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Protocol – a strategy for Irish unity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol is a deliberate strategy for Irish unity, arguing it intensifies harmonisation on the island and undermines the UK's internal market, and calls for it to be scrapped in full.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Protocol – a strategy for Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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We are not giving up in our pursuit of the truth – Finucane tells New Lodge 6 families
SF MP John Finucane says the Westminster Legacy Bill denies truth and justice to conflict victims and calls on the Prime Minister to withdraw it, marking 50 years since six unarmed men were killed by soldiers in north Belfast in 1973.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster Legacy Bill and New Lodge Six inquest 50th anniversary event Original release: We are not giving up in our pursuit of the truth – Finucane tells New Lodge 6 families (opens in a new tab)
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A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Department of Infrastructure must ensure the A6 road and Dungiven Bypass are opened as quickly as possible, urging faster completion after a meeting that highlighted delays, lighting and signage timelines and community frustration.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven bypass opening date comments by Department for Infrastructure official Original release: A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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‘No time to waste on forming Executive to deliver for people’ – Michelle O’Neill after Tánaiste meeting
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas-Uachtarán, urges the DUP to return to the Executive table and form an Executive quickly, after meeting Tánaiste Micheál Martin in Belfast. She says the DUP's block is hurting public services, energy costs and Dáithí's Law on organ donation.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Michelle O'Neill and Tánaiste Micheál Martin Belfast meeting on Executive formation Original release: ‘No time to waste on forming Executive to deliver for people’ – Michelle O’Neill after Tánaiste meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol must be replaced with arrangements that…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he met Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin in Belfast, urging that the Protocol be swapped for arrangements unionists can back. He also calls on the Republic to run a parallel process to the Omagh bombing inquiry.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson meeting with Micheál Martin in Belfast on Omagh inquiry Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol must be replaced with arrangements that… (opens in a new tab)
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Irish translation service costing over £100,000 while Assembly doesn’t sit
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Irish-English interpretation service introduced after a June 2021 Assembly vote has cost the public purse £117,075.41, including agency staff costs, while the Assembly is not sitting. He calls the spending scandalous.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish/English interpretation service cost figures from Assembly Commission Original release: Irish translation service costing over £100,000 while Assembly doesn’t sit (opens in a new tab)
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Utterly shameful Northern Ireland remains without a First and deputy First Minister, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says the year-long absence of a First and deputy First Minister is damaging society, citing unpassed legislation including hate crime and violence against women strategies, and urges those blocking the Executive to end the deadlock.
Constitutional affairs Issue: One year without First and deputy First Minister after Givan resignation Original release: Utterly shameful Northern Ireland remains without a First and deputy First Minister, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw marks World Cancer Day and calls for consistent five-year cancer strategies for NI
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw calls for consistent five-year cancer strategies in Northern Ireland, pointing to Denmark and England as comparators and saying NI has lagged on survival rates since 1995 ahead of World Cancer Day.
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British government needs to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to provide targeted support for homeowners whose mortgage interest rates have risen, after the Bank of England's latest rate increase. She also urges financial institutions to be flexible with borrowers and says she has written to the…
Economy and employment Housing Issue: Bank of England interest rate rise and mortgage repayment support Original release: British government needs to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Shannon welcomes Omagh bomb inquiry announcement
DUP MP Jim Shannon welcomes the announcement of an Omagh bomb inquiry, saying it may help victims' families uncover more of the truth. He blames the terrorists for the attack and calls for a similar process in the Irish Republic into the planning carried out across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Jim Shannon welcomes Omagh bomb inquiry announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Inquiry announcement a step forward for the Omagh families – Begley
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the announcement of an independent statutory inquiry into the Omagh bombing and calls on the British government to scrap its Legacy Bill, which she describes as flawed and cruel.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Inquiry announcement a step forward for the Omagh families – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Families need to have continued access to courts – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew says the sentencing of a former British soldier over the 1988 killing of Aidan McAnespie shows accountability is possible, and urges courts to stay open to families seeking redress. She backs the family's call for the Legacy Bill to be scrapped.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sentencing of British soldier for 1988 killing of Aidan McAnespie Original release: Families need to have continued access to courts – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Energy companies should pay their fair share – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the UK government to introduce another windfall tax on energy companies after Shell announced £32 billion in profits, redirecting the revenue to struggling households. He says he will write to the Chancellor.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Shell announces £32 billion profits windfall tax call Original release: Energy companies should pay their fair share – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh bomb inquiry welcomed
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the UK Secretary of State's decision to hold an inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, hoping it brings full truth to light. He says the Republic of Ireland's cooperation will be a test and criticises the government's handling of legacy prosecutions.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Omagh bomb inquiry welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Peers call for online age verification to protect children.
DUP Peers, speaking in the Lords debate on the Online Safety Bill, call for robust age verification to stop children accessing pornography. Lord Morrow says Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act should be commenced and asks the Minister what counts as a significant UK user base.
Justice and policing Issue: Online Safety Bill Lords Second Reading debate on age verification Original release: DUP Peers call for online age verification to protect children. (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance seek to overturn democratic decision to fly Union Flag
TUV Comber councillor Stephen Cooper condemns Alliance's use of the call-in process to overturn the council's vote for permanent Union Flag displays at all 13 Ards and North Down war memorials and the Newtownards council building. He says Alliance is undermining democracy and calls for the…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Ards and North Down council Union Flag call-in decision Original release: Alliance seek to overturn democratic decision to fly Union Flag (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh investigation announcement welcomed
DUP Legacy Spokesperson Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the Secretary of State's decision to set up an independent statutory inquiry into the Omagh bombing, and calls on the Irish Government to confirm whether it will open a matching investigation across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Omagh investigation announcement welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Policing Board decision on taser deplorable
TUV Bannside councillor Timothy Gaston calls the Policing Board's rejection of HMICFRS's recommendation that PSNI officers have access to Taser a deplorable decision and demands an explanation from the Board and its member parties.
Justice and policing Issue: Policing Board Human Rights Advisor recommendation against PSNI Taser use Original release: Policing Board decision on taser deplorable (opens in a new tab)
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Record Shell profits on back of trapped customers
DUP MP Carla Lockhart and Economy spokesman Jonathan Buckley say Shell's record annual profits show the Government should drop planned fuel duty rises and raise levies on energy firms. They also cite rising energy bills facing small businesses and households.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Shell announces £32 billion profits windfall tax call Original release: Record Shell profits on back of trapped customers (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI officers should have access to Tasers - Nesbitt
UUP Policing Board representative Mike Nesbitt MLA says PSNI officers should be trained and equipped with Tasers, criticising the Policing Board Human Rights Advisor's recommendation against it. He expects the Chief Constable to authorise training and routine Taser carrying regardless.
Justice and policing Issue: Policing Board Human Rights Advisor recommendation against PSNI Taser use Original release: PSNI officers should have access to Tasers - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)