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Mulholland welcomes Standards Commissioner ruling on Lyons social media post
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the Standards Commissioner's finding that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached the ministerial code over an online post made during last year's disorder. She says the post was reckless and calls on Lyons to reflect on the ruling and on how…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commissioner for Standards findings on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' social media post Original release: Mulholland welcomes Standards Commissioner ruling on Lyons social media post (opens in a new tab)
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‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland’ report published
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland’ report published (opens in a new tab)
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Allister slams Garda “Legacy Liaison Unit” as a whitewash of the Irish Republic’s role in the Troubles
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Garda's new Legacy Liaison Unit is an insult to victims and a cosmetic exercise. He calls for open Garda files, a commitment to justice and a budget to examine how the Irish state enabled Republican terror.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garda Legacy Liaison Unit announcement Original release: Allister slams Garda “Legacy Liaison Unit” as a whitewash of the Irish Republic’s role in the Troubles (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy process must deliver for victims and families – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges that any legacy legislation at Westminster be human-rights compliant and win the trust of victims and families, after MPs removed a conditional immunity mechanism from the 2023 Legacy Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster vote removing Troubles amnesty from Legacy Act Original release: Legacy process must deliver for victims and families – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Closure of Linden Foods Plant raises serious Sea Border questions
TUV leader Jim Allister says the loss of 338 jobs at Linden Foods in Dungannon is devastating and links the closure to the Irish Sea Border, arguing that GB meat packaging is now costlier. He blames the EU, the Republic of Ireland and the UK Government, and points to his Mutual Enforcement Bill.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Linden Foods Dungannon plant closure with 338 jobs lost Original release: Closure of Linden Foods Plant raises serious Sea Border questions (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls on Health Minister to examine screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges the Health Minister to assess introducing newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, citing early diagnosis benefits and a pilot in Scotland, and says the North should not fall behind.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Spinal Muscular Atrophy screening review in Northern Ireland Original release: McCrossan calls on Health Minister to examine screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive failing people on suicide prevention
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the Executive is failing on suicide prevention after 290 registered suicides in 2024, a 31% rise, and calls for cross-departmental funding and fuller backing for the Mental Health Strategy and Protect Life 2. He welcomes a newly opened inquiry into how such…
Health Issue: Cross-party inquiry into suicide prevention funding launched by All-Party Group Original release: Durkan: Executive failing people on suicide prevention (opens in a new tab)
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Consultation on Nature Recovery Strategy a step in the right direction, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the public consultation on the draft Nature Recovery Strategy announced by Minister Muir, calling it a timely step to reverse nature decline and urging public bodies, businesses, farmers and citizens to submit their ideas.
Environment and climate Issue: Draft Northern Ireland Nature Recovery Strategy consultation Original release: Consultation on Nature Recovery Strategy a step in the right direction, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood says removal of Troubles immunity important step in rebuilding confidence
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes Westminster's vote to strip the Troubles amnesty from the Legacy Act, but says confidence needs more work, citing concerns over sensitive information handling and underfunding of investigations.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster vote removing Troubles amnesty from Legacy Act Original release: Eastwood says removal of Troubles immunity important step in rebuilding confidence (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Will Raise Greenland in Washington DC This Week
Aontú's Peadar Tóibín, TD for Meath West, says he will raise Greenland with US congressional members during a Washington trip this week. He is also launching 'Friends of Aontú USA', an Irish-American group, with its first meeting in New York on 24 January.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Aontú's Friends of Aontú USA launch and Washington visit Original release: Aontú Will Raise Greenland in Washington DC This Week (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly backs call for removal of illegal Sinn Fein billboard
The DUP says the Assembly backed its motion condemning an unauthorised Sinn Fein billboard at Newry’s Egyptian arch and urges the Infrastructure Minister to allocate resources and authority to have it removed.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Fein billboard at Newry Egyptian arch Original release: Assembly backs call for removal of illegal Sinn Fein billboard (opens in a new tab)
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Casement Park development must match funding available
The DUP's sport spokesman, Stephen Dunne MLA, says the UK Government has clarified its contribution to Casement Park but a large funding gap remains. He says it is now for the GAA to either add funding or scale back its project to fit the money available.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park funding gap after UK Government contribution clarification Original release: Casement Park development must match funding available (opens in a new tab)
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New inquiry launched to improve suicide prevention services in the north – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes a new cross-party inquiry into funding for suicide prevention in the north, set up by the All-Party Group she chairs. She says the inquiry will look at services beyond a purely health-focused approach, involving schools, prisons and youth clubs, and will hear…
Health Issue: Cross-party inquiry into suicide prevention funding launched by All-Party Group Original release: New inquiry launched to improve suicide prevention services in the north – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Mournes must be protected for future generations – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the Mourne Mountains must be protected as visitor numbers rise, urging the Stormont Executive to grant regional asset status to secure sustainable investment and safeguard fragile habitats.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Rising visitor numbers to the Mourne Mountains Original release: Mournes must be protected for future generations – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Casement progress welcome but project must be delivered
SDLP Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty welcomes the confirmed restart of work at Casement Park, urging that it not become another false dawn and calling for political agreement, secured funding and a clear timeline to deliver the stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Casement Park preparatory works announcement and public funding Original release: Doherty: Casement progress welcome but project must be delivered (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health Minister’s winter preparedness plan has clearly failed
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Health Minister's winter plan has failed in delivery, pointing to patients on trolleys and long ambulance waits. He calls for urgent action on staff retention, social care pay and safe staffing legislation, and for proper planning for…
Health Issue: Health Minister's winter preparedness plan Original release: McGrath: Health Minister’s winter preparedness plan has clearly failed (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong hits out at official council ‘Irish Unity’ group
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong condemns Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's allocation of up to £20,000 for research by its new 'Irish Unity Working Group', calling it an abuse of council powers and ratepayers' money. She says the council is promoting a single constitutional outcome and that party…
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council Irish Unity Working Group funding Original release: Armstrong hits out at official council ‘Irish Unity’ group (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Environmental Protection Agency - NOW!
Alliance says the DUP has blocked its plan for an independent Environmental Protection Agency at the Executive, citing Lough Neagh and the Mobuoy illegal dump, and calls on the UK and Irish governments to reform the system via a petition.
Environment and climate Issue: DUP blocks independent Environmental Protection Agency at Executive Original release: Independent Environmental Protection Agency - NOW! (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Surreal SF vote on Executive failure underlines Stormont farce
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA says Sinn Féin’s support for an SDLP Opposition Day motion criticising the Executive’s failure highlights a farcical Stormont, citing poor public services, stalled budgets and infrastructure and questioning what will be done.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin vote on Executive failure at Stormont Original release: O'Toole: Surreal SF vote on Executive failure underlines Stormont farce (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist Co-operation
Ulster Unionist Party says the current Unionist co‑operation talks mark an exciting time for Ulster unionism and pledges to set out its vision for Northern Ireland and the Union, inviting all unionists to join and promising to consider any meeting requests that serve the best interests of the region
Constitutional affairs Issue: Unionist co‑operation discussions Original release: Unionist Co-operation (opens in a new tab)