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Murphy review a calculated two fingers to unionism
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Murphy Review's terms of reference make any recommendations subject to cross-community support, which he argues gives nationalists a veto over changes to the Protocol. He calls the arrangement an unmitigated failure from the Donaldson/DUP deal and says unionists…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: Murphy review a calculated two fingers to unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Education minister must listen to parents and schools wishes on integrated education – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on Education Minister Paul Givan to listen to parents at Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School who want integrated status, saying the minister has a duty to support integrated education.
Education Issue: Education Minister rejects Bangor Academy and Rathmore integrated status proposals Original release: Education minister must listen to parents and schools wishes on integrated education – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor calls on Education Minister to reconsider his block on Integrated Education in North Down
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee calls on the Education Minister to reconsider his rejection of integrated status proposals for Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School in North Down. He says parents had shown overwhelming support and that the decision removes an opportunity for integrated…
Education Issue: Education Minister rejects Bangor Academy and Rathmore integrated status proposals Original release: Green Party Councillor calls on Education Minister to reconsider his block on Integrated Education in North Down (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn welcomes expansion of glass recycling collections in Belfast
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to extend kerbside glass recycling to around 23,000 more households, arguing it cuts landfill use and carbon emissions and calls on residents to make use of the service.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council glass recycling collection expansion to 23,000 households Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes expansion of glass recycling collections in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government review of Windsor Framework must meet international obligations, says Eastwood.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes Lord Murphy's appointment to review the Windsor Framework and calls for the UK Government review to be impartial, factual and to meet international obligations while highlighting dual market access.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: UK Government review of Windsor Framework must meet international obligations, says Eastwood. (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes vital funding for ending violence against women and girls, stating it must be co-ordinated effectively.
Alliance spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Executive Office's launch of the £2 million Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Local Change Fund, administered through councils. She says the funding must be co-ordinated across areas and agencies to avoid a siloed approach and to target…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Executive Office launch of EVAWG Local Change Fund Original release: Egan welcomes vital funding for ending violence against women and girls, stating it must be co-ordinated effectively. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Windsor Framework review must include opportunities
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the independent review of the Windsor Framework, led by Lord Murphy, should cover the opportunities linked to Northern Ireland's European position. He calls for a different approach from past bilateral talks, and for attention to all-island…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: O’Toole: Windsor Framework review must include opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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North Antrim MP laments closure of Balnamore Primary School
North Antrim MP Jim Allister says he is deeply disappointed by the DUP Education Minister’s plan to shut Balnamore Primary School at the end of the academic year, calling the one‑year recovery window premature and warning that the loss will waste high‑quality facilities and undermine the school’s vi
Education Issue: Balnamore Primary School closure announcement Original release: North Antrim MP laments closure of Balnamore Primary School (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes launch of new sports course at Magee campus
Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy, Sinn Féin, welcomes Ulster University's announcement of a new undergraduate sports science degree at its Magee campus in Derry. He says it broadens course choice and supports growth towards 10,000 students, alongside a proposed £9 million air dome sports facility.
Education Issue: Ulster University sports science degree at Magee campus Original release: Delargy welcomes launch of new sports course at Magee campus (opens in a new tab)
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‘ETA scheme will harm tourism and damage all-island economy’ – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan urges the UK government to grant temporary exemptions for non-European tourists from its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme, warning it threatens over £200 million in visitor revenue and tourism across the island.
Economy and employment Immigration Issue: Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme next phase rollout for non-European travellers Original release: ‘ETA scheme will harm tourism and damage all-island economy’ – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry needed for full truth on cervical screening
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes the Health Minister's plan for NHS England to review the PHA's cervical screening quality assurance, but says only a public inquiry would reveal the full truth for affected women, citing 17,500 women affected and calling for victims to be heard.
Health Issue: Health Minister's announcement on cervical screening quality assurance review Original release: Public inquiry needed for full truth on cervical screening (opens in a new tab)
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Executive parties to blame for Emergency Department crisis - Gerry Carroll MLA
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll blames Executive parties for the Emergency Department crisis, saying years of underinvestment in community and domiciliary care leave patients waiting hours or days in ambulances and hospitals. He calls for proper investment in health and social care services…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Executive parties to blame for Emergency Department crisis - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey expresses condolences after body found in Spain
West Belfast MP Paul Maskey offers sympathy to the relatives of John George, whose body has been found in Spain, and hopes his remains can be brought back to Ireland quickly so his family can hold a dignified funeral.
Other Issue: John George body found in Spain Original release: Maskey expresses condolences after body found in Spain (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling domestic violence one of our most imperative challenges, says Egan.
Alliance VAWG spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the first official release of domestic abuse prosecution and conviction figures by the Department of Justice, calling the data essential for tackling violence against women, girls and all domestic abuse, praising legislation championed by Justice M
Justice and policing Issue: Department of Justice domestic abuse prosecution statistics release Original release: Tackling domestic violence one of our most imperative challenges, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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Condolences on the passing of President J Carter from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA offers condolences to the family of former US President Jimmy Carter, praising his peacebuilding and humanitarian record, including his 1977 intervention that began American involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Other International affairs Original release: Condolences on the passing of President J Carter from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland. (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister needs to urgently set out rationale for turning down integrated education proposals, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLA Connie Egan calls on the Education Minister to urgently explain why he rejected integrated status proposals from Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College and Rathmore Primary School despite strong parental ballot support. Egan says she will submit an urgent question.
Education Issue: Education Minister rejects Bangor Academy and Rathmore integrated status proposals Original release: Education Minister needs to urgently set out rationale for turning down integrated education proposals, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives express disappointment over Balnamore Primary School closure announcement
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland expresses deep disappointment at the Education Minister's decision to close Balnamore Primary School at the end of the academic year. She says she will write to the Minister seeking clarity on pre-school provision and will meet the Parent Teacher Association, while…
Education Issue: Balnamore Primary School closure announcement Original release: Alliance representatives express disappointment over Balnamore Primary School closure announcement (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health crisis must be top of Executive agenda
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the whole Executive must make the health crisis its top priority, criticising Executive parties for not preparing for winter pressures and for seeking to blame Health Minister Mike Nesbitt at an emergency Health Committee meeting. He calls…
Health Issue: Health Committee emergency meeting on Emergency Department waiting times Original release: McGrath: Health crisis must be top of Executive agenda (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - Committee to probe fair funding for NI
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the campaign for a fairer funding mechanism for Northern Ireland will go on ahead of a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session with the Fiscal Council chair. He argues public service reform and funding reform are both needed and says the Committee can help…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee public services funding and delivery inquiry evidence session Original release: Robinson - Committee to probe fair funding for NI (opens in a new tab)
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Ted Howell: A successful Irish revolutionary – Gerry Adams
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams gives the oration at the funeral of Ted Howell, praising his role in developing Sinn Féin's peace strategy and his work on the Good Friday Agreement negotiations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ted Howell: A successful Irish revolutionary – Gerry Adams (opens in a new tab)