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Time for action on SEN education crisis, not more empty words says Alliance representatives.
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy say the Education Minister's statement on SEN transformation offered only empty words, with no finalised action plan, costings or success measures. They call for a clear plan and outcome framework.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda and five-year delivery plan Original release: Time for action on SEN education crisis, not more empty words says Alliance representatives. (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition Day to focus on violence against women and girls
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin and SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter call for urgent action on violence against women and girls, citing 25 women killed in Northern Ireland since 2020. Their Opposition Day motions cover new victim-protection laws, online abuse, RSE and gender-based budgeting.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motions on violence against women and girls Original release: SDLP Opposition Day to focus on violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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British government cannot hide behind veil of secrecy; the truth behind murder of John Francis Green must be told – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy calls for the full truth behind the 1975 killing of IRA Volunteer John Francis Green near Castleblayney to be told, and accuses the British government of hiding behind secrecy. Speaking at the 50th anniversary commemoration, he pledges party support for the Green family's…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: 50th anniversary commemoration of John Francis Green's killing Original release: British government cannot hide behind veil of secrecy; the truth behind murder of John Francis Green must be told – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell MP Welcomes Ulster University’s Decision to Revise…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes Ulster University's decision to revise promotional imagery for its new sports science degree in Derry, after he raised concerns that the original images were exclusive. He urges the university to consider diverse backgrounds in future marketing.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Ulster University revising sports science course promotional imagery Original release: Gregory Campbell MP Welcomes Ulster University’s Decision to Revise… (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “the Government must demonstrate greater urgency”
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP says the Windsor Framework review must be an honest assessment, not an exercise in papering over problems, and calls for more urgency from the Government in appointing the Independent Monitoring Panel and enabling Intertrade UK to start work.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework review appointment and Independent Monitoring Panel delays Original release: Robinson – “the Government must demonstrate greater urgency” (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes review commitment to examine north-south and EU relationships
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the publication of terms of reference for the independent Windsor Framework review, saying it will cover the North's future EU ties and protect all-island cooperation. Party leader Matthew O'Toole calls for a European Commission office in Belfast and freedom of…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework review appointment and Independent Monitoring Panel delays Original release: Hanna welcomes review commitment to examine north-south and EU relationships (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy review a calculated two fingers to unionism
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Murphy Review's terms of reference make any recommendations subject to cross-community support, which he argues gives nationalists a veto over changes to the Protocol. He calls the arrangement an unmitigated failure from the Donaldson/DUP deal and says unionists…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: Murphy review a calculated two fingers to unionism (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government review of Windsor Framework must meet international obligations, says Eastwood.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes Lord Murphy's appointment to review the Windsor Framework and calls for the UK Government review to be impartial, factual and to meet international obligations while highlighting dual market access.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: UK Government review of Windsor Framework must meet international obligations, says Eastwood. (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes vital funding for ending violence against women and girls, stating it must be co-ordinated effectively.
Alliance spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Executive Office's launch of the £2 million Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Local Change Fund, administered through councils. She says the funding must be co-ordinated across areas and agencies to avoid a siloed approach and to target…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Executive Office launch of EVAWG Local Change Fund Original release: Egan welcomes vital funding for ending violence against women and girls, stating it must be co-ordinated effectively. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Windsor Framework review must include opportunities
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the independent review of the Windsor Framework, led by Lord Murphy, should cover the opportunities linked to Northern Ireland's European position. He calls for a different approach from past bilateral talks, and for attention to all-island…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: O’Toole: Windsor Framework review must include opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Ted Howell: A successful Irish revolutionary – Gerry Adams
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams gives the oration at the funeral of Ted Howell, praising his role in developing Sinn Féin's peace strategy and his work on the Good Friday Agreement negotiations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ted Howell: A successful Irish revolutionary – Gerry Adams (opens in a new tab)
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The TUV publishes its response to Alliance flags Bill
TUV publishes its consultation response to Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw's Private Member's Bill on regulating flags on street furniture, urging members of the public to adapt its points. It opposes a Code of Conduct and any state-led permission regime, arguing that flags are a matter of identity…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Paula Bradshaw private members' Bill on flags and emblems consultation Original release: The TUV publishes its response to Alliance flags Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Racist signs appalling, says Tennyson
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns racist signs tied to railings outside a Lurgan school as appalling and urges anyone with information to contact police. PSNI is investigating the incident on Pollock Drive as a hate crime.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist signs outside Lurgan school on Pollock Drive Original release: Racist signs appalling, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan questions delay to Troubles pension payments
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says Assembly answers show slow progress on the Troubles victims' disability payment scheme, with under a quarter of applications decided. He calls on the Executive to work with the Payment Board to conclude the process quickly.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Issue: Troubles Permanent Disability Payment scheme progress figures Assembly answer Original release: McCrossan questions delay to Troubles pension payments (opens in a new tab)
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Ted Howell was a patriot whose contribution to Irish Republicanism will endure for generations to come – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD expresses condolences on the death of Sinn Féin strategist Ted Howell, describing him as a valued political strategist, adviser and friend who played a significant role in the peace process.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Ted Howell was a patriot whose contribution to Irish Republicanism will endure for generations to come – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Gerry Adams on the death of Ted Howell
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams pays tribute to Ted Howell, describing him as a longstanding friend and a figure in republican strategy, peace policy and international outreach, and offers condolences to his family.
Other International affairs Original release: Statement from Gerry Adams on the death of Ted Howell (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the passing of life long Irish republican activist, Ted Howell
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill expresses sorrow at the death of lifelong Irish republican activist Ted Howell, praising his quiet work as long-time Chair of the Sinn Féin negotiating team through the peace process up to New Decade, New Approach.
Other International affairs Original release: Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the passing of life long Irish republican activist, Ted Howell (opens in a new tab)
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Actions, not words, required after racial equality review, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw calls on the First and deputy First Minister to urgently set out actions to address deficiencies in the outgoing Racial Equality Strategy, after a review found no clear action plan or budget and no response from them.
Disability and equality Issue: Racial Equality Strategy review findings Original release: Actions, not words, required after racial equality review, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Mid Ulster council needs to wise up when it comes to signage
TUV spokesman Glenn Moore calls for urgent reform of Mid Ulster Council's policy of erecting Irish-language signs after a single resident's request, arguing there is little demand and significant opposition, and urging the council to spend ratepayers' money on local priorities instead.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Mid Ulster council needs to wise up when it comes to signage (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - we call a spade a spade
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP, in his New Year message, sets out 2025 priorities including the childcare subsidy scheme and broadband completion, and rejects new taxes to fix health pressures, calling instead for accountability and better management in the health service.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Robinson - we call a spade a spade (opens in a new tab)