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McReynolds welcomes Air Asia-Airbus deal for NI aerospace sector
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds welcomes AirAsia's large order of Airbus jets, worth around £14 billion, with wings and fuselages built in Belfast, saying it shows the sector's strength and that Northern Ireland is open for business.
Economy and employment Issue: AirAsia order for Airbus A220-300 aircraft built in Belfast Original release: McReynolds welcomes Air Asia-Airbus deal for NI aerospace sector (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows comments on PSNI misogyny “tone-deaf and deeply concerning”, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister criticises UUP leader Jon Burrows for comments downplaying misogyny in the PSNI, following a review that found institutional misogyny in the police handling of a murder case. She urges him to reflect on his remarks.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Katie Simpson Review findings Original release: Burrows comments on PSNI misogyny “tone-deaf and deeply concerning”, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Time to prepare for Irish Reunification – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Senator Conor Murphy calls on the Irish Government to begin preparing for referendums on Irish unity, citing an Amárach poll commissioned by European Movement Ireland. He proposes a dedicated Taoiseach's unit, a green paper and a Citizens' Assembly, and says Sinn Féin will…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Amárach poll commissioned by European Movement Ireland on Irish unity Original release: Time to prepare for Irish Reunification – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll to Host Workers and Unions at Stormont as Ulster University Job Cuts Fight Comes to Parliament Buildings
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll is hosting a panel at Parliament Buildings with workers and trade unions opposing Ulster University's decision to cut 450 jobs. He criticises the Teams-call notification and university spending on the Belfast campus and events.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Carroll to Host Workers and Unions at Stormont as Ulster University Job Cuts Fight Comes to Parliament Buildings (opens in a new tab)
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Maternal Mental Health Week: Sorca Clarke TD welcomes progress in the North but slams continued delays in the South
Sinn Féin's mental health spokesperson Sorca Clarke TD welcomes progress on a Mother and Baby Unit in the North while criticising delays to a Perinatal Mother and Baby Unit in the South. She calls on the Health Minister to set a site selection deadline, a feasibility study timeline and an opening…
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Sinn Féin responds to Alliance’s reform proposals – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes Alliance Party’s Assembly and Executive reform proposals, saying reform is needed but will not solve parties opposed to power‑sharing, and that constitutional change toward a united Ireland is the most effective solution.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Alliance Party Assembly and Executive reform proposals Original release: Sinn Féin responds to Alliance’s reform proposals – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Time to seize ‘historic opportunity’ and begin preparations for Irish unity – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes urges the Irish government to begin planning for Irish unity after an EU sentiment poll found over 60% on the island would back a united Ireland. He says Sinn Féin will bring legislation to the Dáil before summer requiring preparations to start.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: EU sentiment poll on support for a united Ireland Original release: Time to seize ‘historic opportunity’ and begin preparations for Irish unity – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Martin: Roads crisis remains despite pothole repair claims
DUP MLA and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter Martin says roads remain at crisis point despite Department claims of 10,000 pothole repairs in two months. He says the Committee will seek clarity from the Minister on the repair rate and how the extra £40 million was spent.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure repair of over 10,000 road defects Original release: Martin: Roads crisis remains despite pothole repair claims (opens in a new tab)
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Valerie’s Law must be enacted throughout all EU Member States – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion welcomes plans to bring Valerie's Law to Cabinet and calls for it to be enacted across all EU member states, citing commitments from Commissioner Michael McGrath to examine implementation.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Valerie's Law Cabinet proposal Original release: Valerie’s Law must be enacted throughout all EU Member States – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite secures commitment to recognise contribution of women to Belfast
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite says Council has agreed to honour women's contribution to the city with the Freedom of Belfast, after raising the gender imbalance among past recipients. Proposals will be developed with the women's sector to name four women for the honour…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast Freedom of the City honour for women proposal Original release: De Faoite secures commitment to recognise contribution of women to Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Democracy should not be up for grabs, says Long, as Alliance publish reform proposals
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says democracy must not be for sale and unveils the Democratic Renewal paper proposing to stop any party collapsing Stormont, ensure equal voting weight, curb executive deadlock, boost minister accountability and increase transparency of political funding.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Alliance Party Assembly and Executive reform proposals Original release: Democracy should not be up for grabs, says Long, as Alliance publish reform proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Muir launches public consultation on next phase of animal welfare reforms
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir announces a public consultation on the next stage of animal welfare reforms, inviting views on further steps such as Lucy’s Law and mandatory CCTV in abattoirs within the Animal Welfare Pathway.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Animal Welfare Pathway public consultation Original release: Minister Muir launches public consultation on next phase of animal welfare reforms (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Executive-wide AI Strategy leaves a vacuum, says Nicholl, following news of AI roll out in schools
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA welcomes the rollout of generative AI tools in education settings but calls for teacher guidance and training. She says the First and deputy First Minister must urgently publish the draft Executive-wide AI Strategy, unpublished since December, for…
Education Issue: Generative AI tools rollout in education settings Original release: Lack of Executive-wide AI Strategy leaves a vacuum, says Nicholl, following news of AI roll out in schools (opens in a new tab)
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Arson incident in Carryduff extremely concerning, says Harpur
Alliance Castlereagh South Councillor Jamie Harpur describes an arson incident in Killynure Green, Carryduff, as extremely concerning, saying residents including young families were left distressed. He urges anyone with information to assist PSNI investigators and says those responsible must be…
Justice and policing Issue: Killynure Green Carryduff arson incident Original release: Arson incident in Carryduff extremely concerning, says Harpur (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to community and voluntary groups ‘another consequence of disastrous Brexit agenda’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says communities will bear the brunt of cuts to community and voluntary groups after the British government cut funding here, which he links to Brexit. He accuses Westminster of prioritising spending on the war economy and calls for rejoining the EU in a united Ireland.
Public finance and taxation International affairs Issue: British government cuts to community funding lost through Brexit Original release: Cuts to community and voluntary groups ‘another consequence of disastrous Brexit agenda’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew praises Economy Minister for stepping in to save translation organisation
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, chair of the Communities Committee, welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's intervention to keep the Place-Name Project running. He accuses Communities Minister Gordon Lyons of trying to eradicate the organisation and of hostility to the Irish language.
Disability and equality Issue: Economy Minister intervention to save the Place-Name Project Original release: Gildernew praises Economy Minister for stepping in to save translation organisation (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes confirmation of key cancer drug use in NI
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes Health Minister confirmation that Keytruda is already available in three Health Trusts, and urges swift rollout to the remaining two areas. She says the immunotherapy could save lives.
Health Issue: Keytruda cancer drug availability in Northern Ireland Health Trusts Original release: Dodds welcomes confirmation of key cancer drug use in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin meets PSNI following reckless scenes in the Colin area – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says he met the PSNI with Paul Maskey MP after disgraceful scenes on the Stewartstown Road in west Belfast, where residents were left distressed. He says the PSNI has committed to preventative measures and that Sinn Féin will hold agencies to account.
Justice and policing Issue: Colin area Stewartstown Road disorder and planned gathering, May 2026 Original release: Sinn Féin meets PSNI following reckless scenes in the Colin area – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Magherafelt office already delivering benefits for constituents – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan marks the first anniversary of the Magherafelt Constituency Office, saying it has secured over £1 million for Mid Ulster residents through casework and thanking constituency staff.
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British government must replace lost community funding – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on the British government to fully replace community group funding lost due to Brexit, criticising its decision to alter funding arrangements and cut available money before an Assembly debate.
Public finance and taxation Issue: British government cuts to community funding lost through Brexit Original release: British government must replace lost community funding – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)