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Archibald welcomes Queen’s University cost of living support for students and staff
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald welcomes Queen's University's £8 million package of support for students and staff facing rising costs, and commends the waiver of library fines and graduation fees. She calls for an Executive and all parties to work together on the cost of living and agree a budget.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Queen's University £8 million cost of living support package Original release: Archibald welcomes Queen’s University cost of living support for students and staff (opens in a new tab)
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£330,000 budget to pander to 10 English-speaking MLAs who might occasionally wish to speak in Irish
TUV leader Jim Allister criticises a £330,000 translation and interpretation service for Irish use in the Assembly, noting only 10 MLAs want to use it, and warns of further costs from Irish language legislation and an Irish Language Commissioner.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly Irish language translation and interpretation service costs Original release: £330,000 budget to pander to 10 English-speaking MLAs who might occasionally wish to speak in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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Only means to restore institutions sustainably is through reform, says Long, as she writes to governments
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the only way to sustainably restore the Executive and Assembly is through institutional reform, urging Prime Minister Liz Truss and Taoiseach Micheál Martin to advance the reform agenda before the October 28 caretaker deadline.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Impending deadline to restore Northern Ireland Executive Original release: Only means to restore institutions sustainably is through reform, says Long, as she writes to governments (opens in a new tab)
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Help for Sport hindered by lack of Executive, says Alliance
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong and David Honeyford say they are disappointed the Communities Minister confirmed no support fund for sporting groups, blaming the DUP's refusal to allow an Executive to form. They call for Stormont to be reformed so sports clubs can get help.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister confirms no sports support fund without an Executive Original release: Help for Sport hindered by lack of Executive, says Alliance (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole blasts totally inadequate home heating oil support
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole calls the UK government's £100 credit on electricity bills for home heating oil users derisory and inadequate, and urges adoption of the SDLP's proposal of 1000 litres of free oil per household via vouchers.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £100 home heating oil payment announcement by British Government Original release: O’Toole blasts totally inadequate home heating oil support (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Tory benefits plan will plunge thousands into poverty
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan condemns a reported British Government plan to link benefit uprating to earnings rather than inflation, calling it a betrayal. He has requested that Minister Deirdre Hargey produce figures on how the change would affect Northern Ireland households, citing Resolution…
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: British Government plan to link benefit uprating to earnings growth Original release: McCrossan: Tory benefits plan will plunge thousands into poverty (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Council Hardship Fund Hypocrites
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says the Council Hardship Fund is a tiny drop compared with the need, condemns the SDLP, Sinn Féin, and DUP for blocking or diluting it, and pledges to push for extra funding and stronger action on the cost‑of‑living emergency.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Council Hardship Fund Original release: Harkin: Council Hardship Fund Hypocrites (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader co-signs joint letter on future funding arrangements.
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has co-signed a joint letter with other main Northern Ireland party leaders to the Levelling Up Secretary, raising concern over the loss of European Social Fund money and unclear future funding arrangements.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Joint party leaders' letter on ESF funding arrangements Original release: DUP Leader co-signs joint letter on future funding arrangements. (opens in a new tab)
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‘Everyone should join the inclusive conversation on the future’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill urges people of all backgrounds to join the conversation on a New Ireland and calls on the Irish government to set up a Citizens’ Assembly to prepare for constitutional change under the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish government Citizens’ Assembly on New Ireland Original release: ‘Everyone should join the inclusive conversation on the future’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Support for households relying on oil totally inadequate – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the British Government's £100 payment for households relying on home heating oil is totally inadequate and an afterthought, and warns the switch to paying it via electricity providers may push people towards costlier electric heating. She also calls on the DUP…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £100 home heating oil payment announcement by British Government Original release: Support for households relying on oil totally inadequate – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Language and Identity Bill another example of contempt for devolution…
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the Government's decision to proceed with the Language and Identity Bill is another case of disregarding devolution to push through legislation lacking cross-community support. The DUP says it will oppose the bill unless Unionist concerns are addressed.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill second reading at Westminster Original release: Language and Identity Bill another example of contempt for devolution… (opens in a new tab)
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NI’s place within the UK must be restored – Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP wishes the EU and UK well in Northern Ireland Protocol talks but says checks are a symptom of NI being subject to laws imposed without elected representation. He says any outcome will be measured against the DUP's seven tests.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations between UK and EU in October 2022 Original release: NI’s place within the UK must be restored – Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Brexit and Human Rights report to be debated at PACE – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan says a PACE report on Brexit's impact on human rights in Ireland, drafted by rapporteur George Katrougalos, will be debated and voted on the next day. He highlights calls for no loss of rights in the North, smooth Protocol implementation, and firm rejection of the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: PACE report on Brexit and human rights in Ireland debate Original release: Brexit and Human Rights report to be debated at PACE – Senator Paul Gavan (opens in a new tab)
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Adult and social care services under huge pressure – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says adult and social care services are under huge pressure and near collapse, leaving patients stuck in hospital beds, and calls on the DUP to stop blocking an Executive so Sinn Féin can invest an extra £1 billion in health.
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Dillon writes to Lady Chief Justice about remarks in Tyrone sexual assault case
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says she has lodged a formal complaint with the Lady Chief Justice over a judge's remarks in a Tyrone sexual assault hearing, including encouraging the defendant to settle down and refusing to bar him from contacting women online. She calls for judges to be trained on…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Tyrone sexual assault hearing judge's remarks complaint to Lady Chief Justice Original release: Dillon writes to Lady Chief Justice about remarks in Tyrone sexual assault case (opens in a new tab)
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DUP prepared to elevate Sinn Fein to First Minister’s post
TUV South Down spokesperson Harold McKee accuses the DUP of being willing to nominate a deputy First Minister under Sinn Féin, citing Lord Dodds's Lords remarks that the party can re-enter the executive under a Sinn Féin First Minister. He calls the stance cynical and says TUV holds that no…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Lord Dodds remarks on DUP re-entering executive under Sinn Féin First Minister Original release: DUP prepared to elevate Sinn Fein to First Minister’s post (opens in a new tab)
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Hilditch lodges police complaint following IRA chanting
East Antrim DUP MLA David Hilditch writes to Police Scotland, UEFA and the FAI to complain about a video showing the Republic of Ireland women’s team chanting “up the IRA” after their 1‑0 win over Scotland, urging the FAI to withhold match fees and donate them to a victims’ charity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland women's team pro-IRA song apology Original release: Hilditch lodges police complaint following IRA chanting (opens in a new tab)
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Apology doesn’t go far enough following IRA song
TUV spokesperson Lorna Smyth says an apology from the FAI and Republic of Ireland women's players over a pro-IRA song does not go far enough. She asks whether disciplinary action is being taken and calls for them to acknowledge the IRA as a murderous terrorist organisation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland women's team pro-IRA song apology Original release: Apology doesn’t go far enough following IRA song (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance hitch themselves to all-Ireland bandwagon
TUV South Antrim spokesperson Mel Lucas accuses Alliance of seeking to reconcile with Republicans after its MLA Stephen Farry was named as a panellist with Sinn Féin and the SDLP at an Irish unity event in London, and asks whether Alliance is drifting towards a nationalist position.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stephen Farry panel appearance at Ireland's Future event in London Original release: Alliance hitch themselves to all-Ireland bandwagon (opens in a new tab)
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FAI must give leadership on pro-IRA singing – Forsythe
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe writes to the FAI demanding it outline actions to lead grassroots football after the Republic of Ireland women’s team sang a pro‑IRA song celebrating World Cup qualification, calling the chant outrageous and insensitive to victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland women's team pro-IRA song apology Original release: FAI must give leadership on pro-IRA singing – Forsythe (opens in a new tab)