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Campbell welcomes NIHE events to tackle underrepresentation in…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes two Housing Executive 'meet the employer' events in Londonderry and Coleraine aimed at communities underrepresented in its workforce, particularly Protestants. He says the events are a welcome start but will not solve a long-standing problem.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: NIHE 'meet the employer' events in Londonderry and Coleraine Original release: Campbell welcomes NIHE events to tackle underrepresentation in… (opens in a new tab)
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Time for realism on unachievable targets: Brett
DUP Economy Spokesperson Phillip Brett says Utility Regulator evidence to the Economy Committee shows the 80% renewable electricity target in Northern Ireland climate change legislation is unachievable by 2030. He calls for a discussion of such targets grounded in reality and criticises the…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Utility Regulator evidence to Economy Committee on renewable electricity target Original release: Time for realism on unachievable targets: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says new NISRA trade figures for 2024 show the Windsor Framework is broken, with trade diversion away from Great Britain and a real-terms cut in GB purchases. He calls on the UK Government to implement the Framework's safeguarding provisions, citing newer border measures…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: NISRA 2024 trade figures published on Windsor Framework trade diversion Original release: New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister (opens in a new tab)
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Little-Pengelly Meets UK Ambassador in Washington to Boost Northern…
The DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly says her meeting with the UK Ambassador in Washington focused on better integrating Northern Ireland into UK diplomatic and trade activity in the US. She calls for a coordinated approach to promoting the economy during St Patrick's Week.
International affairs Economy and employment Original release: Little-Pengelly Meets UK Ambassador in Washington to Boost Northern… (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen: Sinn Fein ANC Bill is unfunded, unfair and offers false…
DUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA says her party will oppose Sinn Féin's ANC Bill at Second Stage, claiming it is unfunded, poorly drafted and would divert money from other farm payments.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill Second Stage Original release: McIlveen: Sinn Fein ANC Bill is unfunded, unfair and offers false… (opens in a new tab)
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Good turnout at NIHE outreach event - Campbell
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell welcomes the strong turnout at the NIHE ‘Meet the Employer’ event in Caw/Nelson Drive, saying it shows encouraging youth interest and urges continued outreach to address historic under‑representation of Protestants in the Housing Executive workforce.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: NIHE Meet the Employer event in Caw/Nelson Drive Original release: Good turnout at NIHE outreach event - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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West Belfast can be won if Unionists get behind Frank McCoubrey –…
The DUP announces Alderman Frank McCoubrey, current High Sheriff of Belfast, as its candidate for West Belfast at the 2027 Assembly election. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges unionist voters to unite behind him, saying boundary changes make the seat winnable.
Other Issue: DUP selection of Frank McCoubrey for West Belfast 2027 Assembly election Original release: West Belfast can be won if Unionists get behind Frank McCoubrey –… (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Councillors Condemn “Utterly Senseless” Murder in Londonderry
DUP Councillors Julie Middleton, Niree McMorris and Chelsea Cooke condemn the murder of a woman in Summer Meadows Mews, Londonderry, expressing shock and sadness, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Derry-Londonderry woman's death in Summer Meadows Mews murder arrest Original release: DUP Councillors Condemn “Utterly Senseless” Murder in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: Government Drift on Legacy is Failing Victims and Veterans
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP warns that delays to the Government's Troubles legacy bill, possibly past Easter, leave victims and veterans uncertain. He calls on ministers to bring forward amendments giving veterans real protections and keeping innocent victims at the centre of any new system.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Troubles legacy bill Committee Stage delay reports Original release: Robinson: Government Drift on Legacy is Failing Victims and Veterans (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Executive has no plan for NI economy
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the Executive lacks a coherent economic vision and plan, responding to a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth. She cites failures on infrastructure, skills, planning and a multi-year budget, and warns that Local Growth Fund cuts threaten jobs.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth in Northern Ireland Original release: Hanna: Executive has no plan for NI economy (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Executive more focused on fixing own mistakes than energy support
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says Stormont will this week spend more time fixing past mistakes than delivering an energy cost support scheme, despite nearly £100 million being available. He says the SDLP will bring an amendment on the delayed free hospital car parking…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont legislation on free hospital car parking delay and RHI closure Original release: O'Toole: Executive more focused on fixing own mistakes than energy support (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Sinn Féin must guarantee funding for ANC payments
SDLP AERA spokesperson Daniel McCrossan MLA calls on Sinn Féin's finance minister to secure funding for Areas with Natural Constraints payments, saying the SDLP supports the bill but doubts the money will materialise given Stormont's finances.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill Second Stage Original release: McCrossan: Sinn Féin must guarantee funding for ANC payments (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna pays tribute to McNally family
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP pays tribute to Natalie McNally's family after Stephen McCullagh's conviction for her murder, saying their strength and dignity deserve respect. She hopes the verdict brings some justice and comfort, and calls for sustained action on violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Issue: Stephen McCullagh conviction for Natalie McNally's murder Original release: Hanna pays tribute to McNally family (opens in a new tab)
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Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth, calling on the UK Government and NI Executive to remove barriers for business. He urges a broader overarching hub for SME support, a GB representative on the Intertrade UK Board, a clearer NIO economic…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth in Northern Ireland Original release: Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA says the party will back Declan McAleer's Areas of Natural Constraint Bill to Committee Stage, conditional on confirmed funding, measurable outcomes and alignment with long-term agricultural policy. He cites ANC funding in the Republic of Ireland and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Areas of Natural Constraint Bill progression to Committee Stage Original release: Ulster Unionist Party offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Those blocking minimum unit alcohol pricing need to clarify why, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly calls on parties blocking minimum unit pricing for alcohol to explain why, arguing it would reduce alcohol-related crime and ease pressure on the PSNI ahead of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's Assembly statement.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: Those blocking minimum unit alcohol pricing need to clarify why, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson welcomes Council trading hours consultation following Alliance proposal
Alliance Castle Councillor Sam Nelson welcomes a public consultation on extending Sunday shopping hours in Belfast city centre, which follows Belfast City Council's agreement to his proposal. He says the changes would help businesses and families, and that workers' rights will not change.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast City Council Sunday trading hours public consultation Original release: Nelson welcomes Council trading hours consultation following Alliance proposal (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl says investment in renewable energy would lead to cheaper bills for households
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA questions why the DUP, UUP and TUV want to roll back renewable energy targets, arguing investment would cut household bills. She calls on the Economy Minister to urgently deliver a plan to end reliance on fossil fuels ahead of an Alliance Assembly…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Alliance Assembly motion on renewable energy investment and fossil fuel reliance Original release: Nicholl says investment in renewable energy would lead to cheaper bills for households (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Community shocked after woman's death in Derry
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the death of a young woman in Summer Meadows Mews, Derry is heartbreaking and deeply distressing, offers thoughts and prayers to her family and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Derry-Londonderry woman's death in Summer Meadows Mews murder arrest Original release: Durkan: Community shocked after woman's death in Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Egan expresses condolences following death of woman in Derry-Londonderry
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA offers sympathy after a woman's death in the Summer Meadows area of Derry-Londonderry, where a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. She urges anyone with relevant information to contact police and says violence against women and girls must be…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Derry-Londonderry woman's death in Summer Meadows Mews murder arrest Original release: Egan expresses condolences following death of woman in Derry-Londonderry (opens in a new tab)