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A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Stormont Infrastructure Committee, says the A5 judicial review ruling creates uncertainty for families, farmers and landowners and calls for urgent clarity from DfI on the scheme's future. She says the handling of the scheme has been deeply flawed and…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling ‘extremely disappointing’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley expresses disappointment at a judge's ruling against the A5 road project, says building the A5 will save lives and create jobs, and pledges to keep working with the Infrastructure Minister to deliver a new A5.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling ‘extremely disappointing’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables motion on 9th anniversary of Brexit referendum
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, has tabled a Commons motion marking the ninth anniversary of the Brexit referendum. It says Brexit has not been delivered for Northern Ireland and calls on the UK government to restore control over the whole UK and manage the EU border through mutual…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Commons motion on ninth anniversary of Brexit referendum Original release: Allister tables motion on 9th anniversary of Brexit referendum (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds and Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly express solidarity with A5 campaigners after a High Court ruling against the road project. McReynolds urges the Department for Infrastructure to study the judgement and set out next steps, citing inadequate information.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy say the education system is failing vulnerable SEN children, pointing to poor communication, delayed statements and over 150 pupils still without school places, and call for a radical overhaul and cross‑departmental legislation to secure post‑19 pathways.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Equity in Education event reveals SEN support failures Original release: Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns ‘appalling and disturbing’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre
SDLP MPs and MLAs Claire Hanna and Matthew O'Toole condemn an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre, where a device was thrown through a window during prayers. They call for consistent political leadership against hate and for the Executive to deliver its anti-racism and integration strategies.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Attack on Belfast Islamic Centre while people inside Original release: SDLP condemns ‘appalling and disturbing’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes new legislation on spiking but urges further action to protect women
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the Justice Minister's move to bring forward a Legislative Consent Motion making drink spiking an offence in its own right, and calls for licensed venues to be required to supply testing kits.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Assembly approval of anti-spiking legislative consent motion Original release: McLaughlin welcomes new legislation on spiking but urges further action to protect women (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for Infrastructure Minister to bring forward emergency legislation to deliver A5
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to introduce emergency legislation amending the Climate Change Act so it cannot delay A5 Western Transport Corridor measures, after a court ruling against the project, citing more than 50 deaths on the road.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor court ruling Original release: SDLP calls for Infrastructure Minister to bring forward emergency legislation to deliver A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown
Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán, says the gathering at Bodenstown honors Wolfe Tone and urges accelerated work toward a united, sovereign Irish Republic, calling for a Citizens’ Assembly, unity referendums this decade and broader European lobbying.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald in Malta for discussions on role of neutral states as voices for peace and justice
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says she held meetings in Valletta with Maltese government ministers, Malta Labour Party leadership and trade union leaders on co-operation among neutral states for peace and international law. She also says the visit covered Irish reunification referenda and…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald in Malta for discussions on role of neutral states as voices for peace and justice (opens in a new tab)
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A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, laments a "sad" week in which Westminster voted to decriminalise abortion at all stages and passed the Assisted Suicide Bill. He calls these decisions alarming and says he opposed both.
Health Issue: Westminster votes on abortion decriminalisation and Assisted Suicide Bill passage Original release: A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life (opens in a new tab)
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A32 upgrade will be a game changer for Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's approval of the A32 Cornamuck Road Scheme, saying the project will proceed and open the way for work on the upgrade to the Omagh–Enniskillen route.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A32 Cornamuck Road Scheme approval by Infrastructure Minister Original release: A32 upgrade will be a game changer for Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY CRITICISES EASTWOOD ON ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly criticises SDLP MP Colum Eastwood for backing the assisted suicide bill at Westminster, questioning his stance on the issue. She calls instead for investment in palliative care and the health service for terminally ill people.
Health Issue: Westminster votes on abortion decriminalisation and Assisted Suicide Bill passage Original release: BROLLY CRITICISES EASTWOOD ON ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY SLAMS ABORTION UP TO BIRTH VOTE IN WESTMINSTER
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly condemns a Westminster amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that she says would decriminalise abortion in England and Wales up to birth for any reason. She claims it removes legal safeguards, allows gender and disability selection, and criticises SDLP and…
Health Issue: Commons amendments to Crime and Policing Bill on abortion decriminalisation Original release: BROLLY SLAMS ABORTION UP TO BIRTH VOTE IN WESTMINSTER (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader responds to NI exec's climate action plan
Green Party Leader Mal O'Hara says the Executive's climate action plan is late and lacks ambition, particularly on agriculture and transport, and urges the Minister to act on ICCC recommendations and the All-Island Rail Review.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Green Party leader responds to NI exec's climate action plan (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes publication of draft Climate Action Plan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan urges the public to respond to the consultation on the draft Climate Action Plan published by the environment department today. She says the party will assess the plan for a fair transition, all-Ireland climate challenges and the needs of rural communities.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Finnegan welcomes publication of draft Climate Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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TUV: Civil Service Must Address Concerns of Staff Opposed to Pride Participation
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure says Timothy Gaston's questions to Finance Minister John O'Dowd on Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride received vague answers, and calls on the Civil Service and Minister to directly address concerns about impartiality and objecting staff.
Disability and equality Issue: NICS participation in Belfast Pride 2025 and Stonewall links Original release: TUV: Civil Service Must Address Concerns of Staff Opposed to Pride Participation (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes veterinary medicines agreement
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes a new EU–UK agreement that resolves Brexit-related difficulties in getting animal medicines to Northern Ireland, noting two new schemes will be set up to support it. He says the EU and British governments should build on their recent improved relations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK veterinary medicines agreement for Northern Ireland Original release: Kearney welcomes veterinary medicines agreement (opens in a new tab)
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Climate Action Plan proposals show Muir has learned nothing from NAP…
DUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's draft Climate Action Plan consultation, warning of a £1 billion cost to 2027 and of livestock reductions of 81,000 beef and 25,000 dairy cattle, and urges farmers to respond.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Climate Action Plan proposals show Muir has learned nothing from NAP… (opens in a new tab)
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Government still letting NI down on veterinary medicines
TUV leader Jim Allister says the government has failed to stand up to the EU over veterinary medicines supply to Northern Ireland, claiming ministers are steering supplies from the EU instead of GB. He disputes the government's figure of a 10-15% supply shortfall and says past internal market…
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State statement on veterinary medicines supply Original release: Government still letting NI down on veterinary medicines (opens in a new tab)