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O’Toole: Programme for Government day late and dollar short
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's Programme for Government lacks clear, measurable targets and timelines, and that DUP influence is evident in it, including on bodies such as the East-West Council.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Final Programme for Government publication Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government day late and dollar short (opens in a new tab)
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Former Taoiseach’s intervention in unity debate evidences growing momentum – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's Sunday Times article urging preparation for Irish unity. He calls on the Irish government to set aside part of its surplus for a sovereign wealth fund for a new united Ireland and to prioritise reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Leo Varadkar Sunday Times article on preparing for Irish unity Original release: Former Taoiseach’s intervention in unity debate evidences growing momentum – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Intertrade UK is a step forward
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the first meeting of Intertrade UK in Enniskillen, saying it is an important step forward for Northern Ireland and that Great Britain is its most important market. She calls for greater urgency from the UK Government on long-term problems stemming from the NI…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Intertrade UK first meeting in Enniskillen Original release: Intertrade UK is a step forward (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan attends Mid Ulster People’s Assembly in Bellaghy
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says a Mid Ulster People's Assembly event in Bellaghy was an engaging discussion on the future of Ireland, and calls Irish unity an opportunity to build a new Ireland based on equality and social justice. He points to wider public participation in the debate.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Mallaghan attends Mid Ulster People’s Assembly in Bellaghy (opens in a new tab)
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FF TD should respect principle of consent – Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe's remarks show contempt for Northern Ireland and ignore the principle of consent in the Belfast Agreement, which he says keeps Northern Ireland in the UK unless a majority decide otherwise.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Cathal Crowe TD remarks on Irish unity and the Belfast Agreement Original release: FF TD should respect principle of consent – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Regenerative tourism can contribute to our economy and ecological well-being – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Jemma Dolan praises a 'Tourism through a Regenerative Lens' conference held in Enniskillen by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. She says regenerative tourism can support both the economy and ecological well-being, and pledges to support initiatives…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Tourism through a Regenerative Lens conference, Enniskillen Original release: Regenerative tourism can contribute to our economy and ecological well-being – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fail TD displays Putin like attitude on anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine
TUV vice chairman Councillor Allister Kyle criticises Fianna Fail TD Cathal Crowe's remarks calling Northern Ireland's existence "a source of hurt", comparing his mindset to Putin's and accusing him of inconsistency on territorial boundaries in a debate on the Ukraine invasion anniversary.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Cathal Crowe TD remarks on Irish unity and the Belfast Agreement Original release: Fianna Fail TD displays Putin like attitude on anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes Executive agreement on Programme for Government
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes Executive agreement on a Programme for Government, calling it a positive step forward for workers, families and communities. She says the party will keep contributing constructively to delivery in the Executive and Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: Ennis welcomes Executive agreement on Programme for Government (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister highlights threat of US tariffs imposed on the EU catching Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, warns that a 25% US tariff on the EU could apply to Northern Ireland as it is in the EU customs territory. He calls on the Prime Minister to raise this with President Trump and to reclaim sovereignty over Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: US 25% tariffs on EU goods and Northern Ireland exposure Original release: Jim Allister highlights threat of US tariffs imposed on the EU catching Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson calls on the Secretary of State to ensure the NICS is fit for purpose, suggesting closer integration with the UK Home Civil Service. He also urges the Government to reconsider net-zero targets stalling projects such as the A5 road.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin
MEP Lynn Boylan says she will host ‘One Island, One Environment’ on 4 April at the Ballymun Rediscovery Centre, inviting climate activists to discuss how a united Ireland could strengthen environmental action, north‑south cooperation and future climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Environment and climate Issue: One Island, One Environment event in Dublin Original release: ‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Programme for Government farce underlines Executive dysfunction
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the postponement of the Executive's Programme for Government reflects dysfunction, citing delays, a last-minute cancellation of a meeting and rising health waiting lists and poverty. He says Alliance must share responsibility.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive Programme for Government meeting postponement February 2025 Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government farce underlines Executive dysfunction (opens in a new tab)
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Popular aspiration for Irish unity is growing – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says a LucidTalk poll shows 53% of voters and 60% of under-35s aspire to Irish unity within 20 years. He calls on the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly, draft a green paper and appoint a Minister for Reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: LucidTalk poll on Irish unity aspirations Original release: Popular aspiration for Irish unity is growing – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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25 February 2025: The Arrival of the ‘West – East’ Irish Sea Border
TUV MP Jim Allister KC says export procedures on Northern Ireland goods moving to Great Britain show the Irish Sea border is cementing division, and calls on the government to abandon the Parcels Border and pursue Mutual Enforcement instead.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: West – East Irish Sea Border enforcement commencement on Northern Ireland to GB goods Original release: 25 February 2025: The Arrival of the ‘West – East’ Irish Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Ministers repeatedly dodging Assembly accountability: O’Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Executive Ministers of repeatedly avoiding Assembly scrutiny, citing the Finance Minister's draft Budget and monitoring rounds issued by written statement. He also cites the Health Minister's grant funding cuts and an AERA avian flu update…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Ministers repeatedly dodging Assembly accountability: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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“We have lost a great patriot who lived his life for the freedom and unity of Ireland”
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald sends condolences after the death of Bik McFarlane, describing him as a lifelong republican and a key figure in the H-Blocks and the peace process. She pays tribute to his music and extends sympathy to his family.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: “We have lost a great patriot who lived his life for the freedom and unity of Ireland” (opens in a new tab)
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TUV urge public to have their say on planned MLA pay rise
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston urges the public to respond to the Assembly committee's call for evidence on the Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill, which he says would give MLAs a massive pay rise, and shares the TUV's submission opposing the proposals.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill call for evidence Original release: TUV urge public to have their say on planned MLA pay rise (opens in a new tab)
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British-Irish parliamentary links post reunification mutually beneficial – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes an Irish Times and ARINS Project survey finding most people North and South want the east-west link maintained after reunification. She calls for British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference meetings to be regularised and prioritised.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Times and ARINS Project east-west link survey Original release: British-Irish parliamentary links post reunification mutually beneficial – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer, now High Sheriff of Belfast, says she will support Eastside Greenways during her term, praising its work on the Connswater Community Greenway in east Belfast.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities (opens in a new tab)
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Magical Thinking in Whitehall and Brussels
TUV leader Jim Allister, writing in the News Letter, argues that the Official Control Amendment Regulations remove the justification for the Irish Sea border by allowing checks away from border control posts, and calls on the Government to explain why it accepts this arrangement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Official Control Amendment Regulations and Irish Sea Border checks Original release: Magical Thinking in Whitehall and Brussels (opens in a new tab)