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Time for action after infrastructure failures - Dunne
DUP MLA Stephen Dunne calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to act urgently on delayed projects, citing the York Street Interchange, where over £27 million has been spent, the A5, potholes, utility reinstatement and the wastewater crisis.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Time for action after infrastructure failures - Dunne (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - No Room for Complacency on National Security
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says there can be no complacency on national security after a car explosion outside Dunmurry Police Station, calling for the full facts to be established urgently and for those responsible to face the courts.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Robinson - No Room for Complacency on National Security (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Independent Autism Reviewer's report shows autism services in Northern Ireland are failing in practice despite years of commitments. He calls on the Health Minister to take ownership and drive cross-government coordination, clear…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Independent Autism Reviewer first report launch Original release: McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Minister reform promises must be more than cynical rhetoric
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says Sinn Féin's recent remarks on Stormont reform must be backed by substance after Michelle O'Neill gave no detail on her party's position in Assembly questions. He calls for concrete proposals that parties can progress.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle O'Neill Assembly questions on Stormont reform position Original release: O’Toole: First Minister reform promises must be more than cynical rhetoric (opens in a new tab)
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Long condemns attack in Dunmurry
Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long MLA condemns the car bomb attack outside Dunmurry police station in Belfast, saying lives were put at risk and praising officers who responded to the scene.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Long condemns attack in Dunmurry (opens in a new tab)
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SEN school staff workloads are unmanageable and unsustainable, says Mathison, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA says SENCO workload pressures are unfair and unsustainable, and calls on the Education Minister for urgent interventions, properly resourced EA Local Impact Teams and a thorough review of the role ahead of an Assembly motion.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SENCO workload pressures ahead of Assembly motion on special educational needs Original release: SEN school staff workloads are unmanageable and unsustainable, says Mathison, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Autism Reviewer’s report must be catalyst for real change, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly welcomes the first Annual Report of the Independent Autism Reviewer, Ema Cubitt, saying it must set a benchmark for services. He cites a finding that 90% of respondents felt unheard when seeking help and calls for findings to drive real improvements.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Independent Autism Reviewer first report launch Original release: Autism Reviewer’s report must be catalyst for real change, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Lynch expresses condolences following tragic collision
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch expresses condolences after two people died in a road accident in Lisburn, praising emergency services at the scene and urging anyone with information or footage to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lisburn road collision that killed two people Original release: Lynch expresses condolences following tragic collision (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard praises fire crews tackling Mournes fires and urges public caution
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard thanks emergency services tackling two wildfires overnight in the Mournes at Slievenaman Road and Bloody Bridge, and urges the public to stay away from affected areas and heed the yellow wildfire warning.
Environment and climate Issue: Mournes wildfires at Slievenaman Road and Bloody Bridge Original release: Hazzard praises fire crews tackling Mournes fires and urges public caution (opens in a new tab)
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Car Bomb Brings Fear & Chaos to Dunmurry
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns a car bomb in Dunmurry, saying it caused fear and confusion locally and was reckless, and calls for it to end. Councillor Michael Collins says such attacks offer no hope to a community facing poverty and inequality.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Car Bomb Brings Fear & Chaos to Dunmurry (opens in a new tab)
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Those behind Dunmurry attack ‘have nothing to offer society’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns those responsible for an explosion outside Dunmurry police station, saying they represent no one and have nothing to offer society. He calls on them to stop targeting communities and says the public rejects the actions.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Those behind Dunmurry attack ‘have nothing to offer society’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Allister comments on bomb attack
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says a car bombing in Belfast may not be coincidental in timing, given Sinn Fein met in the city, and calls for a vigorous policing response to hunt down those responsible for the attack, which caused no deaths.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast car bombing during Sinn Fein meeting Original release: Allister comments on bomb attack (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader comments on Dunmurry Incident
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA condemns a car explosion in Dunmurry, which he says was almost certainly committed by dissident republicans. He expresses sympathy for those evacuated and affected, and wishes the PSNI success in bringing those responsible to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader comments on Dunmurry Incident (opens in a new tab)
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Fox disgusted following explosion near Dunmurry police station
Alliance West Belfast representative Shay Fox condemns those responsible for a car bomb explosion outside a police station in Dunmurry's Kingsway area on the night of 25 April. He says it could have caused serious damage in a built-up area and has disrupted residents who were evacuated.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Fox disgusted following explosion near Dunmurry police station (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, calls for an emergency budget with a substantial fuel excise cut, €400 electricity credits, a €500 disability payment and a permanent USC cut. She accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of failing working families and says the British…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address (opens in a new tab)
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‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney accuses world powers that helped write international law of now dismantling it, and says the party will keep rejecting militarism. He points to the Palestinian and Cuban peoples as the focus of his concern.
International affairs Original release: ‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will ensure Ireland’s future is built – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says Irish unity will unlock the island’s social, economic and political potential and condemns recent British government decisions as damaging to northern communities. He pledges Sinn Féin will build a new, united Ireland centred on workers and families.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin will ensure Ireland’s future is built – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government is destroying public services in the north’ – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the British government to provide adequate funding for the Northern Ireland Executive, saying its current policies are damaging public services and urging a unity referendum if proper investment is not secured.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: British government's funding cuts to Northern Ireland services Original release: ‘British government is destroying public services in the north’ – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to address regional imbalance and stand up for our rural communities – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says the party will keep pressing the British Government for funding to address regional imbalance and support rural communities. She highlights an extra £40m for roads resurfacing, fully funded community transport and frozen public transport fares, and calls for support…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to address regional imbalance and stand up for our rural communities – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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TUV lays out election challenges in Newtownards meeting
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Newtownards public meeting alongside Strangford candidate Jonathan Jackson, says unionist voters must choose at the next Assembly election between DUP/UUP ministers implementing the Protocol and TUV refusing an Executive while it exists.
Constitutional affairs Original release: TUV lays out election challenges in Newtownards meeting (opens in a new tab)