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Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly announces a trip to Washington and New York, where he will brief Congressional offices on the need to re-establish the Good Friday Agreement institutions and speak at the Martin McGuiness Foundation's inaugural dinner. He calls on the new British Prime Minister to respect…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York (opens in a new tab)
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‘Patients cannot wait any longer for a functioning Executive’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for an Executive to be formed now, with £1 billion of extra health funding, after reports of around 300 more deaths than expected this year. He urges the DUP to end its boycott of government and says his party will meet the health minister on recruitment and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Reports of 300 excess deaths in health service pressures Original release: ‘Patients cannot wait any longer for a functioning Executive’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for investment as EU report confirms Ireland’s North and West Region is in a “development trap”
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls for an investment package for the North and West region after an EU Cohesion report classed it as in a "development trap". He criticises Irish governments over regional imbalances and says Ireland has not applied for Recovery and Resilience Fund pre-financing…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: EU 8th Report on Cohesion regional disparity findings for North and West region Original release: MacManus calls for investment as EU report confirms Ireland’s North and West Region is in a “development trap” (opens in a new tab)
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Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Protocol is helping to create jobs and grow businesses, citing NISRA Index of Production figures showing northern food and drink manufacturers outperforming those in Britain. She calls on the British government to drop threats to break international law and…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: NISRA Index of Production figures on food and drink manufacturing Original release: Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Settlement to family of Loughlin Maginn clear indication of failures in police investigation- Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says an undisclosed settlement by the PSNI and the Ministry of Defence to the family of Loughlin Maginn shows serious failures in the original police investigation of his 1989 murder. He calls for a fresh inquest and urges the UK government to scrap its legacy Bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Undisclosed PSNI and MoD settlement to Loughlin Maginn's family Original release: Settlement to family of Loughlin Maginn clear indication of failures in police investigation- Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Winter Fuel Payment review key to protect elderly from fuel poverty
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan criticises Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey for not reviewing the Winter Fuel Payment rate, unchanged since 2010/11, and calls for an emergency pensioner support package ahead of winter.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: DfC response on Winter Fuel Payment rate review Original release: Durkan: Winter Fuel Payment review key to protect elderly from fuel poverty (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin urges the Health Minister to tackle staffing gaps at the Brackenburn gender identity clinic, where over 500 people were reportedly waiting as of April. She links the problem to a need for an Executive to fund extra health recruitment.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Brackenburn gender identity clinic waiting list and staffing shortages Original release: Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tories detached from reality of cost-of-living emergency’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald accuses the Conservatives of being detached from reality over reports they seek to remove the cap on bankers' bonuses. She calls for a windfall tax on energy firms and urges the DUP to end its boycott so an Executive can be formed.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Reports Conservatives seek to remove cap on banker bonuses Original release: ‘Tories detached from reality of cost-of-living emergency’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson supports title of "Elizabeth the faithful"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says Queen Elizabeth II should be known as "Elizabeth the Faithful", citing her faithfulness to God, her people and her family, and says the party would fully support that title.
Other Issue: Donaldson backs 'Elizabeth the Faithful' title for late Queen Original release: Donaldson supports title of "Elizabeth the faithful" (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter expresses concern at wait for smear test results
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says she is very concerned that every health trust in the North has missed its four-week target for reporting smear test results. She warns that long waits could delay treatment for cervical cancer and calls for better for women.
Health Issue: Health trusts miss four-week smear test results target Original release: Hunter expresses concern at wait for smear test results (opens in a new tab)
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‘Workers and families need an Executive now’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls for a Northern Ireland Executive to be formed now to help struggling workers and families, responding to inflation still running at almost 10 per cent. He accuses the DUP of blocking the Executive and urges it to join other parties ahead of a difficult winter.
Economy and employment Issue: Inflation rate remaining at almost 10 per cent Original release: ‘Workers and families need an Executive now’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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“Legacy Bill Amounts to Get Out Of Jail Free Card” – Cllr Denise Mullen
Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen says the Legacy Bill is an affront to transparency and the rule of law, accusing Westminster of offering soldiers accused of killings an amnesty. She calls instead for an all-Ireland investigation into British collusion during the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: “Legacy Bill Amounts to Get Out Of Jail Free Card” – Cllr Denise Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's welcome events, citing his estate's inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, and past controversies, and says it refuses to join the praise of him and the monarchy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles? (opens in a new tab)
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If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to EU Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič's comments on the border, saying the EU is playing political games and calling for any customs border to be placed between the Republic and Northern Ireland rather than within the UK. He argues trade within the UK…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be (opens in a new tab)
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British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to return to talks with the EU in good faith to provide certainty for businesses, after EU Vice President Maroš Šefčovič offered to reduce checks on goods entering the north. He says the Protocol should be built upon, not undermined.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the royal family and many across the community on the death of the Queen, praising her role in advancing peace and reconciliation during the peace process and recalling meetings with her.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Councillor Physically Attached For his Human Right to Life Views
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle says he was assaulted in Waterloo Street, Derry, in the early hours of Friday after leaving a food outlet, where a group he links to opposition to his pro-life stance confronted him. He says police did not attend the scene and that he could not give a statement at Strand…
Justice and policing Issue: Assault on Aontú councillor Emmet Doyle in Derry city centre Original release: Aontú Councillor Physically Attached For his Human Right to Life Views (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA pays tribute in the Assembly to Queen Elizabeth II, offering condolences to the royal family and recalling her seventy-year reign, her 2011 visit to Ireland and her handshake with Martin McGuinness.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Beattie pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to drop the Legacy Bill without delay, claiming it provides an amnesty for state forces and denies families inquests and civil proceedings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists condemn words of hate sung in Co Down bar
Ulster Unionist Councillor Jill Macauley condemns scenes in Quinn's Bar, Newcastle, where people sang hateful words about the Queen, and says those involved lack basic human decency. She asks police to investigate several weekend events and says the conduct should be considered under hate…
Justice and policing Issue: South Down pro-IRA chanting and celebration of Queen's death incidents Original release: Ulster Unionists condemn words of hate sung in Co Down bar (opens in a new tab)