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Health Minister must provide clarity on future of emergency general surgery at SWAH
Sinn Féin representatives joined a Stormont protest by Save Our Acute Services over the withdrawal of emergency surgery from South West Acute Hospital in 2022. Pat Cullen MP calls the continuing lack of clarity unacceptable, while Jemma Dolan MLA urges Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to set a…
Health Issue: Save Our Acute Services Stormont protest over SWAH surgery Original release: Health Minister must provide clarity on future of emergency general surgery at SWAH (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP backs SOAS Stormont protest
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath, speaking after attending a Save Our Acute Services protest at Stormont, says Fermanagh residents are angered by losing surgical cover at the South West Acute Hospital and calls for the Health Minister and Western Trust to revisit the situation.
Health Issue: Save Our Acute Services Stormont protest over SWAH surgery Original release: SDLP backs SOAS Stormont protest (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child
Aontú calls the proposed 27% MLA pay rise immoral and unjustifiable, contrasting it with 3–5% increases for teachers, nurses and other public sector workers. It also demands the rise be stopped immediately, citing SEND and EA transport cuts.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Independent Remuneration Board MLA pay determination increase Original release: MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child (opens in a new tab)
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No MLA Pay Rise: Don’t Reward Failure!
Aontú, through Gemma Brolly, backs a petition to stop a proposed 27% MLA pay rise, calling for an immediate halt, a full review of MLA expenses and allowances, and a cap tied to the highest public sector pay award. It also calls for investment in SEND services and a fair deal for public sector…
Economy and employment Education Issue: Independent Remuneration Board MLA pay determination increase Original release: No MLA Pay Rise: Don’t Reward Failure! (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws to address noise and graphic imagery
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws restricting graphic imagery and noise in Belfast City Centre, including a 70-decibel noise limit, and urges the Communities Minister to enact them quickly.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Belfast City Centre draft byelaws on graphic imagery and noise Original release: Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws to address noise and graphic imagery (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of equality legislation for 20 years a shocking dereliction of duty, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister's failure to bring forward equality legislation in 20 years is a dereliction of duty, citing an Assembly answer from the joint FMdFM office. She calls for institutional reform so that outdated…
Disability and equality Issue: Assembly answer on absence of equality legislation from Executive Office Original release: Lack of equality legislation for 20 years a shocking dereliction of duty, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister should confirm children will not lose classroom assistants – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Authority and the Education Minister to confirm that no child currently receiving a classroom assistant will lose that support under new EA proposals. He says the policy could reduce or remove one-to-one help for some children and that his party…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority classroom assistant support policy proposals Original release: Education Minister should confirm children will not lose classroom assistants – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes Glider progress after speaking to Infrastructure Minister
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes progress on the North–South Glider extension after speaking to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, noting Full Business Case approval in December and groundworks expected this autumn. He says the Antrim Road route gives clarity to North Belfast residents and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Rapid Transport 2 Glider extension progress update Original release: Finucane welcomes Glider progress after speaking to Infrastructure Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Step change in flooding interventions for Six Mile Water required – Kearney
SDLP... no. Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for a strategic step change in flood interventions for homes near Antrim's Six Mile Water after Storm Chandra. He urges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to speed up the Flood Risk Feasibility Study and to order a NI Water review of…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Storm Chandra flooding in Antrim Town Six Mile Water Original release: Step change in flooding interventions for Six Mile Water required – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Deis ag Ard Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge díriú ar Éire nua a thógáil – Kearney | Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis an opportunity to focus on building a new Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin's National Chairperson Declan Kearney, speaking ahead of Conradh na Gaeilge's Ard Fheis, calls Belfast's selection as host city significant and says its theme on the Irish language in a united Ireland is timely. He adds that he will join a panel discussion at the event.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Deis ag Ard Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge díriú ar Éire nua a thógáil – Kearney | Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis an opportunity to focus on building a new Ireland – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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New framework welcome but statutory duty of candour needed to ensure openness and transparency, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the new Being Open Framework for Health and Social Care, due to start on 1 April, but says only a statutory duty of candour will guarantee the openness and transparency the service needs.
Health Issue: Being Open Framework for Health and Social Care publication Original release: New framework welcome but statutory duty of candour needed to ensure openness and transparency, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Martin: Planning Enforcement Integrity Cannot Be Optional
DUP MLA Peter Martin says serious questions remain about the unauthorised billboard erected near the Egyptian Arch in Newry, urging the Minister to reveal who is responsible, ensure equal enforcement of planning rules and address public‑safety risks.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Egyptian Arch Newry billboard Sinn Féin FOI disclosure Original release: Martin: Planning Enforcement Integrity Cannot Be Optional (opens in a new tab)
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New waterfront plans will help to continue with the positive transformation of Derry – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says proposed waterfront plans for Derry will be a game-changer and urges the public to comment on the £45 million Derry City Central Riverfront project, which would add cycle and walking routes and community spaces along The Quay.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Derry City Central Riverfront £45 million waterfront consultation Original release: New waterfront plans will help to continue with the positive transformation of Derry – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Sadness following death of bus driver
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty expresses deep sadness at the death of a bus driver in a crash that was carrying St Paul's High School pupils from Bessbrook. He says the children escaped with minor injuries and calls for them to receive support.
Other Issue: Bessbrook St Paul's High School bus crash driver death Original release: McNulty: Sadness following death of bus driver (opens in a new tab)
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Jesse Jackson was a Champion of Civil Rights and a true Friend of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says she is deeply saddened by the passing of US civil‑rights champion Jesse Jackson, praising his lifelong fight for justice, his support for Irish self‑determination and his friendship with Sinn Féin, and offers condolences to his family.
Other International affairs Issue: Death of US civil‑rights leader Jesse Jackson Original release: Jesse Jackson was a Champion of Civil Rights and a true Friend of Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds and Little-Pengelly press Royal Mail for urgent action on…
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Emma Little-Pengelly say they pressed Royal Mail leadership in Northern Ireland for prompt fixes to late and missing post in Banbridge and Lisburn. Royal Mail has pledged 18 new delivery staff, overtime and agency cover, and the MLAs will raise missed health appointments…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Banbridge and Lisburn postal delivery delays and Royal Mail staffing shortages Original release: Dodds and Little-Pengelly press Royal Mail for urgent action on… (opens in a new tab)
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Death of Jesse Jackson – Gerry Adams
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams expresses a deep sense of loss at the death of American civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson, recalling meeting him in the USA and Ireland and praising his support for the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement.
Other International affairs Original release: Death of Jesse Jackson – Gerry Adams (opens in a new tab)
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Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong says political institutions should reflect and include people with disabilities. She made the remarks after being selected by the Assembly to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities regional forum in Edinburgh on 20-21 February 2026.
Disability and equality Original release: Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Puberty blockers trial never justified and should be permanently…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds says Health Minister's position on the puberty blocker trial defies logic, accusing the Ulster Unionist Party of reversing its support within 24 hours. She calls for the trial to be permanently ended, not just paused.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland withdrawal from puberty blocker trial Original release: Puberty blockers trial never justified and should be permanently… (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds Challenges First Minister Over Veterans Support
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the First Minister's reply to her Question Time question on veterans was dismissive and offensive. She calls for devolved services such as housing, health and employment support to better recognise the barriers veterans and their families face from repeated deployments and…
Health Issue: First Minister's Question Time reply on veterans support Original release: Dodds Challenges First Minister Over Veterans Support (opens in a new tab)