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Washington will hear that progress must be built on solid foundations
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he will travel to Washington DC for meetings on Capitol Hill, urging US lawmakers that Northern Ireland progress needs respect for unionist views on the Windsor Framework. He also launches a consultation panel seeking written submissions from unionists.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Washington DC visit and Windsor Framework consultation panel Original release: Washington will hear that progress must be built on solid foundations (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – Best wishes for 2023
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP sends New Year wishes for 2023, calling for the NI Protocol to be replaced with arrangements unionists can support and for genuine powersharing based on consensus. He also pledges work on cost of living, health waiting times, Project Stratum broadband and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sir Jeffrey – Best wishes for 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF THE ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA issues a New Year message reflecting on 2022, including the Platinum Jubilee, the death of the Queen, the late David Trimble, and the Protocol. He calls for a functioning devolved government and urges unionists to pursue an outward-looking path.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF THE ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY (opens in a new tab)
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New Year realities for Sinn Fein in their new position - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell issues a New Year message saying 2023 brings difficulties over the NI Protocol, the cost of living and the war in Ukraine. He says Sinn Fein's position as the largest party in the Republic and in Northern Ireland will be a reality Unionists must face, and that their push…
Constitutional affairs Original release: New Year realities for Sinn Fein in their new position - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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the message above the door
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, in a Christmas message, reflects on words carved above his Westminster office door and on Christian faith at Christmas. He also says he assured the Royal College of Nursing of support for a decent pay rise and terms overhaul, and calls for agency spending to be…
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: the message above the door (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes European Commission President von der Leyen in Oireachtas address
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes European Commission President von der Leyen to the Oireachtas and sets out her address on EU solidarity over Ukraine, Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement. She says the Protocol is working and calls on the British government to match Rishi Sunak's…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes European Commission President von der Leyen in Oireachtas address (opens in a new tab)
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Those seeking joint authority should focus on restoring devolution
DUP MLA Paul Givan says those pursuing joint authority should instead replace the Protocol with arrangements unionists can back, so devolution can return. He argues a Lucid Talk poll question on a 'consultative role' with Dublin lacks clarity and that the Trader Support Service costs £365,000 daily.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lucid Talk poll on joint authority and Direct Rule in Northern Ireland Original release: Those seeking joint authority should focus on restoring devolution (opens in a new tab)
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Violence and/or the threat of it is never acceptable
The DUP says violence and threats of violence are never acceptable and that democratic processes are the only route to overcoming the challenges of the Protocol. It rejects claims that violence had "no alternative", saying the party has consistently condemned violence.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Violence and/or the threat of it is never acceptable (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Conference 2022 - Leader's Speech
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, speaking at the 2022 Annual Conference, expresses sympathy for families bereaved and people injured in the Cresslough explosion in Donegal, and sets out a vision for unionism built on support for the Union across the community.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP Conference 2022 - Leader's Speech (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Conference 2022 - Stephen Dunne MLA
DUP MLA Stephen Dunne, addressing the 2022 DUP Annual Conference as North Down MLA, says the party offers grassroots representation and backs the Union, and argues Westminster is best placed to protect households facing soaring bills.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP Conference 2022 - Stephen Dunne MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past
People Before Profit says a united Ireland must be radically different from the two existing states, calling for a border poll without delay and a socialist country that ends partition, church control of schools, and tax havens. It rejects confederation and Commonwealth membership as 'more of the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past (opens in a new tab)
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We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at the University of San Francisco, urges new British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and recommit to the Good Friday Agreement. She also calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the political…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: We need change to drive progress and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD reports on a series of San Francisco engagements with trade unionists, Google executives and the Irish community, saying discussions focused on change in Ireland and preparations for possible Irish unification referenda.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD talks with trade union leaders, businesses and the Irish community about change and opportunity in Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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As the cost of living bites, rural communities will be hit hard, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair warns rural communities will be hit hard by the cost of living crisis, citing higher fuel and transport costs, reliance on oil heating and poor insulation. He calls on the incoming Rural Affairs Minister to address insecure employment and lack of services.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: As the cost of living bites, rural communities will be hit hard, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast International Airport a key economic driver in South Antrim – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he met senior management at Belfast International Airport to hear about plans for future development, including new western and eastern air routes, enhanced site amenities and better public transport and rail links.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Belfast International Airport a key economic driver in South Antrim – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra to discuss Brexit, the Irish Protocol and the Good Friday Agreement, and to press for preparation for a united Ireland. She also reports a series of other meetings during her Australian visit.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald visits New South Wales Parliament
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports on a Sydney visit featuring meetings with Irish community groups, trade unionists and New South Wales MPs, saying Ireland is changing ahead of the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary and urging international support for constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald visits New South Wales Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers an address at the National Press Club of Australia, reflecting on Irish emigration to Australia, the historic bond between the two countries and Australia's role in welcoming Irish people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia (opens in a new tab)
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Solutions advocated in Protocol Bill must form part of negotiating position – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the EU and UK are both to blame for the protocol impasse and calls for solutions in the Protocol Bill to form part of the negotiating position, citing a green lane for goods moving within the UK and concerns over EU retaliation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Solutions advocated in Protocol Bill must form part of negotiating position – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Building a New Ireland Together
SDLP calls for a patient, careful and compassionate conversation on Irish unity, arguing that Brexit, the pandemic and changing public views on the island's future mean a new Ireland must be built together.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Building a New Ireland Together (opens in a new tab)