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Allister welcomes moves to permit ex-service personnel to use their veteran card as ID at elections
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes a government commitment, given in reply to his written question, to legislate so the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card can be used as ID at Northern Ireland polling stations before the 2027 elections. He says the move recognises veterans' service, including during…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Veteran Card added to Northern Ireland polling station ID list Original release: Allister welcomes moves to permit ex-service personnel to use their veteran card as ID at elections (opens in a new tab)
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We need a unified effort to tackle climate change, says Blair, after opening of COP29.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, and calls for a unified effort, citing recent flooding in Spain and in Northern Ireland. He also highlights local events, including DAERA Minister Muir's talk on a…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Baku Original release: We need a unified effort to tackle climate change, says Blair, after opening of COP29. (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Unity will be at the centre of a Sinn Féin-led Government’s Programme – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says a Sinn Féin-led government would place preparations for a united Ireland at the heart of its agenda, while calling for Irish unity referendums by the end of the decade. Speaking at a Moore Street rally, she pledged to deliver the Moore Street Trust's…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Irish Unity will be at the centre of a Sinn Féin-led Government’s Programme – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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The dead from all traditions should be afforded respectful commemoration – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says First Minister Michelle O Neill's decision to attend Belfast City Council's Remembrance Sunday ceremony shows she will serve everyone equally, and he frames it as respect for the dead from all traditions, including republican patriot dead.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle O Neill attendance at Belfast Remembrance Sunday ceremony Original release: The dead from all traditions should be afforded respectful commemoration – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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We must fully restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United…
DUP peer Lord Dodds urges the Labour Government to recognise that the democratic deficit caused by the Protocol is unsustainable, after Lords questions on the Safeguarding the Union command paper. He argues EU law across hundreds of areas leaves Northern Ireland voters without a say and vows to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords questions on Safeguarding the Union command paper Original release: We must fully restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United… (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston demands Stormont overhaul following Executive Office Committee scandal
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to the Stormont Procedures Committee seeking urgent changes to Assembly standing orders after the Executive Office Committee chair met the First Minister before giving evidence. He calls for the rule to cover any witness, not only political…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive Office Committee chair meeting with First Minister before evidence session Original release: Gaston demands Stormont overhaul following Executive Office Committee scandal (opens in a new tab)
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Only TUV opposes Pet Passports at Committee
TUV Leader Jim Allister says he was the only unionist MP to oppose the EU-driven Pet Passports regulation at the Commons Delegated Legislation Committee, which passed without other unionist opposition. He pledges to force a Commons vote and seek support from those who reject EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Pet Passports regulation Commons Delegated Legislation Committee debate Original release: Only TUV opposes Pet Passports at Committee (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole accuses the Executive parties of failing to act on Stormont reform since the Executive returned, and says the SDLP will use Tuesday's motion to urge re-establishing the Executive sub-committee on Reform and adding reform outcomes to the Programme for Government.
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP motion on Stormont reform and Executive sub-committee Original release: O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says protecting Northern Ireland's dual market access is vital ahead of a Stormont vote on the Windsor Framework, after the Secretary of State triggered the process. He calls for continuation of the framework and pursuit of a UK-EU veterinary and SPS…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State triggers Stormont vote on Windsor Framework Original release: Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a £2.23bn investment package for the electricity network, saying new infrastructure is needed now to connect renewable sources and cut reliance on fossil fuels. He links the Utility Regulator's final price control determination to the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: £2.23bn Northern Ireland electricity network investment package Original release: Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to hold West of the Bann Economic Conference – Murphy
Sinn Féin Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA announces a Commission on the Future of Ireland economic conference on 22 November in Ballygawley, examining partition's impact west of the Bann and how Irish Unity could address regional disadvantage.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to hold West of the Bann Economic Conference – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November
Derry and Strabane Councillor Shaun Harkin backs the March for Clean Water in Belfast on 3 November, organised by Save Lough Neagh, and calls for urgent investment in water and sewage infrastructure. He blames Stormont for failing to tackle pollution in Lough Neagh and the Mobuoy dump, and demands…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: March for Clean Water Belfast 3 November 2024 Original release: Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Budget must mark new chapter in devolution funding story
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Autumn Budget's unpausing of city deals and confirmation of next year's Executive funding, but calls for clarity on 2024-25 in-year funding, ringfencing of England-linked resources, and long-term multi-year Treasury certainty.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget decision to unpause City and Growth Deals for Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Original release: Hanna: Budget must mark new chapter in devolution funding story (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to set out plan for Irish unity – Declan Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA and National Party Chairperson, says the party will set out its plan for Irish unity in the forthcoming Irish general election. He lists proposed steps including a reunification unit in the Department of the Taoiseach, a Minister of State for…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin People's Assembly in Armagh on Irish unity plan Original release: Sinn Féin to set out plan for Irish unity – Declan Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government must work with all families on agreed way forward for legacy’ – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says the ICRIR lacks the confidence of most families and tells the British Secretary of State Hilary Benn at the Joint Committee on the Good Friday Agreement. He calls for a public inquiry into Sean Brown's death and for the Legacy Act to be repealed and replaced.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Joint Committee on Good Friday Agreement legacy discussion with Hilary Benn Original release: ‘British government must work with all families on agreed way forward for legacy’ – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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DUP caught out in more lies
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses the DUP of lying about secret talks with the IRA and Sinn Féin before power-sharing, and of misleading unionists over the Windsor Framework. He cites a video of Emma Little-Pengelly with Michelle O'Neill as evidence of a 'phoney war' with Sinn Féin.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP secret talks with IRA and McGuinness revelations Original release: DUP caught out in more lies (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray marks one year since devastating floods, stating there has been insufficient support provided to those affected.
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray marks one year since the Newry, Mourne and Down floods, saying aid for homes and businesses has been insufficient. He calls on the Department for the Economy to develop recovery plans and urges funding for a Flood Forecasting System and sewer improvements.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: One-year anniversary of Newry, Mourne and Down floods Original release: McMurray marks one year since devastating floods, stating there has been insufficient support provided to those affected. (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “we must be persuaders for the Union”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges unionists to persuade the undecided 'don't knows' on the Union, arguing a functioning Executive is needed. He cites a poll showing support for the Union at 48.6% and touts a childcare support scheme for 11,500 families.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Poll showing Union support below 50% for first time Original release: Robinson – “we must be persuaders for the Union” (opens in a new tab)
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Chaos at the Executive Office Committee
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says the Executive Office Committee meeting was a farce, claiming the First Minister refused to answer questions relating to the Executive Office and that none of the questions on Sinn Féin scandals were addressed. He calls on the DUP to resign the deputy First…
Constitutional affairs Issue: First Minister's appearance at Executive Office Committee Original release: Chaos at the Executive Office Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Neglect and underfunding of water infrastructure is impacting economic growth, house building and our environment, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA says chronic underfunding of NI's water and wastewater infrastructure is harming health, growth, housing and the environment, and launches the In Deep Water policy paper with proposed alternative funding and governance for NI Water.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Alliance 'In Deep Water' water infrastructure policy paper launch Original release: Neglect and underfunding of water infrastructure is impacting economic growth, house building and our environment, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)