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Action needed urgently to help people in cost of living emergency – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to act urgently on the cost of living after Bank of England forecasts of recession and 13% inflation, and urges the DUP to restore the Executive so ministers can spend £435 million held at Stormont.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Bank of England recession and inflation forecasts August 2022 Original release: Action needed urgently to help people in cost of living emergency – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane expresses dismay at attempts to stop children and young people playing Gaelic Games at Victoria Park in East Belfast. He calls for work on a playing surface there to continue, saying discrimination based on choice of sport has no place in society.
Disability and equality Issue: Victoria Park East Belfast Gaelic Games pitch works halted Original release: No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcome halting of work removing football pitches in East Belfast
TUV spokesperson John Ross welcomes the halt to work removing football pitches in East Belfast to make way for a GAA pitch, and says consultation will now take place. He says TUV had questioned Belfast City Council over consultation, cost and provision for footballers.
Local government Issue: Victoria Park East Belfast Gaelic Games pitch works halted Original release: TUV welcome halting of work removing football pitches in East Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Agri-food sector is not a ‘plaything’ for future Tory leader, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair says the agri‑food sector must not be used as a political toy by the future Conservative leader, warning that UK plans to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol would damage NI’s Single Market access, farm productivity and net‑zero goals.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: UK plans to override parts of the NI Protocol Original release: Agri-food sector is not a ‘plaything’ for future Tory leader, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn has welcomed the seizure of 60 animals at Belfast port
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn welcomes the rescue of over 60 animals at Belfast port and commends animal welfare teams, police and partner agencies in Operation Delphin. He says the seizure shows the scale of puppy farming on the island and calls for more resources for local animal welfare teams…
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Belfast port seizure of 60 animals in Operation Delphin Original release: Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn has welcomed the seizure of 60 animals at Belfast port (opens in a new tab)
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There were always alternatives to IRA murder – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says Michelle O'Neill's remarks rejecting alternatives to IRA violence attempt to justify the indefensible, and argues dialogue and democracy were always available. He calls on Sinn Féin to acknowledge that murder was wrong, noting the comments came days after the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: There were always alternatives to IRA murder – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Grim economic outlook should be a wake-up call for all political parties - Aiken
UUP finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA says the Bank of England's rate rise to 1.75% and forecast recession and above-13% inflation should be a wake-up call, and calls for the Executive and Assembly to return to work to help Northern Ireland prepare for winter.
Economy and employment Issue: Bank of England recession and inflation forecasts August 2022 Original release: Grim economic outlook should be a wake-up call for all political parties - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Muir: Potential closure of North Down surgery extremely worrying
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says the announced withdrawal of GP services from February 2023 at two North Down surgeries, affecting over 14,000 patients, is causing serious concern. He calls on the Department of Health to give patients assurances and raise service standards, and says he has requested…
Health Issue: Holywood and Bangor GP surgery withdrawal of services from February 2023 Original release: Muir: Potential closure of North Down surgery extremely worrying (opens in a new tab)
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O'Neill wrong to say no alternative to IRA violence, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill is wrong to claim the IRA's violence during the Troubles had no alternative, pointing to peaceful nationalists and Alliance's own non-violent approach. She warns that justifying past violence could affect people still involved in it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O'Neill wrong to say no alternative to IRA violence, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Victims in criminal justice system latest casualties of Stormont dysfunction
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says victims in the criminal justice system are becoming casualties of Stormont dysfunction after reports the court case backlog may not clear until 2028. She has written to Justice Minister Naomi Long asking what steps she is taking and what engagement she has had on…
Justice and policing Issue: Court case backlog may not clear until 2028 Original release: McLaughlin: Victims in criminal justice system latest casualties of Stormont dysfunction (opens in a new tab)
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McCusker: Stormont failing vulnerable people in our communities
SDLP councillor Paul McCusker says the lack of a restored Stormont executive is harming vulnerable people facing homelessness, mental health and addiction problems. He criticises the DUP for blocking the SDLP's bid to elect a Speaker and calls for government-led intervention and health service…
Health Housing Issue: Failed attempt to elect Assembly Speaker, August 2022 Original release: McCusker: Stormont failing vulnerable people in our communities (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Recession forecast will devastate working households
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says forecasts of a UK recession and the Bank of England's half-point interest rate rise will devastate working households, first-time buyers and small businesses, and calls for a multilateral response, including curbs on oil and gas profits.
Economy and employment Housing Issue: Bank of England recession and inflation forecasts August 2022 Original release: Eastwood: Recession forecast will devastate working households (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions
TUV councillor Stephen Cooper criticises Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill's remark that IRA violence had no viable substitute, saying it insults Claudy bombing victims. He warns unionists against backing her as First Minister.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions (opens in a new tab)
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New research demonstrates that Protocol is working – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says new NIESR research shows businesses are benefiting from the Protocol and calls for it to stay and be boosted by investment. She urges the British government to drop threats to override it and to stop backing DUP blocking of an Executive.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: NIESR research on Northern Ireland Protocol business benefits Original release: New research demonstrates that Protocol is working – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP rejects Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill's claim, made in a BBC interview, that armed campaigns lacked any other option. He says the Enniskillen, La Mon and Kingsmill attacks were unjustifiable and calls on Sinn Fein to honour its St Andrew's commitment to the rule…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder (opens in a new tab)
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We can form Executive today to deal with rising cost of living – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls for an Executive to be formed immediately, accusing the DUP of blocking it and pledging £1 billion over three years to cut waiting lists and improve health services.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Stormont Executive formation delay as 90 days pass after election Original release: We can form Executive today to deal with rising cost of living – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to help Motorists facing MOT delays – Stewart
UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to urgently provide clarity and assurances to motorists facing months-long delays in getting MOT tests. He says drivers risk missing certificate expiry, insurance and taxation issues, and asks what plans…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test delays in Northern Ireland Original release: Urgent action needed to help Motorists facing MOT delays – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Politics will continue to be stuck in Groundhog Day unless reforms to institutions happen, say Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Patrick Brown and Kate Nicholl say politics will stay stuck in a repeating cycle unless institutional reforms are made, after a failed attempt to elect an Assembly Speaker. Brown calls for reforms so the institutions cannot be held hostage when parties refuse to take part, and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Failed attempt to elect Assembly Speaker, August 2022 Original release: Politics will continue to be stuck in Groundhog Day unless reforms to institutions happen, say Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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DUP cannot take Summer off work as people struggle
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses the DUP of seeking a long summer break while households face a cost of living crisis, blaming it for blocking an Executive and Speaker needed to pass SDLP emergency cost of living legislation.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: DUP cannot take Summer off work as people struggle (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "we need less grandstanding and more focus on resolving…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says a recall of the Assembly, backed by pro-protocol parties, is a stunt showing disregard for unionists and power sharing. He argues it is about grandstanding rather than resolving problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly recall petition supported by pro-protocol parties, August 2022 Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "we need less grandstanding and more focus on resolving… (opens in a new tab)