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Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA cautiously welcomes the revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation, but says delivery now rests with Minister Muir. He calls for the economic impact assessment to be published in full and says Northern Ireland Water, wastewater and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation Original release: Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Donaldson verdict must be a watershed moment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says revelations after Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction should mark a watershed moment, questioning senior DUP figures' past vetoes on rights and education and their handling of Donaldson's private life. She calls for accountability and reforms including healthy…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: Hanna: Donaldson verdict must be a watershed moment (opens in a new tab)
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Transparency needed from DUP on further Donaldson allegations, says Long, calling for fully independent investigation
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls for a fully independent, external review into what DUP leadership knew about alleged victims of Jeffrey Donaldson, after BBC Spotlight revelations, and urges Edwin Poots to give a full account of his knowledge.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: Transparency needed from DUP on further Donaldson allegations, says Long, calling for fully independent investigation (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn expresses shock and sadness on death of individual in Dunmurry
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says she is distressed by the death of a person in Dunmurry, which police have said occurred in suspicious circumstances. She offers condolences to the family and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Death in suspicious circumstances in Dunmurry Original release: Flynn expresses shock and sadness on death of individual in Dunmurry (opens in a new tab)
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Tide of disgust and dismay follows TV expose
TUV leader Jim Allister says a Spotlight documentary was shocking and criticises DUP figures who knew of a former leader's conduct but did nothing, calling for those DUP members to consider their positions and rejecting an internal review as delaying tactics.
Justice and policing Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: Tide of disgust and dismay follows TV expose (opens in a new tab)
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Democratic Unionist Party Statement
The DUP says it upholds the rule of law after former member Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction, calling the guilty verdicts justice served. Leader Gavin Robinson MP, Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA and the Party Chairman say they are deeply concerned by recent allegations of inappropriate behaviour,
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Democratic Unionist Party Statement (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley, speaking from the Court of Appeal, says building the A5 remains a key priority and that delay is costing lives. She points to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pursuing an appeal against the most recent High Court ruling, supported by Tyrone GAA's campaign.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road appeal against the latest High Court ruling Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston Slams Growing Gender Identity Service as Officials Confirm Funding Will Increase
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston criticises the funding for the lifespan gender identity service after Department of Health officials told the health committee the initial £806,000 is recurrent and will increase. He expresses concern for vulnerable young people and calls the spending astonishing given…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health lifespan gender identity service funding briefing to health committee Original release: Gaston Slams Growing Gender Identity Service as Officials Confirm Funding Will Increase (opens in a new tab)
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A moment of truth for DUP
TUV leader Jim Allister says a BBC Spotlight programme will test the DUP's claim it never received complaints about Jeffrey Donaldson's behaviour, and calls for full transparency over when senior DUP figures knew of alleged misconduct.
Other Justice and policing Issue: BBC Spotlight programme on Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: A moment of truth for DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Givan voices disappointment over delay to SEN Regulations
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan expresses serious concern that the Special Educational Needs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 have been delayed from September 2026 to September 2027 after extended Education Committee scrutiny. He says the delay postpones reduced assessment timescales…
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 implementation delay to September 2027 Original release: Givan voices disappointment over delay to SEN Regulations (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness of symptoms and urge women to seek prompt GP advice. She also says she waited six weeks for imaging and over 80 days for a treatment plan, and calls for more open conversations about breast health.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 3 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath offers solidarity to striking doctors
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the party stands with striking specialist doctors and consultants, blaming the Executive’s failure to deliver promised pay parity and urging the Health Minister to engage unions and end the dispute to protect patients and waiting lists.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Specialist doctors strike over pay parity Original release: McGrath offers solidarity to striking doctors (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison hits back at Minister’s statement on SEN Regulations
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, chair of the Education Committee, rejects the Education Minister's criticism of the committee's handling of SEN regulations, saying the rules need proper examination and accusing the DUP of responsibility for the special educational needs system and placement shortages.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 implementation delay to September 2027 Original release: Mathison hits back at Minister’s statement on SEN Regulations (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Civil Service Pride Withdrawal 'Regressive and Reckless'
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns the head of the Civil Service's decision to withdraw staff from the Pride march, calling it regressive and reckless. He accuses political figures of stoking transphobia for gain and urges civil servants who wish to march to do so.
Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service withdrawal from Pride march Original release: Carroll: Civil Service Pride Withdrawal 'Regressive and Reckless' (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes €33 million of Shared Island funding for a water quality programme in the Lough Neagh catchment running to 2031. He says it must be matched by sustained delivery to safeguard the lough.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island funding for Lough Neagh water quality Original release: Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan and Finnegan welcome drugs seizure
Sinn Féin MLAs Cathal Boylan and Aoife Finnegan welcome a police operation that uncovered suspected cannabis farms in Armagh, Newtownhamilton, Keady and Killylea, with drugs estimated at £1.1 million seized. They urge anyone with information about criminal activity to contact the authorities.
Justice and policing Issue: Police operation uncovering suspected cannabis farms across Armagh district Original release: Boylan and Finnegan welcome drugs seizure (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes launch of All-Island Public Health Knowledge Hub
Sinn Féin MLA and Health spokesperson Philip McGuigan welcomes the new All‑Island Public Health Knowledge Hub, praising the investment in cross‑border research and comparable health data to better tackle inequalities, mental health, chronic disease and demographic change across the island.
Health Issue: Launch of All-Island Public Health Knowledge Hub Original release: McGuigan welcomes launch of All-Island Public Health Knowledge Hub (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP statement on appointment of new Police Ombudsman
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA welcomes the appointment of Jacqui Durkin as Police Ombudsman but says the almost seven-month delay by the Executive Office is not good enough. He calls for restored confidence and accountability in the Ombudsman's Office.
Justice and policing Issue: Appointment of Jacqui Durkin as Police Ombudsman Original release: SDLP statement on appointment of new Police Ombudsman (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson Simply Pre-Empting the Inevitable
TUV says Jeffery Donaldson gains no credit for giving up his knighthood and seeking removal from the Privy Council, calling the move pre-empting what was coming. It urges him to also surrender his parliamentary pension rights.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffery Donaldson relinquishes knighthood and Privy Council membership Original release: Donaldson Simply Pre-Empting the Inevitable (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine welcomes £1.1 million drugs bust across Fermanagh and South…
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes PSNI action after a drugs operation across Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh that led to 16 arrests and seizures worth an estimated £1.1 million, including nine cannabis grow houses. She urges the public to report suspicious activity.
Justice and policing Issue: Clabby drugs operation with 16 arrests and £1.1 million seizure Original release: Erskine welcomes £1.1 million drugs bust across Fermanagh and South… (opens in a new tab)