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Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the government-appointed Equality Commission has contradicted claims that the Rwanda Bill will apply equally in Northern Ireland and GB, arguing Protocol Article 2 gives asylum seekers protections that will stymie it there. He says the Donaldson Deal failed to address…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission statement on Rwanda Bill application in Northern Ireland Original release: Equality Commission contradicts Govt on Rwanda Bill (opens in a new tab)
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It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls for work on a women's health strategy to resume as soon as possible, ahead of an Assembly motion urging the Health Minister to bring forward a fully-budgeted strategy covering women's health across all life stages.
Health Disability and equality Original release: It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Baker says Donaldson deal doesn’t stop Sea Border hardening
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says Steve Baker's remarks show the Donaldson deal does not stop divergence from retained EU law, claiming DUP spin on the deal is being exposed. He says hundreds of pages of EU law binding Northern Ireland under the Protocol remain untouched by the deal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Steve Baker remarks on Donaldson deal and EU law divergence Original release: Steve Baker says Donaldson deal doesn’t stop Sea Border hardening (opens in a new tab)
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DUP vice chair of Democratic Scrutiny Committee makes laughable attempt to deny existence of Sea Border
TUV's Keith Ratcliffe accuses the DUP's David Brooks of denying the Sea Border, despite a ministerial answer stating Great Britain is a third country for trade and that border posts will stay. He says Brooks is unfit for the Democratic Scrutiny Committee vice chair role.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP's David Brooks denial of Sea Border Original release: DUP vice chair of Democratic Scrutiny Committee makes laughable attempt to deny existence of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Agriculture Minister confirms – Sea Border stays, GB still a “Third Country”
TUV leader Jim Allister says written confirmation from the Agriculture Minister shows the Sea Border remains in place and that GB is still treated as a Third Country under EU official controls rules. He accuses the DUP of spin over Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's Seven Tests.
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Agriculture Minister's answer on dismantling Sea Border inspection posts Original release: Agriculture Minister confirms – Sea Border stays, GB still a “Third Country” (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt, a Policing Board member, criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher for not inviting UUP leader to the PSNI Graduation Ceremony, while welcoming First Minister Michelle O'Neill's attendance, and urges him to reflect and repair the damage.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Chief Constable omission of UUP leader from PSNI Graduation Ceremony Original release: Chief Constable makes first mistake - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists expect the truth
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Donaldson Deal permanently accepts EU laws and an Irish Sea border, calls it a sell-out endorsed by the DUP, and demands an immediate Assembly election so unionist voters can give their verdict.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP deal with the government on the Windsor Framework Original release: Unionists expect the truth (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on ministers in the newly formed Northern Ireland Executive and the EU to actively engage on cross‑border initiatives, urging an open‑door approach to EU programmes that benefit workers and families on the island.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: New Northern Ireland Executive formation Original release: MacManus calls on new Executive and EU to engage on cross border initiatives (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that people in the north lack any input into EU legislation affecting them, and calls for formal, organised direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs. He also congratulates Michelle O'Neill on becoming First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: MacManus calls for direct engagement between MLAs and MEPs to be formalised (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting
Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, speaking at the Assembly sitting, welcomes the DUP's return to the power-sharing institutions and pledges cooperation with unionist colleagues. She sets out priorities including childcare, social housing, health reform, the A5 and A29 road schemes…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the return of a new Executive in Northern Ireland and wishes the First and Deputy First Ministers well. He sets out priorities for incoming Ministers, including public sector pay, public services, environmental record and housing, and says the party will keep…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance's new Ministerial team welcome restoration of the institutions and look forward to challenges ahead
Alliance says its newly appointed Ministers welcome the restoration of the Stormont institutions, with Naomi Long elected Justice Minister and North Down MLA Andrew Muir named DAERA Minister. Long pledges to press for a funding formula deal with Treasury and urgent action on public sector pay.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Alliance's new Ministerial team welcome restoration of the institutions and look forward to challenges ahead (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: SDLP Opposition determined to deliver
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says his party's Opposition team will push for families facing cost-of-living pressures, patients on waiting lists and children's education. He calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to pledge they will not collapse the Executive and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP Leader of the Opposition pledge and call on Stormont collapse Original release: O’Toole: SDLP Opposition determined to deliver (opens in a new tab)
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TUV join the campaign trail for Ben Habib
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says he joined Ben Habib's campaign in the Wellingborough by-election and praises Habib's commitment to Northern Ireland's place in the UK, citing legal advice obtained with Baroness Hoey, Jamie Bryson and Jim Allister on the Protocol and Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Wellingborough by-election campaign of Ben Habib Original release: TUV join the campaign trail for Ben Habib (opens in a new tab)
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Legal advice from John Larkin KC on DUP deal
TUV MLA Jim Allister, via legal advice from John Larkin KC instructed by Baroness Hoey, Ben Habib and Jamie Bryson, says the DUP deal's Windsor Framework regulations do not restore Act of Union Article 6 or remove the Irish Sea border, and questions the command paper's constitutional claims.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Legal advice on DUP deal from John Larkin KC Original release: Legal advice from John Larkin KC on DUP deal (opens in a new tab)
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Legal advice from John Larkin KC on DUP deal to be published on Friday morning
TUV says legal advice from John Larkin KC on the DUP deal, commissioned by Ben Habib, Baroness Hoey, Jim Allister and Jamie Bryson at their own expense, will be published on Friday morning at Parliament Buildings. It says the advice covers Article 6 of the Acts of Union and the deal's impact on…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Legal advice on DUP deal from John Larkin KC Original release: Legal advice from John Larkin KC on DUP deal to be published on Friday morning (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he has written to the Assembly Speaker that a basis now exists for the Assembly to meet, elect a Speaker and fill the First and deputy First Minister and Executive posts. He expects the Assembly to meet on Saturday.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Safeguarding the Union agreement and Assembly restoration letter to Speaker Original release: Statement by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP (opens in a new tab)
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New Executive must prioritise women’s health – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says waiting times for NHS gynaecological treatment are unacceptable, with some women forced into avoidable surgery, and calls on a new Health Minister to deliver a women's health strategy as a priority.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Gynaecology waiting times review Original release: New Executive must prioritise women’s health – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Jeffrey on the run – scared of debate
TUV leader Jim Allister says DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson refuses to debate him over his deal, calling this a feeble diversion from abandoned unionist demands. He lists remaining concerns: NI under the EU Customs Code, customs checks on GB goods, ECJ oversight and Trusted Trader requirements.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP deal with the government on the Windsor Framework Original release: Jeffrey on the run – scared of debate (opens in a new tab)
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Bangor West Councillor welcomes announcement that the Promote Learning Disability Service has been saved from closure
Green Party Bangor West councillor Cllr McKee welcomes the signing of a contract for charity Orchardville to take over the Promote Day Opportunities Service in Bangor, saving it from closure. She criticises the South Eastern Trust's handling and calls for a return of the Stormont Executive to…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Promote Day Opportunities Service in Bangor saved from closure Original release: Bangor West Councillor welcomes announcement that the Promote Learning Disability Service has been saved from closure (opens in a new tab)