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The Irish language is seen in every part of life and grows stronger each day – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the Irish language is growing stronger and urges people to attend Seachtain na Gaeilge events. She welcomes progress by The Executive Office on the Identity and Language Act, including preparations to establish an Office of Identity and Cultural Expression and…
Disability and equality Original release: The Irish language is seen in every part of life and grows stronger each day – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes Minister’s announcement of road strengthening and repair investments in South Antrim
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's £237,000 resurfacing scheme on the Loughbeg Road in Moneyglass and a £319,000 Seven Mile Straight project near Antrim, saying residents had long pressed for the repairs.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Loughbeg Road and Seven Mile Straight resurfacing investments announced Original release: Kearney welcomes Minister’s announcement of road strengthening and repair investments in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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National Insurance increase will see some GP practices close: Forsythe
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe says the UK Government's Employer National Insurance rise will further restrict GP access in Northern Ireland, claiming evidence to the Public Accounts Committee showed some practices will close and contracts will be handed back. She calls for action to protect patients.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Employer National Insurance rise impact on GP practices Original release: National Insurance increase will see some GP practices close: Forsythe (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says he pressed Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at a Communities Committee meeting for a timeline to publish an Irish Language Strategy, and calls for the minister to re-engage with Conradh na Gaeilge and the Irish language sector.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Committee meeting on Irish Language Strategy timeline Original release: Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt comments on Programme for Government
UUP Leader and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt welcomes the Programme for Government agreement as progress, but says it is poorly aligned with Executive priorities and next year's draft budget. He says health funding has fallen to an estimated 1.5% premium and calls for a funding settlement closer to…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: Nesbitt comments on Programme for Government (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Programme for Government will be judged on delivery for public, not photo-opps
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's Programme for Government will be judged on whether it delivers targets and priorities that improve people's lives. He criticises ministers for press conferences on a PfG that was signed off but not published for scrutiny.
Other Health Issue: Executive agreement on Programme for Government Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government will be judged on delivery for public, not photo-opps (opens in a new tab)
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The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson calls on the Secretary of State to ensure the NICS is fit for purpose, suggesting closer integration with the UK Home Civil Service. He also urges the Government to reconsider net-zero targets stalling projects such as the A5 road.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Access in Fermanagh & South Tyrone -…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on the Health Minister to act on NHS dental access in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, citing 49% adult registration and limited practice coverage in rural areas, during an Assembly adjournment debate.
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TUV welcome joint venture between the IFA Galgorm Resort
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston table parallel motions at Westminster and Stormont welcoming a partnership between the IFA and Galgorm Resort for a training facility for Northern Ireland's men's and women's national football teams. The motions urge the Executive to help bring the Co…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: IFA and Galgorm Resort national football training facility Original release: TUV welcome joint venture between the IFA Galgorm Resort (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the election of a Belfast figure as president of Conradh na Gaeilge, the first from Belfast in 30 years, and congratulates him on his long-standing commitment to the organisation. She urges constructive dialogue over an emergency motion on legal action against…
Disability and equality Issue: Conradh na Gaeilge presidential election at Wexford ard fheis Original release: Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive Glider decision an insult to people in Belfast
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the Executive has failed Belfast after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins dropped plans to extend the Glider to Carryduff and Glengormley and now expects the main scheme not to finish until 2030 at the earliest. He calls the decision shameful and accuses Sinn Féin…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Rapid Transport extension excludes Glengormley Original release: O’Toole: Executive Glider decision an insult to people in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone backs striking Irish language groups
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA offers his party's support to Irish language and Gaeltacht groups taking half-day strike action over cuts to Foras na Gaeilge. He urges the Irish Government and Executive to fund the body with a long-term plan and welcomes UK plans to repeal the…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language organisations strike over Foras na Gaeilge funding cuts Original release: McGlone backs striking Irish language groups (opens in a new tab)
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Seasann Sinn Féin le hearnáil na Gaeilge sa stailc i gcionne ciorruithe – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Conor McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Irish language and Gaeltacht spokesperson, and Conor McGuinness, junior spokesperson for Tuaithe, Pobail agus Gaeltacht, back the Irish-language sector strike against planned Foras na Gaeilge cuts. Ó Snodaigh urges Minister Dara Calleary to fund affected…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language organisations strike over Foras na Gaeilge funding cuts Original release: Seasann Sinn Féin le hearnáil na Gaeilge sa stailc i gcionne ciorruithe – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Conor McGuinness TD (opens in a new tab)
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We must work together to improve dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan calls for urgent action on the shortage of NHS dentists in Fermanagh, urging parties and ministers to work together. She says low NHS fee uplifts are driving dentists away and asks the Health Minister to explore reinstating financial support schemes.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Assembly debate on dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone Original release: We must work together to improve dental services in Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom’s New Social Media Guidance - Toothless and Ineffective
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says Ofcom's new guidance on online misogyny and deepfake abuse lacks enforcement, calling it symbolic and relying on voluntary compliance. She calls for legally binding obligations and financial penalties for social media platforms.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ofcom online misogyny and deepfake abuse guidance Original release: Ofcom’s New Social Media Guidance - Toothless and Ineffective (opens in a new tab)
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Lifting ban on Irish in our courts wrong on three fronts
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says repealing the ban on Irish in Northern Ireland's courts is regressive on equality, justice and finances. He claims it would make the legal profession less welcoming to Unionists, weaken juries' understanding of defendants, and add translation costs and delays.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: British government repeal of ban on Irish in courts Original release: Lifting ban on Irish in our courts wrong on three fronts (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister doesn’t know where new Glider route will…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett raises concern that the Infrastructure Minister's announcement excludes Glengormley from the Belfast Rapid Transport extension, and calls for urgent clarity on the new North Belfast Glider route's termination point, which the Minister could not specify in the Assembly…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Rapid Transport extension excludes Glengormley Original release: Infrastructure Minister doesn’t know where new Glider route will… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Hugely significant’ as British government to scrap ban on Irish in courts – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes reports that the British government will repeal its ban on Irish being used in courts, a provision from the 2022 Irish language act that has not yet taken effect. She describes the move as a major step for Irish speakers in the north.
Disability and equality Issue: British government repeal of ban on Irish in courts Original release: ‘Hugely significant’ as British government to scrap ban on Irish in courts – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Irish language organisations deserve fair funding – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy backs Irish language groups ahead of a Wednesday walkout protesting cuts to their funding, urging a fair, long-term resolution to Foras na Gaeilge funding disputes.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language organisations strike over Foras na Gaeilge funding cuts Original release: Irish language organisations deserve fair funding – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Positive first step’ as Minister announces way forward on north-south Glider – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes £48 million to advance the north-south Belfast Glider, with bus lanes and a north Belfast park and ride, and says it is a positive first step toward full delivery.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast north-south Glider route £48m funding announcement Original release: ‘Positive first step’ as Minister announces way forward on north-south Glider – Finucane (opens in a new tab)