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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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SDLP: Supreme Court ruling cannot delay legacy reform
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the UK and Irish governments to focus on victims' needs rather than further litigation over legacy mechanisms, following a Supreme Court ruling. She says the judgement leaves disclosure concerns unresolved and calls for a renewed engagement process on changes to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on the Legacy Act and victims' human rights Original release: SDLP: Supreme Court ruling cannot delay legacy reform (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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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…
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Martin: Roads crisis remains despite pothole repair claims
DUP MLA and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter Martin says roads remain at crisis point despite Department claims of 10,000 pothole repairs in two months. He says the Committee will seek clarity from the Minister on the repair rate and how the extra £40 million was spent.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure repair of over 10,000 road defects Original release: Martin: Roads crisis remains despite pothole repair claims (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite secures commitment to recognise contribution of women to Belfast
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite says Council has agreed to honour women's contribution to the city with the Freedom of Belfast, after raising the gender imbalance among past recipients. Proposals will be developed with the women's sector to name four women for the honour…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast Freedom of the City honour for women proposal Original release: De Faoite secures commitment to recognise contribution of women to Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew praises Economy Minister for stepping in to save translation organisation
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, chair of the Communities Committee, welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's intervention to keep the Place-Name Project running. He accuses Communities Minister Gordon Lyons of trying to eradicate the organisation and of hostility to the Irish language.
Disability and equality Issue: Economy Minister intervention to save the Place-Name Project Original release: Gildernew praises Economy Minister for stepping in to save translation organisation (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes confirmation of key cancer drug use in NI
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes Health Minister confirmation that Keytruda is already available in three Health Trusts, and urges swift rollout to the remaining two areas. She says the immunotherapy could save lives.
Health Issue: Keytruda cancer drug availability in Northern Ireland Health Trusts Original release: Dodds welcomes confirmation of key cancer drug use in NI (opens in a new tab)
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New cancer drug must be available to patients here – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard writes to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt demanding the immediate rollout of Keytruda, a new injectable cancer immunotherapy being introduced in England and Wales, and asks for a clear timeline for its use in Northern Ireland.
Health Issue: Keytruda cancer drug rollout in England and Wales Original release: New cancer drug must be available to patients here – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Serious lessons must be learned from Katie Simpson death – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin says lessons must be learned after the independent review into the killing of Katie Simpson by Jonathan Creswell found serious justice system failings, including institutional misogyny within the PSNI and poor investigation standards. She calls on the PSNI to respond…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Katie Simpson Review findings Original release: Serious lessons must be learned from Katie Simpson death – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Sinn Féin teaming up with DUP to thwart greater scrutiny at Stormont
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Sinn Féin and the DUP of voting together against SDLP amendments to the Fiscal Council Bill, which would have let the council assess Programme for Government delivery and the economic impact of Executive decisions. He says the two parties…
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fiscal Council Bill amendments on Programme for Government scrutiny Original release: O’Toole: Sinn Féin teaming up with DUP to thwart greater scrutiny at Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces changes to areas of childcare regulation
UUP's Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces he has approved changes to childcare regulation after consultation, limiting GP-countersigned health declarations to senior childcare roles and altering adult:child ratios for childminders and group day care from 1 June 2026.
Education Health Issue: Health Minister childcare regulation changes on GP declarations and adult:child ratios Original release: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces changes to areas of childcare regulation (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will not accept DUP’s efforts to attack and undermine Irish identity – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, chair of the Communities Committee, demands that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons appear before MLAs over his decision on funding for the Place-Name Project, which he calls a disgrace. He says Sinn Féin will work to ensure the project continues.
Disability and equality Issue: Place-Name Project funding decision by Communities Minister Original release: Sinn Féin will not accept DUP’s efforts to attack and undermine Irish identity – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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BP's Obscene Record Profits Based on War, Environmental Destruction and Poverty
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says BP's $3.2bn first quarter profits are obscene price-gouging during the cost of living crisis, and calls for fuel and energy price caps plus significantly higher taxes on the company's profits. He also calls for nationalisation of energy companies to…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: BP first-quarter 2026 profits of $3.2 billion Original release: BP's Obscene Record Profits Based on War, Environmental Destruction and Poverty (opens in a new tab)
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Republican Violence Must Be Condemned – Middleton
DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns violence in the Irish Street area of Derry on Friday evening, calling it a premeditated attack on police during the East Bank Protestant Boys parade. She says petrol bombs and masonry could have caused serious harm.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Irish Street Derry disorder during East Bank Protestant Boys parade Original release: Republican Violence Must Be Condemned – Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen: Just Transition Commission is an afterthought built on a…
DUP MLA Michelle McIlveen says proposed regulations establishing a Just Transition Commission are an afterthought that do not fix flaws in Northern Ireland's climate framework, and calls for priorities of economic resilience and jobs. The DUP says it cannot support the regulations, citing concerns…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Proposed Just Transition Commission from the Environment Minister Original release: McIlveen: Just Transition Commission is an afterthought built on a… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Join with us on Sunday to honour Bobby Sands’ endearing legacy’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges republicans to attend a Sunday 2pm gathering at the Bobby Sands statue in Twinbrook, marking the 45th anniversary of Sands's death as part of a wider commemorative programme.
Community relations and legacy Original release: ‘Join with us on Sunday to honour Bobby Sands’ endearing legacy’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Antrim flood protocol must be aligned with clear operational plan – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes Regional Community Resilience Group engagement with residents after flooding and calls for the refreshed flood protocol to be aligned with a clear operational plan and a named council oversight official.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Antrim flooding after Storm Chandra Regional Community Resilience Group meeting Original release: Antrim flood protocol must be aligned with clear operational plan – Kearney (opens in a new tab)