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International community must step up and support children of Gaza – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen, MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, calls on Britain to issue visas so children from Gaza can receive life-saving medical treatment, after a London briefing on evacuating them and on the damage to Gaza's healthcare system.
International affairs Health Issue: London briefing on evacuating Gaza children for medical treatment Original release: International community must step up and support children of Gaza – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd facing A5 consequences on budget
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says Finance Minister John O'Dowd may have to reallocate or return hundreds of millions for the A5 after a High Court ruling overturned the planning decision he granted as infrastructure minister. He calls on the Executive to set out its next steps for…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: High Court overturns A5 planning decision and budget uncertainty Original release: O’Dowd facing A5 consequences on budget (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says First Minister Michelle O'Neill must improve the Executive's delivery record, citing failures on the A5, Casement Park, Lough Neagh, social housing targets and waiting lists before summer recess.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin committed to building A5 – Begley
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's intention to recommend that the Executive appeal the latest A5 ruling, and says all options remain open for the road scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Sinn Féin committed to building A5 – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe: “Children’s safety must come before policy – lower the speed limit at Markethill High”
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe asks the Department for Infrastructure to reconsider its refusal to lower the speed limit on the Mowhan Road outside Markethill High School and to carry out a fresh site assessment. He also presses for a safe crossing point at Markethill Primary School.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mowhan Road Markethill speed limit refusal by Department for Infrastructure Original release: Ratcliffe: “Children’s safety must come before policy – lower the speed limit at Markethill High” (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin repeats calls for the HGV levy to be scrapped – Pa Daly TD
Sinn Féin TD and Transport spokesperson Pa Daly urges the UK Government to scrap the HGV levy, a £10 charge on southern-registered lorries entering the North, after Transport Committee Chair Michael Murphy's recent comments on it.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: HGV levy on southern-registered lorries entering Northern Ireland Original release: Sinn Féin repeats calls for the HGV levy to be scrapped – Pa Daly TD (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle Welcomes 20mph Speed Limit for Dunseverick Primary School
TUV councillor Allister Kyle welcomes the introduction of a 20mph limit outside Dunseverick Primary School during school hours, which he says is overdue. He says he had earlier written to DfI and the PSNI about speeding on Whitepark Road and urges similar action at William Pinkerton school in…
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Dunseverick Primary School 20mph speed limit introduction Original release: Kyle Welcomes 20mph Speed Limit for Dunseverick Primary School (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes publication of Protect Life 2 Action Plan
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the publication of the Protect Life 2 Action Plan and Implementation Plan on suicide prevention and self-harm. He says a whole-government approach is needed and that the Minister has listened to an independent review and stakeholder…
Health Issue: Protect Life 2 suicide prevention action plan publication Original release: Chambers welcomes publication of Protect Life 2 Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes additional funding for departments
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes the Executive's £118 million allocation after the June monitoring round, citing £25 million each for health and education and £9 million for social and affordable homes. She also calls for an end to British government cuts.
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive £118 million allocation following June monitoring round Original release: Dolan welcomes additional funding for departments (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes roll-out of additional 20mph zones at schools
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' roll-out of part-time 20mph school zones at a further 40 schools, the third phase bringing the total to 216. He also welcomes the minister's consideration of permanent 20mph limits near schools.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Part-time 20mph school zones third phase roll-out Original release: Boylan welcomes roll-out of additional 20mph zones at schools (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-departmental collaboration needed to deliver new social homes, says Armstrong
Alliance spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on the Ministers for Finance, Infrastructure and Communities to work collaboratively after an extra £9 million was allocated in the June monitoring round for new social homes. She says wastewater capacity and planning delays must be addressed.
Housing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Executive £118 million allocation following June monitoring round Original release: Cross-departmental collaboration needed to deliver new social homes, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts damaging west Belfast – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the recent arson of a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling the act reckless and damaging to community connectivity and safety. He urges the PSNI to step up investigations, bring the perpetrators to justice, and says he will keep working to improve mobile signal locally.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts damaging west Belfast – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges the British government to scrap its proposed welfare reforms, which he says would remove support disabled people need to enter or stay in work and could affect carers allowance. He made the call after the party submitted its consultation response.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: British government welfare reform consultation Sinn Féin response Original release: British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report
People Before Profit publishes a consultation report on its People's Housing Bill, which Gerry Carroll MLA is bringing to the Assembly. It outlines public support for rent control and tackling empty homes, summarises feedback, and suggests refinements.
Housing Issue: People's Housing Bill public consultation report Original release: People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report (opens in a new tab)
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Joanna Byrne TD raises Casement Park with Minister for Sport
Sinn Féin's sport spokesperson Joanna Byrne says she raised Casement Park with the junior sport minister, welcoming the £43 million from the Irish government and urging all parties to work together so construction starts soon.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium funding and construction progress Original release: Joanna Byrne TD raises Casement Park with Minister for Sport (opens in a new tab)
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David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding
Sinn Féin spokesperson David Cullinane TD says he has been appointed rapporteur for the Oireachtas Health Committee on adult safeguarding, and will report back with recommendations for a legislative framework. He urges the government to bring forward an Adult Safeguarding Act, citing the RTÉ…
Health Issue: Oireachtas Health Committee adult safeguarding rapporteur appointment Original release: David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons announces new fund for investment in sustainability of…
The DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces a pilot Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund of around £4million to refurbish halls and community buildings, launching in autumn 2025, subject to approvals.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund pilot announcement Original release: Lyons announces new fund for investment in sustainability of… (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed for A5 landowners - McIlveen
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson and Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA calls on the Infrastructure Minister to urgently engage with landowners and farmers over the A5 route after the judicial review ruling, and to say whether vesting orders will be rescinded and compensation paid.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Clarity needed for A5 landowners - McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD launches a discussion document calling for an all-island Irish National Health and Care Service, proposing a single hospital waiting list, joint digital health records, all-island workforce planning and a rural health commission.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)