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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)
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Ending violence against women and girls must be a top priority for the Government across the UK, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood urges the Westminster Government to tackle violence against women and girls UK-wide ahead of a Commons debate, citing online abuse, radicalisation and grooming, and noting social media regulation is reserved to Westminster.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: House of Commons debate on violence against women and girls Original release: Ending violence against women and girls must be a top priority for the Government across the UK, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader's New Year Message
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says 2025 must deliver for families in Northern Ireland, urging the Executive to move beyond vague proposals and use its powers to improve people's lives, particularly on health waiting lists, special educational needs and housing.
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP Leader's New Year Message (opens in a new tab)
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2025 must be the year our local institutions see reform, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says 2025 must bring reform of the local institutions to remove the threat of ransom politics. She warns that the institutions remain at risk of another collapse and calls for reform so no single party can paralyse the system.
Constitutional affairs Original release: 2025 must be the year our local institutions see reform, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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2025: A year to advance the Republican vision for Ireland’s future – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the party will push for a united Ireland in 2025, calling on the incoming government to publish a green paper on Irish Unity, appoint a Minister for Reunification and set up a Citizens' Assembly on Unity.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: 2025: A year to advance the Republican vision for Ireland’s future – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell - Happy New Year
DUP MP Gregory Campbell uses his New Year message to urge Northern Ireland to concentrate on building a better future instead of debating a divisive border poll. He also presses the Starmer government to open talks on post-Brexit trading arrangements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Gregory Campbell - Happy New Year (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Leader’s New Year Message
TUV leader says unionism starts 2025 weaker than a year ago, blaming the DUP's Stormont deal with Sinn Fein for ending opposition to the Protocol and claiming the Windsor Framework is as threatening as ever. TUV pledges to keep opposing it in 2025.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV Leader’s New Year Message (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin nominate six candidates to contest Seanad Éireann elections
Sinn Féin says it has nominated six candidates for the Seanad Éireann elections across the industrial and commercial, cultural and educational, agricultural, labour and administrative panels. Party Leader Mary Lou McDonald says they would advance planning for Irish re-unification in the Oireachtas.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Seanad Éireann election candidate nominations Original release: Sinn Féin nominate six candidates to contest Seanad Éireann elections (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy to run for Seanad Éireann as all-Ireland politics come centre stage
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy will contest the upcoming Seanad Éireann elections, with party leader Mary Lou McDonald saying his candidacy represents the whole island and advances the All-Ireland economy and Irish unity debate.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Conor Murphy to run for Seanad Éireann as all-Ireland politics come centre stage (opens in a new tab)
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Concerns about policy on transgender prisons raised in September – but ignored
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Department of Justice has conceded a legal challenge by a transgender prisoner to be held in Hydebank Wood, which he claims shows the Executive lacks a policy on housing such prisoners. He argues the situation threatens female safety and questions the purpose of a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Justice concession on Hydebank Wood transfer challenge Original release: Concerns about policy on transgender prisons raised in September – but ignored (opens in a new tab)