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Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD criticises Taoiseach Micheál Martin over remarks in a recent podcast interview on Irish unity, claiming his approach shows hesitation and a refusal to lead. She calls for planning and a roadmap for unity and says the Shared Island initiative is no substitute…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's podcast remarks on Irish unity Original release: Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says new NISRA trade figures for 2024 show the Windsor Framework is broken, with trade diversion away from Great Britain and a real-terms cut in GB purchases. He calls on the UK Government to implement the Framework's safeguarding provisions, citing newer border measures…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: NISRA 2024 trade figures published on Windsor Framework trade diversion Original release: New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Executive has no plan for NI economy
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the Executive lacks a coherent economic vision and plan, responding to a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth. She cites failures on infrastructure, skills, planning and a multi-year budget, and warns that Local Growth Fund cuts threaten jobs.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth in Northern Ireland Original release: Hanna: Executive has no plan for NI economy (opens in a new tab)
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Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth, calling on the UK Government and NI Executive to remove barriers for business. He urges a broader overarching hub for SME support, a GB representative on the Intertrade UK Board, a clearer NIO economic…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth in Northern Ireland Original release: Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest (opens in a new tab)
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Those blocking minimum unit alcohol pricing need to clarify why, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly calls on parties blocking minimum unit pricing for alcohol to explain why, arguing it would reduce alcohol-related crime and ease pressure on the PSNI ahead of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's Assembly statement.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: Those blocking minimum unit alcohol pricing need to clarify why, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams welcomes the claimants' decision to drop their civil case against him in London, saying it ends a case he argues should not have been pursued. He maintains he rejected all claims during his evidence and calls for renewed focus on a peaceful route to a united…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Claimants discontinue London civil case against Gerry Adams Original release: Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case (opens in a new tab)
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Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll criticises the Finance Minister's voluntary developer contributions scheme as toothless, arguing it lets developers off the hook while about 50,000 families wait for social housing blocked by infrastructure shortfalls. He calls for profitable property…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Finance Minister's voluntary developer contributions scheme for infrastructure Original release: Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Condemn Attack on Activist at St Patricks Day Event
People Before Profit condemns the verbal harassment and physical assault of activist Marc Mac Seáin in Newry, which happened while he was marching at the St Patrick's Day event alongside a local hospital campaign. The party calls the attack severe, says it was witnessed by children and others, and…
Justice and policing Health Issue: Attack on People Before Profit activist Marc Mac Seáin in Newry Original release: People Before Profit Condemn Attack on Activist at St Patricks Day Event (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must address ambulance waiting times – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to address pressures on the Ambulance Service after the Health Committee heard both Category 1 and Category 2 calls are missing target times. He urges improved patient flow through hospitals, timely handovers and support for frontline staff.
Health Issue: Health Committee briefing on Ambulance Service response times Original release: Health Minister must address ambulance waiting times – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Introduction of developer contributions will help unlock more new properties – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of voluntary developer contributions, with the funds used to upgrade wastewater infrastructure where capacity shortages are blocking new builds. He says it will complement recent housing unlocks.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister announcement on developer contributions for wastewater upgrades Original release: Introduction of developer contributions will help unlock more new properties – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams, speaking on the final day of the London civil case, says he is limited in what he can discuss but came to reject the allegations against him. He calls for Irish unity under the Good Friday Agreement and accuses the Taoiseach of refusing to honour a referendum on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister welcomes recognition for Wrightbus
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes Wrightbus being ranked the top supplier on a major UK public sector bus and coach procurement framework. He says this backs UK manufacturers and urges government to push public purchasing towards UK-made buses.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus ranked top supplier on UK public sector bus framework Original release: Jim Allister welcomes recognition for Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Minister’s tinkering won’t solve wastewater crisis
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says Infrastructure Minister Kimmins's decision to make developer contributions to wastewater infrastructure voluntary is a piecemeal step that will not solve the wastewater crisis. He calls for mandatory contributions, which he says would help…
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister announcement on developer contributions for wastewater upgrades Original release: McNulty: Minister’s tinkering won’t solve wastewater crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister's policy is water charging through back door, says McMurray
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA criticises the Infrastructure Minister's plan to collect developer contributions for wastewater systems, calling it "water charging through the back door" that would raise house prices and deter new builds.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister announcement on developer contributions for wastewater upgrades Original release: Infrastructure Minister's policy is water charging through back door, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Brussels and Dublin must engage on Irish Unity – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion calls on the European Commission and the Irish Government to start preparing for a referendum on Irish unity, and urges Dublin to establish a citizens' assembly to shape a united Ireland. She says the debate is already live, especially among young people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Brussels and Dublin must engage on Irish Unity – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to outline measures to manage the potential spread of meningitis
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, Chair of the Assembly's Health Committee, says he has written to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt asking what preparations and preventative measures will be put in place to manage possible spread of meningitis. The call follows a suspected case in a Belfast student and…
Health Issue: Suspected meningitis case in Belfast student and Britain outbreak Original release: McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to outline measures to manage the potential spread of meningitis (opens in a new tab)
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Further Windsor Framework implementation must be paused
UUP leader Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA urges the UK Government to halt further introduction of Windsor Framework legislation, citing signs of closer regulatory alignment with the EU, including an SPS agreement planned for 2027 and the Chancellor's remarks on divergence.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government signals closer EU regulatory alignment under Windsor Framework Original release: Further Windsor Framework implementation must be paused (opens in a new tab)
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First and deputy First Minister can no longer ignore Covid Inquiry’s demand for institutional reform – Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister can no longer sidestep the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's findings on Executive dysfunction. She argues only institutional overhaul will prevent political deadlock from hampering future emergency health…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: UK Covid-19 Inquiry recommendations on Executive dysfunction and institutional reform Original release: First and deputy First Minister can no longer ignore Covid Inquiry’s demand for institutional reform – Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Allister questions impact of ECJ ruling in support of trans ideology on Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that a European Court of Justice ruling in the Shipovo case, recognising a trans woman's legal gender, could override the UK Supreme Court's finding that sex is biological under the Protocol. He has tabled an urgent Westminster question on its impact on gender…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: ECJ Shipovo ruling on gender recognition and Northern Ireland Original release: Allister questions impact of ECJ ruling in support of trans ideology on Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Observer status MEPs should be allocated to the north – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Kathleen Funchion urges that Northern Ireland be given observer status MEPs, arguing its people face EU rules without a voice at the EU table, during a Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Brussels Northern Ireland observer MEPs proposal Original release: Observer status MEPs should be allocated to the north – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)