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Election results send a huge message of hope, opportunity and change – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill welcomes the SNP and Plaid Cymru election results, saying they point to a shift towards independence and self-determination. She says she looks forward to working with John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth on constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs Issue: SNP and Plaid Cymru success in 2026 Scottish and Welsh elections Original release: Election results send a huge message of hope, opportunity and change – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Boggs welcomes united front on A5 project
Sinn Féin Derry City and Strabane councillor Paul Boggs welcomes a briefing from the Department for Infrastructure on the A5 project to the A5/N2 cross-border working group and the group's united stance on delivery. He also welcomes two days of public exhibitions on new route options between…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A5/N2 cross-border working group briefing from Department for Infrastructure Original release: Boggs welcomes united front on A5 project (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT?
People Before Profit says it supports the Irish language movement and the right of people across Ireland, North and South, to live fully through Irish. It argues partition divides Irish speakers and calls for uniting Gaeltacht, non-Gaeltacht, urban and rural communities into one movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT? (opens in a new tab)
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Safe access zones law working as intended
The Green Party welcomes a judgment upholding Northern Ireland's Safe Access Zones legislation, saying the courts have confirmed the law is lawful and proportionate and protects people accessing abortion services. Cllr Groogan says the law is working as intended.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Supreme Court judgment on Safe Access Zones law Original release: Safe access zones law working as intended (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 May 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston: Answers expose reality of Stormont “safeguards”
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says Executive Office answers on an X post promoting Michelle O'Neill's Easter Rising commemoration attendance show joint agreement with the deputy First Minister, and criticises the lack of cost details for her travel.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Executive X post promoting Michelle O'Neill's Easter Rising commemoration attendance Original release: Gaston: Answers expose reality of Stormont “safeguards” (opens in a new tab)
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‘Inflammatory’ bilingual signage comments have no place in our society – McGurk
Sinn Féin councillor Kathleen McGurk criticises a PUP councillor's remarks that "grinders are waiting" for bilingual signage, calling them reckless and inflammatory. She says the hostility towards the Irish language conflicts with its growing strength and calls for bilingual street signage to…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: PUP councillor's comments on bilingual signage in East Derry Original release: ‘Inflammatory’ bilingual signage comments have no place in our society – McGurk (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court ruling must now be acted upon – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Equality Commission to issue guidance to public bodies in Northern Ireland confirming that the recent Supreme Court judgment on the legal meaning of woman applies locally. He argues the ruling removes the Windsor Framework Article 2 argument used to delay…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Supreme Court Dillon ruling on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Original release: Supreme Court ruling must now be acted upon – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Planning for the future is only responsible course
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges serious planning for a New Ireland after local election results in Britain showed gains for Reform, warning against a Farage-led Britain and calling on the Irish Government and all parties wanting change to take part.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Reform gains in British local election results May 2026 Original release: Hanna: Planning for the future is only responsible course (opens in a new tab)
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£550 million investment will be warmly welcomed by all – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a near £550 million package to renew and expand trains on the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise line, announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and backed by the Irish government and EU. He says it will benefit commuters and support retail, business and…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: £550 million Belfast to Dublin Enterprise rail fleet investment Original release: £550 million investment will be warmly welcomed by all – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Culture of misogyny in the PSNI needs to be urgently addressed – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the PSNI’s culture of misogyny must be urgently tackled, urges implementation of the Rachel Langdale report’s recommendations for an independent misogyny survey and asks the Chief Constable for a clear timeline, while expressing sympathy for Katie’s family and other v
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Rachel Langdale report on PSNI misogyny Original release: Culture of misogyny in the PSNI needs to be urgently addressed – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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A United Ireland will create opportunities for the Arts Community
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh announces ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ event on 18 June at 1 pm in Dublin’s Seán O’Casey Centre, urging the arts community to discuss how a united Ireland would enable all‑island cooperation, a coherent cultural strategy, reduced barriers and equal funding.
Constitutional affairs Issue: The Arts in a New Ireland event Original release: A United Ireland will create opportunities for the Arts Community (opens in a new tab)
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Allister comments on Supreme Court ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP welcomes the Supreme Court's Dillon ruling as limiting the effect of Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework, but says the Protocol must go in full. He calls on the NIHRC and Equality Commission leaderships to consider their positions and withdraw their guidance…
Constitutional affairs Disability and equality Issue: Supreme Court Dillon ruling on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Original release: Allister comments on Supreme Court ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says his delegation, including Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen and Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly, met Taoiseach Micheál Martin. He urges a rethink of the Windsor Framework, pushes for Northern Ireland to rejoin the day-ahead electricity market, and calls for…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Immediate clarity needed on cost of storing and maintaining new electric buses sitting idle for years due to lack of charging infrastructure – John Brady TD
Sinn Féin TD John Brady, chair of the Public Accounts Committee, demands urgent figures on what it costs to store and maintain 110 idle double-deck electric buses, some unused for up to 900 days. He says the NTA's reply to the committee omitted these costs and calls on the Transport Minister to…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Idle electric buses lacking charging infrastructure, NTA storage and maintenance costs Original release: Immediate clarity needed on cost of storing and maintaining new electric buses sitting idle for years due to lack of charging infrastructure – John Brady TD (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Momentum for Stormont reform must be seized
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says momentum to reform Stormont must be acted on now, and calls on the UK and Irish Governments to convene short talks with parties so reforms are in place before the next Assembly election. She also raised legacy matters and Omagh Bombing Inquiry cooperation with the…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Hanna meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Stormont reform Original release: Hanna: Momentum for Stormont reform must be seized (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he spoke by phone with Taoiseach Michael Martin, his first engagement since becoming leader, and raised legacy, the Windsor Framework and explosive material taken by the Provisional IRA from a Republic of Ireland factory.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party response to the UK Supreme Court judgement in the Dillon case
UWUP Ulster Unionist Peer and Party Chair Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard welcomes the unanimous UK Supreme Court judgment in the Dillon case on the Troubles legacy act, but says the Labour government abandoned human rights grounds and left veterans unprotected. He calls for Dublin's inter-state…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Supreme Court ruling on the Legacy Act and victims' human rights Original release: Ulster Unionist Party response to the UK Supreme Court judgement in the Dillon case (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows comments on PSNI misogyny “tone-deaf and deeply concerning”, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister criticises UUP leader Jon Burrows for comments downplaying misogyny in the PSNI, following a review that found institutional misogyny in the police handling of a murder case. She urges him to reflect on his remarks.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Katie Simpson Review findings Original release: Burrows comments on PSNI misogyny “tone-deaf and deeply concerning”, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Time to prepare for Irish Reunification – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Senator Conor Murphy calls on the Irish Government to begin preparing for referendums on Irish unity, citing an Amárach poll commissioned by European Movement Ireland. He proposes a dedicated Taoiseach's unit, a green paper and a Citizens' Assembly, and says Sinn Féin will…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Amárach poll commissioned by European Movement Ireland on Irish unity Original release: Time to prepare for Irish Reunification – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Maternal Mental Health Week: Sorca Clarke TD welcomes progress in the North but slams continued delays in the South
Sinn Féin's mental health spokesperson Sorca Clarke TD welcomes progress on a Mother and Baby Unit in the North while criticising delays to a Perinatal Mother and Baby Unit in the South. She calls on the Health Minister to set a site selection deadline, a feasibility study timeline and an opening…