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Alliance must stop stamping its feet and start building consensus -…
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA responds to Alliance Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir's comments on proposals for a new Environmental Protection Agency, calling on him to seek consensus and bring forward realistic proposals that balance environmental protection with the economy and…
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: Minister Andrew Muir comments on proposed Environmental Protection Agency Original release: Alliance must stop stamping its feet and start building consensus -… (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes latest example of Northern Ireland health service innovation
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes confirmation that the Royal Victoria Hospital is the first in the UK to trial the Volt Pulsed Field Ablation system for atrial fibrillation. He credits Belfast clinical teams and says the approach allows up to three patients per day and frees…
Health Issue: Royal Victoria Hospital Volt Pulsed Field Ablation UK-first trial Original release: Chambers welcomes latest example of Northern Ireland health service innovation (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds Raises Serious Concerns Over Puberty Blocker Trials
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, who sits on the Assembly Health Committee, warns children should not be used as test subjects after it was announced Northern Ireland children will join a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs. She says children cannot give informed consent and raises concerns about the…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland participation in puberty blocker clinical trial Original release: Dodds Raises Serious Concerns Over Puberty Blocker Trials (opens in a new tab)
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EU must continue direct funding of Peace Projects in Ireland – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy presses the SEUPB on post-2027 funding for Peace Plus, warning no future money has been ringfenced from Brussels and urging the EU to keep the three-pillar model. He also calls for smaller grassroots groups to receive support.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Peace Plus funding beyond current programme period after EU extension proposal Original release: EU must continue direct funding of Peace Projects in Ireland – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls for improved GP services in South Antrim
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says GP services across South Antrim are inconsistent and access is near impossible in some urban areas, calling on the Health Minister for considerable investment and targeted support. He links poor access to pressure on Antrim Area Hospital's emergency department.
Health Original release: Kearney calls for improved GP services in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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A full-time thrombectomy service will help stroke patients in North – McGuigan
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson and North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan urges the Health Minister to introduce a 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service, noting it is still only available 8am to 5pm despite a 2022 Stroke Action Plan target of end-2024.
Health Issue: Assembly debate on 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service in the North Original release: A full-time thrombectomy service will help stroke patients in North – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Delivery is challenging but progress being made’
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O'Neill says delivery in the Executive is challenging due to British government underfunding, and points to a multi-year budget and progress on public services, Lough Neagh and the Irish language while calling for Irish and British governments to plan a unity…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: ‘Delivery is challenging but progress being made’ (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: 24/7 cross-border Thrombectomy Service would save lives
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath calls on the Health Minister to explore a co-funded 24/7 cross-border thrombectomy service in Belfast and set a realistic timeline, after a 2024 deadline was missed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assembly debate on 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service in the North Original release: McGrath: 24/7 cross-border Thrombectomy Service would save lives (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: PSNI flags move must be backed up with action
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA says the PSNI’s new service instruction on illegal flags is welcome but must be backed by decisive action from the Department for Infrastructure, Housing Executive and other bodies to remove offensive paramilitary displays.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI new service instruction on illegal flags Original release: McGrath: PSNI flags move must be backed up with action (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Long's nationalist jibe unworthy and unacceptable
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says Alliance leader Naomi Long's remark linking nationalist exclusion from the Justice Minister post to their engagement with unionists was unworthy and offensive. He calls for reform of the Justice ministry's allocation outside the d'Hondt process.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Naomi Long's comments on Justice Minister appointment and d'Hondt exclusion Original release: O'Toole: Long's nationalist jibe unworthy and unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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The Window of Opportunity for Minimum Unit Pricing Legislation Is Closing
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says minimum unit pricing for alcohol is in jeopardy because DUP Executive ministers are blocking the proposal from reaching an Assembly debate. He cites the Health Minister's warning that he may have to explain to the Assembly why legislation before 6…
Health Issue: Health Minister Nesbitt's minimum unit pricing legislation Executive blockage Original release: The Window of Opportunity for Minimum Unit Pricing Legislation Is Closing (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes Minister’s commitment to Enniskillen bypass
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's firm commitment to progressing the Enniskillen Bypass, made in the Assembly this week. She says claims that misled the public were reckless and caused needless worry, and states the A4 southern bypass is an Executive project.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Assembly comments on Enniskillen Bypass commitment Original release: Murphy welcomes Minister’s commitment to Enniskillen bypass (opens in a new tab)
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Conway-Walsh urges strong attendance at Frank Stagg 50th anniversary commemoration in Ballina
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh urges attendance at a Ballina commemoration this Saturday marking 50 years since republican Frank Stagg died on hunger strike in Wakefield Prison. She says the event will honour his sacrifice and his family's endurance, and criticises the British and Irish…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Frank Stagg 50th anniversary commemoration in Ballina Original release: Conway-Walsh urges strong attendance at Frank Stagg 50th anniversary commemoration in Ballina (opens in a new tab)
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Only through building a new Ireland will we realise our full potential – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says only a new united Ireland can undo the damage of Brexit, ahead of an Assembly motion calling for closer alignment with EU trade rules and a joint customs union. He calls for a date to be set for a unity referendum.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly motion on closer alignment with EU trade rules Original release: Only through building a new Ireland will we realise our full potential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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ADHD services must be improved – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says ADHD services in the north are inadequate, with access depending on location, age and ability to pay privately. Ahead of a party motion, she calls on the Health Minister to work with trusts to set up a regional, uniform service.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services must be improved – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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UK-EU customs union would cut bureaucracy and boost growth, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls for the UK Government to begin negotiations on a UK-EU customs union, arguing it would cut red tape, boost growth and ease the cost of living, ahead of a related Assembly motion.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Assembly motion on UK-EU customs union negotiations Original release: UK-EU customs union would cut bureaucracy and boost growth, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome to Derry Catherine! Gregory Campbell is a Political Dinosaur.
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns DUP MP Gregory Campbell's remarks at the Guildhall in Derry, calling them arrogant and sectarian, and welcomes Catherine Connolly to the city.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Gregory Campbell's remarks to Catherine Connolly at Derry Guildhall Original release: Welcome to Derry Catherine! Gregory Campbell is a Political Dinosaur. (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes funding to help fix our roads
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a nearly £8 million package announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to repair roads, saying it follows £30 million for maintenance announced before Christmas. He says the funding is a swift response to recent road deterioration.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister Kimmins nearly £8 million roads repair funding package Original release: Boylan welcomes funding to help fix our roads (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes funding announcement of almost £55 million
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes almost £55 million in funding allocations for road and transport, public sector pay, disability home adaptations and education. She says the Finance Minister is working with the Executive and calls for a multi-year budget to allow departments to plan more…
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Finance Minister's £55 million funding allocations announcement February 2026 Original release: Dolan welcomes funding announcement of almost £55 million (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein holding back investment in the west of Northern Ireland:…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Department for Infrastructure handing back £6.6million for the Enniskillen Southern Bypass reflects unrealistic climate targets backed by some Assembly parties. She claims the project now has no timetable and that delay will raise costs, and asks how this fits…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Enniskillen Southern Bypass £6.6million funding handback Original release: Sinn Fein holding back investment in the west of Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)