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Restoring hope: A case for Northern Ireland’s future in the United Kingdom - Mike Nesbitt, Ulster Unionist Party Leader
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt argues Northern Ireland is better served remaining in the United Kingdom, citing the 1998 Belfast Agreement's protection of its constitutional status and claiming Brexit shows constitutional change can be destabilising. He also challenges 'pure Brits and pure Gaels'…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Restoring hope: A case for Northern Ireland’s future in the United Kingdom - Mike Nesbitt, Ulster Unionist Party Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans
Alliance Councillor Jamie Harpur, Vice Chair of Lisburn and Castlereagh's Regeneration and Growth Committee, welcomes the launch of public consultation on the Public Realm Project in Carryduff. He says it covers pedestrian crossings at the roundabout, better park access, and easier pavements, and…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Carryduff Public Realm Project consultation launch Original release: Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deidre Hargey condemns racism, racist violence and intimidation as unacceptable and calls for it to stop immediately, after police probed an alleged attack on a migrant tied to vigilante groups. She says she has written to the Justice Minister offering joint work with her and police…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI probe into alleged attack on migrant linked to vigilante groups Original release: No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says he has written to the Chief Constable asking for an explanation of why a woman was arrested at a Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving her details in Irish, when others were reportedly just cautioned.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving details in Irish Original release: Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv (opens in a new tab)
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Weasel words from the DUP can’t conceal a monstrous deception of the unionist electorate – Empey
UUP leader Lord Empey accuses the DUP of a monstrous deception of the unionist electorate after released Government papers reportedly show talks with Sinn Fein in the early 2000s. He calls the DUP's denials "weasel words", says senior figures must be held accountable, and challenges members…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Released Government papers on DUP-Sinn Fein talks in early 2000s Original release: Weasel words from the DUP can’t conceal a monstrous deception of the unionist electorate – Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts.
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA asks the Agriculture Minister to review the size and expense of the Border Control Posts at Belfast, Larne, Foyle and Warrenpoint, saying taxpayer money should not fund them if their justification has weakened. He asks DAERA what engagement it has held with…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts. (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite urges a joint response to racist intimidation across East Belfast, citing social media posts, and wants an urgent East Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership meeting. He also presses the PSNI and Justice Minister to act and to…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast racist intimidation social media posts Original release: De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed for A5 landowners - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says landowners along the proposed A5 need clarity on vesting orders after mixed messages, and calls on the SDLP to retract a statement made by its West Tyrone MLA. She also calls for the Infrastructure Department to set out its position and for a meeting with the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 vesting orders court judgement and Department appeal Original release: Clarity needed for A5 landowners - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the public to respond to a consultation on her Private Member's Bill that would create an offence for discouraging breastfeeding in public, require premises to be breastfeeding-friendly, and penalise discrimination. The consultation closes on 24 October 2025.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Linda Dillon Private Members Bill breastfeeding consultation launch Original release: Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong for Fermanagh & South Tyrone criticises the Infrastructure Minister's decision to appeal a recent court ruling on the A5 scheme, saying it deepens uncertainty for farming families and landowners on the route. She urges the Minister to weigh the human impact and engage with…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Executive must tackle barriers to youth sport participation
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty calls on the Northern Ireland Executive to act on inequality in young people's access to sport and physical activity, following a meeting with Ulster University about new research on cost and access barriers. He proposes community sports hub investment, a…
Disability and equality Issue: Ulster University research on youth sport participation barriers Original release: McNulty: Executive must tackle barriers to youth sport participation (opens in a new tab)
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Panel announced for healthcare in a new Ireland discussion
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen will lead a panel on healthcare in a new Ireland on Thursday 7 August at 1 pm, Gasyard Centre, with Dr Kevin Cosgrove, Edel O’Doherty and George McGowan. He says a single island health system would improve services, outcomes and community wellbeing, and urges the public to‑go
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Healthcare in a new Ireland panel announcement Original release: Panel announced for healthcare in a new Ireland discussion (opens in a new tab)
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Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Begins with Consistent Sentencing – Beattie
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA calls for a Sentencing Council for Northern Ireland, arguing inconsistent sentencing is undermining confidence in the courts. He cites a recent case where a man received a suspended sentence for striking a teenage girl, and urges the Justice Minister to…
Justice and policing Education Original release: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Begins with Consistent Sentencing – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Minister has to get A5 appeal right
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, must ensure an appeal against the court ruling that delayed the A5 project does not repeat past failures on climate targets. He criticises the timing of the appeal decision and calls for it to be the final delay.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: McCrossan: Minister has to get A5 appeal right (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DfI failure has compromised Cassey Water Bridge
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath says DfI's failure to act on earlier warnings has compromised the Cassey Water Bridge outside Kilkeel, claiming the department dismissed the risk to the weir beneath it. He calls on the Minister to take inspections more seriously and work with landowners.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Cassey Water Bridge structural damage and DfI weir response Original release: McGrath: DfI failure has compromised Cassey Water Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes Minister’s decision to appeal A5 ruling
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plan to appeal a recent A5 court ruling, saying the appeal is one option for progressing the road scheme. She also backs the minister's pledge to act robustly and says the upgrade would save lives, boost trade and create…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: Begley welcomes Minister’s decision to appeal A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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TUV demands Infrastructure Minister accepts the writing’s on the wall when it comes to Grand Central – and it’s not in Irish
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell calls on the Infrastructure Minister to abandon the Irish-language signage case at Grand Central station, saying the Executive's legal advice shows she lacked authority, and to disclose how much public money has been spent.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Grand Central station Irish-language signage legal advice Original release: TUV demands Infrastructure Minister accepts the writing’s on the wall when it comes to Grand Central – and it’s not in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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Planned roadworks mustn't bring city to a halt: Brett
DUP MLA Phillip Brett calls on the Infrastructure Minister to stop Belfast grinding to a halt during planned M3 Lagan Bridge closures, after weekend gridlock delayed emergency services. He also blames Sinn Féin and the SDLP for stalling the York Street Interchange scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: M3 Lagan Bridge closure gridlock in Belfast Original release: Planned roadworks mustn't bring city to a halt: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine comments on A5 appeal
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly Infrastructure Committee, says the DfI Minister's appeal of the A5 ruling is valid but will take time. She questions how it will address climate targets cited by the judge and urges the Minister to pursue interim road safety measures and fair…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: Erskine comments on A5 appeal (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston raises concerns with Minister Lyons following “drag queen story time” for children event
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has written to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons over a drag story time event for children at Holywood Arches Library, asking whether Libraries NI approved it, for a review of criteria for child-targeted library events, and for confirmation that safeguarding checks on…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Holywood Arches Library drag story time event for children Original release: Gaston raises concerns with Minister Lyons following “drag queen story time” for children event (opens in a new tab)