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Robinson - Legacy Bill Has Lost the Confidence of Victims and Veterans
DUP Leader and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says the Government's legacy approach has lost the confidence of victims and veterans, and calls for the current Bill to be scrapped rather than carried over. He also accuses the Irish Government of refusing to cooperate on ICRIR information requests.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill amendments and carryover motion in the House of Commons Original release: Robinson - Legacy Bill Has Lost the Confidence of Victims and Veterans (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Doherty's Resignation from the SDLP
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll criticises Cllr Paul Doherty after his resignation from the SDLP, saying he missed the council vote on the DUP's Twinbrook Bobby Sands statue motion and did not raise objections internally. Carroll also calls the motion a sectarian stunt.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Bobby Sands statue motion at Belfast City Council Original release: Paul Doherty's Resignation from the SDLP (opens in a new tab)
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Banning petroleum exploration and licensing ‘important step forward in protecting both people and the planet’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Petroleum Exploration and Licensing Bill in the Assembly, saying it bans petroleum exploration and licensing and credits Fermanagh and Leitrim communities who campaigned against fracking. She argues new fossil fuel exploration would be reckless amid climate…
Environment and climate Issue: Petroleum Exploration and Licensing Bill Assembly debate Original release: Banning petroleum exploration and licensing ‘important step forward in protecting both people and the planet’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Proposed body to help tackle climate change ‘crucial’ – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan backs the proposed Just Transition Commission, put forward by the Environment Minister, saying it would help make climate change actions fair and measured while remaining effective. She says it would give agriculture, energy and infrastructure representation as the…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Proposed Just Transition Commission from the Environment Minister Original release: Proposed body to help tackle climate change ‘crucial’ – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Autism Reviewer report will play key role in informing policy to improve the lives of those with Autism – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Independent Autism Reviewer's initial findings will help shape policy to improve services for autistic people, and says the report exposes a gap between policy and reality. He calls for the Assembly and Health Committee to keep scrutinising delivery and press…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Independent Autism Reviewer first report launch Original release: Independent Autism Reviewer report will play key role in informing policy to improve the lives of those with Autism – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Caithfear comhionannas don Ghaeilge a chur i bhfeidhm; níor chóir bac a chur leis – Gildernew
Sinn Féin Communities Committee chair Colm Gildernew urges the DUP Communities Minister to back Irish language promotion rather than obstruct it, after a High Court judge dismissed a legal bid against Belfast City Council's Irish language policy. He says the council can now proceed and calls for…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: High Court dismissal of challenge to Belfast City Council Irish language policy Original release: Caithfear comhionannas don Ghaeilge a chur i bhfeidhm; níor chóir bac a chur leis – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Time for action after infrastructure failures - Dunne
DUP MLA Stephen Dunne calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to act urgently on delayed projects, citing the York Street Interchange, where over £27 million has been spent, the A5, potholes, utility reinstatement and the wastewater crisis.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Time for action after infrastructure failures - Dunne (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Independent Autism Reviewer's report shows autism services in Northern Ireland are failing in practice despite years of commitments. He calls on the Health Minister to take ownership and drive cross-government coordination, clear…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Independent Autism Reviewer first report launch Original release: McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality (opens in a new tab)
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SEN school staff workloads are unmanageable and unsustainable, says Mathison, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA says SENCO workload pressures are unfair and unsustainable, and calls on the Education Minister for urgent interventions, properly resourced EA Local Impact Teams and a thorough review of the role ahead of an Assembly motion.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SENCO workload pressures ahead of Assembly motion on special educational needs Original release: SEN school staff workloads are unmanageable and unsustainable, says Mathison, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Autism Reviewer’s report must be catalyst for real change, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly welcomes the first Annual Report of the Independent Autism Reviewer, Ema Cubitt, saying it must set a benchmark for services. He cites a finding that 90% of respondents felt unheard when seeking help and calls for findings to drive real improvements.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Independent Autism Reviewer first report launch Original release: Autism Reviewer’s report must be catalyst for real change, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Lynch expresses condolences following tragic collision
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch expresses condolences after two people died in a road accident in Lisburn, praising emergency services at the scene and urging anyone with information or footage to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lisburn road collision that killed two people Original release: Lynch expresses condolences following tragic collision (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard praises fire crews tackling Mournes fires and urges public caution
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard thanks emergency services tackling two wildfires overnight in the Mournes at Slievenaman Road and Bloody Bridge, and urges the public to stay away from affected areas and heed the yellow wildfire warning.
Environment and climate Issue: Mournes wildfires at Slievenaman Road and Bloody Bridge Original release: Hazzard praises fire crews tackling Mournes fires and urges public caution (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, calls for an emergency budget with a substantial fuel excise cut, €400 electricity credits, a €500 disability payment and a permanent USC cut. She accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of failing working families and says the British…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to address regional imbalance and stand up for our rural communities – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says the party will keep pressing the British Government for funding to address regional imbalance and support rural communities. She highlights an extra £40m for roads resurfacing, fully funded community transport and frozen public transport fares, and calls for support…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to address regional imbalance and stand up for our rural communities – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Bobby Sands Statue: DUP Stirring Up Sectarian Discourse, Enabled by SDLP’s Political Cowardice
People Before Profit councillor Michael Collins says the DUP is trying to sectarianise debate over the Bobby Sands statue in Twinbrook, pointing to unchallenged unauthorised memorials and murals across Belfast. He criticises the SDLP for leaving the Council meeting early and not voting, and says…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Bobby Sands statue motion at Belfast City Council Original release: Bobby Sands Statue: DUP Stirring Up Sectarian Discourse, Enabled by SDLP’s Political Cowardice (opens in a new tab)
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Legal and Financial Issues Highlight Level of Executive Dysfunction says Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says Executive dysfunction is evident after only 4% of £230 million allocated for key services was spent, and raises concerns that Education Department and Education Authority reform proposals are not fully legally compliant.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Only 4% of £230 million allocated for key services spent Original release: Legal and Financial Issues Highlight Level of Executive Dysfunction says Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will not accept any attempt to obstruct one community’s right of remembrance – Beattie
Sinn Féin Councillor Ciaran Beattie criticises a DUP motion on Belfast City Council as a one-sided attack on Republicans' right to remember their dead, linked to the Bobby Sands statue in Twinbrook. He calls for planning enforcement on monuments and memorials to be proportionate and applied…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council special meeting Original release: Sinn Féin will not accept any attempt to obstruct one community’s right of remembrance – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú slams British government legacy amendments
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says he has asked the Taoiseach to reflect on British Secretary Hilary Benn's comments that Legacy Bill amendments would protect British veterans, opposing any hierarchy in the framework. Deputy leader Gemma Brolly calls the move unacceptable, citing the Sean Brown case.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy bill delay to October over British military protections Original release: Aontú slams British government legacy amendments (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland cancer waiting times worst in UK
TUV leader Jim Allister says a Cancer Research UK report showing Northern Ireland has the worst cancer waits in the UK is further evidence Stormont must act now. He cites only about 31% of patients starting treatment within 62 days in 2025 and calls for more investment, lung screening and a lower…
Health Issue: Cancer Research UK Northern Ireland Overview 2026 cancer waiting times report Original release: Northern Ireland cancer waiting times worst in UK (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan comments on latest emergency care waiting time statistics
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says recent emergency care waiting figures point to sustained strain in emergency departments, citing only 40.2% of patients seen within four hours and a sharp rise in 12-hour waits. He urges the Health Minister to tackle hospital flow, delayed discharges and…
Health Issue: Emergency care waiting time statistics for the last three months Original release: McGuigan comments on latest emergency care waiting time statistics (opens in a new tab)