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We must continue working to strengthen relations with Europe – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says the recent Brussels visit by junior ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting helped deepen EU ties, highlighting funding, student schemes and all‑island economic growth, and pledges Sinn Féin will continue building relationships and pursue a united‑Ireland path –
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Junior Ministers' Brussels visit to strengthen EU relations Original release: We must continue working to strengthen relations with Europe – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DUP block on MUP will have serious consequences for public health
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says a DUP veto blocking minimum unit pricing for alcohol will seriously harm public health, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed the legislation cannot be brought forward this mandate. He urges the DUP to explain its change of position…
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: McGrath: DUP block on MUP will have serious consequences for public health (opens in a new tab)
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Political failure on Minimum Unit Pricing will be measured in lives lost
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says the Executive's failure to pass Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol is a missed opportunity to save lives and reduce harm. He accuses the DUP of using its Executive veto to block progress and calls for an explanation of its change of position.
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: Political failure on Minimum Unit Pricing will be measured in lives lost (opens in a new tab)
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Crisis in endometriosis care must be addressed immediately – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn, Chair of the Women's Health APG, calls for urgent action on endometriosis care after an event at Stormont and a report published today. She calls for fully resourced gynaecology services, faster referral pathways and better training, and says she will press the Health…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Endometriosis report published March 2026 calling for urgent action on care Original release: Crisis in endometriosis care must be addressed immediately – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD criticises Taoiseach Micheál Martin over remarks in a recent podcast interview on Irish unity, claiming his approach shows hesitation and a refusal to lead. She calls for planning and a roadmap for unity and says the Shared Island initiative is no substitute…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's podcast remarks on Irish unity Original release: Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says new NISRA trade figures for 2024 show the Windsor Framework is broken, with trade diversion away from Great Britain and a real-terms cut in GB purchases. He calls on the UK Government to implement the Framework's safeguarding provisions, citing newer border measures…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: NISRA 2024 trade figures published on Windsor Framework trade diversion Original release: New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister (opens in a new tab)
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Those blocking minimum unit alcohol pricing need to clarify why, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly calls on parties blocking minimum unit pricing for alcohol to explain why, arguing it would reduce alcohol-related crime and ease pressure on the PSNI ahead of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's Assembly statement.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: Those blocking minimum unit alcohol pricing need to clarify why, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams welcomes the claimants' decision to drop their civil case against him in London, saying it ends a case he argues should not have been pursued. He maintains he rejected all claims during his evidence and calls for renewed focus on a peaceful route to a united…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Claimants discontinue London civil case against Gerry Adams Original release: Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Condemn Attack on Activist at St Patricks Day Event
People Before Profit condemns the verbal harassment and physical assault of activist Marc Mac Seáin in Newry, which happened while he was marching at the St Patrick's Day event alongside a local hospital campaign. The party calls the attack severe, says it was witnessed by children and others, and…
Justice and policing Health Issue: Attack on People Before Profit activist Marc Mac Seáin in Newry Original release: People Before Profit Condemn Attack on Activist at St Patricks Day Event (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must address ambulance waiting times – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to address pressures on the Ambulance Service after the Health Committee heard both Category 1 and Category 2 calls are missing target times. He urges improved patient flow through hospitals, timely handovers and support for frontline staff.
Health Issue: Health Committee briefing on Ambulance Service response times Original release: Health Minister must address ambulance waiting times – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams, speaking on the final day of the London civil case, says he is limited in what he can discuss but came to reject the allegations against him. He calls for Irish unity under the Good Friday Agreement and accuses the Taoiseach of refusing to honour a referendum on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case (opens in a new tab)
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Brussels and Dublin must engage on Irish Unity – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion calls on the European Commission and the Irish Government to start preparing for a referendum on Irish unity, and urges Dublin to establish a citizens' assembly to shape a united Ireland. She says the debate is already live, especially among young people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Brussels and Dublin must engage on Irish Unity – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to outline measures to manage the potential spread of meningitis
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, Chair of the Assembly's Health Committee, says he has written to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt asking what preparations and preventative measures will be put in place to manage possible spread of meningitis. The call follows a suspected case in a Belfast student and…
Health Issue: Suspected meningitis case in Belfast student and Britain outbreak Original release: McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to outline measures to manage the potential spread of meningitis (opens in a new tab)
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Further Windsor Framework implementation must be paused
UUP leader Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA urges the UK Government to halt further introduction of Windsor Framework legislation, citing signs of closer regulatory alignment with the EU, including an SPS agreement planned for 2027 and the Chancellor's remarks on divergence.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government signals closer EU regulatory alignment under Windsor Framework Original release: Further Windsor Framework implementation must be paused (opens in a new tab)
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First and deputy First Minister can no longer ignore Covid Inquiry’s demand for institutional reform – Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister can no longer sidestep the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's findings on Executive dysfunction. She argues only institutional overhaul will prevent political deadlock from hampering future emergency health…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: UK Covid-19 Inquiry recommendations on Executive dysfunction and institutional reform Original release: First and deputy First Minister can no longer ignore Covid Inquiry’s demand for institutional reform – Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Allister questions impact of ECJ ruling in support of trans ideology on Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that a European Court of Justice ruling in the Shipovo case, recognising a trans woman's legal gender, could override the UK Supreme Court's finding that sex is biological under the Protocol. He has tabled an urgent Westminster question on its impact on gender…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: ECJ Shipovo ruling on gender recognition and Northern Ireland Original release: Allister questions impact of ECJ ruling in support of trans ideology on Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Observer status MEPs should be allocated to the north – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Kathleen Funchion urges that Northern Ireland be given observer status MEPs, arguing its people face EU rules without a voice at the EU table, during a Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Brussels Northern Ireland observer MEPs proposal Original release: Observer status MEPs should be allocated to the north – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard raises serious concerns over Downe Hospital service reductions
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has raised concerns with the South Eastern Health Trust over reduced services at Downe Hospital on St Patrick's Day, calling for adequate staffing and a holiday contingency strategy.
Health Issue: Downe Hospital service reductions on St Patrick's Day 2026 Original release: Hazzard raises serious concerns over Downe Hospital service reductions (opens in a new tab)
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Women deserve timely, high-quality care at every stage of their lives – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says women in the north are let down by a health system that dismisses their pain, citing long waits for breast and gynaecology services and endometriosis care. She welcomes an Assembly vote backing a Women's Health Strategy and says her party supports a fully resourced…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion on a Women's Health Strategy passed Original release: Women deserve timely, high-quality care at every stage of their lives – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says her delegation pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer on urgent British Government help with energy and fuel costs, the Gaza crisis and an immediate ceasefire. She also calls on him to establish an inquiry into the 1997 killing of Sean Brown and meet his widow.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Original release: Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)