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26,000 vehicles still outstanding from Sellantis recall: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Department for Transport has confirmed around 122,000 of an estimated 148,000 Stellantis vehicles have been rectified after an airbag safety recall. He calls for every owner of the roughly 26,000 outstanding vehicles to respond to recall notices and for their…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Stellantis vehicle recall progress confirmed by Department for Transport Original release: 26,000 vehicles still outstanding from Sellantis recall: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont’s £5 million spin bill
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says Executive departments have spent about £5 million on press officers since devolution returned, criticising delayed Assembly answers from the Health Department and calling the spending a diversion from frontline services.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Stormont Executive departments' press officer spending figures since devolution Original release: Stormont’s £5 million spin bill (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ fire
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he is saddened by the fatal house fire on Areema Drive, Dunmurry, offering his thoughts to the victim’s family, noting the shock in the neighbourhood, praising the emergency crews and urging the community to support one another.
Other Issue: Dunmurry Areema Drive house fire Original release: Maskey expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ fire (opens in a new tab)
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TUV force Stormont to take action to preserve tomb of Lord and Lady Craigavon after years of neglect
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes Stormont officials beginning work on the deteriorating tomb of Lord Craigavon, Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister, after his questions in the Assembly. He says the neglect was years overdue for action and calls for actual restoration and proper conservation…
Other Issue: Stormont officials begin work on Craigavon tomb restoration Original release: TUV force Stormont to take action to preserve tomb of Lord and Lady Craigavon after years of neglect (opens in a new tab)
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Minister’s visit highlights progress, now more action needed to back Daisy Hill – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt’s recent tour of Daisy Hill Hospital, praises staff and reduced waiting lists, and calls for additional long‑term funding, expanded resources and stronger North‑South health cooperation to sustain progress.
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visit to Daisy Hill Hospital Original release: Minister’s visit highlights progress, now more action needed to back Daisy Hill – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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DUP confirms new Newry & Armagh MLA selection
The DUP says Gareth Wilson has been chosen to succeed William Irwin as its MLA for Newry and Armagh once Irwin steps down during the Assembly's winter break. Wilson, a Cusher councillor for 20 years and a former Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, is welcomed by party leader Gavin…
Other Local government Issue: DUP selects Gareth Wilson as Newry and Armagh MLA replacement Original release: DUP confirms new Newry & Armagh MLA selection (opens in a new tab)
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Local community is in shock at latest road fatality – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says the Fermanagh community is shocked by a further road death in the county on Thursday, offers condolences to the family of Francis Lynch, and urges drivers to take extra care. She also thanks first responders at the scene.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fermanagh road fatality on Thursday Original release: Local community is in shock at latest road fatality – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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2025 Report of the Commission on the Future of Ireland
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald welcomes the publication of the Commission on the Future of Ireland's annual report, saying the Irish unity conversation is growing and calling on the Irish and British governments to plan for constitutional change. The release lists 2025 events, including 23…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland 2025 annual report Original release: 2025 Report of the Commission on the Future of Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon: New Western Trust chief must engage on SWAH
SDLP Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Group Leader Councillor Adam Gannon urges the incoming Western Trust chief executive, following Neil Guckian's retirement, to reset relations with local communities. He calls for visits, meetings with campaigners, and proper engagement with the Save Our…
Health Issue: Western Trust chief executive Neil Guckian retirement announcement Original release: Gannon: New Western Trust chief must engage on SWAH (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: High level of homeless deaths reflects Executive failure
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says repeated Executive failures directly contribute to the high number of homeless deaths, reacting to new statistics recording 58 such deaths in 2024. He calls for sustained investment in prevention, housing, mental health and addiction…
Housing Health Issue: NISRA report of 58 homeless deaths Original release: Durkan: High level of homeless deaths reflects Executive failure (opens in a new tab)
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The Irish language is thriving right across society – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the 227% rise in Irish language enrolments at Queen’s University Belfast shows the language is thriving across society and pledges Sinn Féin will keep supporting its promotion and preservation.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Queen’s University Belfast Irish language enrolment surge Original release: The Irish language is thriving right across society – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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The EU Grinch brings unpleasant gifts for the New Year
UUP Windsor Framework spokesperson Steve Aiken warns that tightening EU rules and ending grace periods from 1 January 2026 will bring new customs checks, bureaucracy and Irish Sea Border controls, and accuses DAERA, the Government and the Executive of failing to publish a full list of changes.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework Committee review of incoming EU regulations Original release: The EU Grinch brings unpleasant gifts for the New Year (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must urgently address decline in patient care and take effective action to transform health service, says Donnelly
Danny Donnelly MLA, Alliance health spokesperson and Health Committee deputy chair, says patient safety is at risk and urges the Health Minister to act urgently after TERN data showed Northern Ireland has the UK’s highest level of corridor care, calling for swift transformation proposals.
Health Issue: TERN data reveals highest corridor care in NI Original release: Health Minister must urgently address decline in patient care and take effective action to transform health service, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison calls for urgent clarity on EA Home to School Transport provision
Alliance education spokesperson and Education Committee chair Nick Mathison MLA urges the Education Minister to give schools and parents swift certainty on EA home-to-school transport and to protect pupils. He questions the EA's request that taxi drivers cut rates by 10% and asks for the evidence…
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: EA request for taxi drivers to cut rates by 10% Original release: Mathison calls for urgent clarity on EA Home to School Transport provision (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Nesbitt’s attendance at GFA Committee constructive and useful – Dáire Hughes MP
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes describes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's appearance at the Oireachtas committee on the Good Friday Agreement as constructive, welcoming his backing for all-island health collaboration and a forthcoming joint health strategy between north and south.
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's appearance at GFA Committee on healthcare Original release: Minister Nesbitt’s attendance at GFA Committee constructive and useful – Dáire Hughes MP (opens in a new tab)
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Strength, not weakness remains TUV’s watchword
TUV leader Jim Allister tells the Central Council in Antrim that 2025 confirmed TUV as central to unionism, criticises the DUP's return to government with Sinn Fein over the Protocol, and says the party is starting preparations for the 2027 elections.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Strength, not weakness remains TUV’s watchword (opens in a new tab)
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TUV congratulates new Orange Grand Master
TUV Party Chairman Cllr Allister Kyle congratulates Harold Henning on becoming Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland. He says the Institution has long supported unionism and that the Protocol remains a threat, and TUV says it will engage constructively with the new leader.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Harold Henning elected Grand Master of the Orange Order in Ireland Original release: TUV congratulates new Orange Grand Master (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin MPs meet British government minister on votes at 16
Sinn Féin MPs John Finucane, Paul Maskey and Cathal Mallaghan report a recent meeting with UK minister Samantha Dixon on lowering the voting age to 16, which they say will bring a positive step for democracy and a voice for young people in the north.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Votes at 16 extension confirmed for UK elections Original release: Sinn Féin MPs meet British government minister on votes at 16 (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson congratulates new Orange Grand Master
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Harold Henning on his election as head of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, succeeding Edward Stevenson. Robinson praises Stevenson's leadership and his pledge to remember Orange members murdered by terrorists.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Harold Henning elected Grand Master of the Orange Order in Ireland Original release: Robinson congratulates new Orange Grand Master (opens in a new tab)
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No way to start the winter period - Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says a Written Question response shows 529 inpatients fit to leave were still in hospital on 1 October, and calls for a senior figure to be tasked with resolving delayed discharges before winter pressures worsen.
Health Issue: Written Question response on 529 delayed discharge inpatients in Northern Ireland hospitals Original release: No way to start the winter period - Dodds (opens in a new tab)