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EU Law Blocks UK Tobacco Ban
DUP Peer Lord Dodds warns that the proposed generational smoking ban cannot apply in Northern Ireland because the EU Tobacco Products Directive still governs it under the Windsor Framework. He calls on the Government to clarify whether it will override the Directive.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Generational smoking ban and EU Tobacco Products Directive in Northern Ireland Original release: EU Law Blocks UK Tobacco Ban (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom’s new online safety measures too late, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says Ofcom's final Children's Codes under the Online Safety Act arrive far too late and calls for bold action to hold tech firms accountable. She criticises the Government for reacting slowly and urges it to raise the digital age of consent.
Other Issue: Government and Ofcom online child safety measures announcement Original release: Ofcom’s new online safety measures too late, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome National Trust report on Donard recovery
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray and Councillor Jill Truesdale welcome a National Trust report on the condition and recovery of upland habitats around Slieve Donard, citing pressures from recreation, overgrazing and wildfires. McMurray commends the Trust's post-2021 fire recovery work.
Environment and climate Issue: National Trust report on Slieve Donard habitat recovery Original release: Alliance representatives welcome National Trust report on Donard recovery (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis
SDLP MP Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis, saying his death will be mourned worldwide and praising his championing of refugees, the poor and the marginalised. She also cites his final public call for a Gaza ceasefire and his environmental leadership.
Other International affairs Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Passing of Shelly Feeney
TUV vice chairman Councillor Allister Kyle says he is saddened by the sudden passing of Shelly Feeney after an accident last week, noting a GoFundMe for her family has raised over £20,000. TUV leader Jim Allister MP offers prayers for the bereaved.
Other Original release: Passing of Shelly Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP Reflects on the Passing of Pope…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP offers condolences following the death of Pope Francis, acknowledging the affection and respect many in Northern Ireland held for him, while noting that unionists may hold different theological views.
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O’Neill expresses condolences following death of Pope Francis
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of Pope Francis, recalling his 2018 Ireland visit, his support for the peace process and his stance on LGBT issues and Gaza.
Other International affairs Issue: Death of Pope Francis Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences following death of Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis
UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA and Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA send condolences on the death of Pope Francis, with Nesbitt recalling the Pope's humility and his 2015 White House visit and Butler citing his 2018 Dublin visit.
Other Issue: Death of Pope Francis Original release: Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Pope Francis
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Pope Francis following the Vatican's announcement of his death at age 88. She says he was an advocate for peace, freedom and democracy, and cites his work on social justice and climate change.
Other Original release: Long pays tribute to Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Young condemns racist attack in Newry
Alliance Councillor Helena Young condemns a racist attack in Newry on international doctors and their families at a park on 12 April, saying those responsible should be ashamed and the abuse must stop immediately.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attack on international doctors in Newry park Original release: Young condemns racist attack in Newry (opens in a new tab)
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Cut the Gorse, Not the Grazing – Butler Calls for Cooperative Fire Prevention Plan
UUP MLA Robbie Butler calls for a co-designed approach to wildfire risk on upland and designated land, arguing that unmanaged gorse rather than sheep grazing is the main danger to the environment and rural safety. He cites talks with the National Sheep Association and repeated fires, and urges…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Cut the Gorse, Not the Grazing – Butler Calls for Cooperative Fire Prevention Plan (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for urgency in addressing crisis at Lough Neagh
SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone says the AERA Minister is delaying key water quality plans, including the River Basin Management Plan and Nutrient Action Plan, as blue-green algae appears in Lough Neagh for 2025. He calls for urgent action rather than what he describes as PR-driven responses.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae confirmed in Lough Neagh for 2025 Original release: McGlone calls for urgency in addressing crisis at Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Mosside accident
TUV MP Jim Allister, North Antrim, expresses anxiety and concern for a young mother and her wider family after a tragic accident in Mosside, North Antrim, and says the community is praying for them.
Other Original release: Mosside accident (opens in a new tab)
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Colm Bryce RIP 2025
People Before Profit members across Ireland mourn the death of Colm Bryce, a lifelong socialist from Derry, and councillor Shaun Harkin pays tribute to his decades of organising, writing and political education.
Other Original release: Colm Bryce RIP 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin's Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes an ESRI economic overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland, saying it shows an all-island approach to public health would improve care, and calls on the Irish government to resource Irish unity planning and establish a citizens' assembly.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: ESRI 'Economic Overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland' report launch Original release: ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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More support needed for jurors after trials – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for more support for jurors after trials, following a BBC interview in which a former juror described developing PTSD after a traumatic case. She urges the Justice and Health Ministers to work together on continuous support and asks the Justice Minister to review…
Justice and policing Health Issue: Juror PTSD claims after traumatic court case BBC interview Original release: More support needed for jurors after trials – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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TUV congratulates McIlroy on Grand Slam success
TUV leader Jim Allister congratulates Rory McIlroy on completing the grand slam of golfing titles with his Masters victory. He calls on Stormont to organise a suitable homecoming celebration and to use the success to inspire local young people.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy wins Masters to complete golf grand slam Original release: TUV congratulates McIlroy on Grand Slam success (opens in a new tab)
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Mike Nesbitt calls for His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy in recognition of his career Grand Slam
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt calls on the King to honour Rory McIlroy with a knighthood after he became only the sixth male golfer to win the career Grand Slam at the Masters. Nesbitt says McIlroy deserves the nation's highest praise.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy wins Masters to complete golf grand slam Original release: Mike Nesbitt calls for His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy in recognition of his career Grand Slam (opens in a new tab)
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Platform: We don’t need another quango - Emma Little-Pengelly MLA
DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly calls on the Assembly to remove the legal requirement for a climate change commissioner, arguing the £1million-a-year post duplicates the UK-wide Climate Change Committee and that the money should fund public services instead.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly vote to create a Climate Commissioner role Original release: Platform: We don’t need another quango - Emma Little-Pengelly MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Council far behind goal of planting one million trees by 2035, says Maghie
Alliance Ormiston Councillor Jenna Maghie says Belfast City Council is around 220,000 trees behind schedule on its One Million Trees initiative, which aims to plant one million native trees by 2035. She calls for the project to be reinvigorated and back on track, pointing to the Belfast Tree…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council One Million Trees initiative progress concerns Original release: Council far behind goal of planting one million trees by 2035, says Maghie (opens in a new tab)