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Education Minister’s youth funding changes causing serious concern – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on Education Minister Paul Givan to reverse proposed changes that would fold youth funding into the Education Authority's budget without guaranteeing current funding levels. He says the plans will harm young people and youth workers.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Department youth services funding allocation change Original release: Education Minister’s youth funding changes causing serious concern – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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65 Women Murdered Across Ireland Since 2020, This is No Country for Women – Senator Sarah O’Reilly
Aontú Senator Sarah O'Reilly raises gender-based violence in the Seanad, saying 65 women have been killed across the island since 2020 and calling for more refuge spaces, as Ireland falls well below Council of Europe recommendations. She also raises concerns over the death of Kelly Lynch in…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: 65 Women Murdered Across Ireland Since 2020, This is No Country for Women – Senator Sarah O’Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Murray calls for pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events to improve public safety
Alliance councillor Micky Murray says a motion he brought to Belfast City Council seeking pilot drug-checking services at major city events and festivals has cleared its first stage. He argues such testing would help health authorities warn the public about dangerous substances and reduce…
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on drug testing at city events Original release: Murray calls for pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events to improve public safety (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison urges Education and Health Ministers to act urgently to save Summer schemes at special schools
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison calls on the Education and Health Ministers to urgently secure a joint funding package so summer schemes can run in special schools this year, after the Education Authority cancelled schemes over healthcare concerns.
Education Health Issue: Failure to provide special school summer programmes Original release: Mathison urges Education and Health Ministers to act urgently to save Summer schemes at special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson challenges Government failure on legacy promises and PSNI…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP challenges the Secretary of State over delayed legacy legislation, saying victims were promised a replacement Legacy Act with cross-community support and that no clear timeline exists. He also says the PSNI faces a £200 million civil case burden without resources and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Robinson challenges Government failure on legacy promises and PSNI… (opens in a new tab)
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British government must bring forward a support package for struggling families – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says rising fuel and energy costs are squeezing working families and urges the British government to reduce duty and sales tax on motor fuel and heating oil, and introduce a windfall levy on oil and gas producers.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Rising fuel and energy costs following Iran war energy shock Original release: British government must bring forward a support package for struggling families – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly: Executive must provide clarity on Altnagelvin Hospital ED redevelopment
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says the Executive must provide clarity on the Altnagelvin Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed full works would cost £72.8m and depend on a multi-year budget and a 10-year capital plan.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Altnagelvin Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment cost and funding dependency Original release: Reilly: Executive must provide clarity on Altnagelvin Hospital ED redevelopment (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna raises violence against women and girls in House of Commons
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP used Northern Ireland Questions in the Commons to press for stronger action on violence against women and girls, citing recent killings and a murder conviction and urging the Executive and UK Government to act beyond expressions of concern.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Hanna raises violence against women and girls in House of Commons (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Public deserve to know money wasted on free hospital car parking delays
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the public should be informed of the expense incurred by the Executive’s repeated postponements of free hospital car parking, and notes an amendment obliges the Health Department to issue a cost report.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Delays to free hospital car parking implementation Original release: McGrath: Public deserve to know money wasted on free hospital car parking delays (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes progress on delivering Sign Language Bill
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes progress on the Sign Language Bill after it was approved at Consideration Stage. He says the Bill is an important step towards giving the deaf and deafblind community access to public services in their own language, and praises their input into shaping it.
Disability and equality Issue: Sign Language Bill approval at Consideration Stage Original release: Gildernew welcomes progress on delivering Sign Language Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Support for Northern Ireland households must be meaningful – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP challenges the Chancellor to deliver fairer, better-targeted energy support for Northern Ireland households and businesses, saying the £17 million for home heating oil equates to just £34 per home. He calls for the £81 million renewables obligation funding to be used…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: British government £17 million home heating oil support package Original release: Support for Northern Ireland households must be meaningful – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan criticises DUP for ignoring scientific evidence in blocking Minimum Unit Pricing
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan criticises the DUP for blocking Minimum Unit Pricing legislation for alcohol despite scientific and medical evidence. He says MUP targets the cheapest, strongest drinks and calls it a missed opportunity to save lives.
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: McGuigan criticises DUP for ignoring scientific evidence in blocking Minimum Unit Pricing (opens in a new tab)
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Allister presses Justice Minister over PSNI Holiday Pay Delays
TUV MP Jim Allister criticises the Justice Minister's response on PSNI holiday pay compensation, which gave no payment timeframe, and calls on the Executive to ring-fence funds immediately ahead of a June 2026 Industrial Tribunal hearing. He points to the Chancellor's £370 million allocation to…
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Justice Minister's response on PSNI holiday pay liability Original release: Allister presses Justice Minister over PSNI Holiday Pay Delays (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin publishes plan for new cancer strategy to tackle slipping standards – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin health spokesperson David Cullinane TD publishes a discussion paper with 42 recommendations for a new cancer strategy, urging a guaranteed €30 million annual fund, targeted investment to end postcode‑lottery access, equipment upgrades and extended service hours.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Sinn Féin publishes plan for new cancer strategy to tackle slipping standards – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley
Upper Bann MLA and DUP Director of Campaigns Jonathan Buckley says Northern Ireland requires a return to practical government after a visit to Fermanagh, criticising net zero targets and green taxes as adding to fuel and energy costs. He also accuses Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance of…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen: ANC Bill “Unfunded and Unfair”
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA opposes the Areas of Natural Constraint Payment Bill, saying it is unfunded and a redistribution of existing money that would set farmers against each other. She calls instead for a targeted sheep support scheme.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill Second Stage Original release: McIlveen: ANC Bill “Unfunded and Unfair” (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DUP block on MUP will have serious consequences for public health
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says a DUP veto blocking minimum unit pricing for alcohol will seriously harm public health, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed the legislation cannot be brought forward this mandate. He urges the DUP to explain its change of position…
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: McGrath: DUP block on MUP will have serious consequences for public health (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Minister Lyons out of touch with reality
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is out of touch, criticising his US trip and meeting with Donald Trump while households face fuel and heating costs. Durkan says Lyons failed to disclose the trip's cost, which he links to roughly…
Public finance and taxation International affairs Issue: Communities Minister Lyons statement on USA-NI 250 in Assembly Original release: Durkan: Minister Lyons out of touch with reality (opens in a new tab)
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Political failure on Minimum Unit Pricing will be measured in lives lost
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says the Executive's failure to pass Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol is a missed opportunity to save lives and reduce harm. He accuses the DUP of using its Executive veto to block progress and calls for an explanation of its change of position.
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: Political failure on Minimum Unit Pricing will be measured in lives lost (opens in a new tab)
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Financial support should be targeted to those who need it most, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says financial support for rising energy bills should be targeted at benefit recipients and working families rather than blanket, calling the UK Government's £17 million home heating oil package insufficient and mistargeted. She urges urgent talks between the Executive…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: British government £17 million home heating oil support package Original release: Financial support should be targeted to those who need it most, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)