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Boylan and Finnegan welcome drugs seizure
Sinn Féin MLAs Cathal Boylan and Aoife Finnegan welcome a police operation that uncovered suspected cannabis farms in Armagh, Newtownhamilton, Keady and Killylea, with drugs estimated at £1.1 million seized. They urge anyone with information about criminal activity to contact the authorities.
Justice and policing Issue: Police operation uncovering suspected cannabis farms across Armagh district Original release: Boylan and Finnegan welcome drugs seizure (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes confirmation former Crossmaglen barracks is to be disposed of
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan welcomes the confirmed disposal of the former Crossmaglen army base and urges that any redevelopment bring lasting social and economic gains for the area. She calls for work with the local community, council and agencies on jobs, community facilities, housing and…
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: Former Crossmaglen barracks disposal confirmed Original release: Finnegan welcomes confirmation former Crossmaglen barracks is to be disposed of (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes launch of All-Island Public Health Knowledge Hub
Sinn Féin MLA and Health spokesperson Philip McGuigan welcomes the new All‑Island Public Health Knowledge Hub, praising the investment in cross‑border research and comparable health data to better tackle inequalities, mental health, chronic disease and demographic change across the island.
Health Issue: Launch of All-Island Public Health Knowledge Hub Original release: McGuigan welcomes launch of All-Island Public Health Knowledge Hub (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP statement on appointment of new Police Ombudsman
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA welcomes the appointment of Jacqui Durkin as Police Ombudsman but says the almost seven-month delay by the Executive Office is not good enough. He calls for restored confidence and accountability in the Ombudsman's Office.
Justice and policing Issue: Appointment of Jacqui Durkin as Police Ombudsman Original release: SDLP statement on appointment of new Police Ombudsman (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes continuation of Gaza Student Scheme
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the announcement that the Gaza Student Scheme will continue for the 2026/27 academic year, offering students a route to continue their studies. He says his office will support students applying to the scheme.
Education International affairs Issue: Gaza Student Scheme continuation for 2026/27 academic year Original release: Finucane welcomes continuation of Gaza Student Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson Simply Pre-Empting the Inevitable
TUV says Jeffery Donaldson gains no credit for giving up his knighthood and seeking removal from the Privy Council, calling the move pre-empting what was coming. It urges him to also surrender his parliamentary pension rights.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffery Donaldson relinquishes knighthood and Privy Council membership Original release: Donaldson Simply Pre-Empting the Inevitable (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine welcomes £1.1 million drugs bust across Fermanagh and South…
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes PSNI action after a drugs operation across Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh that led to 16 arrests and seizures worth an estimated £1.1 million, including nine cannabis grow houses. She urges the public to report suspicious activity.
Justice and policing Issue: Clabby drugs operation with 16 arrests and £1.1 million seizure Original release: Erskine welcomes £1.1 million drugs bust across Fermanagh and South… (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton Welcomes Approval for New Lidl Store in Londonderry
DUP Foyle MLA Julie Middleton welcomes confirmation that planning approval will be granted for a new Lidl supermarket at Crescent Link in Londonderry, saying it will create jobs, boost the local economy and widen consumer choice.
Economy and employment Issue: Lidl supermarket planning approval at Crescent Link, Londonderry Original release: Middleton Welcomes Approval for New Lidl Store in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 23 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Long Past Time For Haldane Fisher Management to Engage with Striking Workers – Liz Kimmins MLA
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls on Haldane Fisher management to engage with striking workers and their union as industrial action enters its third week, and says the dispute underlines the need for Sinn Féin's Good Jobs Bill.
Economy and employment Issue: Haldane Fisher workers strike action third week Original release: Long Past Time For Haldane Fisher Management to Engage with Striking Workers – Liz Kimmins MLA (opens in a new tab)
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DUP in office on back of Donaldson’s Protocol lies
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP knew Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was misleading people about the Irish Sea border yet backed him and urged unionists to trust him, accusing the party of putting Stormont office ahead of honesty and entrenching the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Donaldson Protocol claims and DUP Stormont office Original release: DUP in office on back of Donaldson’s Protocol lies (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government cannot hide behind a veil of secrecy - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP criticises the Irish Government for failing to provide meaningful access to information on Troubles legacy cases and calls on Dublin to end secrecy and fully cooperate. He also faults the Northern Ireland Office for being unable to explain how investigators will obtain…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session on Troubles legacy information access Original release: Irish Government cannot hide behind a veil of secrecy - Robinson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 25 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen calls on Minister and Department to urgently engage with hospital doctors
Sinn Féin's Pat Cullen calls on the Health Minister and Department to engage quickly with hospital doctors ahead of the first of two strike days this month, set for Thursday 25 June. She says doctors seek better pay and conditions to retain staff and recruit the next generation.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA hospital doctors strike action over 3.5% pay offer Original release: Cullen calls on Minister and Department to urgently engage with hospital doctors (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: Irish Government funding for Sailortown Bridge project must be matched by DFI.
SDLP North Belfast councillor Carl Whyte welcomes €800,000 from the Shared Island Fund for the next design phase of the Sailortown–Odyssey pedestrian and cycle bridge in Belfast. He calls on the Department for Infrastructure to guarantee funding to completion, warning against repeating the…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island Fund €800,000 for Cork–Belfast Docklands Bridges project Original release: Whyte: Irish Government funding for Sailortown Bridge project must be matched by DFI. (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 21 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes funding for North West Cancer Centre
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood welcomes €3.5 million from the Shared Island Fund for a new cancer support facility at Altnagelvin Hospital, which he says builds on the North West Cancer Centre's cross-border model.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island Fund investment for Altnagelvin cancer support facility Original release: Eastwood welcomes funding for North West Cancer Centre (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin raises concerns over uncertainty surrounding Magee expansion target
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA expresses concern that a senior Department for the Economy official suggested the 2032 target of 10,000 students at Magee is unlikely to be met. She calls on the Economy Minister to act urgently on higher education funding.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Magee University expansion 2032 target review Original release: McLaughlin raises concerns over uncertainty surrounding Magee expansion target (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 21 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken calls for suspension of Windsor Framework implementation following delay to EU-UK talks
UUP Windsor Framework Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA calls for the UK Government and EU to suspend further Windsor Framework implementation after EU-UK talks and the July summit were delayed. He cites border checks in Larne and Belfast, SPS checks, Maritime Emissions levies and a new parcels…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Delay to EU-UK summit and talks on Windsor Framework issues Original release: Aiken calls for suspension of Windsor Framework implementation following delay to EU-UK talks (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes huge investment in future of Lough Neagh
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's announcement of £49 million through the Shared Island Initiative for a five-year Lough Neagh Catchment Programme to help farmers improve water quality. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to bring forward a credible…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh Catchment Programme £49 million Shared Island funding Original release: Blair welcomes huge investment in future of Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Still no justice for victims of sexual and physical threats at City of Armagh High School – sign the petition
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe calls for decisive action to keep two girls threatened at City of Armagh High School away from the pupil who targeted them, after the Board of Governors ruled he would return in September. He urges people to sign a petition.
Justice and policing Education Issue: City of Armagh High School pupil return decision after threats against girls Original release: Still no justice for victims of sexual and physical threats at City of Armagh High School – sign the petition (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes a £26m Shared Island Fund allocation for restoring the Ulster Canal between Clones and Upper Lough Erne. She credits the Infrastructure Minister and her Southern counterpart and says she will keep pressing for timely delivery of the cross-border scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island Fund £26m allocation for Ulster Canal restoration Original release: Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal (opens in a new tab)
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£200m funding will improve rail network and support better services for passengers – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes almost £200 million from the Shared Island Fund for rail, including £100 million for track renewal and continuing the hourly Enterprise service to 2030. She links it to the approved Enterprise replacement fleet programme.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island Fund rail investment announcement £200 million Original release: £200m funding will improve rail network and support better services for passengers – Ennis (opens in a new tab)