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Hargey praises emergency services following Holylands incident
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey praises emergency services for making safe an incident in the Damascus Street area of south Belfast, after four people and several police officers were taken to hospital following possible contact with a suspected noxious substance.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Damascus Street south Belfast suspected noxious substance incident Original release: Hargey praises emergency services following Holylands incident (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Language policy must be fair and reasonable, says McDonough-Brown
Alliance Botanic Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown says Belfast City Council's new Irish Language policy should be fair, reasonable and balanced ahead of the council vote, calling for a regularly reviewed language framework. He opposes enforcing dual-language signage where there is significant…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council unified Irish language policy approval Original release: Irish Language policy must be fair and reasonable, says McDonough-Brown (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must get serious about improving public access to GP services, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Department of Health to work with GPs on solutions to patient access problems, after the UK Government required GPs in England to offer online bookings throughout the day, which does not apply in Northern Ireland.
Health Issue: UK Government mandate for GP online booking in England Original release: Health Minister must get serious about improving public access to GP services, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly backs Sinn Féin motion for onsite drug testing at festivals – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes Assembly backing for a party motion urging the Health Minister to bring in drug testing at festivals and concerts across the north, noting it is the only region without such a scheme.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin motion on onsite drug testing at festivals Original release: Assembly backs Sinn Féin motion for onsite drug testing at festivals – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Nurses deserve pay rise - excuses won’t pay the bills
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA criticises the Finance Minister for not clarifying when nurses will receive a cost of living pay rise. He says the Health and Finance Ministers are passing responsibility between them and calls on the Executive to make a decision now.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Nurses cost of living pay rise timing at Stormont Original release: McGrath: Nurses deserve pay rise - excuses won’t pay the bills (opens in a new tab)
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Women and girls living with endometriosis must be supported – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes cross-party Assembly support for a motion backing specialist endometriosis diagnosis and treatment services. She calls on the Health Minister to act urgently and work with Dublin on an all-island approach.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion backing improved endometriosis care Original release: Women and girls living with endometriosis must be supported – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn calls for onsite drug testing at festivals
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls on the Health Minister to extend onsite drug testing at music festivals and concerts to Northern Ireland, ahead of a party motion due for debate on Tuesday. She says the north is the only part of Ireland without such a scheme.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin motion on onsite drug testing at festivals Original release: Flynn calls for onsite drug testing at festivals (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald challenges Taoiseach’s complete disregard for the Good Friday Agreement on Irish Unity poll
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of disregarding the Good Friday Agreement over a border poll, saying he falsely claimed Sinn Féin invented the provision and is trying to cherry-pick it. She calls on him to prepare for referendums on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's comments on border poll provisions in Good Friday Agreement Original release: Mary Lou McDonald challenges Taoiseach’s complete disregard for the Good Friday Agreement on Irish Unity poll (opens in a new tab)
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Sea Border Absurdity
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says a customs declaration required for a GB resident sending chocolate and soap to parents in NI shows the EU is tightening its grip, and calls the Irish Sea border absurd and Union-dismantling. He says TUV will keep pressing these issues.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sea Border Absurdity (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Stuck on Repeat as Unity Dream Falls Flat - Butler
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA says Sinn Féin's renewed calls for a referendum timetable on Irish unity would undermine the Belfast Agreement and the principle of consent. He adds that the Irish Constitution's 1998 amendment prohibits such a timetable.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin calls for Irish unity referendum timetable Original release: Sinn Féin Stuck on Repeat as Unity Dream Falls Flat - Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to hold Irish unity referendums under the Good Friday Agreement by the end of this decade. She also condemns continued arms supply to Israel and the situation in Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool (opens in a new tab)
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McDonald calls on British and Irish Governments to agree a timeframe for referendum on Irish Unity
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald calls on the British and Irish governments to lead a systematic process on constitutional futures and set out proposals for legal referenda on Irish unity with a negotiated timeframe by the end of the decade, ahead of a Liverpool event.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: McDonald calls on British and Irish Governments to agree a timeframe for referendum on Irish Unity (opens in a new tab)
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Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly will bring a working‑class perspective to the presidency, recognising the huge chance Irish unity offers, defending Ireland’s military neutrality, championing human rights and backing Gaza and Palestine.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Building for Unity Conference Original release: Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Patients at the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre must be supported – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn urges the Health Minister and Belfast Trust to devise a plan so patients displaced by building damage at the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre, some sleeping on sofas, receive needed care. She also calls for mental health infrastructure investment and full strategy…
Health Issue: Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre building damage and patients sleeping on sofas Original release: Patients at the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre must be supported – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald extends condolences on death of Martin Mansergh
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald extends condolences to the family, friends and Fianna Fáil colleagues of Martin Mansergh, recalling his role in the peace process and Good Friday Agreement negotiations.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald extends condolences on death of Martin Mansergh (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland Against Racism Carnival
People Before Profit backs tomorrow's Ireland Against Racism Carnival, which it says has support from over 150 organisations, and calls for big, broad mobilisations against racism and the far right. It also blames the government, not immigrants, for housing and service failures.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Ireland Against Racism Carnival, 27 September 2025 Original release: Ireland Against Racism Carnival (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams’ ‘deep sadness’ at death of Martin Mansergh
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams expresses deep sadness at the death of Martin Mansergh, recalling his key role in building the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement negotiations. He extends condolences to Mansergh's family and Fianna Fáil.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Gerry Adams’ ‘deep sadness’ at death of Martin Mansergh (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism 'Sports For All' Fun Day a Great Antidote to Division
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin says Donald Trump, Tommy Robinson and the DUP stoked racist falsehoods that led to violent attacks, and promotes a United Against Racism 'Sports For All' fun day at Bready Cricket Club in Derry as an alternative to division.
Disability and equality Issue: United Against Racism 'Sports For All' fun day at Bready Cricket Club Original release: United Against Racism 'Sports For All' Fun Day a Great Antidote to Division (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Early years support must be backed by cross-government action
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes the Health Department's updated early years framework and its focus on a child's first 1,000 days, but says Executive departments must work together or long-term gains will be lost. He calls for joined-up action across Health…
Health Issue: Healthy Child, Healthy Future framework refresh published by Department of Health Original release: McGrath: Early years support must be backed by cross-government action (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls for Northern Ireland exemption from "Brit Card" scheme
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls for Northern Ireland to be exempt from the UK Government's proposed "Brit Card" digital ID scheme, warning it would be unworkable and could disrupt cross-border ties. SDLP MLAs will table urgent Assembly questions on the Executive's engagement with London…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Labour plan to introduce digital ID cards Original release: Hanna calls for Northern Ireland exemption from "Brit Card" scheme (opens in a new tab)