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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)
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We have secured the peace, it’s time to write the next chapter: Irish reunification – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls for the government to lead on Irish reunification, urging planning and preparation ahead of the Good Friday Agreement's thirtieth anniversary. She accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of a dereliction of duty and says the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael government is the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: We have secured the peace, it’s time to write the next chapter: Irish reunification – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Martin’s neutrality shift ‘A fundamental break with Irish policy’ – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of dismantling Irish neutrality, citing his February remark on standing militarily with a country in conflict, and calls for a referendum on the issue. She also opposes plans to scrap the UN mandate safeguard on overseas…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Original release: Martin’s neutrality shift ‘A fundamental break with Irish policy’ – Mary Lou McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises alarm over Sinn Fein influence in Invest NI appointments
TUV Business spokesman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe says the Department must show how two Invest NI board appointees with links to Sinn Fein were assessed on merit, and what criteria and political activity were weighed. He also claims Sinn Fein control is aligning Stormont's economic levers with an…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Invest NI board appointments with Sinn Fein links Original release: TUV raises alarm over Sinn Fein influence in Invest NI appointments (opens in a new tab)
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Honouring 1916, Building the Republic – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD announces a nationwide programme of over 200 Easter Rising commemorations and calls on people across Ireland to attend events marking 1916 and pursue a united, equal Republic. Her release names housing, cost of living and partition as unfinished issues.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Honouring 1916, Building the Republic – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Patients still waiting far too long for cancer treatment
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says latest cancer waiting time statistics show only 29.5% starting treatment within the 62-day target, and criticises the Health Minister's claims of progress and the use of £73.5 million of cancer capacity funding to offset a department…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Latest cancer waiting time statistics for 62-day treatment target Original release: McGrath: Patients still waiting far too long for cancer treatment (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister's Regional Plan Delivers 46% Increase in Breast Cancer Assessments – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes figures showing a 46% rise in patients seen by breast cancer specialists after urgent referrals in the quarter ending December 2025, up from 2,699 to 3,902. He credits Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's regional breast assessment scheme and welcomes…
Health Issue: Breast cancer urgent referral waiting time statistics published April 2026 Original release: Health Minister's Regional Plan Delivers 46% Increase in Breast Cancer Assessments – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Wildfires Plan will protect communities, nature and the Mournes, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray calls the Wildfires Action Plan to 2030, published by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, a timely intervention for the countryside after around 200 wildfires. He highlights rewetting peatlands and the Wildfire Recovery Project led by the Pau Costa Foundation in at-risk areas…
Environment and climate Issue: Wildfires Action Plan to 2030 publication by DAERA Original release: Wildfires Plan will protect communities, nature and the Mournes, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Breast cancer patients being badly let down by DoH, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister accuses the Department of Health of failing breast cancer patients after figures showed only 6% of urgent suspected-cancer referrals were seen within 14 days. She urges the Health Minister to set out a workforce and capacity plan rather than publicising his own record.
Health Issue: Breast cancer urgent referral waiting time statistics published April 2026 Original release: Breast cancer patients being badly let down by DoH, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin submits recommendations for new Cancer Strategy to Minister for Health – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin health spokesperson David Cullinane TD says the party has sent the Health Minister 42 recommendations for a new cancer strategy, citing regional access gaps, scanner and bed shortfalls, and calling for ringfenced funding and all-island cooperation.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Sinn Féin submission of recommendations for new cancer strategy Original release: Sinn Féin submits recommendations for new Cancer Strategy to Minister for Health – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Barr welcomes Council Motion on women’s health and praises Minister Nesbitt’s clear action plan for Gynaecology services
UUP Councillor Alan Barr welcomes Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's motion on women's health after Endometriosis Awareness Month and praises Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's £3.5 million ring-fenced gynaecology plan, with targets of a 40% waiting list cut by March 2027.
Health Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim Council women's health motion on gynaecology waiting lists Original release: Barr welcomes Council Motion on women’s health and praises Minister Nesbitt’s clear action plan for Gynaecology services (opens in a new tab)
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Victims' Payments must be determined consistently, not based on how threats were communicated, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says victims' payments for Troubles-era death threats must be determined clearly and consistently, not depending on whether the threat was communicated directly or via police. She calls for equal treatment and an end to bureaucratic…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Victims' Payments must be determined consistently, not based on how threats were communicated, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Brett welcomes conviction of Glengormley Arch attacker
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett welcomes the conviction of an individual for sectarian vandalism of Glengormley's Orange Arch, commending Newtownabbey PSNI and warning others against similar vandalism in Glengormley town centre.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Glengormley Orange Arch sectarian vandalism conviction and sentencing Original release: Brett welcomes conviction of Glengormley Arch attacker (opens in a new tab)
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Silence around murder of Glenn Quinn must be broken: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson urges anyone holding details of Glenn Quinn's killing, or of ongoing threats against his mother and brother, to step forward, after PSNI warned the family of a planned violent attack. He says information can be given anonymously to police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI threat warning to Glenn Quinn's family Original release: Silence around murder of Glenn Quinn must be broken: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Ministers must work together to deliver special school summer schemes
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA calls on the Health and Education Ministers to cooperate and restore the cancelled special school summer schemes, urging the Executive to provide nursing support and reverse the decision.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Failure to provide special school summer programmes Original release: McGrath: Ministers must work together to deliver special school summer schemes (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance in bid to recall Assembly over cancellation of special school summer schemes
Alliance's Eóin Tennyson, Deputy Leader, says his party has submitted a petition to recall the Assembly over the Education Authority's decision to cancel summer schemes at special schools. He calls on the Education and Health Ministers to return and set out how they will fix the problem.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Failure to provide special school summer programmes Original release: Alliance in bid to recall Assembly over cancellation of special school summer schemes (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government must end geo-blocking – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges Dublin to end RTÉ's blocking of its content for viewers in the north, citing the national team's international match, and says a Sinn Féin Dáil bill would secure all-island broadcast access.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Irish government must end geo-blocking – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland v Czechia: Government must act to end the blocking of audiences in the North – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD challenges Tánaiste Simon Harris to end geo-blocking of RTÉ content for viewers in the North, ahead of Ireland's match against Czechia. He cites his party's Broadcasting (All Ireland Service) Bill 2025 as a way to overcome licensing barriers.
Constitutional affairs Issue: RTÉ geo-blocking of Ireland v Czechia match in the North Original release: Ireland v Czechia: Government must act to end the blocking of audiences in the North – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)