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Robinson welcomes Supreme Court clarity on Thompson inquest
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Supreme Court judgment on the Liam Paul Thompson inquest, saying it reaffirms the state's paramount duty to protect security. He calls for legacy inquests to balance victims' needs with public safety and says intelligence personnel must not be exposed to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson case Original release: Robinson welcomes Supreme Court clarity on Thompson inquest (opens in a new tab)
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Support welcome but collaboration needed with eel fishermen – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes DAERA's announcement of a support payment for Lough Neagh brown eel fishers, but urges the department to work closely with fishing families on a lasting plan to rebuild the lough's commercial fishing sector.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: DAERA financial support for Lough Neagh eel fishermen Original release: Support welcome but collaboration needed with eel fishermen – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court ruling disappointing and concerning for families campaigning for truth and justice – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says the Supreme Court decision in the Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson case effectively lets the British Secretary of State block inquests and any further investigations, calling the ruling extremely disappointing and concerning for the Thompson family and other victims’ families,and
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson case Original release: Supreme Court ruling disappointing and concerning for families campaigning for truth and justice – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Has No Moral Authority on the Past While IRA Victims Remain in Unmarked Graves
TUV legacy and justice spokesman Sammy Morrison condemns the failed latest search for Columba McVeigh's remains, accusing Sinn Fein of shielding IRA crimes and lacking moral authority to lecture others on the past.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Failed search for Columba McVeigh's remains Original release: Sinn Fein Has No Moral Authority on the Past While IRA Victims Remain in Unmarked Graves (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna warns information suppression will undermine legacy commission
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says that the Supreme Court judgment will embolden security service figures who want to withhold information on agent handling and Troubles-era intelligence. The party calls on the UK Government to urgently review sensitive disclosure rules and the NCND policy, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson case Original release: Hanna warns information suppression will undermine legacy commission (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party responds to the Supreme Court Ruling on the Thompson case
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says full disclosure to victims is essential but redaction may be justified where national security or covert methods are at risk, and argues redaction should be exceptional. He says national security is hard to see as compromised in the Liam Paul…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson case Original release: Ulster Unionist Party responds to the Supreme Court Ruling on the Thompson case (opens in a new tab)
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Project Gigabit will improve access to broadband to rural premises across the north – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the Economy Minister's announcement that Fibrus Networks will deliver Project Gigabit, saying it will bring high-quality broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses and support regional balance.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Project Gigabit broadband delivery contract awarded to Fibrus Networks Original release: Project Gigabit will improve access to broadband to rural premises across the north – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Delivery of rail review could transform island
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA welcomes the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy as an important step, but says delivery must follow. He criticises Fermanagh's exclusion from the plans and urges ministers to work with the Irish Government on proposed rail reopenings…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy publication Original release: McNulty: Delivery of rail review could transform island (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison urges action to ensure SEN Placement crisis is averted
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA warns the EA faces another SEN placement crisis for 2026/27 after the Minister confirmed additional specialist provision secured so far will not meet projected demand. He urges the Minister to intervene urgently.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Minister confirms insufficient specialist SEN placements for 2026/27 academic year Original release: Mathison urges action to ensure SEN Placement crisis is averted (opens in a new tab)
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Prioritisation strategy outlines how best to deliver recommendations in All-Island rail review – Boylan
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Cathal Boylan MLA welcomes the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy as progress on delivering the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, highlighting the Armagh-Portadown, Derry-Portadown and Lisburn-Antrim lines and commending Minister Kimmins.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy publication Original release: Prioritisation strategy outlines how best to deliver recommendations in All-Island rail review – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Meeting with Translink was ‘positive engagement’ on school transport issues – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says a meeting with Translink officials was a positive engagement on school transport, after students from Coláiste Feirste were refused a bus in Crumlin. She says Translink apologised and committed to better communication with drivers, pupils, the school and parents…
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Coláiste Feirste students refused bus in Crumlin Original release: Meeting with Translink was ‘positive engagement’ on school transport issues – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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26,000 vehicles still outstanding from Sellantis recall: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Department for Transport has confirmed around 122,000 of an estimated 148,000 Stellantis vehicles have been rectified after an airbag safety recall. He calls for every owner of the roughly 26,000 outstanding vehicles to respond to recall notices and for their…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Stellantis vehicle recall progress confirmed by Department for Transport Original release: 26,000 vehicles still outstanding from Sellantis recall: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong Slams DAERA Over Quagga Mussel Threat to Lough Erne
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong says she is shocked by the first confirmed case of invasive Quagga Mussel in Lower Lough Erne and criticises DAERA for failing to implement robust biosecurity measures. She calls for urgent action to protect waterways, citing gaps in guidance on power-washing and regulation…
Environment and climate Issue: First confirmed Quagga Mussel case in Lower Lough Erne Original release: Armstrong Slams DAERA Over Quagga Mussel Threat to Lough Erne (opens in a new tab)
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Local community is in shock at latest road fatality – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says the Fermanagh community is shocked by a further road death in the county on Thursday, offers condolences to the family of Francis Lynch, and urges drivers to take extra care. She also thanks first responders at the scene.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fermanagh road fatality on Thursday Original release: Local community is in shock at latest road fatality – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan commends family of Patrick Rooney
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan praises the relatives of Patrick Rooney, a nine-year-old shot dead by police in the Divis flats in 1969, after an announced compensation payment and police apology. He says the RUC blocked a proper investigation and prosecutions.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Patrick Rooney compensation and police apology announcement Original release: Sheehan commends family of Patrick Rooney (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin & Monaghan victims families deserve truth – Senator O’Reilly
Aontú Senator Sarah O'Reilly says the final Kenova report falls short of conclusively showing collusion between loyalist paramilitaries in the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings, which killed 34 people. She calls on the Irish Government to demand that all Kenova material be handed to Irish…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Publication of Operation Kenova Final Report and related reports Original release: Dublin & Monaghan victims families deserve truth – Senator O’Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison expresses disappointment to PAC appeal on Tullynagardy Wood Development
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison says he is disappointed that the developer of five proposed houses in Tullynagardy Wood, Newtownards, has appealed to the Planning Appeals Commission after the council's committee unanimously moved to reject the plan. He calls on the council to defend its position firmly…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Tullynagardy Wood five-house development appeal to PAC Original release: Mathison expresses disappointment to PAC appeal on Tullynagardy Wood Development (opens in a new tab)
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The Irish language is thriving right across society – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the 227% rise in Irish language enrolments at Queen’s University Belfast shows the language is thriving across society and pledges Sinn Féin will keep supporting its promotion and preservation.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Queen’s University Belfast Irish language enrolment surge Original release: The Irish language is thriving right across society – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison calls for urgent clarity on EA Home to School Transport provision
Alliance education spokesperson and Education Committee chair Nick Mathison MLA urges the Education Minister to give schools and parents swift certainty on EA home-to-school transport and to protect pupils. He questions the EA's request that taxi drivers cut rates by 10% and asks for the evidence…
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: EA request for taxi drivers to cut rates by 10% Original release: Mathison calls for urgent clarity on EA Home to School Transport provision (opens in a new tab)
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We must deal with the issue of flags – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the current approach to flags has failed, after reports that an agreement on flags on the Ormeau Road has broken down. She calls for the FICT report to be used as a pathway, blaming the DUP for repeatedly blocking an implementation plan and a working group.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ormeau Road flags agreement breakdown Original release: We must deal with the issue of flags – Hargey (opens in a new tab)