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Tory party chaos demonstrates an ‘untrustworthy partner’ internationally – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says recent Conservative turmoil at Westminster shows Britain is an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and abroad. He urges the next Prime Minister to change course, rebuild Northern Ireland's devolved institutions, and respect international law and the Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership turmoil at Westminster Original release: Tory party chaos demonstrates an ‘untrustworthy partner’ internationally – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers an address at the National Press Club of Australia, reflecting on Irish emigration to Australia, the historic bond between the two countries and Australia's role in welcoming Irish people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia (opens in a new tab)
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Swann updates on pay award
Health Minister Robin Swann says he would accept the pay review bodies' recommendations for Agenda for Change and medical and dental staff, but cannot implement the awards locally without an agreed 2022/23 Executive budget. He backs a joint letter from the devolved Finance Ministers asking the…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health pay review body recommendations and Northern Ireland budget delay Original release: Swann updates on pay award (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt expresses shock at Ards aircraft tragedy
Ulster Unionist MLA for Strangford Mike Nesbitt expresses shock at the deaths of two people when a light aircraft crashed in Newtownards, offering thoughts to the bereaved families and friends. He notes the nearby Ards airfield is a familiar part of the town.
Other Issue: Newtownards light aircraft crash that killed two people Original release: Nesbitt expresses shock at Ards aircraft tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of IRA atrocities deserve truth – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie marks the 40th anniversary of the IRA Hyde Park and Regent's Park bombings and the 50th anniversary of Bloody Friday, saying victims' families deserve truth and justice and accusing Sinn Fein of venerating IRA perpetrators.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Victims of IRA atrocities deserve truth – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Brown leads objections to proposed new ‘industrial scale’ puppy farm
Alliance MLA Patrick Brown has lodged an objection, on behalf of Alliance MLAs, to a planning application for a dog breeding and kennel facility in Fivemiletown, Co Fermanagh, which he says is an industrial-scale puppy farm. He calls for the application to go before the council planning committee…
Agriculture and rural affairs Local government Issue: Fivemiletown dog breeding and kennel facility planning application objection Original release: Brown leads objections to proposed new ‘industrial scale’ puppy farm (opens in a new tab)
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Recognition payments and pay awards absolutely urgent, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA gives a guarded welcome to a planned August one-off recognition payment for health workers, but calls for urgent action on payments for carers and implementation of the pay award for the lowest paid staff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health worker one-off recognition payment and pay award announcement Original release: Recognition payments and pay awards absolutely urgent, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong expresses shock over soaring rental statistics
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says she is shocked after writing to the Minister for Communities and finding rents exceed housing benefit allowances by upwards of £100. She calls for urgent action on the gap, which she links to a shrinking private rental market.
Housing Social security and welfare Original release: Armstrong expresses shock over soaring rental statistics (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health Service pay offer ‘derisory’
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA calls the recommended health service pay increase derisory, saying it will not address workforce retention and will not keep pace with inflation. He has written to Health Minister Robin Swann seeking an urgent statement on how the pay award will be funded.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health pay review body recommendations and Northern Ireland budget delay Original release: McGrath: Health Service pay offer ‘derisory’ (opens in a new tab)
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Mooney: Maritime Festival shows potential of River Foyle
SDLP councillor Sean Mooney says Derry's Maritime Festival and the Clipper Race fleet's arrival show how much the River Foyle could be used. He calls on the council to explore more opportunities, including redeveloping the Prehen boathouse for water-based sports.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Clipper Race fleet arrival and Derry Maritime Festival 2022 Original release: Mooney: Maritime Festival shows potential of River Foyle (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Horror of Bloody Friday can never be forgotten
SDLP South Belfast MLA Matthew O'Toole says the 1972 Bloody Friday bombings, which killed nine people across Belfast, can never be forgotten. Ahead of the 50th anniversary, he urges people to mark the day together and reflect on progress since then.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Bloody Friday bombings 50th anniversary memorial service Belfast Original release: O’Toole: Horror of Bloody Friday can never be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP seeks recall of the Assembly challenging DUP to get back to work
SDLP MLAs have lodged a petition to recall the Assembly this evening, timed to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill's third reading, and say it will test the DUP's commitment to restoring devolved government. Their motion would focus on cost of living pressures and let MLAs nominate a Speaker.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: SDLP Assembly recall petition as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes Commons third reading Original release: SDLP seeks recall of the Assembly challenging DUP to get back to work (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says the DUP is still propping up Boris Johnson and the Tories after backing the government in a 349 to 238 Commons confidence vote, and calls for an election and a people power movement.
Economy and employment Issue: House of Commons confidence vote backing Johnson government July 2022 Original release: ??? ????? ???????? ?? ????? ?????? ?? ???? ????????? ??????? ??? ????????? (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian attack on Protestant youths condemned
TUV West Belfast spokesperson Jordan Doran condemns a recent sectarian assault on two Protestant youths in North Belfast and calls for nationalist leaders to publicly denounce the behaviour. He also appeals for anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian assault on two Protestant youths in North Belfast Original release: Sectarian attack on Protestant youths condemned (opens in a new tab)
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British government must step up cost of living support – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to provide more funding so Executive department budgets rise to match living costs, and to stop shareholders in large corporations profiting while workers struggle with bills.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: British government must step up cost of living support – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes further H&W contract to build Thames barges
East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson, of the DUP, welcomes Harland & Wolff's award of a second Cory contract worth £9.5 million to fabricate barges for the Thames. He says it adds to recent defence and cruise contracts and is positive news for the Belfast workforce.
Economy and employment Issue: Harland & Wolff second Cory contract to fabricate Thames barges Original release: Robinson welcomes further H&W contract to build Thames barges (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson condemns those behind North Belfast hoax alert
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Sam Nelson condemns those responsible for a hoax device that forced residents in North Belfast to evacuate, saying it caused severe disruption to residents, businesses and commuters. He urges anyone with knowledge to come forward to police so the culprits can be…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast hoax device security alert and evacuation Original release: Nelson condemns those behind North Belfast hoax alert (opens in a new tab)
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McCusker calls for end to interface violence after second attack on youths
SDLP councillor Paul McCusker calls for an end to interface violence in north Belfast after a second attack on youths near Yorkgate, urging young people to act responsibly, community leaders to intervene and parents to keep children out of such activity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Second youth attack near Yorkgate interface Original release: McCusker calls for end to interface violence after second attack on youths (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Plummeting pay making cost of living crisis unbearable
SDLP Public Finance Spokesperson Matthew O'Toole MLA says falling real-terms wages, shown in ONS figures for March to May, are pushing households to breaking point. He criticises the British Government's handling of inflation and public sector pay deals affecting nurses and teachers.
Economy and employment Issue: ONS regular pay growth figures for March to May 2022 Original release: O’Toole: Plummeting pay making cost of living crisis unbearable (opens in a new tab)
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We must make Belfast city centre a safer place and assist those in need – Black
Sinn Féin's Belfast Mayor Tina Black has convened a special meeting on Friday with council group leaders and statutory agencies over a series of city centre deaths. She calls for better mental health, addiction, shelter and accommodation services, and joint action on anti-social behaviour and drug…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Belfast city centre deaths and special council meeting Original release: We must make Belfast city centre a safer place and assist those in need – Black (opens in a new tab)