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Dunne – Casement Park cannot jump the queue over public services
DUP North Down MLA and sport spokesman Stephen Dunne says the party supports the joint UK/Republic of Ireland Euro 2028 bid but opposes extra funding for Casement Park beyond the original Executive allocation. He warns against Treasury meeting the GAA shortfall while schools, housing and hospitals…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park additional funding for Euro 2028 bid Original release: Dunne – Casement Park cannot jump the queue over public services (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – How many MI5 agents are still in SF?
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says the death of Freddie Scappaticci shows how heavily infiltrated the IRA was, and pays tribute to security service agents. He questions how many Sinn Fein members are still working for MI5.
Justice and policing Issue: Death of Freddie Scappaticci Original release: Campbell – How many MI5 agents are still in SF? (opens in a new tab)
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GAA Reversal on Cashless Policy Needs to Be Repeated All Over Ireland. – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly welcomes reports that Cork GAA is looking at ways to allow turnstile cash payments at county matches this summer. She calls for cash turnstile access at every match in all 32 counties, arguing the cashless policy excludes older people and those without internet…
Disability and equality Issue: Cork GAA consideration of turnstile cash payments at county matches Original release: GAA Reversal on Cashless Policy Needs to Be Repeated All Over Ireland. – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Another blow to our children as free books for families scheme is stopped, says Egan
Alliance Education Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says the Department of Education's decision to end funding for the Book Start Baby programme is a blow to children and families, and blames the DUP for blocking the Executive and Assembly.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Education ending Book Start Baby programme funding Original release: Another blow to our children as free books for families scheme is stopped, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Baby books scheme latest casualty of budget cuts
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan says the Department of Education's decision to stop funding the Book Start Baby programme is the latest cut caused by Stormont's stalemate and budget pressures. He blames the DUP's boycott of the institutions and the UK government's budget.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Education ending Book Start Baby programme funding Original release: McCrossan: Baby books scheme latest casualty of budget cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Joe Kennedy to Derry
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP hosted US Special Envoy Joe Kennedy in Derry, showing him local businesses and Ebrington Square while urging greater investment in the North West and an expanded Magee University.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Joe Kennedy visit to Derry Original release: Eastwood welcomes Joe Kennedy to Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne expresses sympathy on passing of top Rally Driver Craig Breen
DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says he is devastated by the death of rally driver Craig Breen, offers sincere condolences to his family and friends, praises Breen as a leading ambassador for motorsport and urges a World Rally Championship event be staged in Northern Ireland as a tribute.
Other Issue: Craig Breen death in testing accident Original release: Dunne expresses sympathy on passing of top Rally Driver Craig Breen (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes continued progress on the joint Ireland and Britain bid to stage Euro 2028, urging urgent construction of a new Casement Park and backing IFA and GAA partnership work.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú to Launch Largest Ever Election Candidate Team On Tuesday the 18th in Belfast
Aontú announces it will launch 19 candidates for the May local elections in the North on Tuesday 18 April in West Belfast, calling it its largest candidate team so far. Leader Peadar Tóibín TD says the team includes campaigners, educationalists and health workers.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Aontú to Launch Largest Ever Election Candidate Team On Tuesday the 18th in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Tougher rules on dog breeding and dog ownership needed to tackle animal cruelty - Brown
Alliance Party Animal Welfare Spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA calls for new private‑members legislation, “Luna’s Law”, to tighten regulation of legal and illegal dog breeding, introduce licensing fees and empower welfare officers after the cruelty case of Luna the American bulldog.
Other Issue: Luna bulldog cruelty case Original release: Tougher rules on dog breeding and dog ownership needed to tackle animal cruelty - Brown (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland says news of GP practice being saved a relief
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes news that the Kells and Connor Medical Practice, serving around 4,000 patients, will continue after Dalriada Urgent Care agreed to take it over from its departing contractor. She says she will meet the British Medical Association and Royal College…
Health Issue: Kells and Connor Medical Practice takeover by Dalriada Urgent Care Original release: Mulholland says news of GP practice being saved a relief (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes recommitment from President Biden to investment during Belfast visit
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, welcomes President Biden's pledge to help draw investment and create jobs in the North, marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. She urges the UK and Irish governments and the DUP to restore the Executive and institutions without…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Visit of US President Joe Biden to Northern Ireland Original release: O’Neill welcomes recommitment from President Biden to investment during Belfast visit (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Wool Council launch a positive step forward for sector – Claire Kerrane TD
Sinn Féin's agriculture spokesperson Claire Kerrane TD welcomes the launch of the Irish Grown Wool Council, an all-island body for industry representatives, and calls for greater government supports for the wool and sheep sector.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Irish Grown Wool Council launch Original release: Irish Wool Council launch a positive step forward for sector – Claire Kerrane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Neither Biden’s Bribery nor Sunak’s Lies alter the realities of the Windsor Whitewash
TUV leader Jim Allister says Biden's hint of economic aid for restoring Stormont is a bribe, and that operating Stormont under the Windsor Framework would mean assenting to the dismantling of the UK and an Irish Sea border. He says TUV will not accept the Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Biden remarks on economic aid for restoring Stormont Original release: Neither Biden’s Bribery nor Sunak’s Lies alter the realities of the Windsor Whitewash (opens in a new tab)
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Biden wouldn’t tolerate Protocol in US
TUV Mourne councillor Harold McKee says US President Biden's visit was unremarkable and that the US should mind its own business. He criticises Biden's praise of the Windsor Framework and calls on Unionists to resist pressure to implement the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Visit of US President Joe Biden to Northern Ireland Original release: Biden wouldn’t tolerate Protocol in US (opens in a new tab)
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Hagan to contest Cookstown for TUV
TUV announces that Timothy Hagan, a mechanic and bandmaster of New Pride of the Village flute band, will stand for the party in Cookstown. He says he will campaign on social housing and a unionist voice in Mid Ulster Council, and opposes the Windsor Framework, calling for the Protocol to be…
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Hagan to contest Cookstown for TUV (opens in a new tab)
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Oliver to contest Portadown for TUV
TUV announces Robert Oliver as its candidate for Portadown in May's Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council election, with leader Jim Allister commending him as representing traditional Unionist values. The release says TUV is fielding its largest ever team on ABC Council.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: TUV selects Robert Oliver as Portadown council candidate Original release: Oliver to contest Portadown for TUV (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Leader meets President Biden in Belfast
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he was glad to engage directly with US President Biden during his Belfast visit, and calls for a restored Assembly and Executive to seize the opportunity. He says the USA can help deliver prosperity and pledges to work with the President's Administration.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Joe Biden visit to Ireland April 2023 Original release: UUP Leader meets President Biden in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Biden message positive and balanced, says Long after meeting US President
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says US President Joe Biden's Belfast visit sent an optimistic message on the region's economy and future, and urges political leaders to restore the Assembly and Executive to seize the opportunity.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Visit of US President Joe Biden to Northern Ireland Original release: Biden message positive and balanced, says Long after meeting US President (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid
SDLP Sports Spokesperson and Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes Casement Park's inclusion in the Britain and Ireland Euro 2028 bid, and calls for a concrete plan and start date for work on the long-delayed west Belfast stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park inclusion in Britain and Ireland Euro 2028 bid Original release: McNulty welcomes Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid (opens in a new tab)