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International cooperation key to addressing major global Issues – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says international cooperation is essential to tackling global challenges facing workers and families, after addressing the inaugural gathering of the European Left Alliance in Porto. He calls on the Irish government to begin planning for Irish reunification.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: European Left Alliance inaugural congress in Porto Original release: International cooperation key to addressing major global Issues – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Maternity Hospital scandal demands urgent action and accountability –…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the revelations about the delayed Royal Maternity Hospital constitute a scandal and demand immediate ministerial action, an overhaul of capital health project oversight and clearer solutions to the cost‑overrun and timeline failures.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: Maternity Hospital scandal demands urgent action and accountability –… (opens in a new tab)
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Tóibín appeals to SDLP members after Westminster abortion vote
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín urges SDLP members to leave the party after its two Westminster MPs, Claire Hanna and Colum Eastwood, voted for a Commons amendment permitting abortion until birth. He says the vote breaks with the SDLP's founding principles and invites dissenters to join Aontú.
Health Issue: Westminster vote on abortion amendment in Bill, June 2025 Original release: Tóibín appeals to SDLP members after Westminster abortion vote (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast Councillors bring blood donation motion to Council, highlighting importance of donating
Alliance Councillor Tara Brooks is giving blood at Belfast City Hall to encourage donations, and has tabled a council motion on blood donation inspired by her father's treatment for a rare blood cancer. She thanks the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.
Health Local government Original release: Alliance Belfast Councillors bring blood donation motion to Council, highlighting importance of donating (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Maternity hospital delay totally unacceptable
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says a 28-month delay to opening the new Belfast maternity hospital is unacceptable and welcomes the Health Minister's plan to appoint an independent expert to scrutinise the Belfast Trust's options.
Health Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: McGrath: Maternity hospital delay totally unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Speaker’s rebuke underlines importance of constructive Opposition
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA endorses the Speaker's rebuke of MLAs over the standard of Assembly debate, accusing Executive parties of treating the Chamber as an inconvenience. He points to Sinn Féin and other parties failing to vote or attend at an Opposition Day.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Speaker Edwin Poots rebuke to MLAs over Assembly debate standards Original release: O’Toole: Speaker’s rebuke underlines importance of constructive Opposition (opens in a new tab)
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Further delay to maternity hospital ‘deeply disappointing’ – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says he is alarmed that the Health Minister has confirmed a further 28-month delay to the new Belfast maternity hospital, a project already years behind and costing almost £100 million. He urges the minister to act urgently to resolve the problems.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: Further delay to maternity hospital ‘deeply disappointing’ – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds calls for answers over fire safety issues at RVH
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the Health Minister has confirmed fire safety concerns at the Royal Victoria Hospital, including beds blocking emergency exits, and questions why Belfast Trust leaders denied other concerns at committee. She asks when the Department was aware, what…
Health Issue: Royal Victoria Hospital fire safety concerns raised by NIFRS Original release: Dodds calls for answers over fire safety issues at RVH (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA raises concerns in the Assembly after the Health Minister said the Belfast Trust Maternity Hospital will not open for at least 28 more months, needing millions in extra safety and infrastructure work. He calls for a decision on the best way forward.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: Donnelly condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit (opens in a new tab)
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Independent EPA key to strengthening environmental governance, says Blair, following publication of report
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the interim report of the Independent Panel on Environmental Governance, backing its recommendation for an independent Environmental Protection Agency. He urges Executive parties to fully support the final recommendations expected this…
Environment and climate Issue: Independent Panel on Environmental Governance interim report publication Original release: Independent EPA key to strengthening environmental governance, says Blair, following publication of report (opens in a new tab)
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Recent homelessness figures highlight growing crisis, says Armstrong
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says the latest Department for Communities homelessness figures show prevention strategies are failing, with 5,200 households in temporary accommodation. She calls for a joined-up action plan alongside the Housing Supply Strategy to cut…
Housing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Communities homelessness figures June 2025 Original release: Recent homelessness figures highlight growing crisis, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd ignoring crumbling water infrastructure: O’Toole
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says Finance Minister John O'Dowd refuses to acknowledge a funding crisis at NI Water, despite Fiscal Council warnings, and calls for a funding plan, citing Lough Neagh pollution and social housing targets.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: NI Water funding crisis and Finance Minister's refusal to acknowledge it Original release: O’Dowd ignoring crumbling water infrastructure: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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Allister calls on Government to tighten border controls
TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister calls on the UK Government to address unfettered access to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland, claiming freedom of movement has effectively continued and that border controls are not being exercised. He says the Protocol could worsen this.
Immigration International affairs Original release: Allister calls on Government to tighten border controls (opens in a new tab)
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Third attack on 5G mast in a week ‘absurd’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey calls for attacks on mobile phone masts in west Belfast to stop immediately, after a third incident in a week. He describes the campaign as irrational and says it harms the wider community and endangers lives. He says he will keep working with police to identify those…
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Third attack on 5G mast in west Belfast in one week Original release: Third attack on 5G mast in a week ‘absurd’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Brett backs call for Late Night Transport funding
DUP's Phillip Brett MLA, Chairman of the Economy Committee, backs the Belfast Night Czar's open letter calling on the NI Executive to fund year-round late night transport, citing 17,000 Christmas passengers and a £600,000 Translink-linked investment figure.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast late night transport funding open letter from Night Czar Original release: Brett backs call for Late Night Transport funding (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison Welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Stormont
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Parliament Buildings, where it showcased its Classroom RevivR tool to the Education Committee, and urges local businesses to register defibrillators.
Health Education Original release: Mathison Welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Tara Brooks says she is pleased a feasibility study has been commissioned for a proposed greenway in Belfast's Blackstaff area, which followed a 2023 Alliance council motion. The study will consider links to Adelaide Train Station and alternatives such as a walking…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff area South Belfast greenway feasibility study commissioned Original release: Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns violence and disruption in Coleraine that suspended bus routes and disrupted rail services, including burning bins placed on train tracks. She calls for those responsible to be held fully accountable and urges anyone feeling unsafe to report it to police.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Coleraine violence and rail disruption June 2025 Original release: Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey…
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of a £45m Department of Education project to build a new school at Abbey Community College on the Three Mile Water site, due for completion in November 2027.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Abbey Community College new school construction start Original release: Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey… (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for urgent introduction of Hillsborough Law
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood urges the UK Government to quickly bring forward a Hillsborough-style Duty of Candour Bill, saying the promised April deadline was missed and warning that any weakened legislation would fail families.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Missed April deadline for Duty of Candour Bill Original release: Eastwood calls for urgent introduction of Hillsborough Law (opens in a new tab)