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‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns racist graffiti that has appeared in west Belfast in recent days, calling it repugnant and urging that racism be opposed and challenged. He says the majority of local people reject such hatred and pledges continued support for diversity.
Disability and equality Issue: West Belfast racist graffiti condemnation Original release: ‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says communities in worst-hit areas such as Monaghan and Cavan feel let down after Storm Éowyn, and calls for investment in the electricity grid, water services and storm planning. He also urges ESB compensation for prolonged power cuts and underground routing for the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Storm Éowyn aftermath and Dáil statements on government response Original release: Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois!
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on the Executive and the Irish Government to fill the funding gap facing Foras na Gaeilge after cuts of over €800,000, warning they will damage jobs and language projects. The release also criticises the DUP's stance on the language and questions Sinn…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois! (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan has published the SEN Reform Agenda and a five-year Delivery Plan, setting out short-term actions to rebuild trust with parents, build workforce capability, improve placements and support sustained funding.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Reform Agenda and five-year Delivery Plan publication Original release: Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must commit to supporting year-round late-night public…
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett leads an Assembly debate on the Belfast night-time economy and calls on the Minister to support Translink's business case for year-round late-night public transport, which he says could start as soon as Easter. He cites 17,000 passengers using the seasonal…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink year-round late-night public transport funding application Original release: Minister must commit to supporting year-round late-night public… (opens in a new tab)
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Economy Minister must step up for mobile and broadband customers
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the new Economy Minister must challenge mobile and broadband companies to reconnect customers still without service after Storm Éowyn. She calls for the Minister to convene the companies, with UK Government representation, to deliver a quick solution.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn mobile and broadband service outages Original release: Economy Minister must step up for mobile and broadband customers (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister Lyons reflects on year of real delivery
DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons marks his first year in office, highlighting the Defective Premises Act, a Housing Supply Strategy targeting 100,000 homes, the Northern Ireland Football Fund and £17million for winter fuel support, and says delivery will continue.
Housing Social security and welfare Original release: Communities Minister Lyons reflects on year of real delivery (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces a refreshed ministerial team marking one year since the Executive's restoration, with Caoimhe Archibald taking the economy portfolio and John O'Dowd moving to finance from Infrastructure, replaced by Liz Kimmins.
Other Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin ministerial team refresh marking one year of the Executive Original release: Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he is extremely concerned the DUP is delaying agreement on a new funding model that could increase financial backing for small Irish language groups, after Foras na Gaeilge announced savings forcing cuts to grassroots organisations. He urges the DUP to agree it…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says storm contingency plans must be accelerated so vulnerable people on the critical care register, including those on home dialysis, get power and support without delay. She calls for investment in generators for health services and cross-border collaboration…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Storm aftermath response and critical care register support Original release: Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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Lawless demands trigger on EU Civil Protection Mechanism for West
Aontú TD for Mayo Paul Lawless calls on the Government to request assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to speed up restoring power and water after Storm Éowyn, saying many customers in the West remain without services days later.
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: Storm Éowyn power and water restoration EU Civil Protection Mechanism request Original release: Lawless demands trigger on EU Civil Protection Mechanism for West (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong praises NIE post-Storm Eowyn but emphasises much work is now required by communication network companies
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong praises NIE for restoring the electricity network after Storm Eowyn, then calls for telecom providers to restore broadband and mobile services, especially for elderly and vulnerable residents in Fermanagh and South Tyrone. She says providers must improve…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Eowyn power and communications network restoration Original release: Armstrong praises NIE post-Storm Eowyn but emphasises much work is now required by communication network companies (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister opens The Northern Ireland Football Fund…
The DUP's Communities Minister [name] says applications are now open to The Northern Ireland Football Fund Performance Programme, the start of a £36.2million facilities improvement programme for local performance clubs. The Minister says further funding will be sought for a rolling programme of…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Football Fund Performance Programme applications opening Original release: Communities Minister opens The Northern Ireland Football Fund… (opens in a new tab)
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Government must direct more resources to restoration and repair of power lines and water network – Martin Kenny
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny calls on the government to send extra forestry harvesters, diggers and work crews to clear fallen trees blocking power lines after Storm Éowyn, and to create a financial compensation package for affected families.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn electricity network damage and power restoration Original release: Government must direct more resources to restoration and repair of power lines and water network – Martin Kenny (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage.
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Finance Minister's assurance that Executive agreement has been secured to extend the forced marriage offence to arranging marriages of under-18s. She calls for the related legislation to be brought before the Assembly in coming months.
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister's assurance on forced marriage offence extension in Assembly Original release: Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage. (opens in a new tab)
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Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign.
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the PSNI, Department of Justice and Executive Office 'Power to Change' campaign, saying society must change its culture to end gender-based violence. She says men and boys have a crucial role in challenging harmful attitudes and intervening…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI 'Power to Change' gender-based violence campaign launch Original release: Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign. (opens in a new tab)
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Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, newly appointed spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, says she will hold the Government to account and calls for immediate examination of business losses from Storm Éowyn and supports for affected firms.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin enterprise spokesperson Original release: Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister levels the playing field in housing allocation
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' decision to scrap intimidation points in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Housing Selection Scheme, arguing victims of domestic abuse have been unfairly scored lower.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Communities Minister levels the playing field in housing allocation (opens in a new tab)
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Removal of Housing Executive Intimidation Points will put lives at risk
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Communities Minister's decision to remove Housing Executive intimidation points will put lives at risk, arguing it leaves victims of threats and sectarian, racist or homophobic attacks without priority for permanent homes. He instead calls for…
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Removal of Housing Executive Intimidation Points will put lives at risk (opens in a new tab)
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Classroom Assistants deserve proper recognition and support, says Alliance Education representatives.
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy call on the Education Minister to set out a clear plan to support, develop and reward Classroom Assistants, following an Ulster University report into the workforce. They raise concerns about temporary recruitment and incomplete Access NI checks.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University report on Classroom Assistants in Northern Ireland Original release: Classroom Assistants deserve proper recognition and support, says Alliance Education representatives. (opens in a new tab)