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Dickson pushes for removal of wire mesh on coastal barriers at Whiteabbey
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson says he met the Infrastructure Minister to press for removal of the wire mesh on new Shore Road barriers in Whiteabbey, which he says obstruct Belfast Lough views. He argues the Department should have spent the money on junction safety at Glenville Road…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shore Road Whiteabbey coastal barriers wire mesh removal Original release: Dickson pushes for removal of wire mesh on coastal barriers at Whiteabbey (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Mobile phone coverage in west Belfast must be addressed
SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty says poor mobile phone coverage in West Belfast must be tackled and urges an end to attacks on 5G masts, calling on providers and authorities to resolve the problem before the upcoming Assembly debate.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Mobile phone coverage problems in West Belfast Original release: Doherty: Mobile phone coverage in west Belfast must be addressed (opens in a new tab)
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Firearm Incident on Bangor High Street
TUV's North Down chairman Peter Wilson welcomes the safe resolution of a firearm incident on Bangor High Street without injury, praising PSNI and emergency services. He calls for renewed focus on early intervention and better mental health services, especially for veterans.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Firearm incident on Bangor High Street Original release: Firearm Incident on Bangor High Street (opens in a new tab)
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We will judge agreement on how it impacts NI’s place within the…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says the party will judge the UK-EU agreement by its impact on Northern Ireland's place within the UK, calling for a radical move beyond the Windsor Framework and full removal of EU law and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: UK-EU agreement on SPS trade and Windsor Framework Original release: We will judge agreement on how it impacts NI’s place within the… (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin welcomes today’s EU-UK agreement to reduce trade barriers to the benefit of business, workers and consumers – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the EU-UK summit agreement to reduce trade barriers, calling for the Windsor Framework and dual market access to be safeguarded and the North treated as a full participant. She also criticises the summit for offering no concrete action on Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Sinn Féin welcomes today’s EU-UK agreement to reduce trade barriers to the benefit of business, workers and consumers – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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EU deal still leaves Irish Sea border in place and NI captured by EU
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK-EU deal leaves the Irish Sea border in place and keeps Northern Ireland under EU customs rules. He cites unchanged EU regulations, ongoing border post spending and the parcel border, and accuses the government of handing control back to Brussels.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU agreement on SPS trade and Windsor Framework Original release: EU deal still leaves Irish Sea border in place and NI captured by EU (opens in a new tab)
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UK-EU deal a first, positive step towards closer, better relationship, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the new UK-EU deal, which removes some checks on animal and plant products and includes security measures, is a first, positive step towards a closer relationship. She says further work is needed on customs and veterinary medicines and calls for the package to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU trade deal and Windsor Framework implications for Northern Ireland Original release: UK-EU deal a first, positive step towards closer, better relationship, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls on Health Minister to re-engage in negotiations and restore relations with GPs
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Health Minister's decision to implement a GP funding contract despite a near-unanimous BMA GP Committee rejection shows disregard, and urges him to return to talks and repair ties with general practitioners.
Health Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McAllister calls on Health Minister to re-engage in negotiations and restore relations with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK-EU Summit must bring ambition and agreement on way forward
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the forthcoming UK-EU Summit to produce concrete agreement on closer relations, saying welcome warmer tone must be matched with firm commitments. She points to freedom of movement for young people and ETA cross-border travel for tourists as outstanding issues.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Hanna: UK-EU Summit must bring ambition and agreement on way forward (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes agreement on UK-EU deal
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the UK‑EU agreement reached on Monday, saying it includes initiatives that will help Northern Ireland businesses and travellers and advances the SDLP’s ‘Our European Future’ policy on SPS, environmental protection and youth opportunities.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Hanna welcomes agreement on UK-EU deal (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health Minister must work with GPs
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Health Minister's approach to GP contract talks will deepen the primary care crisis. He accuses the Minister of imposing a contract GPs have rejected and calls for the indemnity data behind his claims to be published.
Health Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McGrath: Health Minister must work with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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Prime Minister must pursue ambitious relationship with EU, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA urges the UK Government to use this week's EU summit to pursue closer alignment with the bloc, citing remaining Windsor Framework barriers and calling for talks on rejoining the single market and customs union.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Prime Minister must pursue ambitious relationship with EU, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Allister: Assisted Dying Bill is a Dangerous Charter for Death
TUV leader Jim Allister MP criticises the Assisted Dying Bill as a danger to vulnerable people, arguing it lacks safeguards, including on mental capacity and minors, and urges MPs to reject it.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assisted Dying Bill Committee Stage amendments and vote Original release: Allister: Assisted Dying Bill is a Dangerous Charter for Death (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister underlines road safety priority during South Antrim constituency visit – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he hosted Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins on a South Antrim constituency visit to view completed and planned active travel and footway schemes from Toome to Glenavy. He urges early start dates for Creggan footway works and says the investments will improve…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Infrastructure Minister underlines road safety priority during South Antrim constituency visit – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Butler Welcomes NAP Extension But Real Change Demands Co-Design
UUP MLA Robbie Butler, agriculture, environment and rural affairs spokesperson, welcomes the Minister's extension of the Nitrates Action Programme consultation to 24 July 2025 but says it must include co-design with farmers, representative bodies and rural communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Nitrates Action Programme consultation extension to 24 July 2025 Original release: Butler Welcomes NAP Extension But Real Change Demands Co-Design (opens in a new tab)
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Petrol and diesel price rip-off continues – Pa Daly TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Pa Daly TD calls on the government to scrap the planned autumn carbon tax increase and review why southern petrol and diesel prices are 25% above northern ones. He also urges action on EV affordability.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Reports that southern petrol and diesel prices are 25% above northern prices Original release: Petrol and diesel price rip-off continues – Pa Daly TD (opens in a new tab)
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Forgotten farming families must be heard on A5 - Buchanan
West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan, speaking in an Assembly Adjournment debate, calls on Ministers in the Departments for Infrastructure, Finance and Agriculture to work together and give clarity on compensation and single farm payments for farming families affected by the A5 dual carriageway.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: A5 dual carriageway land vesting and farm compensation concerns Original release: Forgotten farming families must be heard on A5 - Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy launches survey to tackle mobile coverage black spots across Derry
Sinn Féin MLA Padraig Delargy has opened a community survey to map mobile signal dead spots in Derry, saying residents report poor or missing coverage in the city centre and border areas. He wants the data to press mobile providers for investment and upgrades.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Delargy launches survey to tackle mobile coverage black spots across Derry (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister urges Health Minister to ensure sustainable GP funding as a priority, following rejection of funding contract offer
Alliance health spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister urges the Health Minister to prioritise reopening talks on sustainable GP funding after 99.6% of BMA GP Committee ballot respondents rejected the 25/26 GMS contract offer. She says the proposed terms would cause a net loss of…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McAllister urges Health Minister to ensure sustainable GP funding as a priority, following rejection of funding contract offer (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Mineral licences decision a slap in the face for local communities
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA criticises the award of seven new mineral prospecting licences to four companies, saying it contradicts the Economy Minister's earlier support for a moratorium. She calls for the licences to be suspended until a departmental review of mineral…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Seven new mineral licences granted in the West Original release: McLaughlin: Mineral licences decision a slap in the face for local communities (opens in a new tab)