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Kearney participates in launch of ‘The Hague Group’ against Israel’s violations of international law
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA reports attending the inauguration in the Netherlands of The Hague Group, a governmental bloc backing South Africa's case at the ICJ over Gaza and pursuing wider diplomatic and legal action for Palestinians. He calls for the group to be…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: The Hague Group launch in The Hague Original release: Kearney participates in launch of ‘The Hague Group’ against Israel’s violations of international law (opens in a new tab)
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Economy Minister must step up for mobile and broadband customers
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the new Economy Minister must challenge mobile and broadband companies to reconnect customers still without service after Storm Éowyn. She calls for the Minister to convene the companies, with UK Government representation, to deliver a quick solution.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn mobile and broadband service outages Original release: Economy Minister must step up for mobile and broadband customers (opens in a new tab)
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TUV MLA cut short by Sinn Fein speaker when he attempts to raise trust and accountability issues during debate on trust and accountability
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he was cut off by Sinn Féin principal deputy speaker Carál Ní Chuilín while raising trust and accountability during an SDLP motion debate. He cites the Sinn Féin expenses matter and Executive Office Committee scrutiny, and says he will abstain on the motion.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly debate on SDLP motion on trust and accountability in government Original release: TUV MLA cut short by Sinn Fein speaker when he attempts to raise trust and accountability issues during debate on trust and accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Frew Hosts US Consul General in North Antrim
DUP MLA Paul Frew thanks US Consul General James Applegate and Political-Economic Chief Dori Winter for visiting North Antrim, where he hosted them at the Galgorm resort to discuss local politics and potential US market links for its growth and tourism. He hopes Northern Ireland-US relations will…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Frew Hosts US Consul General in North Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister Lyons reflects on year of real delivery
DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons marks his first year in office, highlighting the Defective Premises Act, a Housing Supply Strategy targeting 100,000 homes, the Northern Ireland Football Fund and £17million for winter fuel support, and says delivery will continue.
Housing Social security and welfare Original release: Communities Minister Lyons reflects on year of real delivery (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast City Council has opportunity to recognise veterans
DUP Councillor, Veterans and Armed Forces Champion for Belfast, says he will seek a final vote this evening for Belfast City Council to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, after it was rejected at committee and reinstated after a disputed council vote.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council Armed Forces Covenant motion vote Original release: Belfast City Council has opportunity to recognise veterans (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces a refreshed ministerial team marking one year since the Executive's restoration, with Caoimhe Archibald taking the economy portfolio and John O'Dowd moving to finance from Infrastructure, replaced by Liz Kimmins.
Other Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin ministerial team refresh marking one year of the Executive Original release: Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy pledges to advance momentum for Irish Unity after election to Seanad
Sinn Féin's newly elected Senator Conor Murphy says his Stormont ministerial experience and 35 years as a Northern representative will advance the Irish Unity debate in the Oireachtas. He says Sinn Féin will hold Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to manifesto commitments on preparing for Irish Unity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Conor Murphy elected to Seanad from industrial and commercial panel Original release: Conor Murphy pledges to advance momentum for Irish Unity after election to Seanad (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Questions remain for Education Minister over pitch funding
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says the Education Minister still has unanswered questions over his decision to direct £710k towards a new pitch at Lisneal College, Derry, after he could not explain the funding process in the Assembly. She calls for clarity on why a minor works threshold was…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: £710,000 Derry school funding award after DUP meeting Original release: McLaughlin: Questions remain for Education Minister over pitch funding (opens in a new tab)
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SF and DUP block opposition motion on reform and accountability
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole, Leader of the Opposition, says Sinn Féin, the DUP and the UUP lack commitment to Stormont reform after blocking his party's Opposition Day motion on reform and accountability. He criticises the First and deputy First Minister for declining to rule out collapsing the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly debate on SDLP motion on trust and accountability in government Original release: SF and DUP block opposition motion on reform and accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary.
Alliance Leader Naomi Long, East Belfast MLA, says a year of functioning institutions is welcome but should be the norm, not a notable occasion. She says Alliance will keep pushing for reform to end cycles of crisis and collapse.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive restoration first anniversary Original release: Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's first year since Stormont's return has seen little achievement, and calls on it to set out how and when it will cut health waiting lists and address crumbling water infrastructure. The party will use its Opposition Day to table…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive restoration first anniversary Original release: O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement (opens in a new tab)
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Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he is extremely concerned the DUP is delaying agreement on a new funding model that could increase financial backing for small Irish language groups, after Foras na Gaeilge announced savings forcing cuts to grassroots organisations. He urges the DUP to agree it…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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A pivotal moment for the Palestinian struggle – Kearney addresses ‘The Hague Group’
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA welcomes the launch of The Hague Group in the Netherlands, calling it a pivotal moment for Palestinian justice. He credits South Africa's courage and the ICJ and ICC rulings, and urges the group be strengthened into a transformational force within…
International affairs Issue: The Hague Group launch in The Hague Original release: A pivotal moment for the Palestinian struggle – Kearney addresses ‘The Hague Group’ (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says storm contingency plans must be accelerated so vulnerable people on the critical care register, including those on home dialysis, get power and support without delay. She calls for investment in generators for health services and cross-border collaboration…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Storm aftermath response and critical care register support Original release: Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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Lawless demands trigger on EU Civil Protection Mechanism for West
Aontú TD for Mayo Paul Lawless calls on the Government to request assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to speed up restoring power and water after Storm Éowyn, saying many customers in the West remain without services days later.
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: Storm Éowyn power and water restoration EU Civil Protection Mechanism request Original release: Lawless demands trigger on EU Civil Protection Mechanism for West (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must be fully accountable and transparent on school funding – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says the education minister must fully explain a reported £710,000 capital allocation to a school that made no formal application. He says Sinn Féin is submitting an urgent question so the Assembly can scrutinise the funding.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: £710,000 Derry school funding award after DUP meeting Original release: Minister must be fully accountable and transparent on school funding – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Enormous potential lies ahead in a new Ireland – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan marks the fifth anniversary of Brexit, saying the island has huge potential for investment and jobs despite lost European Social Fund money and a threat to visitor revenue from the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Enormous potential lies ahead in a new Ireland – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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One year on from the DUP/Donaldson sellout
TUV leader Jim Allister marks a year since the DUP's return to the Stormont Executive, claiming the DUP/Donaldson deal was a dishonest con that has left the Irish Sea border in full operation and Northern Ireland under EU laws in 300 areas. He also says health, finances, roads and education have…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: One year on from the DUP/Donaldson sellout (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney to participate in launch of ‘The Hague Group’ against Israel’s violations of international law
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says he is travelling to The Hague to attend the launch of 'The Hague Group', a bloc backing South Africa's ICJ case against Israel. He calls for coordinated international sanctions and an arms embargo until the Gaza genocide ends.
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: The Hague Group launch in The Hague Original release: Kearney to participate in launch of ‘The Hague Group’ against Israel’s violations of international law (opens in a new tab)