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Timothy Gaston granted leave to intervene in legal challenge against DFI minister’s imposition of Irish signage at Grand Central Station
TUV welcomes a court decision granting MLA Timothy Gaston leave to intervene in the legal challenge to the infrastructure minister's imposition of Irish-language signage at Grand Central Station. The party says it looks forward to joining the case through his counsel, Emma McIlveen BL.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Grand Central Station Irish signage legal challenge leave to intervene Original release: Timothy Gaston granted leave to intervene in legal challenge against DFI minister’s imposition of Irish signage at Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government must now begin planning and preparations for Irish unity – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls for the Irish government to start planning for a referendum on Irish unity after a Sinn Féin motion passed in the Dáil. He also urges Westminster to set out the conditions under which a border poll would be triggered.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáil Éireann motion on planning for Irish unity referendum Original release: Irish government must now begin planning and preparations for Irish unity – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath presses Chief Constable on violence against women cases
SDLP Policing Board member and South Down MLA Colin McGrath presses Chief Constable Jon Boutcher on PSNI handling of violence against women and girls, criticising the decision that only one of four officers under Police Ombudsman investigation faces a full misconduct hearing. He calls for…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Police Ombudsman report on officers' conduct during December 2022 arrest Original release: McGrath presses Chief Constable on violence against women cases (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes £100m Belfast Harbour offshore wind farm investment
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Honeyford welcomes £100m Belfast Harbour offshore wind farm investment (opens in a new tab)
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Excuse for removing tri-lingual letterheads ‘bogus’ – McHugh
Sinn Féin MLA Maolíosa McHugh calls the Communities Minister's reason for dropping tri-lingual letterheads 'bogus', saying a written answer showed no savings could be quantified. He accuses the minister of failing to publish an Irish Language Strategy.
Disability and equality Issue: Removal of tri-lingual letterheads from Department for Communities Original release: Excuse for removing tri-lingual letterheads ‘bogus’ – McHugh (opens in a new tab)
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Time to move forward with the redevelopment of Long Kesh – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy urges progress on redeveloping the Long Kesh site, citing Ebrington and Crumlin Road Gaol as models, and says she will write to the Executive's two top ministers seeking an update on Executive Office plans.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Time to move forward with the redevelopment of Long Kesh – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Brownlee welcomes progress on Sensory Room proposals for children’s…
East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the Health Minister's update on a sensory room for the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, following a DUP adjournment debate. She says the Minister asked officials to work with the Belfast Trust on the proposed facility.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Sensory room proposal at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children Original release: Brownlee welcomes progress on Sensory Room proposals for children’s… (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister is failing women - Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the Health Minister is failing women affected by the Southern Trust cervical screening scandal after his statement on three further reports. She calls for accountability for those responsible, including in the PHA and the Department, and full…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Southern Trust cervical screening reports statement by Health Minister Original release: Health Minister is failing women - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Concerns about a further environmental protection agency need…
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen calls on the Agriculture and Environment Minister to explain how his proposed environmental watchdog would be funded and work alongside NIEA and the OEP, warning against duplication and mission creep.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Expert panel report recommending independent Environmental Protection Agency for Northern Ireland Original release: Concerns about a further environmental protection agency need… (opens in a new tab)
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Smoke and mirrors of Dud DUP/Donaldson Deal delivers the intended deception
TUV leader Jim Allister KC says the Government is deceptively describing Irish Sea border goods movements as internal market movements after the Independent Monitoring Committee report, and calls for Mutual Enforcement to replace the current arrangement.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Independent Monitoring Committee report on Irish Sea border, January to June 2025 Original release: Smoke and mirrors of Dud DUP/Donaldson Deal delivers the intended deception (opens in a new tab)
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Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh and MP Dáire Hughes praise young people from Cooperation Ireland projects who addressed the Good Friday Agreement Committee, and Conway-Walsh calls on the Irish government to legislate for votes at 16 following British proposals. Hughes says findings on disabled…
Constitutional affairs Education Original release: Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP (opens in a new tab)
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Poppy Appeal no longer asked to follow EU rules following Swann’s intervention
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes confirmation from the Northern Ireland Secretary that Royal British Legion poppies and merchandise fall outside EU product rules, with guidance to be updated so Poppy Appeal organisers no longer need an EU compliance contact.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Poppy Appeal EU GPSR regulation guidance update Original release: Poppy Appeal no longer asked to follow EU rules following Swann’s intervention (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes long overdue action on pavement parking, but stressed enforcement and awareness are key
Ulster Unionist MLA Andy Allen MBE welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' plans to bring in secondary legislation on pavement parking, but warns the measures will fall short without enforcement and awareness. He calls on the Minister to explain how the Department will tackle vehicles that…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pavement parking secondary legislation announcement Original release: Allen welcomes long overdue action on pavement parking, but stressed enforcement and awareness are key (opens in a new tab)
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Focus Must Be on Delivery Not Constitutional Change
UUP South Antrim MP Robin Swann says the focus must be on delivery rather than constitutional change, responding to Secretary of State Hilary Benn's remarks on a border poll. He argues that health, the economy and outcomes should take priority and calls on the British Government to better promote…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Hilary Benn remarks on a border poll Original release: Focus Must Be on Delivery Not Constitutional Change (opens in a new tab)
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We need more EV charging infrastructure in Belfast, says Long, welcoming progress
Alliance Belfast City Council Group Leader Councillor Michael Long welcomes council's agreement to begin tendering for the operating model of 42 EV charging stations on council land, after a Sinn Féin deferral. He calls for more charging infrastructure across Belfast to encourage electric vehicle…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast City Council EV charging stations tender decision Original release: We need more EV charging infrastructure in Belfast, says Long, welcoming progress (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
Green Party councillors Barry McKee and Lauren Kendall accuse the DUP and UUP of contradiction after Ards and North Down Borough Council approved its Climate Action Plan while also seeking a rethink of statutory emissions goals, which they say risks delaying progress.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Council Climate Action Plan motion Original release: North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 1 November 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin condemns west Belfast racially motivated hate incident
Sinn Féin councillor Ronan McLaughlin condemns a racially‑motivated hate attack in west Belfast’s Glen Road, offers sympathy to the affected family, says there is no place for racism, praises the community’s hospitality, pledges to support the family and urges anyone with details to contact the PSNI
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist hate incident in Glen Road, west Belfast Original release: McLaughlin condemns west Belfast racially motivated hate incident (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioners announcement an example of Starmer or Stormont decision…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the new commissioners for Ulster-British culture and the Irish language show why decisions should be made locally at Stormont rather than handed to Keir Starmer's Labour government. He argues direct rule would have meant no balance and a one-way outcome for Irish…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Pól Deeds appointed Irish Language Commissioner Original release: Commissioners announcement an example of Starmer or Stormont decision… (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes UFU rebuke of DAERA
TUV leader Jim Allister MP welcomes the Ulster Farmers' Union's no confidence motion against the agriculture department DAERA and its minister, saying it matches anger across the farming community. He accuses Minister Muir of failure over nutrient action, ammonia, TB and net zero policy and calls…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Ulster Farmers' Union no confidence vote in DAERA Original release: Allister welcomes UFU rebuke of DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong expresses concern over fare increases for Strangford Ferry
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong criticises the Infrastructure Minister's decision to raise Strangford Ferry fares for a second consecutive year, warning of harm to commuters, students and outpatients attending Downe Hospital, and asks for the calculation and internal efficiencies behind the rise.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Strangford Ferry fare increase consultation 2025 Original release: Armstrong expresses concern over fare increases for Strangford Ferry (opens in a new tab)