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Hughes condemns Israel’s behaviour towards humanitarians captured from Sumud Flotilla
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes condemns Israel's treatment of humanitarians captured from the Sumud Flotilla, citing footage of detainees, including an Irish citizen, being tied up and held at gunpoint. He calls for their governments to secure their release and safe return.
International affairs Issue: Israeli detention of Gaza aid flotilla participants May 2026 Original release: Hughes condemns Israel’s behaviour towards humanitarians captured from Sumud Flotilla (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes further progress on public inquiry into Mother and Baby institutions
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes progress on the Mother and Baby Institutions Bill in the Assembly, saying it will provide a framework for a public inquiry into institutions where women and girls were held. She says victims' priority is exposing the abuse they endured and criticises…
Disability and equality Issue: Mother and Baby Institutions Bill progress in the Assembly Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes further progress on public inquiry into Mother and Baby institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Meaningful engagement needed between Health Minister and BMA – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to urgently hold meaningful negotiations with the BMA to avert planned hospital doctor strikes, citing the 3.5% pay offer rejection and warning of added pressure on emergency services.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA hospital doctors strike action over 3.5% pay offer Original release: Meaningful engagement needed between Health Minister and BMA – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Changes to how new drivers obtain licenses will improve road safety – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes progress on Graduated Driver Licensing, with changes to how new drivers obtain licences expected by October and new tests beginning in April 2027. She says the reforms aim to reduce serious road traffic accidents involving new and young drivers.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Graduated Driver Licensing progress following Infrastructure Committee meeting Original release: Changes to how new drivers obtain licenses will improve road safety – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Givan attempting to downplay demand for integrated education – Sheehan
Sinn Féin's education spokesperson Sheehan says Education Minister Paul Givan is downplaying demand for integrated education in a Department of Education report. Sheehan says unmet demand exists and that the minister should embrace the Integrated Education Act's spirit and legal obligations.
Education Issue: Department of Education report on demand for integrated education Original release: Paul Givan attempting to downplay demand for integrated education – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Good Jobs Bill will be transformative for workers in South Down – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's referral of the Good Jobs Bill to the Executive and urges all parties to help it move through the Assembly without delay. He says the Bill would tackle exploitative zero-hours contracts, protect women from dismissal during…
Economy and employment Issue: Good Jobs Bill submission to the Executive Original release: Good Jobs Bill will be transformative for workers in South Down – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Blocking of RTÉ content in North ‘unacceptable and must be brought to an end’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the Economy Minister's engagement with the Irish and British governments on geoblocking, arguing that restricted access to RTÉ content in the North must end and urging Dublin to press London, regulators and internet providers.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Geoblocking of RTÉ content in Northern Ireland Original release: Blocking of RTÉ content in North ‘unacceptable and must be brought to an end’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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British government must deliver for local farmers – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the British Government to create a distinct, protected agricultural funding package for Northern Ireland, arguing the current system is shortchanging local farmers and rural communities since changes made in 2021 to post-Brexit support.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: British government must deliver for local farmers – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters
SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA says the party is bringing forward an amendment to the Justice Bill so police can seize scramblers and e-scooters being used dangerously or anti-socially without first issuing a warning. He urges MLAs to back the proposal.
Justice and policing Issue: SDLP amendment to Justice Bill on seizing scramblers and e-scooters Original release: SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Executive must prevent doctors’ strike
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Executive must take responsibility for deteriorating relations with healthcare workers and calls on the Health Minister to engage with staff representatives to prevent BMA-announced strike action by doctors.
Health Issue: BMA hospital doctors strike action over 3.5% pay offer Original release: McGrath: Executive must prevent doctors’ strike (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Executive failure risking Translink cuts
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA blames an Executive failure to properly fund Translink for possible service cuts and fare discount removals. He says students, disabled and elderly people and rural communities would be hit, and calls for expanded public transport…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Translink considering service cuts and fare discount removal Original release: McNulty: Executive failure risking Translink cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers: Doctors have a genuine ally in Health Minister Nesbitt
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA expresses disappointment at the BMA in Northern Ireland balloting members for industrial action, and urges doctors to recognise Health Minister Mike Nesbitt as an ally committed to delivering their pay award once an Executive budget is agreed.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA hospital doctors strike action over 3.5% pay offer Original release: Chambers: Doctors have a genuine ally in Health Minister Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Rising prices mean door to home ownership slammed shut for many families, says Mulholland
Alliance Communities Spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA says rising house prices are shutting young people and families out of home ownership, citing the latest House Price Index showing an average near £200,000. She calls on the Communities Minister to set out a plan to boost supply and support…
Housing Issue: Latest House Price Index showing Northern Ireland average near £200,000 Original release: Rising prices mean door to home ownership slammed shut for many families, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Fuel duty freeze bare minimum but welcome, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes the Prime Minister's postponement of a planned 5p fuel duty increase but says it is the bare minimum. She calls for VAT removal on home heating oil and agricultural diesel and higher windfall taxes on energy companies.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Prime Minister's postponement of 5p fuel duty increase Original release: Fuel duty freeze bare minimum but welcome, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll Welcomes Assembly Backing for Mother & Baby Home Bill Amendments
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes Assembly passage of several of his amendments to the Mother and Baby Institutions inquiry and redress legislation, saying they allow cross-border cooperation, interim reporting, multiple payments for doubly-affected people and nominated…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly passage of Inquiry and Redress Scheme Bill amendments Original release: Carroll Welcomes Assembly Backing for Mother & Baby Home Bill Amendments (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: We Make No Apologies for Trying to Stop War Crimes
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin welcomes a judge's dismissal of the prosecution against him over a Gaza protest, while condemning the decision to let cases against other protesters proceed. He calls for an end to arms sales to Israel and a full boycott of the Israeli state.
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Court ruling dismissing PPS case against Shaun Harkin over Gaza protest Original release: Harkin: We Make No Apologies for Trying to Stop War Crimes (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes opening date for Pat Finucane Inquiry
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes confirmation that the Pat Finucane Inquiry will begin its work on 10 June, praising the Finucane family's persistence over 37 years and offering them her full support and solidarity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Inquiry opening date confirmed for 10 June Original release: Hargey welcomes opening date for Pat Finucane Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Rising remand prisoners deeply concerning - Wilson
DUP MLA Gareth Wilson expresses concern that over 44% of prisoners are now on remand, up from about one third in mid-2024, and calls on Justice Minister Naomi Long to take urgent action on court delays.
Justice and policing Issue: Rising prisoner remand figures in Northern Ireland Original release: Rising remand prisoners deeply concerning - Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne Calls for Urgent Review of Grass Cutting Policy Amid Road…
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne urges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to reassess the department's roadside grass cutting approach, citing poor sight lines at junctions and on key routes after a wet, mild spell. He says the current twice-yearly cut is a safety concern and asks for more…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Dunne Calls for Urgent Review of Grass Cutting Policy Amid Road… (opens in a new tab)
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Threatening emails have caused extreme and understandable anxiety across Antrim – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA for South Antrim Declan Kearney says threatening emails sent to schools and businesses across Antrim have caused serious anxiety among parents, schools and business owners. He calls the threats reprehensible, says those responsible must be held to account, and welcomes police…
Justice and policing Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Threatening emails have caused extreme and understandable anxiety across Antrim – Kearney (opens in a new tab)