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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to former Sinn Féin MP and MLA Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill mourns the death of former MP and MLA Mickey Brady, praising his decades of community and welfare work in Newry and Armagh. She describes him as a committed republican and a figure with a famously sharp wit.
Other Issue: Death of former Sinn Féin MP and MLA Mickey Brady Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to former Sinn Féin MP and MLA Mickey Brady (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of former MP Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald says she is deeply saddened by the death of former MP and MLA Mickey Brady, extending condolences to his wife Caroline and family and praising his decades of service to Newry and Armagh.
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All-island approach to paediatric pathology is necessary – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says an all-Ireland approach to paediatric pathology is needed, after an Assembly motion on all-island collaboration passed. She says families currently travelling to England face extra strain, and that recruitment for specialist vacancies has been difficult.
Health Issue: Assembly motion on all-island collaboration for paediatric pathology services Original release: All-island approach to paediatric pathology is necessary – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Work on Layde Cliff Path due to begin in May – McMullan
Sinn Féin Councillor Oliver McMullan says Causeway Coast and Glens Council officers have told him work on the Layde Cliff Path will start in May, brought forward by several months. He says the design team has visited the site and tendering is under way, and he will seek a further update.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Layde Cliff Path restoration works start date Original release: Work on Layde Cliff Path due to begin in May – McMullan (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes £2 million energy support for low-income households
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes over £2 million in extra Department for the Economy funding, announced by Minister Caoimhe Archibald, to cut energy bills for low-income households through insulation and efficiency measures for over 1,000 homes.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for the Economy £2 million NISEP energy-efficiency funding allocation Original release: Delargy welcomes £2 million energy support for low-income households (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw expresses ongoing concern at inaction by First and deputy First Ministers on key aspects of Covid-19 Inquiry
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says she remains concerned at the lack of visible action by the First and deputy First Minister on the Covid-19 Inquiry, including reforming institutions to respond better to future emergencies.
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Breast cancer waiting times a scandal - Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds says new Department of Health figures, showing only 3.5% of urgently referred women with suspected breast cancer seen within the 14-day target, reveal a failing system. She calls on the Health Minister to set out a plan to expand diagnostic capacity and cut…
Health Issue: Department of Health breast cancer urgent referral waiting time figures Original release: Breast cancer waiting times a scandal - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for statue of John Dunlap in Strabane to honour legacy
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on the Communities Minister and Derry City and Strabane District Council to jointly erect a permanent public statue of Strabane-born printer John Dunlap, ideally near Gray's Printing Office in the town centre.
Other Local government Original release: McCrossan calls for statue of John Dunlap in Strabane to honour legacy (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Cancer waiting times show Executive has lost focus
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says published cancer waiting time figures show the Executive is failing to prioritise cancer care. He points to only 30% of urgent GP referrals treated within 62 days, a fall on the previous quarter, and calls on the Executive to take…
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer waiting times statistics publication January 2026 Original release: McGrath: Cancer waiting times show Executive has lost focus (opens in a new tab)
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Leadership Transition Update
Ulster Unionist Party confirms that Jon Burrows MLA has met the nomination threshold and will stand as a candidate for party leader, after nominations closed following Mike Nesbitt MLA's announced resignation. The Party Management Board will set next steps ahead of an Extraordinary General Meeting –
Other Issue: Mike Nesbitt's decision to step down as UUP leader Original release: Leadership Transition Update (opens in a new tab)
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Staff and patients paying price for another year of late and ineffectual winter planning, says Donnelly
Alliance Health spokesperson and registered nurse Danny Donnelly MLA says the Winter Preparedness Plan should have prioritised patient flow, citing RCN testimony on corridor care. He calls the plan late and rushed and urges investment in social care to free hospital beds, ahead of an Assembly…
Health Issue: RCN testimony on corridor care and Winter Preparedness Plan Original release: Staff and patients paying price for another year of late and ineffectual winter planning, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Breast cancer screening referral wait times unacceptable, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says waits for urgent breast cancer screening referrals are too long after new Department of Health figures showed only 3.5% of 6,194 urgent referrals were seen within 14 days. She calls on the Health Minister and Trusts to ensure the move to a…
Health Issue: Department of Health breast cancer urgent referral waiting time figures Original release: Breast cancer screening referral wait times unacceptable, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Welcomes Reports of Government U-Turn on Mandatory Digital ID
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes reports that the Government plans to scrap its proposed mandatory national Digital ID, but calls for clear confirmation that any future digital identification stays voluntary and is not required for accessing work or social welfare.
Other Issue: Government climbdown on compulsory digital ID plan Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Welcomes Reports of Government U-Turn on Mandatory Digital ID (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Kimmins Must Act After Winter Chaos
Ulster Unionist Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA urges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to act after snow and ice disrupted roads, saying gritting was inadequate, grit boxes were slow to refill and planning with councils was lacking.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Northern Ireland snow and ice winter disruption and gritting response Original release: Minister Kimmins Must Act After Winter Chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Fairness in public appointments must be restored - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell, after tabling a Commons motion, says public appointments must be fair to every community, citing Protestant under-representation in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and alleged intimidation deterring Catholic recruits to the PSNI, and urges nationalist parties to…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Commons motion on public appointments and community representation in public bodies Original release: Fairness in public appointments must be restored - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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New mothers experiencing serious mental illness deserve specialist support – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn urges the Health Minister to keep prioritising a Mother and Baby Unit in the North, welcoming a £4 million cut in its estimated cost and calling for it to be set up without delay.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Mother and Baby Mental Health Unit £4 million cost reduction Original release: New mothers experiencing serious mental illness deserve specialist support – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes progress on six signature Active Travel signature schemes
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes progress on six Department for Infrastructure Active Travel schemes, including the Sydenham Greenway, Newry Inner City Greenway and Coleraine to Portstewart route. He says the work supports cleaner travel and health, and looks forward to further engagement with…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure six signature Active Travel schemes progress Original release: Boylan welcomes progress on six signature Active Travel signature schemes (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney raises road safety concerns following Moira Road fatality
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he is shocked by the death of a pregnant woman in a serious collision on Moira Road near Nutts Corner market, thanks emergency services, urges witnesses to contact police and will write to the Department for Infrastructure requesting a traffic‑management review of
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal traffic collision on Moira Road near Nutts Corner market Original release: Kearney raises road safety concerns following Moira Road fatality (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Public can’t wait five years to sort out health service
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says people cannot accept a five-year timeline for fixing the health service, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt suggested recovery could take that long. He presses the Minister and Executive on ambulance response delays, citing a 75-year-old…
Health Issue: Health Minister Nesbitt says health recovery could take five years Original release: McGrath: Public can’t wait five years to sort out health service (opens in a new tab)
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Leader's Weekly email - 10th January
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Prime Minister must protect veterans in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill and reject any Irish Republic veto over amendments, and criticises the Sinn Fein Finance Minister's draft Budget as lacking Executive agreement.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Original release: Leader's Weekly email - 10th January (opens in a new tab)