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Nesbitt calls for Stormont departments to renew their match funding for employability schemes
UUP Economy spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA backs calls for Stormont departments to immediately renew match funding for employability schemes previously linked to the European Social Fund. He says departments have ignored requests, including one for a senior Civil Service meeting, and warns…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Nesbitt calls for Stormont departments to renew their match funding for employability schemes (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court ruling highlights legitimate concerns of Unionists – Aiken
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the Supreme Court's findings on the Protocol show Unionist concerns are legitimate, and calls on the UK Government to replace it with an agreement restoring Northern Ireland's place in the UK Internal Market.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Northern Ireland Protocol lawfulness Original release: Supreme Court ruling highlights legitimate concerns of Unionists – Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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We need to focus on pragmatic solutions after Supreme Court’s Protocol judgement, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says the UK Supreme Court's ruling that the NI Protocol is lawful shows pragmatic solutions are needed, calling for all Northern Ireland parties to focus on a deal through the current UK-EU negotiations and restored institutions.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Northern Ireland Protocol lawfulness Original release: We need to focus on pragmatic solutions after Supreme Court’s Protocol judgement, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Fare increases regrettable and a step backwards as consequence of underinvestment in public transport, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says planned Translink fare rises of around 7% from 6 March will deter public transport use and hit struggling households, calling for a more sustainable funding model for bus and rail.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Bus and train fare increase during cost-of-living crisis Original release: Fare increases regrettable and a step backwards as consequence of underinvestment in public transport, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP statement following Supreme Court judgment
SDLP Assembly Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA welcomes the Supreme Court's ruling that the Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful and urges EU and UK negotiators to reach a resolution protecting Northern Ireland's access to the Single Market while addressing implementation concerns. He also urges caution…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Northern Ireland Protocol lawfulness Original release: SDLP statement following Supreme Court judgment (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says a 7% Translink fares increase, directed by Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, will hit families struggling with the cost of living. He calls for sustainable transport to be made more accessible rather than costlier.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink 7% fares increase directed by Secretary of State Original release: Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Roundtable talks must address restoration proposals
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says roundtable talks with the British Government in Belfast must address Assembly reform and restoration, and calls on other parties to back the SDLP's proposal to change how an Assembly Speaker is elected to end the deadlock.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Roundtable talks between parties and British Government in Belfast Original release: Eastwood: Roundtable talks must address restoration proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy denounces phone hacking of Bahraini pro-democracy activists
Mid Ulster MP Francie Molloy condemns the Bahraini government for hacking the phones of pro-democracy activists and political exiles, after addressing a London meeting with party colleague Mickey Brady MP. He cites a British High Court ruling against Bahrain over hacking activists' computers in…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Bahrain phone hacking of pro-democracy activists in Britain Original release: Molloy denounces phone hacking of Bahraini pro-democracy activists (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart – Protocol has undermined stability
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the Protocol was a mistake pressed ahead despite unionist opposition, and calls for it to be replaced with arrangements unionists can support, after an exchange with Sir John Major at the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sir John Major exchange at Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the Protocol Original release: Lockhart – Protocol has undermined stability (opens in a new tab)
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Energy companies must be charged more over their extortionate profits – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls for a higher windfall tax on energy giants including BP, whose profits he says doubled to £23 billion in the last year, and urges the British government to tax these firms more and invest in public services.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: BP profits doubling to £23 billion windfall tax call Original release: Energy companies must be charged more over their extortionate profits – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Group propose alterative rate in Mid Ulster District Council
DUP group leader Cllr Paul McLean says the party proposed a lower alternative district rate rise of 4.9% for Mid Ulster Council, protecting front-line services. He claims the Sinn Féin and SDLP proposal of a 7.3% rise would close rural recycling centres, introduce Cookstown parking charges and…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Mid Ulster District Council rates meeting and alternative rate proposals Original release: DUP Group propose alterative rate in Mid Ulster District Council (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announces Braid council candidates
TUV announces Cllr Christopher Jamieson and Matthew Warwick as its Braid council candidates for Mid & East Antrim, saying they offer rural and urban representation and calling for accountable local government. Jim Allister pays tribute to outgoing Cllr Brian Collins after nine years.
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV announces Braid council candidates (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw marks Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and calls for restoration of the Executive so that vital action can be taken
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw backs this week's awareness campaign and says she has tabled an Assembly motion on infant mental health, urging support for the Mental Health Strategy and its infant-focused action. She blames the DUP's boycott for blocking action and calls for the…
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It’s time to take notice of the unsustainable way NI is financed
DUP MP Gavin Robinson warns that public service spending for Northern Ireland will fall by about £2,000 per household in real terms over three years, calling for debate on how Northern Ireland is financed. He cites the PSNI shortfall, the Barnett formula and the Fiscal Council.
Public finance and taxation Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland public spending cuts and PSNI funding shortfall Original release: It’s time to take notice of the unsustainable way NI is financed (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis slams invasive use of counselling records in sexual assault trials
Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis says the practice of introducing survivors’ counselling notes as evidence in sexual‑assault prosecutions is unacceptable, breaches privacy and could discourage victims from seeking help or reporting crimes.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Counselling records used in sexual assault trials Original release: Ennis slams invasive use of counselling records in sexual assault trials (opens in a new tab)
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Red and green lanes means acceptance of a border dividing the UK
TUV leader Jim Allister says proposed red and green lanes would confirm and solidify the Irish Sea border, with the UK policing the EU single market and costly declarations and spot checks inhibiting trade. He argues the Protocol's sovereignty issue, including EU law imposed on Northern Ireland…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Red and green lanes proposal in possible UK-EU deal Original release: Red and green lanes means acceptance of a border dividing the UK (opens in a new tab)
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Latest reports on progress in protocol talks very encouraging – Kearney
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Brexit Declan Kearney welcomes reports of possible new progress in EU-UK talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol, citing British government movement on sharing goods-flow data. He calls for the Assembly to be restored immediately and urges the DUP to end its blocking of…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Reports of new EU-UK progress in Northern Ireland Protocol talks Original release: Latest reports on progress in protocol talks very encouraging – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton welcomes North West jobs boost
DUP MLA Gary Middleton welcomes FinTru's plans to create over 300 jobs in Londonderry and invest more than £20 million, which would double its North West operation. He highlights the firm's staff academy scheme with the Department for the Economy and says the salaries will boost the local economy.
Economy and employment Issue: FinTrU 300 new jobs and skills package in Derry Original release: Middleton welcomes North West jobs boost (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes 300 new FinTrU jobs for Northwest
SDLP Leader and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood welcomes FinTrU's plan for 300 new Derry roles and a skills package, saying it reflects confidence in the city's workforce and the wider Northwest. He calls for further investment so young people need not leave to build careers.
Economy and employment Issue: FinTrU 300 new jobs and skills package in Derry Original release: Eastwood welcomes 300 new FinTrU jobs for Northwest (opens in a new tab)
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British government needs to fulfil its commitment to replace lost EU funding in full – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to fully replace lost EU funding, warning that delays to the Shared Prosperity Fund leave ESF-backed local projects facing closure by March. She urges local departments to extend existing funding pro-rata for a year and asks for an…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Delays to Shared Prosperity Fund leaving ESF-funded projects at risk Original release: British government needs to fulfil its commitment to replace lost EU funding in full – Archibald (opens in a new tab)