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Kearney calls on DUP to end opposition to additional funding for north-south bodies
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the DUP's blocking of extra Irish government funding for north-south bodies is indefensible, after the Assembly backed a Sinn Féin motion urging the party to drop its opposition within the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly motion urging DUP to end opposition to north-south funding Original release: Kearney calls on DUP to end opposition to additional funding for north-south bodies (opens in a new tab)
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Dental care is an essential form of healthcare and shouldn’t be considered luxury, says McAllister
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA urges the Health Minister to draft a fresh oral health plan and address the dentistry funding shortfall, arguing dental care is essential rather than a luxury and warning that the situation will deteriorate without action.
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Latest EU Rules threaten treatments for minor conditions
DUP North Down MLA Peter Martin expresses serious concern at EU proposals that could reclassify common anti-viral and anti-fungal treatments, such as those for dandruff, athlete's foot and cold sores, as prescription-only. He says this would add strain to GP services and calls for certainty on…
Health International affairs Issue: EU proposals to reclassify anti-viral and anti-fungal treatments as prescription-only Original release: Latest EU Rules threaten treatments for minor conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes progress towards consultation on student nursing bursaries
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes confirmation from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt that a public consultation on student nursing and midwifery bursaries will begin in the coming months. He says the review will assess whether current bursary provision suits students now.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister confirms consultation on student nursing bursaries Original release: Delargy welcomes progress towards consultation on student nursing bursaries (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy Review a Sham Designed to Cement the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister MP calls the Murphy Review of the Protocol a sham as the party publishes its 46-page response, arguing its terms are biased and that requiring cross-community support for any change gives nationalists a veto.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Murphy Review of the Protocol terms and TUV response Original release: Murphy Review a Sham Designed to Cement the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Réada Cronin TD urges the government to take an island-wide approach to biodiversity loss during Dáil statements, citing poor habitat and bird species figures and calling for stronger Marine Protected Areas legislation.
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáil statements on biodiversity Original release: All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Department of Health must deliver Northlands funding
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood calls on the Department of Health to submit the business case needed to release £1million for addiction treatment in Derry, including the Northlands Centre, after the NIO said it is still waiting for it. He says he has written to the joint heads of government about the delay.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northlands Centre £1million addiction funding business case delay Original release: Eastwood: Department of Health must deliver Northlands funding (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister tables Early Day Motion on EU deal
TUV MP Jim Allister has tabled an Early Day Motion in the Commons regretting that the UK-EU summit failed to restore full UK sovereignty over Northern Ireland. It argues the SPS deal leaves goods subject to EU customs checks and that an Irish Sea border still divides the UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU agreement on SPS trade and Windsor Framework Original release: Jim Allister tables Early Day Motion on EU deal (opens in a new tab)
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Firearm Incident on Bangor High Street
TUV's North Down chairman Peter Wilson welcomes the safe resolution of a firearm incident on Bangor High Street without injury, praising PSNI and emergency services. He calls for renewed focus on early intervention and better mental health services, especially for veterans.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Firearm incident on Bangor High Street Original release: Firearm Incident on Bangor High Street (opens in a new tab)
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We will judge agreement on how it impacts NI’s place within the…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says the party will judge the UK-EU agreement by its impact on Northern Ireland's place within the UK, calling for a radical move beyond the Windsor Framework and full removal of EU law and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: UK-EU agreement on SPS trade and Windsor Framework Original release: We will judge agreement on how it impacts NI’s place within the… (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin welcomes today’s EU-UK agreement to reduce trade barriers to the benefit of business, workers and consumers – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the EU-UK summit agreement to reduce trade barriers, calling for the Windsor Framework and dual market access to be safeguarded and the North treated as a full participant. She also criticises the summit for offering no concrete action on Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Sinn Féin welcomes today’s EU-UK agreement to reduce trade barriers to the benefit of business, workers and consumers – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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EU deal still leaves Irish Sea border in place and NI captured by EU
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK-EU deal leaves the Irish Sea border in place and keeps Northern Ireland under EU customs rules. He cites unchanged EU regulations, ongoing border post spending and the parcel border, and accuses the government of handing control back to Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU agreement on SPS trade and Windsor Framework Original release: EU deal still leaves Irish Sea border in place and NI captured by EU (opens in a new tab)
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UK-EU deal a first, positive step towards closer, better relationship, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the new UK-EU deal, which removes some checks on animal and plant products and includes security measures, is a first, positive step towards a closer relationship. She says further work is needed on customs and veterinary medicines and calls for the package to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU trade deal and Windsor Framework implications for Northern Ireland Original release: UK-EU deal a first, positive step towards closer, better relationship, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls on Health Minister to re-engage in negotiations and restore relations with GPs
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Health Minister's decision to implement a GP funding contract despite a near-unanimous BMA GP Committee rejection shows disregard, and urges him to return to talks and repair ties with general practitioners.
Health Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McAllister calls on Health Minister to re-engage in negotiations and restore relations with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK-EU Summit must bring ambition and agreement on way forward
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the forthcoming UK-EU Summit to produce concrete agreement on closer relations, saying welcome warmer tone must be matched with firm commitments. She points to freedom of movement for young people and ETA cross-border travel for tourists as outstanding issues.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Hanna: UK-EU Summit must bring ambition and agreement on way forward (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes agreement on UK-EU deal
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the UK‑EU agreement reached on Monday, saying it includes initiatives that will help Northern Ireland businesses and travellers and advances the SDLP’s ‘Our European Future’ policy on SPS, environmental protection and youth opportunities.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Hanna welcomes agreement on UK-EU deal (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health Minister must work with GPs
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Health Minister's approach to GP contract talks will deepen the primary care crisis. He accuses the Minister of imposing a contract GPs have rejected and calls for the indemnity data behind his claims to be published.
Health Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McGrath: Health Minister must work with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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Prime Minister must pursue ambitious relationship with EU, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA urges the UK Government to use this week's EU summit to pursue closer alignment with the bloc, citing remaining Windsor Framework barriers and calling for talks on rejoining the single market and customs union.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Prime Minister must pursue ambitious relationship with EU, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Allister: Assisted Dying Bill is a Dangerous Charter for Death
TUV leader Jim Allister MP criticises the Assisted Dying Bill as a danger to vulnerable people, arguing it lacks safeguards, including on mental capacity and minors, and urges MPs to reject it.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assisted Dying Bill Committee Stage amendments and vote Original release: Allister: Assisted Dying Bill is a Dangerous Charter for Death (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister urges Health Minister to ensure sustainable GP funding as a priority, following rejection of funding contract offer
Alliance health spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister urges the Health Minister to prioritise reopening talks on sustainable GP funding after 99.6% of BMA GP Committee ballot respondents rejected the 25/26 GMS contract offer. She says the proposed terms would cause a net loss of…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McAllister urges Health Minister to ensure sustainable GP funding as a priority, following rejection of funding contract offer (opens in a new tab)