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Armstrong praises NIE post-Storm Eowyn but emphasises much work is now required by communication network companies
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong praises NIE for restoring the electricity network after Storm Eowyn, then calls for telecom providers to restore broadband and mobile services, especially for elderly and vulnerable residents in Fermanagh and South Tyrone. She says providers must improve…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Eowyn power and communications network restoration Original release: Armstrong praises NIE post-Storm Eowyn but emphasises much work is now required by communication network companies (opens in a new tab)
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Transparency and accountability needed from Education Minister over major funding allocations, says Alliance Education representatives.
Alliance Education MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy urge the Education Minister to explain a £710,000 grant to a Derry‑Londonderry school that was allocated after a meeting with DUP representatives, despite no application, and say they will table an urgent two‑day question and raise the issue at
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: £710,000 Derry school funding award after DUP meeting Original release: Transparency and accountability needed from Education Minister over major funding allocations, says Alliance Education representatives. (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle expresses shock following Coleraine shooting
Alliance Councillor Yvonne Boyle condemns the shooting of a man in his 70s by masked men who broke into his home in Coleraine's Ballygallin Park area. She urges anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Coleraine Ballygallin Park shooting of man in his 70s Original release: Boyle expresses shock following Coleraine shooting (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Executive must deliver anti-poverty strategy
SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty says the Executive is failing people by not delivering an anti-poverty strategy, following a High Court case on the matter. He says the Executive is in breach of its legal duty and urges it to prioritise the strategy.
Social security and welfare Local government Issue: High Court case on the Executive's anti-poverty strategy Original release: Doherty: Executive must deliver anti-poverty strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister opens The Northern Ireland Football Fund…
The DUP's Communities Minister [name] says applications are now open to The Northern Ireland Football Fund Performance Programme, the start of a £36.2million facilities improvement programme for local performance clubs. The Minister says further funding will be sought for a rolling programme of…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Football Fund Performance Programme applications opening Original release: Communities Minister opens The Northern Ireland Football Fund… (opens in a new tab)
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Government must direct more resources to restoration and repair of power lines and water network – Martin Kenny
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny calls on the government to send extra forestry harvesters, diggers and work crews to clear fallen trees blocking power lines after Storm Éowyn, and to create a financial compensation package for affected families.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn electricity network damage and power restoration Original release: Government must direct more resources to restoration and repair of power lines and water network – Martin Kenny (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen responds to report into suspension of emergency surgery at SWAH
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen welcomes the RQIA review of the temporary suspension of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital, but says its narrow scope omits permanent service plans. He urges the Trust, NIAS and the Department of Health to implement the recommendations swiftly and says Sinn Féin –
Health Issue: RQIA review of SWAH emergency surgery suspension Original release: Cullen responds to report into suspension of emergency surgery at SWAH (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane addresses New York City Bar Association
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane, speaking to the New York City Bar Association, welcomes the British government's announced public inquiry into his father's murder and calls on the Labour government to fully repeal and replace the Legacy Act, returning to Stormont House Agreement principles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government public inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder announcement Original release: Finucane addresses New York City Bar Association (opens in a new tab)
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TUV meet American Consul to Northern Ireland
TUV MPs and MLAs Jim Allister, Timothy Gaston and Dr Dan Boucher say they met the American Consul General and political-economic chief in Ballymena to discuss the Irish Sea border's constitutional and economic effects, and a possible UK-US trade deal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV meet American Consul to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan addresses Bloody Sunday commemoration in London
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says he addressed a London commemoration for the Bloody Sunday victims and their families. He welcomes a court ruling that Soldier F should stand trial, and calls on the British government to fully repeal the Legacy Act and return to the Stormont House Agreement…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F Bloody Sunday trial ruling Original release: Mallaghan addresses Bloody Sunday commemoration in London (opens in a new tab)
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Abortion statists reveal horrific rise
TUV leader Jim Allister says Department of Health abortion statistics show a 28.8% rise in 2023/24 to 2,792 terminations and calls on the Health Minister to explain why Northern Ireland still lacks socioeconomic and repeat-abortion data available in Great Britain, despite a 2024 assurance. TUV MLA…
Health Issue: Department of Health abortion statistics for 2023/24 published Original release: Abortion statists reveal horrific rise (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Givan reflects on first year in office
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks his first year in office, citing a £25million childcare expansion, a Childcare Subsidy Scheme, a 24% rise in teachers' starting salary and £20million for the RAISE Programme. He says a second-year education strategy and school uniform cost legislation will…
Education Public finance and taxation Original release: Paul Givan reflects on first year in office (opens in a new tab)
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MP and MLAs Promote Invest NI’s ‘Ambition to Grow’ Programme
DUP MP Gregory Campbell and MLAs Maurice Bradley and Alan Robinson welcome Invest NI's new Ambition to Grow scheme, urging eligible local firms, especially in the North Coast and North West, to apply for export and expansion support.
Economy and employment Issue: Invest NI Ambition to Grow programme launch Original release: MP and MLAs Promote Invest NI’s ‘Ambition to Grow’ Programme (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Report Emphasises continued failure to support PSNI - Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says an independent review of the Policing Board found a 'dominant political culture' impeding collective responsibility, and calls for rebalancing the board's membership so Executive parties have one member each. He also blames successive Justice…
Justice and policing Issue: Independent review of the Northern Ireland Policing Board publication Original release: Independent Report Emphasises continued failure to support PSNI - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart Dickson MLA Launches consultation on Social Value Legislation for Northern Ireland
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson launches a 12-week consultation on introducing social value legislation in Northern Ireland, arguing public spending should create jobs, support small firms and protect the environment. He says Northern Ireland is the only UK region without such a law.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland social value legislation consultation launch Original release: Stewart Dickson MLA Launches consultation on Social Value Legislation for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for the UK to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union as a first step towards EU membership, launching the Stronger Together paper with proposals on agri‑food checks, EU funding, youth mobility, tourist visas and a stronger NI voice in Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Fifth anniversary of Brexit policy paper Original release: UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill MLA is to speak at a Mid Ulster Irish unity public event in Bellaghy on 26 February, the latest in its Commission on the Future of Ireland series. She calls for grassroots, inclusive debate on a united Ireland and a carefully planned all-Ireland governance…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mid Ulster Irish unity People's Assembly, Bellaghy, 26 February Original release: Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP says he pressed the Prime Minister in the Commons to urge Dublin to establish an inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, arguing the Irish government's refusal leaves questions unanswered for victims' families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing inquiry call directed at Dublin government Original release: Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing (opens in a new tab)
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Key EU social programmes must be protected – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion says the EU Parliament's Regional Development Committee unanimously backed her opinion urging that the European Social Fund Plus be safeguarded within the next EU budget. She also says the committee supported openness to including the North in future funding and her…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Regional Development Committee opinion on future European Social Fund Plus Original release: Key EU social programmes must be protected – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly.
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA calls on the Health Minister to keep funding for the NIAS control‑room mental health specialist pilot, which cuts 40% of mental‑health calls and eases ambulance pressure, after the Department said funding ends at the end of the 2025 financial year.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NIAS mental health specialist pilot funding deadline Original release: ‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)