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Irish Unity is the future – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy publishes the report of the Commission on the Future of Ireland's June Europa Hotel conference on Irish Unity and the all-island economy, arguing a united Ireland can deliver stronger public services and jobs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin Europa Hotel conference report on Irish Unity and all-island economy Original release: Irish Unity is the future – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “we must maximise the pro-Union vote”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he phoned Doug Beattie after his resignation as UUP Leader, wishing him well and calling him a committed Unionist. He says the DUP will engage with the incoming UUP leader on how to strengthen unionist voting in future elections.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Robinson – “we must maximise the pro-Union vote” (opens in a new tab)
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Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andy McMurray MLA calls for urgent investment in water and wastewater infrastructure after reports that over 1.2 million tonnes of raw sewage is discharged into the River Foyle yearly. He suggests mutualising NI Water so it can borrow to invest.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: River Foyle raw sewage discharge figures revealed Original release: Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford.
Alliance spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Utility Regulator's remit to be widened to cover Net Zero targets, after a consultancy report warned Northern Ireland will miss its 2030 goals by at least two years. He urges the Economy Minister to publish a new Energy Strategy and faster…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Consultancy report warning Northern Ireland will miss 2030 Net Zero targets Original release: Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for immediate, coordinated action on Lough Neagh after Queen's University Belfast research found significant ecological and public health risks from blue-green algal blooms. He urges implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan protocols…
Environment and climate Health Issue: Queen's University Belfast Lough Neagh algal bloom research Original release: McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the launch of a research project seeking ways to tackle toxic algae in waterways, describing it as a key part of the Lough Neagh plan and urging continued action as blooms return.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae research project launch on Lough Neagh Original release: Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae (opens in a new tab)
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First and deputy First Minister must stop missing opportunity to commit to never collapsing institutions again, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister missed an opportunity in their response to Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 to commit to never collapsing the institutions again. She calls for a Committee examining contingency planning to consider…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: First and deputy First Minister must stop missing opportunity to commit to never collapsing institutions again, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds calls for urgent reform of the Northern Ireland planning system, saying the latest planning statistics show record low decisions and missed processing targets, and urging streamlined Local Development Plans and statutory timeframes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Annual Planning Statistics release Original release: McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Genuine users of RHI Scheme must be treated fairly - Elliott
UUP agriculture, environment and rural affairs spokesperson Tom Elliott says genuine RHI users who suffered severe financial losses must be properly compensated following the Economy Minister's announcement of the scheme's closure. He blames the DUP for a flawed copy of Whitehall legislation and…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme closure announcement Original release: Genuine users of RHI Scheme must be treated fairly - Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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Labour setting out path towards tax rises: Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says the Labour government is setting out a path to tax rises ahead of the Chancellor's statement, after abandoning a promised £300 cut in electricity bills and citing a black hole in public finances.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chancellor's statement on public finances and expected tax rises, July 2024 Original release: Labour setting out path towards tax rises: Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Bill would address ‘repeated exclusion of audiences in the north by RTÉ’ – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Media Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD says he has submitted the Broadcasting (All‑Ireland Service) (Amendment) Bill, urging RTÉ and TG4 to end geo‑blocking and other exclusions of Northern Ireland viewers, following recent RTÉ decisions during the Paris Olympics.
Constitutional affairs Issue: RTÉ geo‑blocking of Northern Ireland audiences Original release: Sinn Féin Bill would address ‘repeated exclusion of audiences in the north by RTÉ’ – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney meets with DAERA Minister alongside Lough Neagh fishermen
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he brought DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to meet Lough Neagh fishermen and environmental tourism stakeholders in Toomebridge about blue-green algae's impact on fishing and tourism. He calls the minister's action plan a positive first step and urges a full…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae meeting with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Original release: Kearney meets with DAERA Minister alongside Lough Neagh fishermen (opens in a new tab)
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Bill important first step in securing future of woodlands here, says McReynolds
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says his proposed Private Members' Bill on tree protection is an important first step to securing Northern Ireland's woodlands. The Bill would strengthen tree preservation orders, create a 'heritage tree' designation and protect trees from permitted developments.
Environment and climate Issue: Private Members' Bill on tree protection submission Original release: Bill important first step in securing future of woodlands here, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)
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One year past Environment Improvement Plan deadline despite Minister’s efforts, says Blair
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA says the Environment Improvement Plan is more urgent than ever, welcoming the DAERA Minister's efforts to secure Executive approval after the July 2023 deadline was missed. He urges the Executive to act.
Environment and climate Original release: One year past Environment Improvement Plan deadline despite Minister’s efforts, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader slams RTÉ geoblocking of news programming
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says RTÉ's decision to geoblock news programming for viewers in the North is a new low that treats northern citizens with disdain. He has written to RTÉ's Director General and to Warner Bros. Discovery over the Olympics rights issue, calling for it to be resolved…
Constitutional affairs Issue: RTÉ News geo-blocking of northern viewers Original release: SDLP Leader slams RTÉ geoblocking of news programming (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – “focus on services rather than divisive border poll”
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell tells the Commons the UK Government must not stay neutral on the Union and should push back against those seeking to break up the country. He urges a focus on public services over a border poll, which he says the Prime Minister has described as not on the…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Campbell – “focus on services rather than divisive border poll” (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald statement on President Biden announcement
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald responds to President Biden's decision to step back from the 2024 US Presidential Election, praising his support for the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement. She calls on his successor to end the arming of Israel and act on Gaza.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 US Presidential Election Original release: Mary Lou McDonald statement on President Biden announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Lynn Boylan MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan says she will champion working people and households in the European Parliament after her appointment to the International Trade and ENVI committees. She pledges to oppose the Mercosur deal and to press for post-Brexit arrangements that honour the Good Friday…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Lynn Boylan appointed to European Parliament International Trade and ENVI committees Original release: Lynn Boylan MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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EU derogation on dental amalgam highlights our colonial status
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP argues that the EU's document on the dental amalgam derogation shows Northern Ireland's subordinate position, saying Brussels controls the issue and sets its conditions. He says no democrat should treat it as a victory.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: EU derogation on dental amalgam highlights our colonial status (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes derogation
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland, saying it followed DUP warnings to the Northern Ireland Secretary about using Stormont mechanisms. He calls for the Democratic Scrutiny Committee to have time to examine the derogation.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Robinson welcomes derogation (opens in a new tab)