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O’Neill welcomes appointment of US Envoy Joe Kennedy
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill MLA welcomes President Biden's appointment of Joe Kennedy as US envoy, saying the US is a key partner for peace and that his record on the north's interests is strong. She calls for power-sharing to be restored before the Good Friday Agreement's…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Joe Kennedy appointed as US Special Envoy Original release: O’Neill welcomes appointment of US Envoy Joe Kennedy (opens in a new tab)
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“whack-a-mole approach to animal medicines must stop” - Lockhart
DUP MP and EFRA spokesperson Carla Lockhart welcomes the extension of grace periods for veterinary medicines but says the Northern Ireland Protocol still gives the EU power over these supplies. She calls for a new agreement to address restrictions on UK goods flows before the 2025 end date.
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: EU Commission extension of veterinary medicines supply to Northern Ireland Original release: “whack-a-mole approach to animal medicines must stop” - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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£600 energy payment confirmation relief to people struggling to pay bills – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says confirmation that the £600 energy payment will arrive from January as a single payment will ease pressure on households struggling with heating and power bills. She calls for urgent clarity on voucher arrangements for prepaid meter customers and blames DUP and…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: British Government confirmation of £600 energy payment timing from January Original release: £600 energy payment confirmation relief to people struggling to pay bills – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald speech on the 100th anniversary of the Greyabbey Martyrs
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald marks the centenary of the execution of seven IRA volunteers, the Greyabbey Martyrs, by the Free State in December 1922. She recalls their capture at Moore's Bridge, describes the killing of Thomas Behan, and calls for the republic to be realised.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Centenary of the Greyabbey Martyrs executions Original release: Mary Lou McDonald speech on the 100th anniversary of the Greyabbey Martyrs (opens in a new tab)
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“UN Human Right’s Council Calls for Legacy Bill to be Withdrawn” – Cllr Mullen
Aontú councillor Denise Mullen welcomes UN human rights body criticism of the UK's legacy bill, saying it fails to meet investigative obligations and grants amnesty for past abuses, and urges an all-Ireland probe into collusion instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UN Human Rights Committee criticism of UK legacy bill Original release: “UN Human Right’s Council Calls for Legacy Bill to be Withdrawn” – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Imperative that the energy bill support scheme is delivered promptly - Allen
East Belfast UUP MLA and Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE cautiously welcomes the announcement that energy bill support for Northern Ireland households will start in January 2023. He calls for a question and answer guide from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Energy bill support scheme January 2023 start for Northern Ireland households Original release: Imperative that the energy bill support scheme is delivered promptly - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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Long hopes appointment of Special Envoy increases chances of quick restoration of institutions
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA hopes the appointment of Joe Kennedy as the US Special Envoy will draw international attention to the political impasse and speed up the restoration of devolved institutions before the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary. She also hopes his economic remit will…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Joe Kennedy appointed as US Special Envoy Original release: Long hopes appointment of Special Envoy increases chances of quick restoration of institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong says urgent clarity needed over energy payments after more details emerge
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for urgent clarity on the UK Government's £600 energy payment, saying direct debit customers get paid first while the most vulnerable, including those in temporary accommodation, are left at the back of the queue.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: British Government confirmation of £600 energy payment timing from January Original release: Armstrong says urgent clarity needed over energy payments after more details emerge (opens in a new tab)
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Brown welcomes extension of veterinary medicines grace period but warns long-term solution needed
Alliance animal welfare spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA welcomes the EU's decision to extend the veterinary medicines grace period to December 2025, saying it gives continuity of medicines supply and more time for a UK-EU deal. He urges further progress on other issues in the wider UK-EU talks…
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: EU Commission extension of veterinary medicines supply to Northern Ireland Original release: Brown welcomes extension of veterinary medicines grace period but warns long-term solution needed (opens in a new tab)
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‘Don’t suffer in silence this Christmas’ McKernan message to those suffering domestic abuse
SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan urges people experiencing domestic abuse to seek support over the festive period, after a meeting with Women's Aid. She directs people to Armagh Down Women's Aid for confidential help.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: ‘Don’t suffer in silence this Christmas’ McKernan message to those suffering domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Ordinary people casualties of energy scheme chaos
SDLP Assembly Leader and Spokesperson on the Cost of Living Crisis Matthew O'Toole MLA says delays to British Government energy support schemes in Northern Ireland have left ordinary families as casualties. He calls for payments to go through as quickly as possible, citing the SDLP's September…
Economy and employment Issue: Energy Support Payments delivery delays and speculation Original release: O’Toole: Ordinary people casualties of energy scheme chaos (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes appointment of Joe Kennedy as US Special Envoy
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the US President's appointment of Joe Kennedy III as Special Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, saying it signals sustained American commitment and calls for a focus on job creation and investment in areas such as Derry.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Joe Kennedy appointed as US Special Envoy Original release: SDLP welcomes appointment of Joe Kennedy as US Special Envoy (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: British government must return EU act of good faith
SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone welcomes the EU's extension of grace periods for veterinary medicines sent to the North from Britain. He calls on the British government to reciprocate the EU's good faith and reach a deal on the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU Commission extension of veterinary medicines supply to Northern Ireland Original release: McGlone: British government must return EU act of good faith (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks International Migrants Day
Alliance Migration Spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA marks International Migrants Day, saying migrant rights are human rights and calling for expanded rights-based migration pathways. She criticises the UK Government's approach to asylum and its plans on so-called illegal immigration.
Immigration International affairs Original release: Nicholl marks International Migrants Day (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach
Sinn Féin TD Mary Lou McDonald, speaking after Leo Varadkar's election as Taoiseach, says the Fianna Fáil–Fine Gael–Green coalition has failed, citing the housing emergency, hospital waiting lists and foodbank reliance.
Housing Health Issue: Change of Taoiseach in the Republic of Ireland December 2022 Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following nomination of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Taoiseach nomination of Leo Varadkar will not be supported, citing housing, healthcare and rent rises under Fine Gael and arguing the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael government has failed people.
Housing Health Issue: Change of Taoiseach in the Republic of Ireland December 2022 Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following nomination of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Varadkar on second term as Taoiseach and pays tribute to Martin
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Leo Varadkar on starting his second term as Taoiseach, thanks Micheál Martin for his work, and pays tribute to Simon Coveney as he likely leaves Foreign Affairs.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Change of Taoiseach in the Republic of Ireland December 2022 Original release: Long congratulates Varadkar on second term as Taoiseach and pays tribute to Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Get on with delivering energy payments: Lyons
DUP MLA Gordon Lyons says the Government must deliver the Energy Support Payments to Northern Ireland now, after speculation that the process could run until June. He criticises the late-added 'cash out' option and says a statement on payment dates is not enough.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Energy Support Payments delivery delays and speculation Original release: Get on with delivering energy payments: Lyons (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader thanks Cllr Kathryn Owen as she steps down from Council
The DUP thanks Cllr Dr Kathryn Owen for her service on Newry, Mourne and Down Council for the Rowallane area, as she steps down from local government after a change in her full-time work. Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wishes her well in her new role.
Local government Original release: DUP Leader thanks Cllr Kathryn Owen as she steps down from Council (opens in a new tab)
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Sunak must set out ‘definitive date’ for payment of £600 to families
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls on the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to give a definitive date for payment of the £600 energy payment during his Belfast visit, saying people cannot wait longer to heat their homes. She also blames DUP refusal to form an Executive…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Sunak Belfast visit and £600 energy payment timing Original release: Sunak must set out ‘definitive date’ for payment of £600 to families (opens in a new tab)