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Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the royal family and many across the community on the death of the Queen, praising her role in advancing peace and reconciliation during the peace process and recalling meetings with her.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to drop the Legacy Bill without delay, claiming it provides an amnesty for state forces and denies families inquests and civil proceedings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally (opens in a new tab)
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“We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls for formal, ongoing direct dialogue between the European Parliament and the Assembly, following a Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs, citing EU legislation's impact on the North.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs on Brussels-Belfast engagement Original release: “We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says she met US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California to discuss protecting the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit. She calls on incoming British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and negotiate in good faith on…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen
People Before Profit says the Queen's death raises questions about the monarchy, which it calls an outdated, unjust institution tied to colonialism and inequality, and calls for it to end. It also criticises the establishment for using the moment to promote national unity amid the cost-of-living…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must be formed to secure funding for mental health projects – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn urges the DUP to end its blocking of a new Executive, after health officials flagged a £3 million shortfall in mental health and suicide prevention funding. She says she has contacted the Health Minister about protecting these services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health officials report £3 million shortfall in mental health and suicide prevention funding Original release: Executive must be formed to secure funding for mental health projects – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes energy cap announcement
TUV South Antrim spokesperson Mel Lucas welcomes the UK government's energy cost cap, saying it will bring relief to households. He says critics who doubted its application to Northern Ireland without devolution should be ashamed, and argues the benefits show the value of UK membership.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: TUV welcomes energy cap announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices
DUP MP Sammy Wilson welcomes the Prime Minister's announced package to tackle energy prices for UK households, saying it confirmed support would apply across Northern Ireland. He says the funding should have come from a windfall tax on energy companies rather than being left unfunded by them.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Wilson welcomes Prime Minister’s action on energy prices (opens in a new tab)
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We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at the University of San Francisco, urges new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and recommit to the Good Friday Agreement. She also calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the political…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín criticises the appointment of Chris Heaton Harris and Steve Baker to the North's ministerial posts, arguing the new British administration is pursuing a damaging policy toward the North and that London-Dublin relations are at their lowest in generations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader reacts to new Conservative Prime Minister’s proposals.
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara criticises the new Conservative Prime Minister's proposals as light on detail, calling the return of fracking a dereliction of duty and saying little detail covers Northern Ireland's separate energy market. He calls for an immediate returned Executive and says the DUP…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: New Conservative Prime Minister's energy and cost-of-living proposals Original release: Green Party Leader reacts to new Conservative Prime Minister’s proposals. (opens in a new tab)
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Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says the UK energy price guarantee exposes the damage caused by Northern Ireland having no Executive, noting the scheme will not automatically apply locally. He calls for swift equivalent support, tailored to local heating oil reliance, and says he will press ministers…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government energy price support plan announced by Liz Truss Original release: Energy price plan again exposes impact of lack of Executive, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says the appointment of two senior ERG figures, including Steve Baker, to the Northern Ireland Office is a troubling move that undermines a negotiated EU‑UK protocol solution and sends a hostile signal to the European Commission.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: ERG appointments to Northern Ireland Office Original release: ERG takeover of Northern Ireland Office ‘totally obnoxious’ – Hanna (opens in a new tab)
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Drip feed of Neurology recalls is traumatic for patients – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls on the Belfast Trust to keep all patients affected by the neurology scandal updated as a further 19 cases are reviewed in the fifth recall. She says the repeated recalls are traumatic and urges a thorough, transparent investigation.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust neurology patient recall of further 19 cases Original release: Drip feed of Neurology recalls is traumatic for patients – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Forming Executive must be immediate priority for new British Secretary of State – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the new British Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, must make forming a Northern Ireland Executive his immediate priority, and calls on the British government to act on energy bills, the National Insurance rise and VAT on energy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Forming Executive must be immediate priority for new British Secretary of State – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the DUP should return to work, form an Executive and tackle the cost of living, rejecting its claim that the Protocol is driving up living costs. She blames the DUP and Tories for Brexit's consequences and says the Protocol protects businesses in the north.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: DUP claims Northern Ireland Protocol is increasing cost of living Original release: DUP should get back to work to help tackle the cost of living – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD reports on a series of San Francisco engagements with trade unionists, Google executives and the Irish community, saying discussions focused on change in Ireland and preparations for possible Irish unification referenda.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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EU must change negotiating mandate
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Phillip Brett call on the EU to change its negotiating mandate ahead of Brussels meetings, arguing it must recognise the unionist viewpoint on the Northern Ireland Protocol and its effect on prices and medicine supplies.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU negotiating mandate on the Northern Ireland Protocol ahead of Brussels meetings Original release: EU must change negotiating mandate (opens in a new tab)
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Imperative Economy minister brings SONI to heel
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Utility Regulator's report on SONI shows Northern Ireland's grid is run from Dublin, with the SONI board dominated by Eirgrid staff and consumers paying for Republic grid works. He challenges Economy Minister Gordon Lyons to act and tables Assembly written…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Utility Regulator report on SONI governance Original release: Imperative Economy minister brings SONI to heel (opens in a new tab)