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Assembly passes ‘transformative’ Sign Language Bill – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Assembly’s passage of the Sign Language Bill, saying it gives legal recognition to Irish and British Sign Language and places a duty on bodies to provide accessible services for deaf and deaf‑blind people.
Disability and equality Original release: Assembly passes ‘transformative’ Sign Language Bill – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Strategy without action is failing the Mournes – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls for political will to protect the Mournes from deliberate landscape fires, saying a new wildfire framework from the Environment Minister is welcome but must be matched by timely action. He urges tighter enforcement, including licensing and penalties, and more…
Environment and climate Original release: Strategy without action is failing the Mournes – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland’s EU Presidency must be used to advance unity and peace – Kathleen Funchion MEP and Lynn Boylan MEP
Sinn Féin MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Lynn Boylan call on the Irish government to use its EU Presidency to advance unity, peace and social justice, including starting EU-level discussions on Irish reunification and representation for the North. Boylan also urges calls for suspension of the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ireland’s EU Presidency must be used to advance unity and peace – Kathleen Funchion MEP and Lynn Boylan MEP (opens in a new tab)
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SF soundbites won’t deliver A5 - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine challenges Sinn Féin to back repeated A5 promises with action, blaming net zero climate targets for blocking projects and citing £150 million spent with no tarmac laid and £6.6 million returned for the A4 Enniskillen Bypass.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: SF soundbites won’t deliver A5 - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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2026 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis motions demonstrate commitment to tackling gender violence in communities across Ireland – Máire Devine TD
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: 2026 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis motions demonstrate commitment to tackling gender violence in communities across Ireland – Máire Devine TD (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Historic day for the Deaf Community as Sign Language Bill passes
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood's release (given as Durkan in the title) welcomes the passage of the Sign Language Bill, calling it a historic day for the Deaf community. The release text provided is only the headline, so no further detail is available.
Disability and equality Original release: Durkan: Historic day for the Deaf Community as Sign Language Bill passes (opens in a new tab)
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Butler says better upland farming key to preventing Mourne wildfires
UUP MLA Robbie Butler, Agriculture Spokesperson and AERA Committee Chairman, reacts to Mourne Mountains wildfires with around 95 firefighters deployed, calling for better upland farming and gorse management to reduce fire risk and support grazing.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Butler says better upland farming key to preventing Mourne wildfires (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes Final Stage passage of Sign Language Bill
Disability and equality Original release: Allen welcomes Final Stage passage of Sign Language Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Banning petroleum exploration and licensing ‘important step forward in protecting both people and the planet’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Petroleum Exploration and Licensing Bill in the Assembly, saying it bans petroleum exploration and licensing and credits Fermanagh and Leitrim communities who campaigned against fracking. She argues new fossil fuel exploration would be reckless amid climate…
Environment and climate Original release: Banning petroleum exploration and licensing ‘important step forward in protecting both people and the planet’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Proposed body to help tackle climate change ‘crucial’ – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan backs the proposed Just Transition Commission, put forward by the Environment Minister, saying it would help make climate change actions fair and measured while remaining effective. She says it would give agriculture, energy and infrastructure representation as the…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Proposed body to help tackle climate change ‘crucial’ – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Autism Reviewer report will play key role in informing policy to improve the lives of those with Autism – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Independent Autism Reviewer's initial findings will help shape policy to improve services for autistic people, and says the report exposes a gap between policy and reality. He calls for the Assembly and Health Committee to keep scrutinising delivery and press…
Health Disability and equality Original release: Independent Autism Reviewer report will play key role in informing policy to improve the lives of those with Autism – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Caithfear comhionannas don Ghaeilge a chur i bhfeidhm; níor chóir bac a chur leis – Gildernew
Sinn Féin Communities Committee chair Colm Gildernew urges the DUP Communities Minister to back Irish language promotion rather than obstruct it, after a High Court judge dismissed a legal bid against Belfast City Council's Irish language policy. He says the council can now proceed and calls for…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Caithfear comhionannas don Ghaeilge a chur i bhfeidhm; níor chóir bac a chur leis – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality
SDLP MLA McGrath says a new autism report exposes a failure to turn government promises into reality, without detail beyond the headline in the release provided.
Disability and equality Health Original release: McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Minister reform promises must be more than cynical rhetoric
SDLP's O’Toole says promises on First Minister reform must be more than cynical rhetoric, urging genuine action rather than empty words.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Toole: First Minister reform promises must be more than cynical rhetoric (opens in a new tab)
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SEN school staff workloads are unmanageable and unsustainable, says Mathison, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA says SENCO workload pressures are unfair and unsustainable, and calls on the Education Minister for urgent interventions, properly resourced EA Local Impact Teams and a thorough review of the role ahead of an Assembly motion.
Education Disability and equality Original release: SEN school staff workloads are unmanageable and unsustainable, says Mathison, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Autism Reviewer’s report must be catalyst for real change, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly welcomes the first Annual Report of the Independent Autism Reviewer, Ema Cubitt, saying it must set a benchmark for services. He cites a finding that 90% of respondents felt unheard when seeking help and calls for findings to drive real improvements.
Disability and equality Health Original release: Autism Reviewer’s report must be catalyst for real change, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard praises fire crews tackling Mournes fires and urges public caution
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard thanks emergency services tackling two wildfires overnight in the Mournes at Slievenaman Road and Bloody Bridge, and urges the public to stay away from affected areas and heed the yellow wildfire warning.
Environment and climate Original release: Hazzard praises fire crews tackling Mournes fires and urges public caution (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, calls for an emergency budget with a substantial fuel excise cut, €400 electricity credits, a €500 disability payment and a permanent USC cut. She accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of failing working families and says the British…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will ensure Ireland’s future is built – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says Irish unity will unlock the island’s social, economic and political potential and condemns recent British government decisions as damaging to northern communities. He pledges Sinn Féin will build a new, united Ireland centred on workers and families.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin will ensure Ireland’s future is built – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government is destroying public services in the north’ – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the British government to provide adequate funding for the Northern Ireland Executive, saying its current policies are damaging public services and urging a unity referendum if proper investment is not secured.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘British government is destroying public services in the north’ – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)