Dublin on Omagh inquiry
DUP MP Jim Shannon calls on the UK Government to press Dublin to initiate its own inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, citing the Horner judgement's recommendation for inquiries in both jurisdictions. He accuses Dublin of foot-dragging on legacy issues.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing inquiry and Dublin's response to the Horner judgement Original release: Shannon calls on Government to press Dublin on Omagh inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Access in Fermanagh & South Tyrone -…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on the Health Minister to act on NHS dental access in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, citing 49% adult registration and limited practice coverage in rural areas, during an Assembly adjournment debate.
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Celtic need to act decisively following McFarlane terror tribute…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell and North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett call on Celtic FC to act against supporters who displayed a banner honouring convicted IRA member Brendan McFarlane at a Scottish Premiership match. Brett has written to the club chairman, copying the Scottish FA and UEFA, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Celtic supporters' Brendan McFarlane banner at Aberdeen match Original release: Celtic need to act decisively following McFarlane terror tribute… (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer encourages people to have their say on reinstating ANC payments
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer urges farmers to respond to his consultation on bringing back Areas of Natural Constraint payments and placing them on a statutory footing via his Private Members' Bill. The survey closes on 28 March 2025.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Declan McAleer ANC payments Private Members' Bill consultation Original release: McAleer encourages people to have their say on reinstating ANC payments (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “paramilitaries have no place in our communities”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says paramilitaries have no place in communities and backs today's plan, first put forward earlier by the IRC, urging the appointed expert be allowed time to report in nine months.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UK-Irish government agreement on appointing an independent expert to engage paramilitaries Original release: Robinson – “paramilitaries have no place in our communities” (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcome joint venture between the IFA Galgorm Resort
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston table parallel motions at Westminster and Stormont welcoming a partnership between the IFA and Galgorm Resort for a training facility for Northern Ireland's men's and women's national football teams. The motions urge the Executive to help bring the Co…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: IFA and Galgorm Resort national football training facility Original release: TUV welcome joint venture between the IFA Galgorm Resort (opens in a new tab)
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‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin
MEP Lynn Boylan says she will host ‘One Island, One Environment’ on 4 April at the Ballymun Rediscovery Centre, inviting climate activists to discuss how a united Ireland could strengthen environmental action, north‑south cooperation and future climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Environment and climate Issue: One Island, One Environment event in Dublin Original release: ‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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Thuggish behaviour of mask-wearing protesters totally unacceptable - Chambers
UUP MLA Doug Chambers condemns masked protesters who tried to disrupt two District Policing and Community Safety Partnership meetings in west and north Belfast, calling their intimidation totally unacceptable and urging police to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Masked protests disrupting Belfast DPCSP meetings at St Comgall's and Girdwood Original release: Thuggish behaviour of mask-wearing protesters totally unacceptable - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the election of a Belfast figure as president of Conradh na Gaeilge, the first from Belfast in 30 years, and congratulates him on his long-standing commitment to the organisation. She urges constructive dialogue over an emergency motion on legal action against…
Disability and equality Issue: Conradh na Gaeilge presidential election at Wexford ard fheis Original release: Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive Glider decision an insult to people in Belfast
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the Executive has failed Belfast after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins dropped plans to extend the Glider to Carryduff and Glengormley and now expects the main scheme not to finish until 2030 at the earliest. He calls the decision shameful and accuses Sinn Féin…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Rapid Transport extension excludes Glengormley Original release: O’Toole: Executive Glider decision an insult to people in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone backs striking Irish language groups
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA offers his party's support to Irish language and Gaeltacht groups taking half-day strike action over cuts to Foras na Gaeilge. He urges the Irish Government and Executive to fund the body with a long-term plan and welcomes UK plans to repeal the…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language organisations strike over Foras na Gaeilge funding cuts Original release: McGlone backs striking Irish language groups (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Time has passed for engagement with paramilitaries
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the time for government engagement with paramilitaries has passed, responding to Hilary Benn's confirmation of planned engagement with groups to encourage disbandment. She calls for delegitimising the groups, investing in policing and neighbourhood policing, and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UK and Irish governments engagement with paramilitary groups on disbandment Original release: Hanna: Time has passed for engagement with paramilitaries (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Programme for Government farce underlines Executive dysfunction
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the postponement of the Executive's Programme for Government reflects dysfunction, citing delays, a last-minute cancellation of a meeting and rising health waiting lists and poverty. He says Alliance must share responsibility.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive Programme for Government meeting postponement February 2025 Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government farce underlines Executive dysfunction (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín condemns masked protestors at community meeting
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín condemns masked protestors who entered and disrupted a Policing and Community Safety Partnership forum in north Belfast, saying the behaviour aims to intimidate residents. She says the right to protest does not extend to disrupting the forum.
Justice and policing Issue: Masked protestors disrupt north Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership meeting Original release: Ní Chuilín condemns masked protestors at community meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Seasann Sinn Féin le hearnáil na Gaeilge sa stailc i gcionne ciorruithe – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Conor McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Irish language and Gaeltacht spokesperson, and Conor McGuinness, junior spokesperson for Tuaithe, Pobail agus Gaeltacht, back the Irish-language sector strike against planned Foras na Gaeilge cuts. Ó Snodaigh urges Minister Dara Calleary to fund affected…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language organisations strike over Foras na Gaeilge funding cuts Original release: Seasann Sinn Féin le hearnáil na Gaeilge sa stailc i gcionne ciorruithe – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Conor McGuinness TD (opens in a new tab)
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Popular aspiration for Irish unity is growing – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says a LucidTalk poll shows 53% of voters and 60% of under-35s aspire to Irish unity within 20 years. He calls on the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly, draft a green paper and appoint a Minister for Reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: LucidTalk poll on Irish unity aspirations Original release: Popular aspiration for Irish unity is growing – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Another PCSP meeting disrupted by dissident republicans
The DUP condemns dissident republicans who disrupted a North Belfast PCSP meeting in Girdwood Community Hub, following a similar disruption in West Belfast the day before. Leader Gavin Robinson calls it a ramping up of agitation against police, and North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston calls the…
Justice and policing Issue: Dissident republican disruption of PCSP meetings in Belfast Original release: Another PCSP meeting disrupted by dissident republicans (opens in a new tab)
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We must work together to improve dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan calls for urgent action on the shortage of NHS dentists in Fermanagh, urging parties and ministers to work together. She says low NHS fee uplifts are driving dentists away and asks the Health Minister to explore reinstating financial support schemes.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Assembly debate on dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone Original release: We must work together to improve dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell raises questions about BBC Gaza documentary in Parliament
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the BBC's due diligence over its Gaza documentary, pulled from iPlayer, raises wider questions, and calls for MPs to question the Culture Secretary on it.
International affairs Issue: BBC Gaza documentary withdrawal from iPlayer Original release: Campbell raises questions about BBC Gaza documentary in Parliament (opens in a new tab)