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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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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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Cullen responds to report into suspension of emergency surgery at SWAH
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen welcomes the RQIA review of the temporary suspension of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital, but says its narrow scope omits permanent service plans. He urges the Trust, NIAS and the Department of Health to implement the recommendations swiftly and says Sinn Féin –
Health Issue: RQIA review of SWAH emergency surgery suspension Original release: Cullen responds to report into suspension of emergency surgery at SWAH (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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Abortion statists reveal horrific rise
TUV leader Jim Allister says Department of Health abortion statistics show a 28.8% rise in 2023/24 to 2,792 terminations and calls on the Health Minister to explain why Northern Ireland still lacks socioeconomic and repeat-abortion data available in Great Britain, despite a 2024 assurance. TUV MLA…
Health Issue: Department of Health abortion statistics for 2023/24 published Original release: Abortion statists reveal horrific rise (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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‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly.
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA calls on the Health Minister to keep funding for the NIAS control‑room mental health specialist pilot, which cuts 40% of mental‑health calls and eases ambulance pressure, after the Department said funding ends at the end of the 2025 financial year.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NIAS mental health specialist pilot funding deadline Original release: ‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive parties saying one thing and doing another on gambling
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Executive parties of contradicting themselves on gambling harm, citing a regulation raising betting stakes and prizes in registered clubs passed the same day as a motion on tackling gambling harm. He calls for a commitment to legislation…
Health Issue: Gaming (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 approval Original release: O’Toole: Executive parties saying one thing and doing another on gambling (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to reset relations with EU
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Chancellor Rachel Reeves's commitment to reset UK-EU relations and her announced review of the Green Book. She says a closer UK-Europe relationship would end the Windsor Framework debate, and calls on the Executive to direct growth strategy funding to health…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chancellor Rachel Reeves economic growth speech on EU reset Original release: Hanna welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to reset relations with EU (opens in a new tab)
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Simon Harris’ comments on Irish Unity deeply disappointing – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says Simon Harris’s remarks that Irish Unity is not a priority are deeply disappointing and warns Sinn Féin will strongly challenge any move to delay the issue, urging a referendum by the end of the decade.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris says Irish Unity not a priority Original release: Simon Harris’ comments on Irish Unity deeply disappointing – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes passing of motion calling for gambling addiction services
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes a cross-party Assembly motion on a health-led approach to gambling harm and urges the health department to draw up a plan for gambling support services, integrated into mental health and suicide prevention strategies.
Health Issue: Assembly motion calling for health-led approach to gambling harm Original release: McGuigan welcomes passing of motion calling for gambling addiction services (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes pay deal for resident doctors
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the pay deal reached between the health department and the British Medical Association for resident doctors, calling it recognition of their work and urging joint effort on wider health service pressures.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Resident doctors pay deal with BMA welcomed by Sinn Féin Original release: Kimmins welcomes pay deal for resident doctors (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds calls for further details on tens of millions for professional…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA calls for further details after revealing over £29 million has been paid in professional fees for the Children's Hospital before construction has begun, noting this is over three times the fees for the completed Maternity Hospital.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Children's Hospital professional fees spending figures Original release: Dodds calls for further details on tens of millions for professional… (opens in a new tab)
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Further delay to Climate Change Commissioner appointment is unacceptable, says Bradshaw.
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for urgent clarity from the FM and dFM over the delay in appointing a Climate Change Commissioner, despite regulations having all-party consent and being in force. She says the dFM hinted at further legislative problems during questions on a British-Irish…
Environment and climate Issue: Climate Change Commissioner appointment delay despite approved regulations Original release: Further delay to Climate Change Commissioner appointment is unacceptable, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast City councillors welcome funding for local community and environmental initiatives.
Alliance councillors Sam Nelson and Jenna Maghie welcome Belfast City Council funding agreed by the Strategic Policy & Resources Committee for more street litter bins, an enhanced alleyways scheme and urban wildflower projects, subject to full council ratification.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council Strategic Policy & Resources Committee funding for litter bins, alleyways and wildflowers Original release: Alliance Belfast City councillors welcome funding for local community and environmental initiatives. (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins calls for transparency and accountability on cervical screening failures
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls for greater transparency and accountability over past cervical screening failures in the Southern Trust, saying many questions remain unanswered after a committee briefing on the review of 17,500 women's tests. She urges women to keep attending smear tests.
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical screening failures review briefing Original release: Kimmins calls for transparency and accountability on cervical screening failures (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government has unique opportunity to secure future of power-sharing, says Long, as she writes to Prime Minister about reform
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging his government to prioritise institutional reform so Northern Ireland's power-sharing is not again left without a functioning Assembly. She also cites the fragile balance at Stormont and calls for a window of dialogue…
Constitutional affairs Original release: UK Government has unique opportunity to secure future of power-sharing, says Long, as she writes to Prime Minister about reform (opens in a new tab)