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O’Toole: Opposition must not be curtailed from holding Ministers to account
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA raises a Point of Order over Opposition members being cut short during Ministerial Statements and Question Time while Executive parties get more latitude. He says timing contributions showed the imbalance and calls for it to be addressed.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Toole: Opposition must not be curtailed from holding Ministers to account (opens in a new tab)
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Darryl is a strong voice for North Antrim
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Darryl Wilson gives unionism its best chance to strengthen its position in North Antrim and across Northern Ireland, as he is confirmed as a DUP candidate alongside MLA Paul Frew for 2027. Robinson points to 2022, when a lack of unionist co-operation returned…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Darryl is a strong voice for North Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Failure to address Irish unity at Martin-Burnham meeting a glaring omission – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Taoiseach's meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham omitted Irish unity, referendum criteria and constitutional preparation, calling it a glaring omission and missed opportunity. She calls for a British-Irish reset, clarity on Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Failure to address Irish unity at Martin-Burnham meeting a glaring omission – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna urges PM and Taoiseach to seize opportunity for progress
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Prime Minister and Taoiseach to refocus the British Irish relationship ahead of their meeting, prepare for constitutional change, and act on Stormont institutional reform and the Executive's budget impasse.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Hanna urges PM and Taoiseach to seize opportunity for progress (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes resolution on Daniel Collins eligibility issue
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood welcomes British Rowing's confirmation that Derry athlete Daniel Collins can compete in the British Rowing Indoor Championships as an Irish athlete, with his result counted in the rankings. He says he contacted British Rowing and UK Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Eastwood welcomes resolution on Daniel Collins eligibility issue (opens in a new tab)
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British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard accuses the British Secretary of State of condescending, colonial-style remarks towards Northern Ireland ministers, and calls on the British government to fully fund public services and the Secretary of State to call a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Original release: British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Inaugural Summit strengthens unionist ties between Scotland and…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett, speaking in Edinburgh, says Northern Ireland and Scotland share deep historic and cultural ties and calls for closer cooperation between unionists in both regions. The DUP delegation is attending a unionist summit with Scottish unionists and the Grand Orange Lodge.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Inaugural Summit strengthens unionist ties between Scotland and… (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD urges the Taoiseach to press Andy Burnham for clarity on how an Irish unity referendum would be triggered, and argues that all-island health planning would give better services at lower cost.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in Northern Ireland
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for equitable access to Enhertu, a life-extending breast cancer drug now available on the NHS in England, for patients in Northern Ireland. She has written to Health Minister Robbie Butler seeking an urgent timetable for its availability locally.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair
Alliance Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA calls on the Infrastructure Minister to pause commercial sand dredging on Lough Neagh until a review of permissions and environmental assessments is completed, citing evidence that dredging releases nutrients linked to algal blooms. He also urges…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Lynch says Michael O’Neill’s claim that a young Northern player has “no bloodline” to Ireland is disgraceful, stresses that people born in the North are Irish under the Good Friday Agreement and calls for an end to stigma and abuse of athletes who choose to represent the
Constitutional affairs Original release: Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood urges British Rowing to reconsider excluding Daniel Collins from this year's indoor championships rankings unless he declares himself British, noting he raced under the Irish flag last year. Eastwood says he has written to British Rowing and Sports Minister Stephanie…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision (opens in a new tab)
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Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on Assembly members from all parties to back the Conversion Practices Bill at Second Stage, describing it as a historic opportunity to ban conversion practices he calls cruel and archaic.
Disability and equality Original release: Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate (opens in a new tab)
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Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works
Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly TD, speaking after an Irish Unity fringe meeting at the TUC Congress in Brighton, says growing support for a united Ireland exists among Irish workers and progressive British allies. She urges the British labour movement to engage on Irish unity and to address…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works (opens in a new tab)
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O'Neill: Girls Themselves Won U-Turn on Right to Wear Trousers Through Relentless Efforts
People Before Profit's Maeve O'Neill welcomes the decision to let girls wear trousers in school, crediting girls who campaigned for years and criticising Education Minister Paul Givan's U-turn as embarrassing. She calls for the uniform legislation to be challenged and for RSE and menstrual health…
Disability and equality Education Original release: O'Neill: Girls Themselves Won U-Turn on Right to Wear Trousers Through Relentless Efforts (opens in a new tab)
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Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin agree Memorandum of Understanding to build towards constitutional change
Sinn Féin, with Plaid Cymru and the SNP, announces a Memorandum of Understanding between party leaders to co-operate on economy, energy and Europe. It calls on the British Government to prepare for and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin agree Memorandum of Understanding to build towards constitutional change (opens in a new tab)
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Former SDLP branch chair Ciara Dempsey joins Ulster Unionists as Clogher Valley candidate
The UUP selects Ciara Dempsey, a former SDLP branch chair, as its candidate for Clogher Valley DEA on Mid Ulster District Council, replacing outgoing councillor Meta Graham. Leader Jon Burrows MLA highlights her campaigning on violence against women and girls.
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: Former SDLP branch chair Ciara Dempsey joins Ulster Unionists as Clogher Valley candidate (opens in a new tab)
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Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin to meet in Cardiff tomorrow to build towards constitutional change
Sinn Féin says its leaders will meet Plaid Cymru and SNP counterparts in Cardiff on Monday to deepen cooperation on the economy, energy and European matters, and urge the British government to prepare for constitutional change across Wales, Scotland and the north.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin to meet in Cardiff tomorrow to build towards constitutional change (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, addressing the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School, recounts Sinn Féin's role in securing repeal of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 during the Good Friday Agreement talks, crediting Desmond Greaves's writings and arguing the peace strategy aimed at…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for Northern Ireland
UUP MLA for East Antrim John Stewart says a joint self-determination declaration to be signed in Cardiff by the First Minister means nothing without Westminster, and that she lacks authority to sign for Northern Ireland without Executive agreement. He calls for the office of First Minister to be…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)