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Hazzard makes case for Strangford Lough Bridge Study
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to commission a feasibility study into a bridge linking Portaferry and Strangford across Strangford Lough, arguing it would boost economic and social development. He also cites possible tidal energy and cycling lanes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Hazzard makes case for Strangford Lough Bridge Study (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen: DUP Brings Common Sense to Debate on New Environment Quango
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA says the DUP alone applied common sense in an Assembly debate on a proposed independent Environmental Protection Agency, arguing it would add another unelected arm's length body and shift responsibility from DAERA's Minister. Alliance, Sinn Féin and the SDLP…
Environment and climate Original release: McIlveen: DUP Brings Common Sense to Debate on New Environment Quango (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must do more to support ‘rapid’ Irish-medium education growth – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Minister to invest properly in Irish-medium education after Department of Education figures showed a near 400% rise in pupils. He says the growth brings accommodation and curriculum resource shortfalls, and he is bringing forward a law on staffing.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Minister must do more to support ‘rapid’ Irish-medium education growth – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
DUP MP Gregory Campbell has tabled a Commons motion recognising victims of terrorism across the UK and Europe on the anniversary of the 2004 Madrid bombings. He says the victims' suffering must never be forgotten and that a clear line must be drawn between victims and perpetrators who portray…
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Witness B has no credibility – Paul Maskey MP
Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Paul Maskey says Witness B's evidence in the civil case against Gerry Adams in London lacks credibility, citing the Stevens Inquiry, De Silva Report and Kenova report. He also disputes the witness's claim that the IRA bombed Omagh.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Witness B has no credibility – Paul Maskey MP (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says her delegation pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer on urgent British Government help with energy and fuel costs, the Gaza crisis and an immediate ceasefire. She also calls on him to establish an inquiry into the 1997 killing of Sean Brown and meet his widow.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland Men Denied Life-Saving Prostate Cancer Drug Available Across Rest of UK
TUV MP Jim Allister calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to make abiraterone available to Northern Ireland men with prostate cancer that has not spread, as it is already offered in England, Scotland and Wales. The Minister says NI lacks a NICE equivalent and cites budget pressures.
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Ulster Unionist Party meet with the Prime Minister
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says he and colleagues met Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Belfast to press for direct UK aid on heating oil costs, more defence spending in Northern Ireland, and steps to ease East-West trade barriers.
Economy and employment Community relations and legacy Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meet with the Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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‘Irish government’s ICRIR stance vindicates families’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the Irish government's refusal to engage with the ICRIR vindicates families who declined to deal with the body, which she calls discredited and not human rights compliant. She calls for legacy mechanisms that meet human rights standards and can deliver truth and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: ‘Irish government’s ICRIR stance vindicates families’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams responds to DUP Leader Gavin Robinson
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams says he does not take DUP Leader Gavin Robinson's remarks seriously, stresses solidarity with all victims regardless of who was responsible, and accuses the DUP of historical links with armed loyalism, including Ulster Resistance. He urges Robinson to focus on making…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Gerry Adams responds to DUP Leader Gavin Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen warns Maritime Carbon Scheme could drive up costs for…
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen warns that extending the carbon market to shipping could raise freight costs by about £15 per trailer, pushing prices up for businesses and households. She criticises Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance for backing the measure and calls for the policy to be…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: McIlveen warns Maritime Carbon Scheme could drive up costs for… (opens in a new tab)
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Time for NI to move away from fossil fuel dependency, says Bamford
Alliance councillor Jessica Bamford urges the Economy Minister to draft a plan for moving Northern Ireland away from fossil fuel reliance, via a council motion, citing rising home heating oil costs linked to Middle East instability.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Time for NI to move away from fossil fuel dependency, says Bamford (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Pat Finucane Inquiry to be allowed to get on with its work – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the British government’s publication of the Pat Finucane Inquiry terms of reference, saying the inquiry should now start without further delay or state interference and pledges full support to the Finucane family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Time for Pat Finucane Inquiry to be allowed to get on with its work – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds: Terrorism Was Always Wrong
DUP's Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds says the harm of terrorism should not be forgotten or rewritten, marking the European Day for Victims of Terrorism at Parliament Buildings. She cites that 90% of Troubles deaths were caused by paramilitaries and calls for victims' voices to stay central to legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Dodds: Terrorism Was Always Wrong (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston comments after hosting event to mark European Day for Victims of Terrorism
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says it was a privilege to host a Parliament Buildings event marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism, but argues Northern Ireland's legal definition of a victim wrongly includes a person killed by their own bomb. He contrasts it with the EU Directive 2017/541…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Gaston comments after hosting event to mark European Day for Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Education Minister must value role of classroom assistants
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says Education Minister Paul Givan should give classroom assistants proper respect, ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion on Monday. He criticises proposed reforms, especially around special educational needs, and calls for scrutiny of the Executive.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Durkan: Education Minister must value role of classroom assistants (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes Irish Government co-operation with Omagh Bomb Inquiry
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes Irish Government support for legislation allowing evidence to be given through Southern courts to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. He calls for the process to be prioritised and progressed quickly, and urges the Irish Government to engage with the Omagh…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McCrossan welcomes Irish Government co-operation with Omagh Bomb Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party meet with Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says he pressed Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee on maritime security, Stormont reform and legacy, and will write to her demanding details of alleged Troubles amnesty claims made by Michael McDowell.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meet with Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee (opens in a new tab)
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SoS must step in to ensure establishment of independent Environmental Protection Agency, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA calls on Secretary of State Hilary Benn to step in and help establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency, which he says all main parties committed to in New Decade, New Approach. He accuses the DUP of blocking it at the Executive ahead…
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Original release: SoS must step in to ensure establishment of independent Environmental Protection Agency, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives mark 17th anniversary of Massereene attack
The DUP's South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke and colleagues honour the two soldiers killed at Massereene Barracks ahead of the 17th anniversary, warning against groups seeking to continue such violence and against romanticising terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP representatives mark 17th anniversary of Massereene attack (opens in a new tab)