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Clarity needed on cross-departmental collaboration for managing budget, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Civil Service head to explain how departments are coordinating budget decisions, linking unbuilt housing targets in Strangford to unfunded waste water treatment and calling for Stormont's return.
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Civil Service roads list and budget cross-departmental planning concerns Original release: Clarity needed on cross-departmental collaboration for managing budget, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes continuation of GP services at Brookeborough and Tempo practice
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes confirmation that the Western Trust will take over the Brookeborough and Tempo Surgery contract from 1 September so patients can keep using the surgery. She urges the Department of Health to secure a permanent GP provider and calls for a health minister and…
Health Issue: Western Trust takeover of Brookeborough and Tempo Surgery GP contract Original release: Murphy welcomes continuation of GP services at Brookeborough and Tempo practice (opens in a new tab)
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Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest
TUV leader Jim Allister says the West Belfast Festival turned into a glorification of IRA terror with its closing 'Up the Ra' finale, and criticises the Charity Commission for failing to act against the festival's charitable status and continued public funding.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast Festival 'Up the Ra' finale and Charity Commission response Original release: Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest (opens in a new tab)
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Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly says the community spirit that grew in Omagh after the bombing will be its enduring legacy, marking 25 years since the Real IRA attack. Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls for anyone with information to come forward and for armed groups to end their campaigns.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombing Original release: Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan pays tribute to the Omagh bombing families ahead of the 25th anniversary on Tuesday, and calls for an inquiry into the bombing to begin as soon as possible, with full cooperation from the Irish Government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families (opens in a new tab)
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Sammy Wilson is in total denial of his responsibility for this mess - Empey
UUP peer Lord Empey accuses DUP MP Sammy Wilson of hypocrisy over his criticism of business leaders' reaction to the Windsor Framework, citing the DUP's 2019 backing of Boris Johnson's Irish Sea border proposal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sammy Wilson criticism of business reaction to Windsor Framework Original release: Sammy Wilson is in total denial of his responsibility for this mess - Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Council inundated with complaints of vapes being sold to children, says Nelson
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Sam Nelson calls on vape shops in Belfast to take their responsibilities seriously and stop selling vapes to children. He says council test purchases found about 50% of child volunteers were able to buy one, and wants tougher regulation and education.
Health Local government Original release: Council inundated with complaints of vapes being sold to children, says Nelson (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says UEFA's refusal to let Derry City host a Europa Conference League qualifier at Windsor Park shows Brandywell upgrades are overdue. He has written to UEFA seeking support for redevelopment plans and urges release of frozen Sub-Regional Stadia funding.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: UEFA refusal of Derry City Windsor Park Europa Conference League venue Original release: Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley addresses US-UK bilateral meeting
DUP MP Ian Paisley reports on his keynote speech at a US-UK bilateral meeting in Westminster Hall, arguing NI-US trade and investment can grow within the Union. He cites US foreign direct investment, tourism and exports, and says Americans reject barriers imposed without democratic accountability.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Paisley addresses US-UK bilateral meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Outcomes welcome but serious questions remain over Urology Review, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says published outcomes from the recall of patients seen by a urology consultant are welcome, but calls for answers on serious questions and urgent reform, including an independent Patient Safety Commissioner.
Health Issue: Urology review patient recall outcomes publication Original release: Outcomes welcome but serious questions remain over Urology Review, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework hurting local haulage companies: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she is deeply concerned by the proposed closure of Lurgan hauliers Morgan McLernon, which she blames on Brexit and the Windsor Framework border. She claims falling Irish Sea trade is hurting Northern Ireland haulage firms and pledges to work at Westminster to undo the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Morgan McLernon Lurgan haulage company job losses announcement Original release: Windsor Framework hurting local haulage companies: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Royal College of Nursing to clarify whether it is appropriate for the college to take part in Northern Ireland's constitutional debate, after its General Secretary Pat Cullen reportedly said reunification was the NHS's only hope at a West Belfast event.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pat Cullen reunification remarks at West Belfast event Original release: RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments (opens in a new tab)
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Pearse Doherty meets Australian Finance Minister Katy Gallagher
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty says he held talks in Canberra with Australia's finance minister on Irish constitutional change, economic opportunities and strengthening ties, and calls for the Stormont Executive to be restored.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Pearse Doherty meets Australian Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (opens in a new tab)
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Matt Carthy meets Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, and Pearse Doherty, Finance Spokesperson, say they met Australia's Penny Wong in Canberra to discuss political change in Ireland, restoring Stormont's institutions and Irish-Australian ties. They also raised Irish unity preparations and met…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Matt Carthy meets Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer services spiralling into ever deeper crisis due to ongoing political impasse – Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA warns that cancer patients are being failed as the 10 year cancer plan stalls without an Executive, with reforms and investments paused. He calls for the Executive to reform immediately and fund cancer services.
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Clarity needed on measures to investigate and tackle blue-green algae, says Alliance Party representatives
Alliance Party’s John Blair MLA, agriculture and environment spokesperson, and Causeway councillor Peter McCully urge DAERA to clarify and accelerate investigations into blue‑green algae outbreaks, assess any pollution link and publish findings, citing health risks and tourism impacts.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue‑green algae outbreaks affecting NI beaches Original release: Clarity needed on measures to investigate and tackle blue-green algae, says Alliance Party representatives (opens in a new tab)
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TUV hits out at commemoration for woman killer
TUV Mid Ulster chairman Glenn Moore condemns Sinn Féin's commemoration of Thomas McElwee, whom he describes as an IRA killer responsible for the death of Yvonne Dunlop, and says it shows double standards on violence against women. He names Declan Kearney and Emma Sheeran MLA as attending, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin commemoration of Thomas McElwee Original release: TUV hits out at commemoration for woman killer (opens in a new tab)
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Ruling on fresh inquests into Mid Ulster murders ‘welcome’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill welcomes the decision to hold fresh inquests into five men killed by the UVF, and calls the move a positive step for families seeking truth and justice. She urges the British Government to scrap its legacy bill, which she says would block families from…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General orders fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster killings Original release: Ruling on fresh inquests into Mid Ulster murders ‘welcome’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy welcomes news fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster murders
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy welcomes the Attorney General's decision to order fresh inquests into five killings in Mid-Ulster by the loyalist UVF more than 30 years ago. He says the ruling is further evidence the British government should scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General orders fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster killings Original release: Molloy welcomes news fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster murders (opens in a new tab)
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Health, housing and climate top agenda during Brisbane trip
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty and Matt Carthy, Finance and Foreign Affairs spokespeople, open a week-long Australian visit in Queensland, meeting the state's health minister and reviewing social housing, energy transition and jobs plans.
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Health, housing and climate top agenda during Brisbane trip (opens in a new tab)