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Hanna welcomes Donaldson verdict
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the verdict in the Jeffrey Donaldson case, praising the courage of the abuse victims who gave evidence. She says the case shows no one is above the law and hopes it gives confidence to victims that those responsible can be held accountable.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Hanna welcomes Donaldson verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA responds to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, saying the government failed to deliver on taxes, farmers, veterans and WASPI women. He says the UUP will work constructively with the next Prime Minister and calls for Northern Ireland to be treated as an equal…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann urges a rapid, transparent process to choose a new Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, giving the incoming leader room to set out plans and a frontbench team. He says the impact on Northern Ireland is not yet clear and that the party will press its…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister Original release: New Prime Minister must be selected swiftly as country needs stability (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party on Donaldson guilty verdict
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the jury's guilty verdict on all charges against Jeffrey Donaldson, pays tribute to the women who gave evidence, and calls for Donaldson to be removed from all state honours immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party on Donaldson guilty verdict (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the next UK Prime Minister must enact Assembly and Executive reforms to prevent future power-sharing collapses, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. She calls for a focus on cost of living and delivery.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Keir Starmer resignation as Labour Party leader Original release: New Prime Minister must prioritise stability and delivery in NI and the rest of the UK, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson pays tribute to survivors following Donaldson trial verdict
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA pays tribute to the two survivors whose courage led to a guilty verdict against Jeffrey Donaldson on multiple child abuse counts, and says no one is above the law. He urges other victims seeking support to come forward.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Tennyson pays tribute to survivors following Donaldson trial verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Appalling condition of Springfarm alleyways needs urgent attention – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on relevant agencies to urgently address the poor maintenance of rear alleyways on Arran Street in the Springfarm estate, Antrim, after constituency visits found the areas unsafe. He says he wants an emergency site meeting on cleansing and maintenance.
Local government Original release: Appalling condition of Springfarm alleyways needs urgent attention – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive’s inability to agree a Budget could slash almost £1bn from spending, risking thousands of nurse, teacher and police posts, delaying housing, school and university projects and threatening welfare payments, and urges action before 1
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget Original release: SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes a Scottish Court of Session judgment ruling that prison accommodation must be segregated by biological sex, and says it should prompt reflection in Northern Ireland. He points to Rule 90 of the 1995 Prison Rules and says his Amendment 97 to the Justice Bill will be…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Court of Session ruling on prison accommodation by biological sex Original release: Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis expresses concern at the temporary suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital due to staff sickness. She calls on the Department of Health to find solutions to prevent a recurrence and says she will raise the matter with the Health Minister.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin has selected three candidates to stand in Newry and Armagh in the next Assembly election in May 2027
Sinn Féin says it has chosen MLAs Liz Kimmins, Aoife Finnegan and Cathal Boylan to stand for Newry and Armagh at the May 2027 Assembly election, with President Mary Lou McDonald TD setting a goal of electing three MLAs there and the largest-ever Sinn Féin Assembly team.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin selects Newry and Armagh candidates for 2027 Assembly election Original release: Sinn Féin has selected three candidates to stand in Newry and Armagh in the next Assembly election in May 2027 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes Criminal Bar Association’s decision to return to full service
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the Criminal Bar Association's vote to return to full service after months of strike action. She calls for a proper plan to tackle case backlogs and stresses the need for a properly funded legal aid system.
Justice and policing Issue: Criminal Bar Association return to full service after strike action Original release: Sheerin welcomes Criminal Bar Association’s decision to return to full service (opens in a new tab)
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Death of west Belfast man ‘devastating’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey expresses condolences to the family of Carl Holland, a west Belfast man who has died, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI to assist its investigation.
Justice and policing Original release: Death of west Belfast man ‘devastating’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Murray welcomes funding to secure Wilmont House in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Alliance councillor Micky Murray welcomes Belfast City Council's allocation of £400,000 for immediate health and safety works to secure Wilmont House, a listed building in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. He says restoration efforts will continue to return it to public use.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council funding for Wilmont House health and safety works Original release: Murray welcomes funding to secure Wilmont House in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes awarding of “financial settlement” to the Reavey family
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan welcomes a financial settlement for the Reavey family, reported as £175,000 from the PSNI and £225,000 in damages from the British Ministry of Defence over the 1970s Whitecross killings by the Glenanne Gang.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Reavey family financial settlement from PSNI and Ministry of Defence Original release: Finnegan welcomes awarding of “financial settlement” to the Reavey family (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer welcomes lifting of poultry litter suspension following coordinated All-Island engagement
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer welcomes confirmation from the Agriculture Minister that the suspension on approving new cross-border poultry litter applications from the North to the South has been lifted. He cites 29 licences issued in 2025 and nine approved in 2026, and urges continued North-South…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Poultry litter cross-border movement suspension lifted Original release: McAleer welcomes lifting of poultry litter suspension following coordinated All-Island engagement (opens in a new tab)
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Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be a turning point, calling for its recommendations to be implemented in full and for failings in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Department of Health to be acknowledged and addressed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says radiology workforce planning failures are leaving cancer patients waiting, after new Royal College of Radiologists data warned of staff shortages delaying diagnosis. He calls on the Health Minister to set clear timelines for tackling…
Health Issue: Royal College of Radiologists warning on radiology workforce shortages Original release: McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes settlement in Reavey brothers case
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes the High Court settlement in the case brought by Eugene Reavey over the 1976 murders of his brothers in Whitecross, and praises the apology from Chief Constable Jon Boutcher acknowledging RUC failures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Reavey family financial settlement from PSNI and Ministry of Defence Original release: McNulty welcomes settlement in Reavey brothers case (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be fully implemented, with clear accountability for delivering its recommendations. He says patients were failed by the wider health system and calls for answers for victims and families.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey (opens in a new tab)