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Lavery disappointed and confused at Sinn Féin U-Turn on rights and protections for renters
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery says he is disappointed and confused after Sinn Féin and the DUP removed calls for a ban on no fault evictions and a minimum social housing requirement from a renters' rights motion at Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. He cites over 38,000 private…
Housing Local government Issue: Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council renters' rights motion amended by Sinn Féin and DUP Original release: Lavery disappointed and confused at Sinn Féin U-Turn on rights and protections for renters (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Cutting welfare support not the way to balance the books
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says welfare recipients should not bear the brunt of UK Government cuts after Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement. She warns disabled people and those with mental health problems face income cuts and urges Executive ministers to act on mitigations.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Chancellor's Spring Statement to the House of Commons 2025 Original release: Hanna: Cutting welfare support not the way to balance the books (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston welcomes DUP statement on Grand Central Station Irish signage
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes DUP’s Deborah Erskine statement on the planned Irish‑language signage at Grand Central station, saying the proposal should be withdrawn and referred to a cross‑community Executive vote, whether via his petition or Unionist ministers.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: Gaston welcomes DUP statement on Grand Central Station Irish signage (opens in a new tab)
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DfI & Translink must answer questions about Grand Central
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, who chairs the Infrastructure Committee, calls on the infrastructure minister and Translink's chief executive to explain why no equality impact assessment was done before £145,000 was allocated to bilingual signage at Grand Central station. She says she will seek full…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: DfI & Translink must answer questions about Grand Central (opens in a new tab)
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Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments needed to safeguard clients and professionals – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Health Minister to introduce regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, including an age limit for procedures like botox and dermal fillers, training standards, and an oversight body such as RQIA.
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We must build more homes to tackle homelessness – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges building more social and affordable housing to reduce homelessness and dependence on temporary accommodation, following an Audit Office report warning of unsustainable financial pressure on homelessness services. He also says Sinn Féin is bringing Assembly…
Housing Issue: Audit Office report on temporary accommodation and homelessness services Original release: We must build more homes to tackle homelessness – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Panel for ‘One Island – One Environment’ discussion announced
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan announces the independent chairperson and panel for the 'One Island, One Environment' discussion in Ballymun on 4 April, co-hosted with the Commission on the Future of Ireland. She says the event will explore how a United Ireland could strengthen environmental protection…
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: One Island, One Environment discussion panel announcement Original release: Independent Panel for ‘One Island – One Environment’ discussion announced (opens in a new tab)
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‘Irish language organisations deserve fair funding’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy calls for fair and sustainable funding for Irish language organisations, joining activists protesting at Stormont. He says grassroots groups have led the language's revival and that the north-south implementation bodies deserve proper funding.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish language sector funding protest at Stormont Original release: ‘Irish language organisations deserve fair funding’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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A milestone for compassion - Forsythe
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes the Finance Minister's move to bring in baby loss certificates in Northern Ireland, saying they formally recognise grief for babies lost before 24 weeks. She also welcomes progress on electronic registration of deaths and stillbirths.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland baby loss certificates introduction announcement Original release: A milestone for compassion - Forsythe (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for urgent action on homelessness crisis, following NIAO report
Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls for immediate action on homelessness after a Comptroller and Auditor General report showed temporary accommodation demand up 176% since 2017. She urges greater social housebuilding and a preventative approach, and says the Communities…
Housing Issue: Audit Office report on temporary accommodation and homelessness services Original release: Armstrong calls for urgent action on homelessness crisis, following NIAO report (opens in a new tab)
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NI Water will not escape damaging financial pressures as long as funding model continues, says McMurray
Alliance's South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says NI Water will not escape financial pressures while the Infrastructure Minister keeps its current funding model. He responds to plans for a forensic accountant to investigate its overspend and calls for NI Water to move into community ownership.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Water forensic accountant investigation into resource budget overspend Original release: NI Water will not escape damaging financial pressures as long as funding model continues, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive has failed to get to grips with homelessness
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the Executive has totally failed to address rising homelessness across the North after an NI Audit Office report on the scale of the crisis. He calls for sustained funding, long-term solutions and affordable homes, and says the SDLP will publish its own housing…
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Audit Office report on temporary accommodation and homelessness services Original release: Durkan: Executive has failed to get to grips with homelessness (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: NI Water overspend underlines need for fundamental change
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says NI Water's budget overspend shows the need for fundamental change to how the organisation is run and funded. He asks Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to have forensic accountants assess its funding model and calls for an…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Water forensic accountant investigation into resource budget overspend Original release: Durkan: NI Water overspend underlines need for fundamental change (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive must ring-fence UK Government funding for housing
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan calls for the Executive to ring-fence any Barnett consequentials from the UK Government's £2bn housing package for 18,000 social and affordable homes, and says he will seek the figure from the Communities Minister.
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Government £2bn funding for 18,000 social and affordable homes Original release: Durkan: Executive must ring-fence UK Government funding for housing (opens in a new tab)
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Women’s voices must be heard and respected – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin says the DUP will keep defending women's rights and single-sex spaces after meeting Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland at Stormont. He accuses Sinn Féin, Alliance and the SDLP of dismissing the group's concerns and criticises the First Minister for avoiding…
Disability and equality Original release: Women’s voices must be heard and respected – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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SF priorities misguided - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine criticises DfI Minister Liz Kimmins over plans for Irish language signage at Grand Central Station, arguing the money should instead go to potholes, roads and rural streetlighting. She questions the cost and says Sinn Fein prioritises its own agenda.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: SF priorities misguided - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Is spreagadh eile don Ghaeilge é comharthaíocht dhátheangach ag an Mórstáisiún Bhéal Feirste – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' announcement that Irish will appear on physical signage and ticket machines at Belfast Grand Central Station, calling it another step for the language and equality.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: Is spreagadh eile don Ghaeilge é comharthaíocht dhátheangach ag an Mórstáisiún Bhéal Feirste – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Begley slams racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley condemns racist graffiti in Omagh, including a swastika and a cross sight, as an attempt to create fear. She says she has contacted the PSNI to have it removed and investigated.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti in Omagh including swastika Original release: Begley slams racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling cost of division could deliver millions for public services, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson and Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson says tackling the cost of division, estimated at over £833 million a year, could fund health, housing and other public services. Alliance's motion in the Assembly on Tuesday calls for an updated assessment and a commitment from all…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion on the cost of division action plan Original release: Tackling cost of division could deliver millions for public services, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons celebrates sport with local primary schools
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says the Celebration of Sport days, launched at the Amphitheatre Wellness Centre for around 700 Carrickfergus and Larne pupils, encourage young people to try a range of sports, including disabled sports. A second session for Bangor and Ards pupils takes place at…
Health Issue: Celebration of Sport primary school days Carrickfergus and Newtownards Original release: Minister Lyons celebrates sport with local primary schools (opens in a new tab)