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Infrastructure should get on with completing A6 rather than pet…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Infrastructure Minister to finish the A6 road rather than pursue pet political projects, after reports the Minister is reviewing use of the name “Londonderry” on road signs. He says the unfinished dual carriageway remains open only as a single lane with a 40…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister review of Londonderry name on road signage Original release: Infrastructure should get on with completing A6 rather than pet… (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin launches Commission on the Future of Ireland
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD launches the Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland, announcing a People's Assembly in Belfast's Waterfront Hall on 12 October. The year-and-a-half project, chaired by Declan Kearney, will take submissions and end with a report.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland launch Original release: Sinn Féin launches Commission on the Future of Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls on Minister to publish what support he will be providing to businesses to cope with energy price hikes
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong urges Economy Minister Gordon Lyons to set out and fund an emergency support package for hospitality and tourism businesses facing steep electricity bill increases. She also blames the DUP for stalling the Assembly and calls for a fully functioning executive.
Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland hospitality businesses energy bill price hikes July 2022 Original release: Armstrong calls on Minister to publish what support he will be providing to businesses to cope with energy price hikes (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance selects Burbank as new Dunsilly Councillor
Alliance announces Jay Burbank as its new Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor for Dunsilly after he was selected by party members. He says he wants to support community groups and improve bus services, citing cost of living pressures and car access in Randalstown.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Alliance selects Jay Burbank as Dunsilly Councillor Original release: Alliance selects Burbank as new Dunsilly Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw says cost of living crisis makes need for longer term funding in health more pressing
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the cost of living crisis makes longer term funding and flexibility in mental health provision more pressing, following publication of the Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2022/23. She welcomes the plan but says it cannot implement…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan 2022/23 publication Original release: Bradshaw says cost of living crisis makes need for longer term funding in health more pressing (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter warns that the current heatwave across Ireland and Britain shows the need to act on the climate crisis, and urges action after reports Conservative leadership contenders may weaken the UK's 2050 net zero goal.
Environment and climate Issue: Tory leadership candidates' reported stance on UK net zero 2050 target Original release: Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Cost of living support not enough to help households
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says cost of living support offered to households so far is not enough, citing £83.9m resource and £35.9m capital underspends across Executive Departments in 2021-22 provisional outturn figures. He calls on Ministers to direct support to households and to expand free…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: 2021-22 provisional outturn figures showing Executive Departments underspends Original release: Eastwood: Cost of living support not enough to help households (opens in a new tab)
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Council Workers’ Pay Demand Resolve Deserves Credit
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Unite's postponement of its month-long council workers' strike followed a better pay offer, and credits workers and unions rather than councillors for the gains. He says the offer is not yet agreed or voted on.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Derry and District council workers' strike postponement after improved pay offer Original release: Council Workers’ Pay Demand Resolve Deserves Credit (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill to call on US to uphold Good Friday Agreement during Washington visit
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, says she will use meetings in Washington to press US officials for the immediate restoration of Northern Ireland's political institutions and for the Good Friday Agreement to be upheld in full.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: O’Neill to call on US to uphold Good Friday Agreement during Washington visit (opens in a new tab)
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Functioning Executive needed now to help tackle cost of living crisis – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the DUP to end its refusal to take part in the Executive now, so the £435 million held in its account can support workers, families and businesses facing rising costs. He also calls on the British government to tax large companies' profits and cut VAT.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: First tranche of cost of living payments rollout in Northern Ireland Original release: Functioning Executive needed now to help tackle cost of living crisis – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Revelations of malicious disinformation campaign against Podemos are shocking – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says confirmation of a malicious smear campaign against Spain's Podemos is shocking and calls for the Spanish State to act urgently and condemn the disinformation, stressing press freedom and robust media regulation.
International affairs Issue: Confirmed smear campaign against Podemos by Spanish media Original release: Revelations of malicious disinformation campaign against Podemos are shocking – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew welcomes a US Congress hearing on British government plans to end judicial investigations of Troubles-era actions and bar victims from courts, saying the proposals grant an amnesty to soldiers and intelligence agencies.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: US Congress hearing on British government legacy proposals Original release: Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the £1 billion Peace Plus programme for 2021-2027, and hopes the British and Irish governments will quickly conclude a financing agreement so funding reaches projects.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: European Commission adoption of Peace Plus programme 2021-2027 Original release: Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI’s shocking failure to warn murder victim must be fully investigated – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing spokesperson Gerry Kelly calls for a full, transparent investigation into the PSNI's failure to alert Glenn Quinn to a threat against his life before he was killed by the UDA. He will raise it at the Policing Board.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI failure to warn Glenn Quinn of threat to his life Original release: PSNI’s shocking failure to warn murder victim must be fully investigated – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the Irish Language Bill's progress through the House of Lords and calls for an Acht Gaeilge delivering official recognition, an Irish language commissioner, repeal of laws restricting Irish in courts, and access to public services through Irish.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Response to Kellie Armstrong
TUV leader Jim Allister says burning effigies of living persons is wrong and offensive and should play no part in cultural celebrations. He rejects Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong's suggestion that he linked to the Glenfield bonfire, accusing her of political point scoring.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Effigies of political leaders burned on loyalist bonfires Original release: Response to Kellie Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Action needed to boost cross-border enrolment in third-level education – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, rapporteur of an Oireachtas Education committee report, calls on Minister Simon Harris to implement its recommendations to boost cross-border enrolment in third-level education, noting students from the North make up under 1 percent of the southern student body.
Education Issue: Oireachtas Education committee report on North South student enrolment in third-level education Original release: Action needed to boost cross-border enrolment in third-level education – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she will travel to Australia for meetings and events across several cities, including a keynote at the National Press Club in Canberra. She also plans to meet trade unionists, Indigenous organisations and young Irish emigrants.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges help for working families excluded from support
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan calls for financial support for working families struggling with the cost of living crisis, arguing they are being excluded from welfare-linked payments. He says the Assembly and Executive's absence is failing them and blames the DUP's blockade for…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Cost of living welfare payments for households across the North Original release: Durkan urges help for working families excluded from support (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes the passage of Irish language legislation through the House of Lords at Westminster, which also includes Ulster Scots protections. He calls for the Bill to pass the Commons without delay and says Irish language rights should have been introduced in the North rather…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation (opens in a new tab)