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It’s time we start recognising the benefits of renewable energy, says Honeyford
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA says Department for Economy figures showing a decline in renewable electricity use in Northern Ireland are shocking. He calls on the Economy Minister to deliver faster on renewables and meet the 2030 target of 80 percent renewable electricity.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Department for Economy electricity consumption and renewable generation report 2025 Original release: It’s time we start recognising the benefits of renewable energy, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Every area should benefit from community healthcare funding
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says all parts of the North should receive multidisciplinary care teams, welcomes the £61 m funding for five new GP Federation areas but urges the Health Minister to fund and roll out MDTs to the remaining five areas lacking the service.
Health Issue: Finance Minister announces £61m MDT funding for five GP Federation areas Original release: McGrath: Every area should benefit from community healthcare funding (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes Minister’s commitment to tackling water pollution in South Antrim
Alliance MLA John Blair says he met DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and angling clubs from South Antrim to discuss recurring pollution on local rivers flowing into Lough Neagh. He says the Minister reaffirmed his commitment to tackling water pollution and pledged ongoing engagement with the angling…
Environment and climate Issue: South Antrim angling clubs meeting with DAERA Minister on river pollution Original release: Blair welcomes Minister’s commitment to tackling water pollution in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Failure to appoint Commissioners reinforces need for action on endless TEO delay, says Bradshaw
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw voices frustration that the First and deputy First Ministers have still not appointed Language and Identity Commissioners as legislation requires. She says this shows the need to remove cross-community veto powers and cut unnecessary delay at the Executive…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Failure to appoint Commissioners reinforces need for action on endless TEO delay, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Department needs to agree new contract with local GPs, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Department of Health to agree a new GP contract in Northern Ireland, citing the recent England deal worth an extra £889 million a year for general practices and a cut in red tape.
Health Issue: England GP contract deal with UK Government and BMA Original release: Department needs to agree new contract with local GPs, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Drug-related death figures highlight urgent need for public health intervention, says Donnelly
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA expresses concern over NISRA figures showing 169 drug-related deaths registered in 2023, up 47% on ten years ago. He calls for urgent investment in prevention, treatment and harm reduction, and for the Health Minister to strengthen addiction services.
Health Issue: NISRA drug-related deaths figures for 2023 Original release: Drug-related death figures highlight urgent need for public health intervention, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne urges support for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne backs the March fundraising drive for Marie Curie, praising its end-of-life care and staff and urging people to donate, wear a daffodil pin or raise awareness.
Health Original release: Dunne urges support for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal (opens in a new tab)
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‘Huge potential ahead to continue transforming north west’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says huge potential exists to keep transforming the north west through job creation and cross-border co-operation, citing a Derry-Letterkenny economic corridor, the Magee campus expansion and City of Derry Airport after an Assembly motion.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: ‘Huge potential ahead to continue transforming north west’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes funding to help transform key public services
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes £129m in funding for six proposals to transform public services, including £61m for multidisciplinary primary care teams and £27.5m for Special Educational Needs support. Dolan also highlights justice, infrastructure and digital allocations.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: £129m Executive transformation funding for six public service proposals Original release: Dolan welcomes funding to help transform key public services (opens in a new tab)
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Huge opportunity for Lagan Valley through growth of Eikon Centre says Guy
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Michelle Guy says the Eikon Centre at the Maze Long Kesh site could become a major European exhibition venue with strategic support. She calls for improved road access to the M1, plus better rail and bus connections, to bring jobs and investment.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Huge opportunity for Lagan Valley through growth of Eikon Centre says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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£129m investment in transforming public services an important first step, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes the £129m Transformation Programme allocation to six projects as an important first step. He calls on the Finance Minister to make the Public Sector Transformation Board permanent and to release the remaining £102.5m quickly.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: £129m Executive transformation funding for six public service proposals Original release: £129m investment in transforming public services an important first step, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Health transformation must be underpinned by evidence and community consultation – McGuigan
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson and Health Committee Chair Philip McGuigan says health transformation must be evidence‑based and developed with partnership, welcomes the Department of Health’s hospital reconfiguration consultation and the pledge that no acute hospital will close, calls for more detail
Health Issue: Department of Health hospital reconfiguration consultation Original release: Health transformation must be underpinned by evidence and community consultation – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to focus Opposition Day on delivering for North West
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin and Mark H Durkan say the party will use its Opposition Day on Tuesday to bring three motions on North West job creation and cross-border co-operation, infrastructure links, and a dedicated addiction treatment and recovery centre.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motions on North West priorities Original release: SDLP to focus Opposition Day on delivering for North West (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Programme for Government day late and dollar short
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's Programme for Government lacks clear, measurable targets and timelines, and that DUP influence is evident in it, including on bodies such as the East-West Council.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Final Programme for Government publication Original release: O’Toole: Programme for Government day late and dollar short (opens in a new tab)
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Former Taoiseach’s intervention in unity debate evidences growing momentum – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's Sunday Times article urging preparation for Irish unity. He calls on the Irish government to set aside part of its surplus for a sovereign wealth fund for a new united Ireland and to prioritise reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Leo Varadkar Sunday Times article on preparing for Irish unity Original release: Former Taoiseach’s intervention in unity debate evidences growing momentum – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Intertrade UK is a step forward
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the first meeting of Intertrade UK in Enniskillen, saying it is an important step forward for Northern Ireland and that Great Britain is its most important market. She calls for greater urgency from the UK Government on long-term problems stemming from the NI…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Intertrade UK first meeting in Enniskillen Original release: Intertrade UK is a step forward (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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Mallaghan attends Mid Ulster People’s Assembly in Bellaghy
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says a Mid Ulster People's Assembly event in Bellaghy was an engaging discussion on the future of Ireland, and calls Irish unity an opportunity to build a new Ireland based on equality and social justice. He points to wider public participation in the debate.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Mallaghan attends Mid Ulster People’s Assembly in Bellaghy (opens in a new tab)
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FF TD should respect principle of consent – Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe's remarks show contempt for Northern Ireland and ignore the principle of consent in the Belfast Agreement, which he says keeps Northern Ireland in the UK unless a majority decide otherwise.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Cathal Crowe TD remarks on Irish unity and the Belfast Agreement Original release: FF TD should respect principle of consent – Buckley (opens in a new tab)