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Dunne praises McIlroy during Stormont Matter of the Day
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne says Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters wins are a source of local and national pride, and he used a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to recognise the golfer's achievement.
Other Original release: Dunne praises McIlroy during Stormont Matter of the Day (opens in a new tab)
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Ron McDowell highlights Belfast City Council’s appalling attitude to IRA memorials goes back years
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says Belfast City Council has for years facilitated an IRA memorial in Ballymurphy on council-owned land, including applying for planning permission for its fence in 2019. He calls this political bias and hypocrisy, citing the removal of a Union flag in…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council decision not to act on Bobby Sands statue Original release: Ron McDowell highlights Belfast City Council’s appalling attitude to IRA memorials goes back years (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Clear need for closer EU alignment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the need for closer UK-EU relations has become clearer, pointing to Donald Trump's actions and US conduct, and welcomes any move to align the UK more closely with the EU after reports of planned legislation on single market rules.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to ease adoption of EU single market rules Original release: Hanna: Clear need for closer EU alignment (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Minister’s delay on Good Jobs Bill creating avoidable uncertainty
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA says delays to the Good Jobs Bill are causing avoidable anxiety for workers and businesses, following business groups' concerns about the proposed legislation. She calls on the Minister to introduce the Bill promptly and allow Assembly…
Economy and employment Issue: Business coalition opposition to Sinn Fein employment bill Original release: McLaughlin: Minister’s delay on Good Jobs Bill creating avoidable uncertainty (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls on Economy Minister to halt anti-jobs, anti-growth Good Jobs Bill as business sector sounds alarm
UUP Deputy Leader and Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA calls on the Economy Minister to halt the proposed Good Jobs Bill, backing business concerns about its impact on jobs and growth. She says many businesses were unaware of the Bill and criticises the consultation process.
Economy and employment Issue: Business coalition opposition to Sinn Fein employment bill Original release: Armstrong calls on Economy Minister to halt anti-jobs, anti-growth Good Jobs Bill as business sector sounds alarm (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Nesbitt announces Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces that 16 cancer service charities will share funding from the Cancer Charities Grant Scheme, jointly backed by his department and Macmillan, to deliver local support such as mental health help, rehabilitation and transport.
Health Issue: Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients announced Original release: Minister Nesbitt announces Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients (opens in a new tab)
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Jon Burrows calls on His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy after historic back-to-back Masters victories
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls on King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy following his back-to-back Masters victories, describing him as the greatest athlete Northern Ireland has produced and citing his golf tourism impact.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy back-to-back Masters victories Original release: Jon Burrows calls on His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy after historic back-to-back Masters victories (opens in a new tab)
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Removal of barriers between UK and EU markets essential for economic growth and stability, says Nicholl
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA welcomes the UK Government's plan to legislate to remove red tape on adopting EU single market rules, arguing greater regulatory alignment with the EU benefits Northern Ireland businesses. She calls for a stronger UK voice early in drafting, via…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to ease adoption of EU single market rules Original release: Removal of barriers between UK and EU markets essential for economic growth and stability, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Warns Government Action Needed as Pressure Mounts Across Key…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart warns the UK Government it faces a crisis of its own making unless it acts now to support agriculture, construction and haulage, citing diesel and fertiliser costs and the risk of widespread protests. She calls for targeted fuel support and relief on input costs.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Lockhart Warns Government Action Needed as Pressure Mounts Across Key… (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP proposes practical actions to address energy crisis as Executive sits idle
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP and Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA urge the Executive and UK Government to deliver a coordinated energy support plan. Proposals include releasing the £17 million home heating oil scheme, extending rural fuel duty relief, and fast-tracking the Warm Healthy Homes…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland energy price crisis support proposals Original release: SDLP proposes practical actions to address energy crisis as Executive sits idle (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood challenges UK Government to do more on energy crisis
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood urges fellow Northern Ireland MPs to sign a letter pressing the UK Government for fuel duty cuts, a halt to a planned fuel duty rise, VAT removal on home heating oil and agricultural diesel, and higher windfall taxes on energy firms.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Middle East conflict fuel and energy price rises in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood challenges UK Government to do more on energy crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Fuel Price Crisis Demands Immediate Government Action
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges ministers to rush through emergency support for fuel costs, saying rising petrol and diesel prices are straining households, businesses, farmers and hauliers.
Economy and employment Original release: Fuel Price Crisis Demands Immediate Government Action (opens in a new tab)
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Israeli Barbarism Rages in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin says Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon continue despite the US-Iran agreement, killing hundreds and injuring over 800, and calls on the British government to end arms sales to Israel. He also urges the Irish Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill and…
International affairs Issue: Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon despite US-Iran agreement Original release: Israeli Barbarism Rages in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone pays tribute to former councillor James McGarvey, who represented the party on Cookstown District Council for two decades, including a term as chair. McGlone recalls his civil rights background and community work.
Other Local government Original release: McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party delivered the peace now we must deliver the prosperity
Ulster Unionist Leader Jon Burrows MLA marks the 28th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement, saying the UUP helped deliver peace and that the hope of 1998 was undermined by failures to dismantle paramilitary structures and by later changes to the Agreement. He calls for a new phase of work on…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Party delivered the peace now we must deliver the prosperity (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party responds to Planned fuel protests across Northern Ireland
The UUP acknowledges public and business anger at rising fuel and fertiliser prices, says protests must stay lawful, keep roads open and never obstruct emergency services. It calls on the UK Government to introduce a long-term plan for a substantial, immediate cut in fuel duty.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Planned fuel protests across Northern Ireland Original release: Ulster Unionist Party responds to Planned fuel protests across Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Findings of publicly funded research into clerical child abuse must be published and immediate action pursued, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, MLA for South Belfast, calls for the Executive Office to publish long-delayed research on clerical abuse of children, arguing it is needed after a church investigation found indifference to safeguarding at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle. She urges the First Minister…
Justice and policing Issue: Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle safeguarding investigation findings Original release: Findings of publicly funded research into clerical child abuse must be published and immediate action pursued, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Decision on illegal terrorist statue underscores double standards
TUV deputy leader and Belfast councillor Ron McDowell condemns Belfast City Council's decision to take no action over an unauthorised statue of Bobby Sands, claiming it shows double standards compared with council removal of Union Flags.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council decision not to act on Bobby Sands statue Original release: Decision on illegal terrorist statue underscores double standards (opens in a new tab)
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TB figures offer a glimmer of hope but Northern Ireland’s farming families are still paying a devastating price
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA cautiously welcomes a 15% fall in new bovine TB reactor herds in early 2026 but says it is too early to declare progress. He highlights ongoing cattle removals, rising TB budget costs and mental health pressures on farmers, and calls on DAERA to adopt…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: NI bovine TB reactor herd figures for first two months of 2026 Original release: TB figures offer a glimmer of hope but Northern Ireland’s farming families are still paying a devastating price (opens in a new tab)
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Bobby Sands statue is symptom of a society dragged back to Troubles legacy every day
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the illegally erected Bobby Sands statue is a symptom of wider problems, arguing society is dragged back to Troubles legacy daily through media, social media and politicians. He says there are more memorials to perpetrators than victims and calls…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Illegally erected Bobby Sands statue Original release: Bobby Sands statue is symptom of a society dragged back to Troubles legacy every day (opens in a new tab)