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Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says his motion on damp and mould in rented housing has passed at Stormont and calls on the Communities Minister to bring in tougher legislation requiring landlords to investigate and fix such problems within set deadlines. He cites NHS costs of cold, damp…
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Stormont motion on damp and mould in rented housing Original release: Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes Executive approval to permanently end Petroleum Exploration and Licensing
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Executive's sign-off on repeal legislation that would permanently halt oil and gas exploration and licensing in the north, including fracking. She says it aligns the region with the rest of the island and will protect Fermanagh communities.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive approval of Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal) Bill Original release: Murphy welcomes Executive approval to permanently end Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Ard Fheis On Saturday The 7th Of March in Portlaoise
Aontú says it will hold its 2026 Ard Fheis in Portlaoise on 7 March, with hundreds of delegates expected to debate well over 100 policy motions. Party leader Tóibín cites growth in membership, representation and polling, and plans for 2027 Stormont and local elections.
Other Infrastructure and transport Original release: Aontú Ard Fheis On Saturday The 7th Of March in Portlaoise (opens in a new tab)
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Doctors’ testimony of impact of genocide on Gaza healthcare system harrowing – Cullen
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen describes testimony from Palestinian and British doctors on Gaza's healthcare system as harrowing, condemns Israel's blocking of medical treatment and evacuations, and calls for stronger global pressure to enforce international law.
International affairs Health Issue: Westminster briefing on impact of Gaza conflict on healthcare Original release: Doctors’ testimony of impact of genocide on Gaza healthcare system harrowing – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Rising levels of homelessness must be tackled – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to tackle rising homelessness with greater focus on prevention, following a Public Accounts Committee report. He urges full acceptance of its recommendations and welcomes its support for his bill on preventing homelessness.
Housing Issue: Public Accounts Committee report on homelessness Original release: Rising levels of homelessness must be tackled – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons welcomes appointment of contractor for £2million Environmental…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomes the appointment of contractor Northstone to build a £2million Environmental Improvement Scheme in Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill, with works starting in Rathfriland in mid-March.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: £2million Environmental Improvement Scheme contractor appointment in Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill Original release: Lyons welcomes appointment of contractor for £2million Environmental… (opens in a new tab)
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Marine Protected Areas Strategy crucial for healthier habitats, says Blair, following publication
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair welcomes the launch of Northern Ireland’s Marine Protected Areas Strategy by Minister Andrew Muir, calling it a vital step to restore marine and freshwater habitats, boost biodiversity and use carbon‑absorbing seagrass and kelp to aid climate action.
Environment and climate Issue: Launch of Northern Ireland Marine Protected Areas Strategy Original release: Marine Protected Areas Strategy crucial for healthier habitats, says Blair, following publication (opens in a new tab)
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Halt For-Profit Gouging of Health Service
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin brings a motion to Derry City and Strabane District Council's February meeting urging a halt to profiteering in the health service, citing more than £302 million paid to private providers by Health and Social Care Trusts from 2020 to 2025.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Halt For-Profit Gouging of Health Service (opens in a new tab)
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Additional money for roads ‘a positive announcement’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's announcement of a further £2.5 million to repair roads damaged by winter weather, saying total investment since December 2025 now exceeds £40 million.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces further £2.5 million for road repairs Original release: Additional money for roads ‘a positive announcement’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Begley expresses sympathy at tragic death on A5
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley offers condolences to the family and friends of a man killed in a crash on the A5 on Monday night, and calls for the road's construction to move forward. She also thanks emergency services.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal crash on the A5 road Monday night Original release: Begley expresses sympathy at tragic death on A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: NI tenants left behind on damp and mould protections
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA criticises the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons for inaction on damp and mould and calls for Awaab's Law-style protections in Northern Ireland, citing around 14,500 Housing Executive reports and problems in temporary accommodation.
Housing Original release: Durkan: NI tenants left behind on damp and mould protections (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health service adrift as staffing gaps persist
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says latest Health and Social Care workforce statistics show vacancies stuck around 6,000 for three years, with recruitment replacing leavers. He calls on the Health Minister to set a date for introducing safe staffing legislation.
Health Issue: Health and Social Care workforce vacancy statistics February 2026 Original release: McGrath: Health service adrift as staffing gaps persist (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan offers condolences following A5 death
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan offers condolences to the family of a man in his 30s killed in a collision on the A5 at Garvaghy, thanks the emergency services, and calls for improved road safety and delivery of the long-promised A5 upgrade.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal crash on the A5 road Monday night Original release: McCrossan offers condolences following A5 death (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds: Children’s Safety Must Come Before Political Ideology
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA welcomes the UK Medicines Authority’s move to halt the King’s College puberty‑blocker study, saying it underlines the need for safeguarding vulnerable children and criticises other parties for putting ideology ahead of safety.
Health Issue: UK Medicines Authority pauses King’s College puberty blocker trial Original release: Dodds: Children’s Safety Must Come Before Political Ideology (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must provide clarity on future of emergency general surgery at SWAH
Sinn Féin representatives joined a Stormont protest by Save Our Acute Services over the withdrawal of emergency surgery from South West Acute Hospital in 2022. Pat Cullen MP calls the continuing lack of clarity unacceptable, while Jemma Dolan MLA urges Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to set a…
Health Issue: Save Our Acute Services Stormont protest over SWAH surgery Original release: Health Minister must provide clarity on future of emergency general surgery at SWAH (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP backs SOAS Stormont protest
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath, speaking after attending a Save Our Acute Services protest at Stormont, says Fermanagh residents are angered by losing surgical cover at the South West Acute Hospital and calls for the Health Minister and Western Trust to revisit the situation.
Health Issue: Save Our Acute Services Stormont protest over SWAH surgery Original release: SDLP backs SOAS Stormont protest (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child
Aontú calls the proposed 27% MLA pay rise immoral and unjustifiable, contrasting it with 3–5% increases for teachers, nurses and other public sector workers. It also demands the rise be stopped immediately, citing SEND and EA transport cuts.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Independent Remuneration Board MLA pay determination increase Original release: MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child (opens in a new tab)
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Government recklessly rushing to pass International Protection Bill despite glaring gaps – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Matt Carthy TD criticises the Government for guillotining the International Protection Bill in the Dáil next week, saying it denies TDs scrutiny of gaps in the legislation and opposition amendments, including a community impact assessment for IPAS centres and a cap on…
Immigration International affairs Issue: Guillotine of International Protection Bill in the Dáil Original release: Government recklessly rushing to pass International Protection Bill despite glaring gaps – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes Glider progress after speaking to Infrastructure Minister
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes progress on the North–South Glider extension after speaking to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, noting Full Business Case approval in December and groundworks expected this autumn. He says the Antrim Road route gives clarity to North Belfast residents and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Rapid Transport 2 Glider extension progress update Original release: Finucane welcomes Glider progress after speaking to Infrastructure Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Step change in flooding interventions for Six Mile Water required – Kearney
SDLP... no. Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for a strategic step change in flood interventions for homes near Antrim's Six Mile Water after Storm Chandra. He urges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to speed up the Flood Risk Feasibility Study and to order a NI Water review of…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Storm Chandra flooding in Antrim Town Six Mile Water Original release: Step change in flooding interventions for Six Mile Water required – Kearney (opens in a new tab)