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MacManus holds “productive” EU Commission meetings regarding decline of Ireland’s Northern & Western Regions
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus describes his Brussels meetings with EU Cohesion Commissioner Elisa Ferreira and European Parliament regional development chair Younous Omarjee as productive, saying they focused on the challenges facing Connacht, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. He says he pressed for…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: MacManus meetings with Elisa Ferreira and Younous Omarjee on northwest Ireland challenges Original release: MacManus holds “productive” EU Commission meetings regarding decline of Ireland’s Northern & Western Regions (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell - NW200 is vital for tourism & hospitality
East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says he has contacted North-West 200 organisers about the event's future and is offering support to find a way for the race to continue. He calls the race vital for tourism and hospitality, citing visitor numbers and media coverage, and says an insurance hurdle…
Economy and employment Issue: Cancellation of North West 200 motorbike racing Original release: Campbell - NW200 is vital for tourism & hospitality (opens in a new tab)
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Strengthening skills base essential to grow our economy
DUP MLA Diane Dodds backs Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week (6 to 10 February) and says the DUP will increase skills funding and expand apprenticeships across key sectors. She points to her time as Economy Minister, citing Covid-era apprenticeship funding and a Northern Regional College course.
Economy and employment Education Original release: Strengthening skills base essential to grow our economy (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful political exploitation of tragic family situation
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Assembly recall to activate Daithi's Law would not assure Daithi a transplant, calling the Secretary of State's proposal political exploitation and urging Westminster to approve the outstanding regulations.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: Shameful political exploitation of tragic family situation (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan urges parties to implement ‘Dáithí’s Law’ as Assembly recall tabled
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges all parties to elect a Speaker so the Assembly can be recalled and agree the regulations needed to fully implement Dáithí's Law, which concerns organ transplant waiting times.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: Sheehan urges parties to implement ‘Dáithí’s Law’ as Assembly recall tabled (opens in a new tab)
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Every effort must be made to find solution for road racing
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says the cancellation of all motorcycle road racing, short‑circuit events and trials for 2023 is a devastating blow to Northern Ireland’s economy and calls for every effort to find a solution, pledging to work with colleagues and organisers.
Economy and employment Issue: Cancellation of North West 200 motorbike racing Original release: Every effort must be made to find solution for road racing (opens in a new tab)
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Organ donation should not be used as blackmail for return of…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP urges the UK Government to stop tying Dáithí's Law on organ donation to restoring devolution, and says he will table a Westminster amendment on 22 February to finish the legislation by spring.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Daithi's Law organ donation secondary legislation Westminster progress Original release: Organ donation should not be used as blackmail for return of… (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin would bring forward support for motorbike racing in a sitting Executive – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the cancellation of motorbike road racing this year harms local sport and the economy, and asserts that a functioning Executive would see Sinn Féin put forward a support package to keep the events running.
Economy and employment Issue: Cancellation of North West 200 motorbike racing Original release: Sinn Féin would bring forward support for motorbike racing in a sitting Executive – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe responds to Cancellation of Tandragee 100
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe says he is shocked by the cancellation of the 2023 Tandragee 100 road race and calls for answers on why a commitment to road resurfacing works was not secured. He cites 10,925 reported potholes in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in 2022, and pledges support…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Cancellation of the 2023 Tandragee 100 road race Original release: Ratcliffe responds to Cancellation of Tandragee 100 (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes major jobs boost for Antrim
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney welcomes planning permission for JANS Group to expand its Antrim town site with a £10M factory and office space, which he says will bring about 250 jobs and up to 100 construction roles.
Economy and employment Issue: JANS Group Antrim town factory planning permission and jobs Original release: Kearney welcomes major jobs boost for Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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The Suspension of Democracy In The North of Ireland Is Dangerous and Damaging – Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín condemns the British Government's decision to push back the timetable for reforming the Executive and Stormont elections to January 2024, calling the suspension dangerous and damaging. He calls for reform of the law underpinning Stormont and says Aontú is investigating a…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont Executive reformation and elections timetable pushed back to January 2024 Original release: The Suspension of Democracy In The North of Ireland Is Dangerous and Damaging – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: We Won’t Back An Unfair Council Rates Hike
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin says his party will oppose a proposed Belfast City Council rates increase, arguing households and organisations in hardship cannot absorb further charges and that government should fund the shortfall.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council rates rise proposal 2023 Original release: Harkin: We Won’t Back An Unfair Council Rates Hike (opens in a new tab)
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UUP calls for urgent intervention to save motorcycle road racing in NI
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt, chair of the All-Party Group on Sport & Recreation, urges the Stormont Executive to step in with financial support for road racing after cancelled events due to rising insurance costs. He cites the North West 200's £17.4 million economic impact and calls for Stormont's…
Economy and employment Issue: Cancellation of North West 200 motorbike racing Original release: UUP calls for urgent intervention to save motorcycle road racing in NI (opens in a new tab)
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WHICH? Report further highlights the need for robust intervention and support – Allen
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes a WHICH? report showing rising cost-cutting among Northern Ireland households, citing higher rates of reduced essentials spending and energy and food price worry. He calls for short, medium and long-term intervention, blaming the lack of a functioning Stormont executive.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: WHICH? consumer report on cost-of-living pressures in Northern Ireland Original release: WHICH? Report further highlights the need for robust intervention and support – Allen (opens in a new tab)
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UUP call on Pay Review Bodies to make new pay award recommendations for health service workers
UUP Health spokesperson Alan Chambers calls on the Pay Review Bodies to make a revised, increased pay offer for health service workers that takes higher inflation into account. He urges the UK Government to fund it through the Treasury so frontline services are not affected.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health service pay review body recommendations and inflation pay offer Original release: UUP call on Pay Review Bodies to make new pay award recommendations for health service workers (opens in a new tab)
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Recent anniversary puts need for reform back on the table, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA calls for reform of the Assembly and Executive, including letting the next largest party nominate a First and deputy First Minister if one party declines, replacing parallel consent with weighted majority voting, and restricting petitions of concern.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Recent anniversary puts need for reform back on the table, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Cancellation of road racing huge blow
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says cancelling 2023 road racing over rising insurance costs is a huge blow to the North Coast and wider economy, warning hotels and hospitality could suffer. SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA calls for efforts to secure an insurer so the events can…
Economy and employment Issue: Cancellation of North West 200 motorbike racing Original release: Hunter: Cancellation of road racing huge blow (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DUP need to do right thing for people in North
SDLP Health Spokesperson and South Down MLA Colin McGrath says the DUP should support nominating an Assembly Speaker so Dáithí's Law can pass, and condemns Ian Paisley's comments on recalling the Assembly for it. He says the SDLP would back recall for the legislation but wants a wider solution to…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: McGrath: DUP need to do right thing for people in North (opens in a new tab)
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Progress only possible with support of both unionists and nationalists
DUP MLAs Gordon Lyons and Emma Little-Pengelly, after meeting Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, say progress needs unionist and nationalist support and urge spending on public services instead of the £18,000-an-hour Trader Support Service.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris Belfast meeting on Executive restoration and budget Original release: Progress only possible with support of both unionists and nationalists (opens in a new tab)
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We need an Executive up and running and investment in essential public services – McDonald
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald urges the formation of a Stormont Executive now and calls on the British Government to increase funding for public services instead of cuts, after meeting the Secretary of State with Michelle O'Neill.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill meeting with Chris Heaton-Harris on Executive formation Original release: We need an Executive up and running and investment in essential public services – McDonald (opens in a new tab)