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Business identifying Windsor Framework problems and solutions
DUP peer Lord Dodds says businesses such as Marks and Spencer highlight the cost and complexity of the Windsor Framework and calls on the Government to engage them on digital solutions. He urges the Murphy Review to examine options that protect UK sovereignty, and criticises the Government over…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Murphy Review of the Windsor Framework and Marks and Spencer criticism Original release: Business identifying Windsor Framework problems and solutions (opens in a new tab)
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Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says communities in worst-hit areas such as Monaghan and Cavan feel let down after Storm Éowyn, and calls for investment in the electricity grid, water services and storm planning. He also urges ESB compensation for prolonged power cuts and underground routing for the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Storm Éowyn aftermath and Dáil statements on government response Original release: Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford calls for all-island co-operation on solutions for NI health, education, and the economy.
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford calls for cross-border co-operation with the Republic on health, education and the economy. He cites a child travelling to Manchester for cancer care and urges Invest NI to work with IDA Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Honeyford calls for all-island co-operation on solutions for NI health, education, and the economy. (opens in a new tab)
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Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois!
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on the Executive and the Irish Government to fill the funding gap facing Foras na Gaeilge after cuts of over €800,000, warning they will damage jobs and language projects. The release also criticises the DUP's stance on the language and questions Sinn…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois! (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan has published the SEN Reform Agenda and a five-year Delivery Plan, setting out short-term actions to rebuild trust with parents, build workforce capability, improve placements and support sustained funding.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Reform Agenda and five-year Delivery Plan publication Original release: Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald
Sinn Féin Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of disregarding communities and democratic institutions during his unannounced Ulster University visit, and criticises UK austerity, winter fuel cuts and the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Hilary Benn comments during unannounced Ulster University visit Original release: Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must commit to supporting year-round late-night public…
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett leads an Assembly debate on the Belfast night-time economy and calls on the Minister to support Translink's business case for year-round late-night public transport, which he says could start as soon as Easter. He cites 17,000 passengers using the seasonal…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink year-round late-night public transport funding application Original release: Minister must commit to supporting year-round late-night public… (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns other parties for protecting polluters
Alliance MLA John Blair accuses Sinn Féin, the DUP, UUP and SDLP of blocking tougher penalties for repeat polluters after an Assembly vote. He says the other parties are undermining protection for Lough Neagh and farmers, and urges them to reflect on their stance.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Assembly vote on stricter penalties for repeat polluters Original release: Blair condemns other parties for protecting polluters (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State can help improve public services by beginning political reform process, says Tennyson.
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson says the Secretary of State can improve public services by starting a process to reform Northern Ireland's political institutions, responding to Hilary Benn's speech marking one year since restoration. Tennyson argues stable government is needed to end repeated…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Hilary Benn speech marking one year since restoration of institutions Original release: Secretary of State can help improve public services by beginning political reform process, says Tennyson. (opens in a new tab)
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Constitutional change is a powerful incentive for increased all-Ireland co-operation – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes an Assembly motion supporting greater north-south co-operation and calls on the Irish Government to plan for Irish unity. He urges its Programme for Government to back a unity referendum this decade and to create a Minister for Reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly motion supporting greater north-south co-operation Original release: Constitutional change is a powerful incentive for increased all-Ireland co-operation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Economy Minister must step up for mobile and broadband customers
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the new Economy Minister must challenge mobile and broadband companies to reconnect customers still without service after Storm Éowyn. She calls for the Minister to convene the companies, with UK Government representation, to deliver a quick solution.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn mobile and broadband service outages Original release: Economy Minister must step up for mobile and broadband customers (opens in a new tab)
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TUV MLA cut short by Sinn Fein speaker when he attempts to raise trust and accountability issues during debate on trust and accountability
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he was cut off by Sinn Féin principal deputy speaker Carál Ní Chuilín while raising trust and accountability during an SDLP motion debate. He cites the Sinn Féin expenses matter and Executive Office Committee scrutiny, and says he will abstain on the motion.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly debate on SDLP motion on trust and accountability in government Original release: TUV MLA cut short by Sinn Fein speaker when he attempts to raise trust and accountability issues during debate on trust and accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces a refreshed ministerial team marking one year since the Executive's restoration, with Caoimhe Archibald taking the economy portfolio and John O'Dowd moving to finance from Infrastructure, replaced by Liz Kimmins.
Other Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin ministerial team refresh marking one year of the Executive Original release: Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy pledges to advance momentum for Irish Unity after election to Seanad
Sinn Féin's newly elected Senator Conor Murphy says his Stormont ministerial experience and 35 years as a Northern representative will advance the Irish Unity debate in the Oireachtas. He says Sinn Féin will hold Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to manifesto commitments on preparing for Irish Unity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Conor Murphy elected to Seanad from industrial and commercial panel Original release: Conor Murphy pledges to advance momentum for Irish Unity after election to Seanad (opens in a new tab)
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SF and DUP block opposition motion on reform and accountability
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole, Leader of the Opposition, says Sinn Féin, the DUP and the UUP lack commitment to Stormont reform after blocking his party's Opposition Day motion on reform and accountability. He criticises the First and deputy First Minister for declining to rule out collapsing the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly debate on SDLP motion on trust and accountability in government Original release: SF and DUP block opposition motion on reform and accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary.
Alliance Leader Naomi Long, East Belfast MLA, says a year of functioning institutions is welcome but should be the norm, not a notable occasion. She says Alliance will keep pushing for reform to end cycles of crisis and collapse.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive restoration first anniversary Original release: Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive's first year since Stormont's return has seen little achievement, and calls on it to set out how and when it will cut health waiting lists and address crumbling water infrastructure. The party will use its Opposition Day to table…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive restoration first anniversary Original release: O’Toole: Executive one year anniversary marked by lack of achievement (opens in a new tab)
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Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he is extremely concerned the DUP is delaying agreement on a new funding model that could increase financial backing for small Irish language groups, after Foras na Gaeilge announced savings forcing cuts to grassroots organisations. He urges the DUP to agree it…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says storm contingency plans must be accelerated so vulnerable people on the critical care register, including those on home dialysis, get power and support without delay. She calls for investment in generators for health services and cross-border collaboration…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Storm aftermath response and critical care register support Original release: Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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Lawless demands trigger on EU Civil Protection Mechanism for West
Aontú TD for Mayo Paul Lawless calls on the Government to request assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to speed up restoring power and water after Storm Éowyn, saying many customers in the West remain without services days later.
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: Storm Éowyn power and water restoration EU Civil Protection Mechanism request Original release: Lawless demands trigger on EU Civil Protection Mechanism for West (opens in a new tab)