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David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding
Sinn Féin spokesperson David Cullinane TD says he has been appointed rapporteur for the Oireachtas Health Committee on adult safeguarding, and will report back with recommendations for a legislative framework. He urges the government to bring forward an Adult Safeguarding Act, citing the RTÉ…
Health Issue: Oireachtas Health Committee adult safeguarding rapporteur appointment Original release: David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health David Cullinane TD says the newly published discussion paper makes a case for an all‑island health and care service, urging the Irish Government to cooperate, consult stakeholders and convene a Citizens’ Assembly to plan constitutional change and improve services.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons announces new fund for investment in sustainability of…
The DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces a pilot Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund of around £4million to refurbish halls and community buildings, launching in autumn 2025, subject to approvals.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund pilot announcement Original release: Lyons announces new fund for investment in sustainability of… (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed for A5 landowners - McIlveen
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson and Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA calls on the Infrastructure Minister to urgently engage with landowners and farmers over the A5 route after the judicial review ruling, and to say whether vesting orders will be rescinded and compensation paid.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Clarity needed for A5 landowners - McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD launches a discussion document calling for an all-island Irish National Health and Care Service, proposing a single hospital waiting list, joint digital health records, all-island workforce planning and a rural health commission.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan
Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes Sinn Féin’s new health discussion paper, urging an all‑island Irish National Health and Care Service and proposing a Shared Island Unit, integrated waiting list, unified emergency services and a Rural Health Commission.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Immigration legislation must apply equally across the UK: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson calls on the Government to ensure immigration legislation applies equally across the UK, arguing the Windsor Framework stops it applying in Northern Ireland and that action on border control is needed.
Immigration Constitutional affairs Original release: Immigration legislation must apply equally across the UK: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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EU noose now tightens on farm machinery
TUV leader Jim Allister says the EU, through law 2023/1231, now requires agricultural vehicles and machinery moving from GB to NI to carry EU-prescribed labelling, which he calls a sovereignty grab. He argues this exposes the DUP-backed Donaldson deal as failing to remove the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Enforcement of EU requirements on used agricultural machinery from Great Britain Original release: EU noose now tightens on farm machinery (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Less time on social media videos and more on legislation could have saved A5
Aontú Deputy Leader Mrs Brolly says a court ruling halting the A5 on Climate Change Act grounds is a devastating result for families bereaved on the road. She blames SDLP, Sinn Féin, PBP and Alliance for backing the Act, claims they were warned of its impact, and calls for the Executive to get…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Brolly: Less time on social media videos and more on legislation could have saved A5 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for "urgent, universal collective action" to end Israeli impunity in Gaza after the Assembly backed a motion condemning it, citing deaths, child malnutrition and destroyed health and water systems.
International affairs Health Issue: Assembly motion condemning Israeli impunity in Gaza Original release: ‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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November must be the last Presidential election that excludes citizens in the North and the diaspora – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls for November's presidential election to be the last to exclude Irish citizens in the North and abroad, and urges the government to set a referendum date and timeline. Her Dáil motion seeks presidential voting rights for citizens across the island and the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Dáil motion on presidential voting rights for citizens abroad Original release: November must be the last Presidential election that excludes citizens in the North and the diaspora – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State should listen to Omagh victims’ families – Robinson
DUP Leader Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP says the Omagh bombing victims’ families, speaking at the public inquiry, demand that Secretary of State Hilary Benn apologise for praising the UK‑Ireland memorandum of understanding, which they deem unsatisfactory.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's remarks on Omagh Memorandum of Understanding at NIAC Original release: Secretary of State should listen to Omagh victims’ families – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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FSB report confirms dire consequences of Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says a Federation of Small Businesses report shows worsening economic harm from the Irish Sea border, citing 58% of GB-to-NI traders reporting frictions and 34% having stopped trading. He calls on the UK government to act under Article 16.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: FSB Windsor Framework Realities report on Irish Sea border trade impacts Original release: FSB report confirms dire consequences of Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Minister needs to get to grips with NI Water challenges – Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the NI Assembly Infrastructure Committee, says the investigation into unauthorised NI Water overspend amounts to a whitewash of core issues. She calls on the Infrastructure Minister to return to the Assembly and set out how financial targets will be met and…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Water unauthorised overspend investigation report Original release: Minister needs to get to grips with NI Water challenges – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara accuses the SDLP of populism over its call to unpick the Climate Act 2022 to fund a road project. He says the SDLP voted to split climate targets and backed Going for Growth, and calls for the money to fund A5 road safety and a Portadown to Derry rail line instead.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP call to unpick the Climate Act for A5 road Original release: Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act (opens in a new tab)
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£200 million over next five years will be welcome boost for PSNI – Chambers
UUP Policing Board member Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the £200m over five years for the PSNI but says it is a stopgap, arguing the Patton Report's 7,500 officer target remains unmet after years of under-funding. He questions the £7m figure and whether the Executive has approved the funding, and…
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: £200m five-year PSNI funding announcement Original release: £200 million over next five years will be welcome boost for PSNI – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Minister ignoring consequences of NI Water underfunding
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says the Infrastructure Minister is ignoring the scale of the crisis at NI Water, claiming current funding cannot fix ageing wastewater infrastructure and calling for the Minister to deliver the required money.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Water unauthorised overspend investigation report Original release: Durkan: Minister ignoring consequences of NI Water underfunding (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Infrastructure Minister must outline next steps for A5
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to urgently set out next steps for the A5 road upgrade after a court ruling. He blames the department and the previous minister for planning failures and says the SDLP has proposed amending climate legislation to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor court ruling Original release: McCrossan: Infrastructure Minister must outline next steps for A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA responds to the ruling on the A5 road, saying farmers in West Tyrone will be relieved and blaming MLAs who backed the Climate Change Act for the fallout. He claims Northern Ireland is being strangled by net zero, with infrastructure, agriculture and industry…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling a devastating blow for our communities – Pearse Doherty TD and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD
Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn say a High Court ruling against the A5 road upgrade is a severe setback for Donegal communities and warn further delay risks more deaths. They say the scheme would save lives, create jobs and cut journey times to Dublin, and pledge to keep…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling a devastating blow for our communities – Pearse Doherty TD and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (opens in a new tab)