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Northern Ireland Cannot Be Broken by Unachievable Climate Targets
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA says a Audit Office report confirms concerns that the Department for Economy's energy strategy is falling short, and calls for a revision of Northern Ireland's 2030 climate targets, citing grid connection delays, planning delays and the lack of a storage strategy.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Audit Office report on Department for the Economy green energy strategy Original release: Northern Ireland Cannot Be Broken by Unachievable Climate Targets (opens in a new tab)
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Investment in local bands welcomed
Mid Ulster DUP MLA Keith Buchanan welcomes Communities Minister Gordon Lyons's announcement of over £1.1 million through the Musical Instruments Programme, saying it will support 134 individuals, bands and groups, including Mid Ulster bands replacing old instruments.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Musical Instruments Programme 2025/26 funding announcement Original release: Investment in local bands welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas na Samhna opportunity to showcase Irish as vibrant and flourishing language – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says Belfast's hosting of Oireachtas na Samhna, running 29 October to 2 November, shows Irish is vibrant and flourishing, citing the city's new Irish language policy and upcoming Gaeltacht and Fleadh hosting.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Oireachtas na Samhna festival hosted in Belfast 2025 Original release: Oireachtas na Samhna opportunity to showcase Irish as vibrant and flourishing language – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Victims and Veterans Must Be Central to Legacy Process - Lord Dodds
Lord Dodds of Duncairn, speaking for the DUP, criticises the Government over a legacy statement made during Commons recess on the Lords' final sitting day, and calls for an apology and genuine engagement with victims and veterans, not just the Dublin Government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Government statement on legacy in the House of Lords Original release: Victims and Veterans Must Be Central to Legacy Process - Lord Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Lynch condemns abuse of council staff
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch condemns sectarian abuse aimed at staff at a Dunmurry recycling centre and says workers should be able to do their jobs without harassment. He says he has contacted Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and trusts it is taking steps to support its employees.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Sectarian abuse of staff at Dunmurry recycling centre Original release: Lynch condemns abuse of council staff (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Calls for Victim-Centred Approach and Scrutiny of UK Legacy Legislation
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the UK Government’s proposed legacy legislation must be firmly victim‑centred and justice‑focused, opposes any amnesties, and has written to the NI Assembly Affairs Committee outlining concerns over director appointments, victim definitions, board ex
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UK Government proposed legacy legislation Original release: UUP Calls for Victim-Centred Approach and Scrutiny of UK Legacy Legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell condemns the illegal shrine to terror erected in the North…
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says the Housing Executive has failed to remove an unauthorised 'terror tribute' structure on its land in Dungiven a year after it was built. He calls for a clear removal plan, urgent action, and transparency on consultations with Sinn Féin representatives.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Dungiven Benbradagh Avenue terror tribute structure removal failure Original release: Campbell condemns the illegal shrine to terror erected in the North… (opens in a new tab)
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Closure of road near Benburb causing disruption – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says he is pressing authorities for urgent repairs to a bridge-damaged road linking Benburb and Tullysaran, closed after Storm Amy, which is hurting local residents and businesses via a diversion.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Benburb to Tullysaran road closure after Storm Amy bridge damage Original release: Closure of road near Benburb causing disruption – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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If Government Don’t Achieve Families’ Scoliosis Demands Aontú will Table a Motion of no Confidence Within Next 6 months – Tóibín
Aontú's Peadar Tóibín says the party will not table a no-confidence motion next week, but will do so within six months unless the government meets scoliosis demands on an inquiry and CHI reform. He also says Aontú will table a motion on presidential voting rights for northern Irish citizens and…
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Aontú scoliosis no-confidence motion decision Original release: If Government Don’t Achieve Families’ Scoliosis Demands Aontú will Table a Motion of no Confidence Within Next 6 months – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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New figures show a positive trend of a more welcoming, diverse society – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says new Good Relations Indicator figures from The Executive Office show growing diversity and improved community relations, contrasting this with a small minority seeking to stoke division. She points to nearly three-quarters of adults valuing culture associated…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Good Relations Indicator report figures published by The Executive Office Original release: New figures show a positive trend of a more welcoming, diverse society – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister should set a date for the delivery of the Irish Language Strategy – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges the Communities Minister to set a delivery date for the Irish Language Strategy, or failing that a clear publication timeframe, after a Communities Committee session heard from Irish language community members.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Committee session on Irish Language Strategy delay Original release: Communities Minister should set a date for the delivery of the Irish Language Strategy – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes support for hosting Women’s World Cup
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA backs a bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup in Northern Ireland, saying it would inspire young women in sport and boost the economy. He urges work on Casement Park and steps to secure the tournament.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: 2035 Women's World Cup bid for Northern Ireland Original release: McNulty welcomes support for hosting Women’s World Cup (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin raises concerns with British Secretary of State Hilary Benn over legacy legislation – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he pressed Secretary of State Hilary Benn on concerns over new legacy legislation, including a clause on compensation for former internees, a proposed national security veto over information for families, and the stalled case for a public inquiry into the killing of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British legacy legislation published in House of Commons Original release: Sinn Féin raises concerns with British Secretary of State Hilary Benn over legacy legislation – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns suspected south Belfast racist attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a suspected racist assault on a young woman in Botanic, south Belfast, on Wednesday night, and urges anyone who saw it to contact police. She says the woman has been discharged from hospital.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Botanic, south Belfast suspected racist assault on young woman Original release: Hargey condemns suspected south Belfast racist attack (opens in a new tab)
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All communities must have a say in new plan for Belfast’s Waterfront – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes a multi-million-pound National Lottery Heritage Fund investment in Belfast's Waterfront and calls on the Fund to ensure all communities, including inner-city residents, are fully engaged in the process.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: National Lottery Heritage Fund investment in Belfast Waterfront Original release: All communities must have a say in new plan for Belfast’s Waterfront – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister should step up on Lough Neagh
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says Infrastructure Minister must step up on Lough Neagh and appear before the NI Affairs Committee, arguing sewage outflow is an overlooked factor alongside agriculture. He points to Action 12 of the Lough Neagh Action Plan as critical.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: NI Affairs Committee evidence session on Lough Neagh environmental situation Original release: Infrastructure Minister should step up on Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Adams to take legal action
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams says he has instructed lawyers to pursue legal action against the British government's decision to deny internees compensation for wrongful imprisonment, calling the approach discriminatory and tied to new legacy legislation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government decision to retrospectively change internment custody order law Original release: Adams to take legal action (opens in a new tab)
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Adams comment on Internment Case
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams accuses the British government of hypocrisy over changing retrospectively a law on Interim Custody Orders that he says was broken in the 1970s, and criticises the Irish government for backing new legislation protecting British soldiers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government decision to retrospectively change internment custody order law Original release: Adams comment on Internment Case (opens in a new tab)
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Government fails to answer Attorney General legacy question: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson asks the UK Government to clarify whether Attorney General Richard Hermer has stepped back from the legacy framework or been excluded by the Secretary of State, after Parliament's statement failed to answer this. He says the Secretary of State declined the question.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General role in legacy framework statement to Parliament Original release: Government fails to answer Attorney General legacy question: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes Health Minister’s commitment to visit Dungannon respite facility
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Health Minister's commitment to visit Woodlawn House in Dungannon after an Assembly debate he tabled on respite care. He says families have reported planned respite cancelled at short notice and calls for timely, well-planned services.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Woodlawn House Dungannon respite facility Assembly debate Original release: Gildernew welcomes Health Minister’s commitment to visit Dungannon respite facility (opens in a new tab)