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Potential job losses at Ulster University deeply concerning and staff must be supported, says Nicholl
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says she is concerned but not surprised by Ulster University's plans to cut jobs amid financial pressures. She calls on the Economy Minister to reflect on her Department's slow higher education funding review and to work with the University to avoid…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Potential job losses at Ulster University deeply concerning and staff must be supported, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Holiday hunger legislation must be fully funded
SDLP West Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty says holiday hunger legislation, due for Second Stage in the Assembly on Monday, must be fully funded to restore payments removed during the collapse of Stormont. He urges the Sinn Féin Finance Minister to work with the Education Minister and calls on the…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Holiday hunger legislation Second Stage in the Assembly Original release: Doherty: Holiday hunger legislation must be fully funded (opens in a new tab)
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Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says Net Zero targets must be met during a Stormont debate, pointing to Lough Neagh's ecological decline, threats to eel fishing livelihoods and calls for investment in green energy such as offshore wind.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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One year on, women still waiting for law to be enforced - Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the UK Government to act quickly on the Supreme Court's For Women Scotland ruling, saying women's rights remain unclear a year on. She calls for the EHRC Code of Practice and NHS guidance to be published without delay and for the law to be enforced in full across the…
Disability and equality Issue: For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling one-year anniversary Original release: One year on, women still waiting for law to be enforced - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises other Assembly parties for voting down a DUP motion requiring departments to assess the costs and benefits of climate policies, arguing the Climate Action Plan's proposals remain unquantified and risk delaying the A5 and A1 road projects.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Assembly vote on DUP motion to cost net zero policies Original release: Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes verdict date for Springhill Massacre inquest
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the news that families have been told the date for the verdict in the Springhill Massacre inquest, praising their 54-year campaign and pledging ongoing support for the Springhill and Westrock families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Springhill Massacre inquest verdict date announcement Original release: Reilly welcomes verdict date for Springhill Massacre inquest (opens in a new tab)
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Brett secures progress towards permanent pedestrianisation of Hill…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett welcomes progress towards making Hill Street in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter permanently pedestrianised, after the temporary scheme was confirmed for an extension. He says traffic has fallen by over 70% and calls for the permanent scheme to be delivered as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Hill Street Belfast pedestrianisation scheme extension Original release: Brett secures progress towards permanent pedestrianisation of Hill… (opens in a new tab)
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Cuireann Sheehan fáilte roimh an dul chun cinn ar Bhille um Ghaelscolaíocht
Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast Sheehan welcomes the Irish Medium Education workforce bill passing its second stage in the Assembly. He says it will require the Department of Education to plan for the sector's staffing needs, and accuses the DUP and others of trying to obstruct progress.
Education Issue: Irish Medium Education workforce bill second stage in Assembly Original release: Cuireann Sheehan fáilte roimh an dul chun cinn ar Bhille um Ghaelscolaíocht (opens in a new tab)
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Business Lobby's Attack on Good Jobs Bill Shows Exactly Why Workers Need Stronger Protections
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll says the business lobby's opposition to the Good Jobs Bill is unsurprising, calls the bill modest catch-up legislation, and urges unions to mobilise. He says it may need strengthening and presses Alliance to state its position on trade union reform.
Economy and employment Issue: Business coalition opposition to Sinn Fein employment bill Original release: Business Lobby's Attack on Good Jobs Bill Shows Exactly Why Workers Need Stronger Protections (opens in a new tab)
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Cap Energy Prices to Protect Ordinary People - Gerry Carroll MLA
Gerry Carroll MLA, People Before Profit, calls for immediate energy and fuel price caps, windfall taxes on energy companies, a £500 household energy credit and an end to US military use of Irish airports, while criticising the Executive's response to cost-of-living pressures.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Fuel protests and energy price caps across Ireland Original release: Cap Energy Prices to Protect Ordinary People - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes freeze of public transport fares
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's decision to hold public transport fares steady for a second year running, arguing it will ease cost of living pressures and encourage more people onto Translink services.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Translink fare freeze announcement Original release: Boylan welcomes freeze of public transport fares (opens in a new tab)
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Retaining PEACEPLUS funding from EU is vital – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for central EU funding for the PEACEPLUS programme to be retained, warning that no proposed EU funding from 2028 would seriously affect community services, victims and survivors, and young people.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: PEACEPLUS funding continuation debate at the Assembly Original release: Retaining PEACEPLUS funding from EU is vital – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Translink fare freeze does not go far enough
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says the Infrastructure Minister's announced Translink fare freeze for this year does not go far enough. He calls for reduced public transport fares to be explored with Executive colleagues amid rising fuel costs.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Translink fare freeze announcement Original release: McNulty: Translink fare freeze does not go far enough (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Fuel protests must not put public at risk
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna says fuel protesters must protect public safety, citing traffic delays and an ambulance held up on roads. She calls on Stormont and Westminster to use their powers to support families and businesses hit hardest by rising energy costs.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fuel protests causing road blockages and traffic delays in Northern Ireland Original release: SDLP: Fuel protests must not put public at risk (opens in a new tab)
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More Than Words- Stormont Executive Parties and SDLP Must Now Act to Introduce Fuel Price Caps
People Before Profit's Shaun Harkin calls on the Stormont Executive to immediately introduce price caps on fuel and to regulate home heating oil, which he says is unregulated in the North. He says the £17m UK support package is inadequate and cites a council motion backed by Executive parties and…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Stormont fuel price caps and home heating oil regulation demand Original release: More Than Words- Stormont Executive Parties and SDLP Must Now Act to Introduce Fuel Price Caps (opens in a new tab)
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Baker welcomes Holiday Hunger Bill progressing to next stage
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker welcomes the Holiday Hunger Bill clearing second stage in the Assembly and moving to committee, saying it will help 90,000 disadvantaged children and families during holidays. He criticises the Education Minister for not backing the bill and pledges cross-party work to…
Social security and welfare Issue: Holiday Hunger Bill passes second stage in Assembly Original release: Baker welcomes Holiday Hunger Bill progressing to next stage (opens in a new tab)
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Targeted support is needed for the agricultural sector – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Aine Murphy calls on the British government to bring forward targeted support for the agricultural sector and rural communities facing rising fuel and fertiliser costs, following a meeting with the Ulster Farmers' Union.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Rising fuel and fertiliser costs affecting agricultural sector Original release: Targeted support is needed for the agricultural sector – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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British government must offer more support for fuel crisis – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls on the British government to provide urgent support for rising fuel costs in the north. Sinn Féin MPs backed a letter to the British Prime Minister seeking a temporary immediate cut in fuel costs here.
Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin MPs letter to British Prime Minister on fuel costs Original release: British government must offer more support for fuel crisis – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein flagship bill unravels after business backlash
DUP Economy spokesman Phillip Brett says Sinn Fein's employment bill is in serious difficulty after a coalition of business representative organisations raised fundamental concerns and opposed its progression. He says the Economy Minister must take responsibility for failing to secure business…
Economy and employment Issue: Business coalition opposition to Sinn Fein employment bill Original release: Sinn Fein flagship bill unravels after business backlash (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Co-opts New MLA for Foyle
The DUP announces that Julie Middleton is taking her seat as MLA for Foyle following her co-option. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP praises her experience and council record, and Middleton pledges to represent Foyle and stand up for unionist priorities.
Other Issue: Julie Middleton co-option as MLA for Foyle Original release: DUP Co-opts New MLA for Foyle (opens in a new tab)