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Westminster will never serve the interests of workers and families in Ireland – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says Westminster will never serve workers and families on the island, criticising the chaos over proposed welfare cuts. He calls for continued opposition to cuts and proper investment in welfare and public services, and argues a united Ireland is the best option.
Social security and welfare Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster welfare cuts proposals and parliamentary chaos Original release: Westminster will never serve the interests of workers and families in Ireland – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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International community must step up and support children of Gaza – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen, MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, calls on Britain to issue visas so children from Gaza can receive life-saving medical treatment, after a London briefing on evacuating them and on the damage to Gaza's healthcare system.
International affairs Health Issue: London briefing on evacuating Gaza children for medical treatment Original release: International community must step up and support children of Gaza – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen welcomes Fermanagh & Omagh Council decision to establish Irish unity working group
Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone Pat Cullen welcomes Fermanagh & Omagh District Council's vote to set up an Irish unity working group ahead of any unity referendum. He calls on the Irish government to urgently establish one or more Citizens' Assemblies on the island's constitutional future.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Fermanagh & Omagh Council Irish unity working group motion Original release: Cullen welcomes Fermanagh & Omagh Council decision to establish Irish unity working group (opens in a new tab)
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Customers punished and jobs threatened to protect ‘all-Ireland…
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says EU type approval for new cars sold in Northern Ireland will raise prices, lengthen lead times and threaten 17,000 jobs, and calls on the UK Government to include Northern Ireland within GB type approval.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Economy Committee evidence on EU type approval for new cars in Northern Ireland Original release: Customers punished and jobs threatened to protect ‘all-Ireland… (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Slams Secretary of State Over “Out of Touch” Response to…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart criticises the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's response in Parliament on Windsor Framework costs for businesses, citing a £86 parcel charge and refusals of used farm machinery. She has written requesting an urgent meeting with affected industry leaders.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework impact on businesses raised at Northern Ireland Questions Original release: Lockhart Slams Secretary of State Over “Out of Touch” Response to… (opens in a new tab)
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FSB findings evidence Windsor Framework impact - Brett
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett, Chair of the Stormont Economy Committee, says an FSB survey shows the Windsor Framework is costly and unworkable for firms, with 58% reporting challenges and over a third ceasing trade. He calls on Ministers to defend the UK Internal Market rather than adopt…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: FSB Windsor Framework Realities report on Irish Sea border trade impacts Original release: FSB findings evidence Windsor Framework impact - Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Government must heed warnings about Framework’s impact on UK Internal…
The DUP's Gavin Robinson, DUP Leader, calls on the Government to heed warnings about the Windsor Framework's impact on the UK internal market and presses for details on the promised enhanced investment zones, citing a Federation of Small Business report on the framework.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Government must heed warnings about Framework’s impact on UK Internal… (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast to host Hunger Strike Commemoration
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan announces that Belfast will host this year's National Hunger Strike Commemoration on Sunday 24 August, urging republicans and activists from across Ireland to attend and honour the 1981 hunger strikers.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast National Hunger Strike Commemoration 2025 announcement Original release: Belfast to host Hunger Strike Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú joins British-Irish and North-South parliamentary bodies
Aontú Deputy Leader and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly says the party has joined the North-South Interparliamentary Association and the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, which it says will help build relationships and progress reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Aontú joins British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly and North-South Interparliamentary Association Original release: Aontú joins British-Irish and North-South parliamentary bodies (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd facing A5 consequences on budget
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says Finance Minister John O'Dowd may have to reallocate or return hundreds of millions for the A5 after a High Court ruling overturned the planning decision he granted as infrastructure minister. He calls on the Executive to set out its next steps for…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: High Court overturns A5 planning decision and budget uncertainty Original release: O’Dowd facing A5 consequences on budget (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says First Minister Michelle O'Neill must improve the Executive's delivery record, citing failures on the A5, Casement Park, Lough Neagh, social housing targets and waiting lists before summer recess.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin committed to building A5 – Begley
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's intention to recommend that the Executive appeal the latest A5 ruling, and says all options remain open for the road scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Sinn Féin committed to building A5 – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe: “Children’s safety must come before policy – lower the speed limit at Markethill High”
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe asks the Department for Infrastructure to reconsider its refusal to lower the speed limit on the Mowhan Road outside Markethill High School and to carry out a fresh site assessment. He also presses for a safe crossing point at Markethill Primary School.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mowhan Road Markethill speed limit refusal by Department for Infrastructure Original release: Ratcliffe: “Children’s safety must come before policy – lower the speed limit at Markethill High” (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin repeats calls for the HGV levy to be scrapped – Pa Daly TD
Sinn Féin TD and Transport spokesperson Pa Daly urges the UK Government to scrap the HGV levy, a £10 charge on southern-registered lorries entering the North, after Transport Committee Chair Michael Murphy's recent comments on it.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: HGV levy on southern-registered lorries entering Northern Ireland Original release: Sinn Féin repeats calls for the HGV levy to be scrapped – Pa Daly TD (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle Welcomes 20mph Speed Limit for Dunseverick Primary School
TUV councillor Allister Kyle welcomes the introduction of a 20mph limit outside Dunseverick Primary School during school hours, which he says is overdue. He says he had earlier written to DfI and the PSNI about speeding on Whitepark Road and urges similar action at William Pinkerton school in…
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Dunseverick Primary School 20mph speed limit introduction Original release: Kyle Welcomes 20mph Speed Limit for Dunseverick Primary School (opens in a new tab)
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HANDS OFF OUR TREASURED GPO – NO’ FUMBLING IN THE GREASY TILL’
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín and Deputy Leader Gema Brolly oppose government backing for plans to redevelop the GPO on Dublin's O'Connell Street as a commercial centre. They call for it to be preserved as a national museum or used for Irish reunification, and urge a public demonstration outside it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Government backing for GPO redevelopment plans Original release: HANDS OFF OUR TREASURED GPO – NO’ FUMBLING IN THE GREASY TILL’ (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables motion in the Commons expressing concern at Equality Commission becoming a cheerleader for trans activism
TUV North Antrich MP Jim Allister says he has tabled an Early Day Motion in the Commons expressing dismay at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland exploring ways to get around the Supreme Court ruling on the legal meaning of "woman" and "man".
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Allister tables motion in the Commons expressing concern at Equality Commission becoming a cheerleader for trans activism (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes publication of Protect Life 2 Action Plan
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the publication of the Protect Life 2 Action Plan and Implementation Plan on suicide prevention and self-harm. He says a whole-government approach is needed and that the Minister has listened to an independent review and stakeholder…
Health Issue: Protect Life 2 suicide prevention action plan publication Original release: Chambers welcomes publication of Protect Life 2 Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes additional funding for departments
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes the Executive's £118 million allocation after the June monitoring round, citing £25 million each for health and education and £9 million for social and affordable homes. She also calls for an end to British government cuts.
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive £118 million allocation following June monitoring round Original release: Dolan welcomes additional funding for departments (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes roll-out of additional 20mph zones at schools
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' roll-out of part-time 20mph school zones at a further 40 schools, the third phase bringing the total to 216. He also welcomes the minister's consideration of permanent 20mph limits near schools.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Part-time 20mph school zones third phase roll-out Original release: Boylan welcomes roll-out of additional 20mph zones at schools (opens in a new tab)