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O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says First Minister Michelle O'Neill must improve the Executive's delivery record, citing failures on the A5, Casement Park, Lough Neagh, social housing targets and waiting lists before summer recess.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin committed to building A5 – Begley
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's intention to recommend that the Executive appeal the latest A5 ruling, and says all options remain open for the road scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Sinn Féin committed to building A5 – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe: “Children’s safety must come before policy – lower the speed limit at Markethill High”
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe asks the Department for Infrastructure to reconsider its refusal to lower the speed limit on the Mowhan Road outside Markethill High School and to carry out a fresh site assessment. He also presses for a safe crossing point at Markethill Primary School.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mowhan Road Markethill speed limit refusal by Department for Infrastructure Original release: Ratcliffe: “Children’s safety must come before policy – lower the speed limit at Markethill High” (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin repeats calls for the HGV levy to be scrapped – Pa Daly TD
Sinn Féin TD and Transport spokesperson Pa Daly urges the UK Government to scrap the HGV levy, a £10 charge on southern-registered lorries entering the North, after Transport Committee Chair Michael Murphy's recent comments on it.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: HGV levy on southern-registered lorries entering Northern Ireland Original release: Sinn Féin repeats calls for the HGV levy to be scrapped – Pa Daly TD (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle Welcomes 20mph Speed Limit for Dunseverick Primary School
TUV councillor Allister Kyle welcomes the introduction of a 20mph limit outside Dunseverick Primary School during school hours, which he says is overdue. He says he had earlier written to DfI and the PSNI about speeding on Whitepark Road and urges similar action at William Pinkerton school in…
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Dunseverick Primary School 20mph speed limit introduction Original release: Kyle Welcomes 20mph Speed Limit for Dunseverick Primary School (opens in a new tab)
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HANDS OFF OUR TREASURED GPO – NO’ FUMBLING IN THE GREASY TILL’
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín and Deputy Leader Gema Brolly oppose government backing for plans to redevelop the GPO on Dublin's O'Connell Street as a commercial centre. They call for it to be preserved as a national museum or used for Irish reunification, and urge a public demonstration outside it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Government backing for GPO redevelopment plans Original release: HANDS OFF OUR TREASURED GPO – NO’ FUMBLING IN THE GREASY TILL’ (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables motion in the Commons expressing concern at Equality Commission becoming a cheerleader for trans activism
TUV North Antrich MP Jim Allister says he has tabled an Early Day Motion in the Commons expressing dismay at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland exploring ways to get around the Supreme Court ruling on the legal meaning of "woman" and "man".
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Allister tables motion in the Commons expressing concern at Equality Commission becoming a cheerleader for trans activism (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes roll-out of additional 20mph zones at schools
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' roll-out of part-time 20mph school zones at a further 40 schools, the third phase bringing the total to 216. He also welcomes the minister's consideration of permanent 20mph limits near schools.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Part-time 20mph school zones third phase roll-out Original release: Boylan welcomes roll-out of additional 20mph zones at schools (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-departmental collaboration needed to deliver new social homes, says Armstrong
Alliance spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on the Ministers for Finance, Infrastructure and Communities to work collaboratively after an extra £9 million was allocated in the June monitoring round for new social homes. She says wastewater capacity and planning delays must be addressed.
Housing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Executive £118 million allocation following June monitoring round Original release: Cross-departmental collaboration needed to deliver new social homes, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts damaging west Belfast – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the recent arson of a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling the act reckless and damaging to community connectivity and safety. He urges the PSNI to step up investigations, bring the perpetrators to justice, and says he will keep working to improve mobile signal locally.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts damaging west Belfast – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Compassion and legal clarity needed following Equality Commission’s paper on British Supreme Court judgment on gender – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says compassion and legal clarity are needed after the Equality Commission published a paper on the legal position in the north following the British Supreme Court judgment on gender. She says the Commission's plan to seek clarification from the Court is…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Compassion and legal clarity needed following Equality Commission’s paper on British Supreme Court judgment on gender – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court ruling must be implemented - Lockhart
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says she is deeply disappointed by the Equality Commission's response to the Supreme Court judgment on what counts as a woman, arguing it casts doubt on implementing the ruling. She calls on the Government to make clear that EU law does not bind the decision.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Supreme Court ruling must be implemented - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework Used to Force Radical Gender Policies on Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has abandoned its impartial role by publishing guidance on sex and gender reassignment under Article 2 of the Windsor Framework. He calls for the UK government to challenge Article 2 and says the Protocol must go.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission guidance on sex and gender reassignment under Windsor Framework Article 2 Original release: Windsor Framework Used to Force Radical Gender Policies on Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader cautiously welcomes Equality Commission way forward following Supreme Court judgment
Green Party Leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the Equality Commission's announcement on its proposed pathway after the Supreme Court judgment, calling it a constructive step giving legal clarity. He says the Supreme Court failed to resolve Northern Ireland's distinct legal position and that the Green…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Green Party Leader cautiously welcomes Equality Commission way forward following Supreme Court judgment (opens in a new tab)
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Joanna Byrne TD raises Casement Park with Minister for Sport
Sinn Féin's sport spokesperson Joanna Byrne says she raised Casement Park with the junior sport minister, welcoming the £43 million from the Irish government and urging all parties to work together so construction starts soon.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium funding and construction progress Original release: Joanna Byrne TD raises Casement Park with Minister for Sport (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health David Cullinane TD says the newly published discussion paper makes a case for an all‑island health and care service, urging the Irish Government to cooperate, consult stakeholders and convene a Citizens’ Assembly to plan constitutional change and improve services.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons announces new fund for investment in sustainability of…
The DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces a pilot Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund of around £4million to refurbish halls and community buildings, launching in autumn 2025, subject to approvals.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund pilot announcement Original release: Lyons announces new fund for investment in sustainability of… (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed for A5 landowners - McIlveen
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson and Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA calls on the Infrastructure Minister to urgently engage with landowners and farmers over the A5 route after the judicial review ruling, and to say whether vesting orders will be rescinded and compensation paid.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Clarity needed for A5 landowners - McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan
Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes Sinn Féin’s new health discussion paper, urging an all‑island Irish National Health and Care Service and proposing a Shared Island Unit, integrated waiting list, unified emergency services and a Rural Health Commission.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Immigration legislation must apply equally across the UK: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson calls on the Government to ensure immigration legislation applies equally across the UK, arguing the Windsor Framework stops it applying in Northern Ireland and that action on border control is needed.
Immigration Constitutional affairs Original release: Immigration legislation must apply equally across the UK: Robinson (opens in a new tab)