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McNulty: Minister’s tinkering won’t solve wastewater crisis
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says Infrastructure Minister Kimmins's decision to make developer contributions to wastewater infrastructure voluntary is a piecemeal step that will not solve the wastewater crisis. He calls for mandatory contributions, which he says would help…
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister announcement on developer contributions for wastewater upgrades Original release: McNulty: Minister’s tinkering won’t solve wastewater crisis (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to outline measures to manage the potential spread of meningitis
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, Chair of the Assembly's Health Committee, says he has written to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt asking what preparations and preventative measures will be put in place to manage possible spread of meningitis. The call follows a suspected case in a Belfast student and…
Health Issue: Suspected meningitis case in Belfast student and Britain outbreak Original release: McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to outline measures to manage the potential spread of meningitis (opens in a new tab)
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First and deputy First Minister can no longer ignore Covid Inquiry’s demand for institutional reform – Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister can no longer sidestep the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's findings on Executive dysfunction. She argues only institutional overhaul will prevent political deadlock from hampering future emergency health…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: UK Covid-19 Inquiry recommendations on Executive dysfunction and institutional reform Original release: First and deputy First Minister can no longer ignore Covid Inquiry’s demand for institutional reform – Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Allister questions impact of ECJ ruling in support of trans ideology on Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that a European Court of Justice ruling in the Shipovo case, recognising a trans woman's legal gender, could override the UK Supreme Court's finding that sex is biological under the Protocol. He has tabled an urgent Westminster question on its impact on gender…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: ECJ Shipovo ruling on gender recognition and Northern Ireland Original release: Allister questions impact of ECJ ruling in support of trans ideology on Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Progress of Sentencing Bill another step forward for victims – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the advancing of the Justice Minister's Sentencing Bill through its second reading, calling for stronger parts of the legislation. She says she looks forward to working with other parties on prosecution, public protection, offending reduction and rehabilitation.
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Minister's Sentencing Bill second reading Original release: Progress of Sentencing Bill another step forward for victims – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard raises serious concerns over Downe Hospital service reductions
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has raised concerns with the South Eastern Health Trust over reduced services at Downe Hospital on St Patrick's Day, calling for adequate staffing and a holiday contingency strategy.
Health Issue: Downe Hospital service reductions on St Patrick's Day 2026 Original release: Hazzard raises serious concerns over Downe Hospital service reductions (opens in a new tab)
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Women deserve timely, high-quality care at every stage of their lives – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says women in the north are let down by a health system that dismisses their pain, citing long waits for breast and gynaecology services and endometriosis care. She welcomes an Assembly vote backing a Women's Health Strategy and says her party supports a fully resourced…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion on a Women's Health Strategy passed Original release: Women deserve timely, high-quality care at every stage of their lives – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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No first-hand evidence presented in court – Finucane
Sinn Féin North Belfast MP John Finucane says witnesses in the London civil case against Gerry Adams gave no direct first‑hand evidence linking Adams to the three bomb attacks, offering only opinion, rumour and hearsay, and points to British intelligence and RUC Special Branch involvement and collus
Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: No first-hand evidence presented in court – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes purchase of NI buses by Greater Manchester Mayor
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes Greater Manchester's order of 55 more electric buses from Ballymena manufacturer Wrightbus, part of a £66 million investment, and calls it a vote of confidence in North Antrim's manufacturing workforce.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Greater Manchester order of 55 electric buses from Wrightbus Original release: Mulholland welcomes purchase of NI buses by Greater Manchester Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard makes case for Strangford Lough Bridge Study
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to commission a feasibility study into a bridge linking Portaferry and Strangford across Strangford Lough, arguing it would boost economic and social development. He also cites possible tidal energy and cycling lanes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Hazzard makes case for Strangford Lough Bridge Study (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen: DUP Brings Common Sense to Debate on New Environment Quango
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA says the DUP alone applied common sense in an Assembly debate on a proposed independent Environmental Protection Agency, arguing it would add another unelected arm's length body and shift responsibility from DAERA's Minister. Alliance, Sinn Féin and the SDLP…
Environment and climate Issue: Assembly debate on proposed independent Environmental Protection Agency Original release: McIlveen: DUP Brings Common Sense to Debate on New Environment Quango (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must do more to support ‘rapid’ Irish-medium education growth – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Minister to invest properly in Irish-medium education after Department of Education figures showed a near 400% rise in pupils. He says the growth brings accommodation and curriculum resource shortfalls, and he is bringing forward a law on staffing.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education Irish-medium pupil numbers rise figures Original release: Minister must do more to support ‘rapid’ Irish-medium education growth – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
DUP MP Gregory Campbell has tabled a Commons motion recognising victims of terrorism across the UK and Europe on the anniversary of the 2004 Madrid bombings. He says the victims' suffering must never be forgotten and that a clear line must be drawn between victims and perpetrators who portray…
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Witness B has no credibility – Paul Maskey MP
Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Paul Maskey says Witness B's evidence in the civil case against Gerry Adams in London lacks credibility, citing the Stevens Inquiry, De Silva Report and Kenova report. He also disputes the witness's claim that the IRA bombed Omagh.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Witness B has no credibility – Paul Maskey MP (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says her delegation pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer on urgent British Government help with energy and fuel costs, the Gaza crisis and an immediate ceasefire. She also calls on him to establish an inquiry into the 1997 killing of Sean Brown and meet his widow.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Original release: Cost of living crisis tops agenda in meeting between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland Men Denied Life-Saving Prostate Cancer Drug Available Across Rest of UK
TUV MP Jim Allister calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to make abiraterone available to Northern Ireland men with prostate cancer that has not spread, as it is already offered in England, Scotland and Wales. The Minister says NI lacks a NICE equivalent and cites budget pressures.
Health Issue: Abiraterone prostate cancer drug availability in Northern Ireland Original release: Northern Ireland Men Denied Life-Saving Prostate Cancer Drug Available Across Rest of UK (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party meet with the Prime Minister
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says he and colleagues met Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Belfast to press for direct UK aid on heating oil costs, more defence spending in Northern Ireland, and steps to ease East-West trade barriers.
Economy and employment Community relations and legacy Issue: UUP meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Belfast Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meet with the Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes rejection of attempts to drag Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh back to court
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the rejection of an appeal against the dismissal of charges against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, calling the pursuit of the case an attempt to silence an artist critical of Israel and urging the British government to hold Israel to account.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Rejection of appeal against dismissal of case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh Original release: Maskey welcomes rejection of attempts to drag Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh back to court (opens in a new tab)
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John Finucane MP speaking in London
Sinn Féin North Belfast MP John Finucane, speaking outside the London civil case involving Gerry Adams, says the claimant Shane Paul O'Doherty could not evidence the three central bomb attacks and had never met Adams, and that Richard Kemp produced no documents for his intelligence claims.
Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: John Finucane MP speaking in London (opens in a new tab)
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‘Irish government’s ICRIR stance vindicates families’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the Irish government's refusal to engage with the ICRIR vindicates families who declined to deal with the body, which she calls discredited and not human rights compliant. She calls for legacy mechanisms that meet human rights standards and can deliver truth and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish government refusal to engage with ICRIR Original release: ‘Irish government’s ICRIR stance vindicates families’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)