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Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois!
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on the Executive and the Irish Government to fill the funding gap facing Foras na Gaeilge after cuts of over €800,000, warning they will damage jobs and language projects. The release also criticises the DUP's stance on the language and questions Sinn…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois! (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan has published the SEN Reform Agenda and a five-year Delivery Plan, setting out short-term actions to rebuild trust with parents, build workforce capability, improve placements and support sustained funding.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Reform Agenda and five-year Delivery Plan publication Original release: Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald
Sinn Féin Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of disregarding communities and democratic institutions during his unannounced Ulster University visit, and criticises UK austerity, winter fuel cuts and the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Hilary Benn comments during unannounced Ulster University visit Original release: Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns other parties for protecting polluters
Alliance MLA John Blair accuses Sinn Féin, the DUP, UUP and SDLP of blocking tougher penalties for repeat polluters after an Assembly vote. He says the other parties are undermining protection for Lough Neagh and farmers, and urges them to reflect on their stance.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Assembly vote on stricter penalties for repeat polluters Original release: Blair condemns other parties for protecting polluters (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State can help improve public services by beginning political reform process, says Tennyson.
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson says the Secretary of State can improve public services by starting a process to reform Northern Ireland's political institutions, responding to Hilary Benn's speech marking one year since restoration. Tennyson argues stable government is needed to end repeated…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Hilary Benn speech marking one year since restoration of institutions Original release: Secretary of State can help improve public services by beginning political reform process, says Tennyson. (opens in a new tab)
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Constitutional change is a powerful incentive for increased all-Ireland co-operation – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes an Assembly motion supporting greater north-south co-operation and calls on the Irish Government to plan for Irish unity. He urges its Programme for Government to back a unity referendum this decade and to create a Minister for Reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly motion supporting greater north-south co-operation Original release: Constitutional change is a powerful incentive for increased all-Ireland co-operation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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TUV MLA cut short by Sinn Fein speaker when he attempts to raise trust and accountability issues during debate on trust and accountability
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he was cut off by Sinn Féin principal deputy speaker Carál Ní Chuilín while raising trust and accountability during an SDLP motion debate. He cites the Sinn Féin expenses matter and Executive Office Committee scrutiny, and says he will abstain on the motion.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly debate on SDLP motion on trust and accountability in government Original release: TUV MLA cut short by Sinn Fein speaker when he attempts to raise trust and accountability issues during debate on trust and accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy pledges to advance momentum for Irish Unity after election to Seanad
Sinn Féin's newly elected Senator Conor Murphy says his Stormont ministerial experience and 35 years as a Northern representative will advance the Irish Unity debate in the Oireachtas. He says Sinn Féin will hold Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to manifesto commitments on preparing for Irish Unity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Conor Murphy elected to Seanad from industrial and commercial panel Original release: Conor Murphy pledges to advance momentum for Irish Unity after election to Seanad (opens in a new tab)
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SF and DUP block opposition motion on reform and accountability
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole, Leader of the Opposition, says Sinn Féin, the DUP and the UUP lack commitment to Stormont reform after blocking his party's Opposition Day motion on reform and accountability. He criticises the First and deputy First Minister for declining to rule out collapsing the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly debate on SDLP motion on trust and accountability in government Original release: SF and DUP block opposition motion on reform and accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary.
Alliance Leader Naomi Long, East Belfast MLA, says a year of functioning institutions is welcome but should be the norm, not a notable occasion. She says Alliance will keep pushing for reform to end cycles of crisis and collapse.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive restoration first anniversary Original release: Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's first year since Stormont's return has seen little achievement, and calls on it to set out how and when it will cut health waiting lists and address crumbling water infrastructure. The party will use its Opposition Day to table…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive restoration first anniversary Original release: O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement (opens in a new tab)
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Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he is extremely concerned the DUP is delaying agreement on a new funding model that could increase financial backing for small Irish language groups, after Foras na Gaeilge announced savings forcing cuts to grassroots organisations. He urges the DUP to agree it…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says storm contingency plans must be accelerated so vulnerable people on the critical care register, including those on home dialysis, get power and support without delay. She calls for investment in generators for health services and cross-border collaboration…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Storm aftermath response and critical care register support Original release: Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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Enormous potential lies ahead in a new Ireland – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan marks the fifth anniversary of Brexit, saying the island has huge potential for investment and jobs despite lost European Social Fund money and a threat to visitor revenue from the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Enormous potential lies ahead in a new Ireland – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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One year on from the DUP/Donaldson sellout
TUV leader Jim Allister marks a year since the DUP's return to the Stormont Executive, claiming the DUP/Donaldson deal was a dishonest con that has left the Irish Sea border in full operation and Northern Ireland under EU laws in 300 areas. He also says health, finances, roads and education have…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: One year on from the DUP/Donaldson sellout (opens in a new tab)
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TUV meet American Consul to Northern Ireland
TUV MPs and MLAs Jim Allister, Timothy Gaston and Dr Dan Boucher say they met the American Consul General and political-economic chief in Ballymena to discuss the Irish Sea border's constitutional and economic effects, and a possible UK-US trade deal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV meet American Consul to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for the UK to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union as a first step towards EU membership, launching the Stronger Together paper with proposals on agri‑food checks, EU funding, youth mobility, tourist visas and a stronger NI voice in Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Fifth anniversary of Brexit policy paper Original release: UK should rejoin Single Market and Customs Union with view to rejoining EU, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill MLA is to speak at a Mid Ulster Irish unity public event in Bellaghy on 26 February, the latest in its Commission on the Future of Ireland series. She calls for grassroots, inclusive debate on a united Ireland and a carefully planned all-Ireland governance…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mid Ulster Irish unity People's Assembly, Bellaghy, 26 February Original release: Michelle O’Neill invites people to attend the Mid Ulster conference (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage.
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Finance Minister's assurance that Executive agreement has been secured to extend the forced marriage offence to arranging marriages of under-18s. She calls for the related legislation to be brought before the Assembly in coming months.
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister's assurance on forced marriage offence extension in Assembly Original release: Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage. (opens in a new tab)
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Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign.
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the PSNI, Department of Justice and Executive Office 'Power to Change' campaign, saying society must change its culture to end gender-based violence. She says men and boys have a crucial role in challenging harmful attitudes and intervening…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI 'Power to Change' gender-based violence campaign launch Original release: Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign. (opens in a new tab)