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No to Trump's Seizure of Palestine - Boycott White House on St Patrick's Day
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin says the party has tabled a motion for Derry City and Strabane District Council's February meeting urging councillors to back a Palestine solidarity campaign boycotting Donald Trump's visit to the US administration's residence on St Patrick's Day, arguing…
International affairs Local government Issue: Palestine solidarity boycott of Trump's St Patrick's Day White House visit Original release: No to Trump's Seizure of Palestine - Boycott White House on St Patrick's Day (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict
Jim Allister, who leads Traditional Unionist Voice and is MP for North Antrim, has tabled a Commons motion criticising a coroner's ruling on the deaths of four IRA members killed after attacking a police station, and urges the Government to back those who fought terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney commends the efforts of frontline workers during response to Storm Éowyn
Sinn Féin's workers' rights spokesperson Declan Kearney MLA commends frontline staff, including NIE engineers, Infrastructure Department and NI Water workers, police and health carers, for restoring power and water after Storm Éowyn.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn power and water restoration response Original release: Kearney commends the efforts of frontline workers during response to Storm Éowyn (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister invests £4million in outdoor learning equipment…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan launches the Outdoor Learning Project, a £4million capital investment letting pre-schools, nursery, primary and special schools buy outdoor furniture and equipment to expand outdoor learning for pupils.
Education Issue: Outdoor Learning Project £4million capital investment launch Original release: Education Minister invests £4million in outdoor learning equipment… (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background”
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke says recruitment should be based on merit, rejects proposals for a 50 % Catholic quota in the PSNI, and calls for a school‑wide campaign to attract more Catholic officers, citing lack of political leadership.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI Catholic recruitment quota proposal Original release: Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background” (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes Minister’s ‘innovative thinking’ to deliver better wastewater infrastructure
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's commitment to better water and wastewater infrastructure, and says ageing wastewater systems must be a top priority. He blames austerity and British Government underfunding and points to an extra £19.5 million for NI Water…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Assembly statement on water and wastewater infrastructure Original release: Boylan welcomes Minister’s ‘innovative thinking’ to deliver better wastewater infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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NI Scrutiny Committee has important role to play to address Windsor Framework - Empey
UUP peer Lord Empey welcomes his selection to the House of Lords Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee, which considers Protocol and Windsor Framework implementation, and says it is needed now. He flags veterinary medicines, the Stormont Brake and possible US tariff effects on Northern Ireland goods…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: House of Lords Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee first meeting Original release: NI Scrutiny Committee has important role to play to address Windsor Framework - Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Minister needs to take steps to protect private renters, says Armstrong, as Alliance makes proposals calling for new deal
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA says the Communities Minister must take steps to protect private renters struggling to afford food and facing homelessness, including limiting rent increases to once a year. Alliance is putting forward proposals calling for a new deal for renters.
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McGuigan welcomes medical and dental pay deals
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes approval of the medical and dental pay deals, which are to be backdated to April 2024. He says the party will continue to stand in solidarity with resident doctors and dentists in training, whose pay negotiations are ongoing.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Medical and dental pay deals approved and backdated to April 2024 Original release: McGuigan welcomes medical and dental pay deals (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen: 6k farms affected by inheritance tax change
DUP MLA Michelle McIlveen, chair of the Stormont Agriculture Committee, says a NIRVA and CAAV report estimates at least 6,000 Northern Irish farms would be hit by the UK Government's inheritance tax changes over a generation. She calls on the Stormont Agriculture Minister to do more, including…
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: NIRVA and CAAV report on inheritance tax impact on farms Original release: McIlveen: 6k farms affected by inheritance tax change (opens in a new tab)
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Minister for Communities’ ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to benefit fraud
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons tells the Assembly he is taking a zero-tolerance approach to benefit fraud, announcing the return of naming those convicted and a Task and Finish Group to review departmental fraud interventions.
Social security and welfare Issue: Communities Minister Assembly statement on benefit fraud zero-tolerance approach Original release: Minister for Communities’ ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to benefit fraud (opens in a new tab)
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‘British Government must listen to farming families before irreparable damage is done’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes a unanimous Assembly motion urging London to drop its inheritance tax changes for family farms, warning that farmers face severe financial strain and that Executive ministers have pressed the Chancellor to scrap the proposals.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly motion on inheritance tax and family farms Original release: ‘British Government must listen to farming families before irreparable damage is done’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin meet senior GAA delegation including President Jarlath Burns to discuss Casement Park
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says the Assembly unanimously backed a motion urging London to drop its inheritance tax changes for family farms, warning they threaten rural stability and food security. She urges the British Government to halt the proposals before lasting damage is done.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly motion on inheritance tax and family farms Original release: Sinn Féin meet senior GAA delegation including President Jarlath Burns to discuss Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Petulant SDLP showing little respect for office of the President –…
East Belfast DUP MLA David Brooks says the SDLP's boycott of the White House St Patrick's Day reception is a petulant stunt showing contempt for President Trump. He claims the SDLP is putting grandstanding ahead of engagement and says the DUP will use Washington access to advance Northern…
International affairs Issue: SDLP boycott of White House St Patrick's Day reception Original release: Petulant SDLP showing little respect for office of the President –… (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to publicly back SAS soldiers involved in the 1992 Clonoe incident, defending their actions and criticising compensation paid to an IRA getaway driver.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Urgent Question on SAS soldiers and Clonoe 1992 shooting Original release: Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers (opens in a new tab)
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‘GAA is flourishing and we must do everything we can to continue supporting it’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan praises the GAA's economic and social contribution, citing a new study presented to the Assembly sport group estimating €2.87 billion in value across the island. She urges the British Government to fund Casement Park's reconstruction.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: GAA economic and social impact study presented to Assembly sport group Original release: ‘GAA is flourishing and we must do everything we can to continue supporting it’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the removal of the requirement for a High Court judge to scrutinise assisted dying cases exposes the weakness of the Assisted Dying Bill's safeguards and should concern MPs who initially supported it.
Health Issue: Removal of High Court judge scrutiny from Assisted Dying Bill Original release: Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed (opens in a new tab)
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More action needed to tackle internet ‘wild west’ – Brownlee
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee, marking Safer Internet Day 2025, urges the Government and large technology firms to take stronger action against online scams, harmful content and exploitation of young people, saying the Online Safety Act 2023 must be strengthened.
Justice and policing Original release: More action needed to tackle internet ‘wild west’ – Brownlee (opens in a new tab)
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Ombudsman should be resigning in light of judgement, not appealing it
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Ombudsman should resign rather than appeal a court judgment on collusion findings, arguing an appeal wastes public money. He also calls on the Justice Minister to withdraw support for the Ombudsman.
Justice and policing Issue: High Court judicial review ruling on Police Ombudsman's remit Original release: Ombudsman should be resigning in light of judgement, not appealing it (opens in a new tab)
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We must capitalise on all opportunities to drive tourism into Belfast, says Hanvey.
Alliance Lisnasharragh Councillor Eric Hanvey calls for Belfast to make the most of major sporting and cultural events across Northern Ireland, citing The Open golf tournament in Portrush, to attract tourists to the city. He follows a City Growth and Regeneration Committee meeting at Belfast City…
Economy and employment Original release: We must capitalise on all opportunities to drive tourism into Belfast, says Hanvey. (opens in a new tab)