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Sir Jeffrey opposes Windsor Framework SI during Parliamentary debate
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says DUP MPs will oppose the Statutory Instrument on the Stormont brake, rejecting the measure the Government intended as an indicative vote on the full Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont Brake statutory instrument Original release: Sir Jeffrey opposes Windsor Framework SI during Parliamentary debate (opens in a new tab)
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Futile and punishing blockade should end and Executive restored immediately – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls for the DUP blockade to end and the Executive to be restored immediately, saying the public need support on health and the cost of living after the EU-UK negotiation concluded.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stormont Executive restoration following conclusion of EU-UK Windsor Framework negotiations Original release: Futile and punishing blockade should end and Executive restored immediately – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must be restored to maximise investment and trade opportunities – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the restoration of the Executive so businesses can capitalise on trade, investment and jobs linked to Northern Ireland's dual market access, citing Chartered Accountants Ireland research and urging the DUP to return to government.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Chartered Accountants Ireland research on business calls for Executive restoration Original release: Executive must be restored to maximise investment and trade opportunities – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help patients who are suffering from cancer – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be formed now so that cancer patients and their families get help, citing a cancer strategy shelved for a year and long waiting lists. She urges parties to prioritise health investment, hiring doctors and nurses, and tackling waiting lists.
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North South Interconnector Faces Years of Opposition if its Not Undergrounded. - Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín calls on the government to underground the North South Interconnector, saying Aontú supports the link only if it is buried, after a latest report on the project. He claims the report cannot be independent and that 97% of landowners oppose the 409 pylons…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North South Interconnector latest report and undergrounding call Original release: North South Interconnector Faces Years of Opposition if its Not Undergrounded. - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism has a decision to make – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Windsor Framework offers opportunities and serious challenges, and calls for a functioning devolved government to address them. He argues the DUP boycott has failed after the vote on the Stormont brake and urges unionism to choose influence via the Assembly…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Commons vote on the Windsor Framework Original release: Unionism has a decision to make – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP confirms he will vote for the Statutory Instrument on Democratic Scrutiny in Westminster, backing the Windsor Framework package while voicing reservations about the Stormont Brake.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP vote against Windsor Framework Statutory Instrument debate Original release: Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote (opens in a new tab)
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Harry’s Law must be introduced to end seclusion in schools, urges Egan
Alliance Education Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Health's regional policy limiting restrictive practices in health and social care, and calls for legislation banning seclusion in schools. She says interim Department of Education guidance is not enough and backs 'Harry's…
Education Health Issue: Department of Health regional policy on restrictive practices in health and social care Original release: Harry’s Law must be introduced to end seclusion in schools, urges Egan (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to support Windsor Framework
SDLP MPs will vote for the statutory instrument on the Windsor Framework package, saying the deal's balance supports a clear path back to devolution despite serious concerns. Colum Eastwood MP says the party remains concerned about the Stormont Brake and will monitor its implementation.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP vote against Windsor Framework Statutory Instrument debate Original release: SDLP to support Windsor Framework (opens in a new tab)
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Potential to host Euro 2028 an ‘exciting opportunity’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, calls the joint Britain and Ireland bid for Euro 2028, with some fixtures possibly in the north, an exciting opportunity after meeting the IFA and GAA, and urges the Executive's restoration and urgent work on Casement Park.
Economy and employment Issue: Euro 2028 bid update meeting with IFA and GAA at Windsor Park Original release: Potential to host Euro 2028 an ‘exciting opportunity’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Pressure on Ulster Hospital highlights need for MIU
TUV candidate for Bangor Central Peter Wilson says pressure at the Ulster Hospital Emergency Department, with 138 patients and 53 awaiting admission, shows the need to reopen Bangor's Minor Injuries Unit, which he says was closed permanently rather than reopened after Covid.
Health Issue: Ulster Hospital Emergency Department pressure and Bangor MIU closure Original release: Pressure on Ulster Hospital highlights need for MIU (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges ‘cross-community’ credibility of St. Patrick’s Parade in Armagh City
TUV's Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe challenges the cross-community credentials of Armagh City's St Patrick's Day parade, citing the absence of Unionist bands and the Union Flag, and objects to three Republican flute bands taking part. He says ABC Council's public funding raises…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Armagh City St Patrick's Parade cross-community status and council funding Original release: TUV challenges ‘cross-community’ credibility of St. Patrick’s Parade in Armagh City (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart challenges government on farm energy support
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the UK government to extend energy cost support to farms, including horticultural, poultry and pig producers, before the Energy Bill Relief Scheme expires at the end of March. She warns of farm exits and higher food prices.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Energy Bill Discount Scheme exclusion of farming sector from energy support Original release: Lockhart challenges government on farm energy support (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus securing a fresh contract to supply 18 zero-emission vehicles to First Bus in Leicester. He says it follows a recent £25.3 million deal for 117 battery-electric models and will bring investment and jobs to the local area.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus new zero-emission bus order for First Bus Leicester Original release: McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses (opens in a new tab)
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New EasyJet routes boost for local economy – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy welcomes EasyJet's expansion at Belfast City Airport, with new flights to Luton and Manchester starting in June, and says it could create jobs and boost the local economy and tourism.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: EasyJet new Belfast City Airport routes to Luton and Manchester Original release: New EasyJet routes boost for local economy – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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TUV disappointed by UUP response to Windsor Whitewash
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UUP's endorsement of the Windsor Framework is disappointing and that Doug Beattie's welcome of it reflects only minor adjustments. He argues restoring Stormont would require any Executive to enforce the Protocol under a High Court ruling, and urges unionists to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UUP endorsement of the Windsor Framework Original release: TUV disappointed by UUP response to Windsor Whitewash (opens in a new tab)
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Short analysis by Jim Allister KC MLA of ‘Stormont Brake’ statutory instrument
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA says the Stormont Brake is a "Stormont Fake", arguing that 32 EU laws are excluded, the Democratic Scrutiny Committee can block objections by majority, and the Secretary of State can dismiss petitions.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont Brake statutory instrument Original release: Short analysis by Jim Allister KC MLA of ‘Stormont Brake’ statutory instrument (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone on necessary changes to NI Protocol – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone but further reforms are needed, citing outstanding issues on VAT, State Aid, red and green lanes, and veterinary medicines. He argues devolved government is required to address them.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework agreement between UK Government and European Union Original release: Windsor Framework is an important stepping stone on necessary changes to NI Protocol – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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NI political parties need to unite to condemn protests outside a North Down hotel hosting asylum seekers, says Muir
Alliance North Down MLA Andrew Muir calls on all local political representatives to unite in condemning protests outside the Bangor Hotel, which houses asylum seekers, and the attitudes behind them. He points to masked protesters, including children, and to social media comments reported to police.
Immigration Issue: Bangor Hotel asylum seeker protests in North Down Original release: NI political parties need to unite to condemn protests outside a North Down hotel hosting asylum seekers, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Success of minimum unit pricing in Scotland shows need to make progress here in NI, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says a Lancet study showing minimum unit pricing has averted 156 deaths a year in Scotland shows Northern Ireland needs a similar policy, and calls for a functioning Executive and Assembly to make evidence-based decisions.
Health Issue: Lancet study on Scottish minimum unit pricing alcohol deaths Original release: Success of minimum unit pricing in Scotland shows need to make progress here in NI, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)