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McLaughlin calls on Chancellor to support hospitality sector
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has written to the UK Chancellor demanding targeted interventions for hospitality businesses facing rising energy and food costs, warning closures and job losses will follow without action before autumn.
Economy and employment Issue: Hospitality sector cost-of-living support call to UK Chancellor Original release: McLaughlin calls on Chancellor to support hospitality sector (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín commends courage of neurology scandal victims
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín commends the courage and dignity of families affected by the neurology scandal after meeting them with First Minister Elect Michelle O'Neill. She says Sinn Féin will keep supporting their campaign for accountability and redress.
Health Issue: Neurology scandal families meeting with Michelle O'Neill Original release: Ní Chuilín commends courage of neurology scandal victims (opens in a new tab)
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British government must get real on tackling the cost-of-living crisis – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to take action on the cost-of-living crisis, citing inflation at a 40-year high and rising food, fuel and electricity prices. She urges cuts to fuel taxes, reversal of the National Insurance increase and reinstatement of the red…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: British government must get real on tackling the cost-of-living crisis – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Latest polling vindicates the case for a Citizens’ Assembly on constitutional change – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says a latest Irish Studies–University of Liverpool/Irish News poll shows rising support for a unity referendum, and urges an all-island Citizens' Assembly on constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Studies–University of Liverpool/Irish News poll on Irish unity support Original release: Latest polling vindicates the case for a Citizens’ Assembly on constitutional change – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley welcomes support for campaign to ensure businesses pick up…
DUP MP Ian Paisley welcomes cross-party backing for a campaign to update consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015, so big businesses face fines if phone lines are not answered within ten minutes. He says more than 30 MPs pledged support at a Parliament event.
Economy and employment Issue: Cross-party MPs pledge support for ten-minute customer phone answering law Original release: Paisley welcomes support for campaign to ensure businesses pick up… (opens in a new tab)
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Executive required to progress plans to tackle Bovine TB- McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer calls on the DUP to return to work so the Executive can approve the strategy for eradicating Bovine TB, arguing action is needed to protect family farms from the disease.
Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Executive required to progress plans to tackle Bovine TB- McAleer (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly seeking urgent meeting with Chief Constable on serious police misconduct
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly seeks a prompt meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne after fresh claims that an officer distributed images of a suicide victim, noting a suspension, a dismissal and urging swift, transparent action.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI officer sharing suicide victim images Original release: Kelly seeking urgent meeting with Chief Constable on serious police misconduct (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol’s economic impact of ‘feast or famine’ must be brought to an end – Aiken
UUP Finance Spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA urges the UK Government and EU to act on a House of Lords sub-committee report on the Protocol and to include local parties in negotiating workable solutions. He says Protocol trade effects are a feast-or-famine issue and backs making current grace periods…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: House of Lords Sub-Committee report on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Protocol’s economic impact of ‘feast or famine’ must be brought to an end – Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says Northern Ireland is lagging behind on electric vehicle charging after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed it is still only in discussions with other departments. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to set out how DFI will meet impending EU-derived minimum…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DFI response on electric vehicle charging provision discussions Original release: Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Latest PSNI allegations extremely concerning
SDLP Policing Board member Sinéad McLaughlin calls on Chief Constable Simon Byrne to disclose whether other officers are under investigation over similar cases, after two families alleged officers shared images of their deceased relatives.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI officer sharing suicide victim images Original release: McLaughlin: Latest PSNI allegations extremely concerning (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin back motion on Audit Recommendations – Peacock
Sinn Féin's Causeway Coast and Glens group leader, Cllr Leanne Peacock, welcomes councillors' acceptance of the Extraordinary Audit Office report recommendations at a special council meeting and says the party will monitor their implementation.
Local government Issue: Special Council Meeting on land sales audit Original release: Sinn Féin back motion on Audit Recommendations – Peacock (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra to discuss Brexit, the Irish Protocol and the Good Friday Agreement, and to press for preparation for a united Ireland. She also reports a series of other meetings during her Australian visit.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (opens in a new tab)
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"SDLP Withdraw from the Opportunity to Help People"
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín accuses the SDLP of refusing to help people with the cost of living, housing and healthcare in the North, citing its decision to give up the Infrastructure Minister post and its call for the Assembly to be recalled.
Other Issue: SDLP relinquishing Infrastructure Minister post in Northern Ireland Executive Original release: "SDLP Withdraw from the Opportunity to Help People" (opens in a new tab)
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“No Budget Will Hurt the people of the North” – Cllr. Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle warns that without a Stormont budget, serious consequences will fall on people in the North, after the draft three-year budget was paused. He says the finance minister has warned of departmental overspending and calls for strong leadership now.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont draft three-year budget paused Original release: “No Budget Will Hurt the people of the North” – Cllr. Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair
UUP Chair Councillor Jill Macauley pays tribute to former leader Lord Trimble, calling him a brave, truthful politician whose leadership helped bring peace, and offers sympathies to his family after his death.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan slams lack of support for businesses affected by flooding
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says businesses hit by North West flooding have no emergency financial support after a previous scheme expired, and says he will keep lobbying the Department for Communities for help.
Economy and employment Issue: North West flooding business support scheme gap Original release: Durkan slams lack of support for businesses affected by flooding (opens in a new tab)
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Adams extends solidarity to family of David Trimble
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams says he deeply regrets the passing of former UUP leader David Trimble, who also served as First Minister, offering sincere condolences to Daphne Trimble, their children and the wider family, and praising Trimble’s role in the Good Friday Agreement and the peace it
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of former First Minister David Trimble Original release: Adams extends solidarity to family of David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences at death of David Trimble
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill offers sympathy to the family of former First Minister David Trimble, who led the UUP, and credits him with a significant contribution to the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences at death of David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey pays tribute to Lord Trimble
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to former UUP Leader Lord Trimble following his death, praising his advocacy for the Union during the Troubles and his opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol. He sends sympathy to Lord Trimble's family.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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TUV expresses sympathy on the death of Lord Trimble
TUV leader Jim Allister expresses sadness at the death of Lord David Trimble and offers condolences to Lady Trimble and the family. He recalls that the two disagreed over the Belfast Agreement but shared a determination to challenge the Protocol in the Judicial Review.
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV expresses sympathy on the death of Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)