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Hazzard welcomes Council support for Strangford Lough Bridge Study
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes a unanimous vote by Newry, Mourne and Down Council backing a feasibility study for a fixed link bridge across Strangford Lough. He has contacted Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins about commissioning a full study of a Portaferry-to-Strangford crossing, citing…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Newry, Mourne and Down Council motion on Strangford Lough bridge study Original release: Hazzard welcomes Council support for Strangford Lough Bridge Study (opens in a new tab)
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Fuel Protests In The North
People Before Profit says today's fuel protests across the North have a right core demand for urgent action on fuel prices, blaming the Executive for years of rising costs and calling for price caps, windfall taxes on energy firms and a £500 energy credit for households.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Fuel protests and energy price caps across Ireland Original release: Fuel Protests In The North (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons launches photography exhibition exploring identity, belonging,…
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has opened a photography exhibition at Belfast Exposed exploring identity, belonging and cultural heritage, part of the BIEN programme developed with OICE, which the Minister says celebrates diversity.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BIEN photography exhibition launch at Belfast Exposed gallery Original release: Lyons launches photography exhibition exploring identity, belonging,… (opens in a new tab)
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Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the installation of a new sensory unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, a multisensory 'Cubbie' purchased with Little Heroes NI funding, which she says will officially open this week.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children sensory unit installation Original release: Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Givan: Pre-School Inclusion Fund is delivering targeted support for…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan says a visit to Holywood Nursery School shows the Pre-School Inclusion Fund is delivering targeted support for children with special educational needs. He cites a new sensory room, extra classroom assistant hours and £4.5million invested in 2025/26 across…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Givan visit to Holywood Nursery School on Pre-School Inclusion Fund Original release: Givan: Pre-School Inclusion Fund is delivering targeted support for… (opens in a new tab)
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Justice Minister refuses to confirm violence against women funding is spent on women
TUV Bannside councillor Anna Henry says Justice Minister Naomi Long refused to confirm that funding to tackle violence against women is spent on women, and calls for serious questions to be asked about how the money is allocated.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's response on violence against women funding in Assembly Original release: Justice Minister refuses to confirm violence against women funding is spent on women (opens in a new tab)
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Murray welcomes introduction of pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events
Alliance councillor Micky Murray welcomes Belfast City Council's passing of his motion seeking pilot drug-checking services at major city events, arguing testing gives people safety information and helps health authorities issue warnings.
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on drug testing at city events Original release: Murray welcomes introduction of pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events (opens in a new tab)
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Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says Net Zero targets must be met during a Stormont debate, pointing to Lough Neagh's ecological decline, threats to eel fishing livelihoods and calls for investment in green energy such as offshore wind.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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One year on, women still waiting for law to be enforced - Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the UK Government to act quickly on the Supreme Court's For Women Scotland ruling, saying women's rights remain unclear a year on. She calls for the EHRC Code of Practice and NHS guidance to be published without delay and for the law to be enforced in full across the…
Disability and equality Issue: For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling one-year anniversary Original release: One year on, women still waiting for law to be enforced - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises other Assembly parties for voting down a DUP motion requiring departments to assess the costs and benefits of climate policies, arguing the Climate Action Plan's proposals remain unquantified and risk delaying the A5 and A1 road projects.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Assembly vote on DUP motion to cost net zero policies Original release: Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes verdict date for Springhill Massacre inquest
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the news that families have been told the date for the verdict in the Springhill Massacre inquest, praising their 54-year campaign and pledging ongoing support for the Springhill and Westrock families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Springhill Massacre inquest verdict date announcement Original release: Reilly welcomes verdict date for Springhill Massacre inquest (opens in a new tab)
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Retaining PEACEPLUS funding from EU is vital – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for central EU funding for the PEACEPLUS programme to be retained, warning that no proposed EU funding from 2028 would seriously affect community services, victims and survivors, and young people.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: PEACEPLUS funding continuation debate at the Assembly Original release: Retaining PEACEPLUS funding from EU is vital – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Ron McDowell highlights Belfast City Council’s appalling attitude to IRA memorials goes back years
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says Belfast City Council has for years facilitated an IRA memorial in Ballymurphy on council-owned land, including applying for planning permission for its fence in 2019. He calls this political bias and hypocrisy, citing the removal of a Union flag in…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council decision not to act on Bobby Sands statue Original release: Ron McDowell highlights Belfast City Council’s appalling attitude to IRA memorials goes back years (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Nesbitt announces Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces that 16 cancer service charities will share funding from the Cancer Charities Grant Scheme, jointly backed by his department and Macmillan, to deliver local support such as mental health help, rehabilitation and transport.
Health Issue: Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients announced Original release: Minister Nesbitt announces Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients (opens in a new tab)
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Decision on illegal terrorist statue underscores double standards
TUV deputy leader and Belfast councillor Ron McDowell condemns Belfast City Council's decision to take no action over an unauthorised statue of Bobby Sands, claiming it shows double standards compared with council removal of Union Flags.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council decision not to act on Bobby Sands statue Original release: Decision on illegal terrorist statue underscores double standards (opens in a new tab)
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Bobby Sands statue is symptom of a society dragged back to Troubles legacy every day
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the illegally erected Bobby Sands statue is a symptom of wider problems, arguing society is dragged back to Troubles legacy daily through media, social media and politicians. He says there are more memorials to perpetrators than victims and calls…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Illegally erected Bobby Sands statue Original release: Bobby Sands statue is symptom of a society dragged back to Troubles legacy every day (opens in a new tab)
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No one should be above the planning process, says Nelson
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Sam Nelson says everyone must be subject to planning rules, following a council decision not to enforce against a Bobby Sands statue erected on public land in west Belfast without permission. He calls for equal enforcement across all cases and seeks clarity on how…
Local government Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast City Council decision not to act on Bobby Sands statue Original release: No one should be above the planning process, says Nelson (opens in a new tab)
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Gary Middleton Steps Back from Public Life to Focus on Health
DUP MLA Gary Middleton announces he is resigning his Foyle seat at the Assembly tomorrow, citing mental health challenges and the need to focus on recovery. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP thanks him and pays tribute to his service.
Health Issue: Gary Middleton resignation from Foyle Assembly seat Original release: Gary Middleton Steps Back from Public Life to Focus on Health (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer welcomes reconvening of Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry
West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer welcomes the resumption of the Curraghinalt goldmine inquiry in Omagh next Monday after a 15-month break, saying it offers local people a chance to be heard. He calls for the process to move forward without further delay toward a timely conclusion.
Environment and climate Issue: Curraghinalt goldmine public inquiry resumption in Omagh Original release: McAleer welcomes reconvening of Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Why did Unionists permit the Northern Ireland Executive X account to be used to promote Republican terrorism?
TUV leader Jim Allister MP asks who approved an Executive Office X post highlighting Michelle O'Neill's attendance at a Dublin Easter Rising commemoration, and whether it will be removed. He says Unionists in government must explain their role in allowing the account to be used this way.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Northern Ireland Executive X post on Michelle O'Neill's Easter Rising attendance Original release: Why did Unionists permit the Northern Ireland Executive X account to be used to promote Republican terrorism? (opens in a new tab)