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British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard accuses the British Secretary of State of condescending, colonial-style remarks towards Northern Ireland ministers, and calls on the British government to fully fund public services and the Secretary of State to call a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Original release: British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs Pocket Pay Rises While Workers Wait
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns proposed further MLA pay rise after their 27% increase, contrasting it with public sector workers still awaiting pay awards and the Executive's lack of budget. He says Executive parties cannot blame the Remuneration Board and urges MLAs to refuse the…
Economy and employment Health Original release: MLAs Pocket Pay Rises While Workers Wait (opens in a new tab)
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Inaugural Summit strengthens unionist ties between Scotland and…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett, speaking in Edinburgh, says Northern Ireland and Scotland share deep historic and cultural ties and calls for closer cooperation between unionists in both regions. The DUP delegation is attending a unionist summit with Scottish unionists and the Grand Orange Lodge.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Inaugural Summit strengthens unionist ties between Scotland and… (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD urges the Taoiseach to press Andy Burnham for clarity on how an Irish unity referendum would be triggered, and argues that all-island health planning would give better services at lower cost.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in Northern Ireland
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for equitable access to Enhertu, a life-extending breast cancer drug now available on the NHS in England, for patients in Northern Ireland. She has written to Health Minister Robbie Butler seeking an urgent timetable for its availability locally.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA urges the Infrastructure Minister to take action on emerging evidence linking sand dredging at Lough Neagh to nutrient release from lake sediment, which he says could worsen water quality and fuel harmful algal blooms.
Environment and climate Original release: Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Allister calls on minister to bridge the gaps in dental provision
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on health minister Robbie Butler to fund dental hygienist training in Northern Ireland and to create an NHS contract for hygienists, arguing it would save money long term. He also highlights a claimed gap in hygienist numbers compared with England and says the…
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Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Lynch says Michael O’Neill’s claim that a young Northern player has “no bloodline” to Ireland is disgraceful, stresses that people born in the North are Irish under the Good Friday Agreement and calls for an end to stigma and abuse of athletes who choose to represent the
Constitutional affairs Original release: Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood urges British Rowing to reconsider excluding Daniel Collins from this year's indoor championships rankings unless he declares himself British, noting he raced under the Irish flag last year. Eastwood says he has written to British Rowing and Sports Minister Stephanie…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision (opens in a new tab)
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Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works
Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly TD, speaking after an Irish Unity fringe meeting at the TUC Congress in Brighton, says growing support for a united Ireland exists among Irish workers and progressive British allies. She urges the British labour movement to engage on Irish unity and to address…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needs fair and sustainable funding settlement – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says Executive budget pressures stem from the British Government's failure to provide a fair, sustainable funding settlement for the North, citing Independent Fiscal Council evidence that it would receive £1-3 billion more a year if funded above need.
Public finance and taxation Health Original release: Executive needs fair and sustainable funding settlement – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin agree Memorandum of Understanding to build towards constitutional change
Sinn Féin, with Plaid Cymru and the SNP, announces a Memorandum of Understanding between party leaders to co-operate on economy, energy and Europe. It calls on the British Government to prepare for and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin agree Memorandum of Understanding to build towards constitutional change (opens in a new tab)
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Former SDLP branch chair Ciara Dempsey joins Ulster Unionists as Clogher Valley candidate
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: Former SDLP branch chair Ciara Dempsey joins Ulster Unionists as Clogher Valley candidate (opens in a new tab)
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Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin to meet in Cardiff tomorrow to build towards constitutional change
Sinn Féin says its leaders will meet Plaid Cymru and SNP counterparts in Cardiff on Monday to deepen cooperation on the economy, energy and European matters, and urge the British government to prepare for constitutional change across Wales, Scotland and the north.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin to meet in Cardiff tomorrow to build towards constitutional change (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, addressing the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School, recounts Sinn Féin's role in securing repeal of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 during the Good Friday Agreement talks, crediting Desmond Greaves's writings and arguing the peace strategy aimed at…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for Northern Ireland
UUP MLA for East Antrim John Stewart says a joint self-determination declaration to be signed in Cardiff by the First Minister means nothing without Westminster, and that she lacks authority to sign for Northern Ireland without Executive agreement. He calls for the office of First Minister to be…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Sinn Féin on visit to Ireland by US President Donald Trump
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald T.D calls on US President Donald Trump to apply the Irish peace process approach to Palestine and urges the United States to stop arming Israel. She also says the Taoiseach should begin planning for Irish reunification after Trump's comments on the issue.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement from Sinn Féin on visit to Ireland by US President Donald Trump (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Trump intervention reflects shift in New Ireland debate
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Donald Trump's comments on Irish unity show how far the debate on Ireland's constitutional future has moved. She calls on Dublin and London to prepare seriously for a New Ireland and says the decision belongs to the people of Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Hanna: Trump intervention reflects shift in New Ireland debate (opens in a new tab)
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DUP welcomes defeat of Assisted Suicide Bill
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart welcomes the Commons defeat of the Assisted Suicide Bill, saying Parliament chose protecting vulnerable people and calling for improved hospice and palliative care for everyone facing terminal illness.
Health Original release: DUP welcomes defeat of Assisted Suicide Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon raises issue of low pay for care workers directly with Health Minister
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says she has pressed the Health Minister for assurances that firms delivering publicly funded social care meet their duties to staff and pay them fairly. She also seeks an update on the promised Real Living Wage for independent sector social care workers.
Economy and employment Health Original release: Dillon raises issue of low pay for care workers directly with Health Minister (opens in a new tab)