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Archibald calls on British government to cut cost of fuel
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to cut fuel taxes on petrol and diesel, citing an RAC analysis that places Britain and the north among Europe's most expensive. She says a 5p per litre cut announced in March is far smaller than reductions elsewhere.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: RAC analysis of European petrol and diesel prices, August 2022 Original release: Archibald calls on British government to cut cost of fuel (opens in a new tab)
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Tories are bad for your health- Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls the Tory plans to penalise patients 'insulting' and says the Tories should stop backing the DUP in blocking an Executive that would invest an extra £1 billion in health. He urges the British government to act on the cost-of-living crisis.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Tories are bad for your health- Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister’s tribute to Lord Trimble in the Assembly and noting the political lessons to be learned in respect of the failed Belfast Agreement
TUV leader Jim Allister pays tribute to Lord Trimble, recalling him as a university lecturer and praising his family ties, while stating he disagreed with Trimble over the Belfast Agreement, which he calls built on prisoner releases and a process of ever-constant concessions.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Jim Allister’s tribute to Lord Trimble in the Assembly and noting the political lessons to be learned in respect of the failed Belfast Agreement (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland reaches target in Sinn Féin led EU campaign for global vaccine equity
Sinn Féin's David Cullinane TD, Colm Gildernew MLA and Chris MacManus MEP welcome Ireland meeting its national signature target for the European Citizens' Initiative on fair access to Covid-19 medicines, which closed on 1 August with 9,373 Irish signatures.
Health International affairs Issue: No Profit on Pandemic European Citizens' Initiative closes with Ireland meeting target Original release: Ireland reaches target in Sinn Féin led EU campaign for global vaccine equity (opens in a new tab)
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Soaring energy company profits a ‘kick in the teeth’ for workers and families – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says BP's tripled profits are a 'kick in the teeth' for struggling workers and families and calls on the British government to step in and stop energy corporations ripping people off. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott of government.
Economy and employment Issue: BP biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years Original release: Soaring energy company profits a ‘kick in the teeth’ for workers and families – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Vigilance needed to tackle rural crime – Lockhart
DUP DEFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart urges rural communities to stay vigilant against crime after the NFU's Rural Crime Report 2022 showed a fall of over 33% in incidents in Northern Ireland. She encourages uptake of the Farm Watch scheme and property tracking or marking.
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: NFU Rural Crime Report 2022 incident figures Original release: Vigilance needed to tackle rural crime – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years.
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara calls for the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and for emergency action on energy bills, after BP reported its biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. He urges restoring the Universal Credit uplift and expanding renewable energy.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: BP biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years Original release: Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl encourages people to take part in the Belfast Mela festival, running August 21-28, highlighting its carnival procession, food market and Botanic Gardens finale as a showcase of the city's diversity.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: McIlveen should focus on resolving teachers pay dispute
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls on Education Minister Michelle McIlveen to focus on securing a fair pay increase for teachers after she confirmed striking staff could face pay deductions. He says talks with unions on pay and working conditions should take priority.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Education minister's suggestion of pay deductions for teacher industrial action Original release: McCrossan: McIlveen should focus on resolving teachers pay dispute (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Struggling households asked to pay £6 million in ‘official error’ benefit overpayments
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan criticises Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey over £6.1 million requested from benefit claimants for 2021/22 overpayments caused by official error, figures he obtained show.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: Department for Communities £6.1 million official error benefit overpayments 2021/22 Original release: Durkan: Struggling households asked to pay £6 million in ‘official error’ benefit overpayments (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges DUP to get back to work
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA challenges the DUP to return to Stormont work as the Assembly is recalled from summer recess, arguing that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill's passage removes its excuse for blocking cost of living support.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: O’Toole challenges DUP to get back to work (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: BP's bumper profits slap in the face for struggling families
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls BP's reported £6.9bn profits a blow to families under cost-of-living pressure and says he has written to Westminster requesting an urgent update on its windfall tax plans. He argues progress has stalled amid Conservative leadership infighting.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: BP biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years Original release: Eastwood: BP's bumper profits slap in the face for struggling families (opens in a new tab)
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British government must act now to tackle cost-of-living crisis – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the British government to act on the cost-of-living crisis, starting by taking on big energy companies and providing more money for Executive departments. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott and rejoin the Executive.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: British government must act now to tackle cost-of-living crisis – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Invest NI has much to do as it fails to hit targets – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says Invest NI's annual report showing it missed its inward investment target shows it has much to do, and calls for reform. She says the ongoing review is a chance to make it fit to support businesses and promote the north for investment.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Invest NI annual report missed inward investment target Original release: Invest NI has much to do as it fails to hit targets – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Paisley pays tribute to John Finlay
DUP MP Ian Paisley pays tribute to Cllr John Finlay, his constituency colleague, who has died, describing him as a dedicated councillor, loyal friend and devoted Christian. He extends thoughts and prayers to Finlay's family.
Other Original release: Ian Paisley pays tribute to John Finlay (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader pays tribute to Cllr John Finlay
The DUP's leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, pays tribute to councillor John Finlay following his death, offering sympathy to his family and recalling his service as North Antrim Association chairman. Party chairman Lord Morrow also pays tribute, noting Finlay's decades of party membership.
Other Local government Original release: DUP Leader pays tribute to Cllr John Finlay (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for speed limit review following road death
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for a review of the speed limit on the Portaferry Road at Newtownards after a motorcyclist was killed, urging the Department for Infrastructure to reduce the limit and add measures to improve driver awareness.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Portaferry Road Newtownards motorcycle crash fatality Original release: Armstrong calls for speed limit review following road death (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says former UUP leader and First Minister David Trimble will be remembered for his vision and leadership in reaching the 1998 peace deal, and that his place in history is secure. He offers sympathy to the family ahead of Monday's funeral.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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McCusker calls for intervention to tackle homelessness and addiction
SDLP councillor Paul McCusker calls for an immediate intervention on homelessness, addiction and mental health in Belfast after a candlelit vigil at City Hall. He urges the Health, Communities and Justice Ministers to visit the city and calls for more high-risk beds, overdose prevention facilities…
Housing Health Issue: Belfast candlelit vigil on homelessness and addiction Original release: McCusker calls for intervention to tackle homelessness and addiction (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson pays tribute to families and survivors on Claudy bombs anniversary
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson pays tribute to the families and survivors of the 1972 Claudy bombings, recalling the 50‑year anniversary, condemning the IRA’s role and urging continued pursuit of truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 50th anniversary of the 1972 Claudy bombings Original release: Ferguson pays tribute to families and survivors on Claudy bombs anniversary (opens in a new tab)