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Communities Minister must deliver energy support as soon as possible – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on the Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, to outline what his department has done to deliver £17 million in energy support to struggling households. He says the minister should explain when the funding will be available.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: British government £17 million home heating oil support package Original release: Communities Minister must deliver energy support as soon as possible – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Fáilte roimh vóta suntasach ar son an dhátheangachais in Ollscoil na Banríona, Béal Feirste – Reilly | Welcome for resounding vote in favour of bilingualism at Queen’s University, Belfast – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes a student vote of 4,607 in favour of making Queen's University Belfast a dual language university, with Irish placed on an equal footing with English. She calls on the university to implement a comprehensive Irish language policy.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Queen's University Belfast student vote on dual language status Original release: Fáilte roimh vóta suntasach ar son an dhátheangachais in Ollscoil na Banríona, Béal Feirste – Reilly | Welcome for resounding vote in favour of bilingualism at Queen’s University, Belfast – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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All-island tourism continuing to grow – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes new Central Statistics Office figures showing visitors from the south to the north rose to 1.3 million in 2025, with more overnight stays and spending. He credits Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's tourism work and predicts further growth ahead of Fleadh…
Economy and employment Issue: CSO figures on southern visitors to the north in 2025 Original release: All-island tourism continuing to grow – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams welcomes the claimants' decision to drop their civil case against him in London, saying it ends a case he argues should not have been pursued. He maintains he rejected all claims during his evidence and calls for renewed focus on a peaceful route to a united…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Claimants discontinue London civil case against Gerry Adams Original release: Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case (opens in a new tab)
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"Stormont Must Intervene" on Cuts to Community and Voluntary Sector
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on Stormont to intervene over a £15.8 million funding cut to Community and Voluntary Sector organisations, warning of 11,000 people losing support and 400 workers facing unemployment. A council motion for Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: £15.8 million cut to Community and Voluntary Sector funding Original release: "Stormont Must Intervene" on Cuts to Community and Voluntary Sector (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Flynn has called for urgent action on greyhound racing in Northern Ireland
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn calls for urgent action to regulate greyhound racing in Northern Ireland after Scotland and Wales moved to ban it. He says there is no dedicated legislation, official injury data or DAERA oversight, and criticises the minister's response that action is not a…
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Scotland and Wales moves to ban greyhound racing Original release: Councillor Flynn has called for urgent action on greyhound racing in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 20 March 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK Government and Executive must stop squabbling and deliver energy support
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the UK Government and Executive to end their public disagreement over energy support, saying a £30 per household payment will not reach those struggling and calling for a means-tested scheme refocused on people most in need.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland £30 household energy support scheme confusion Original release: Hanna: UK Government and Executive must stop squabbling and deliver energy support (opens in a new tab)
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Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll criticises the Finance Minister's voluntary developer contributions scheme as toothless, arguing it lets developers off the hook while about 50,000 families wait for social housing blocked by infrastructure shortfalls. He calls for profitable property…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Finance Minister's voluntary developer contributions scheme for infrastructure Original release: Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Condemn Attack on Activist at St Patricks Day Event
People Before Profit condemns the verbal harassment and physical assault of activist Marc Mac Seáin in Newry, which happened while he was marching at the St Patrick's Day event alongside a local hospital campaign. The party calls the attack severe, says it was witnessed by children and others, and…
Justice and policing Health Issue: Attack on People Before Profit activist Marc Mac Seáin in Newry Original release: People Before Profit Condemn Attack on Activist at St Patricks Day Event (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must address ambulance waiting times – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to address pressures on the Ambulance Service after the Health Committee heard both Category 1 and Category 2 calls are missing target times. He urges improved patient flow through hospitals, timely handovers and support for frontline staff.
Health Issue: Health Committee briefing on Ambulance Service response times Original release: Health Minister must address ambulance waiting times – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Introduction of developer contributions will help unlock more new properties – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of voluntary developer contributions, with the funds used to upgrade wastewater infrastructure where capacity shortages are blocking new builds. He says it will complement recent housing unlocks.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister announcement on developer contributions for wastewater upgrades Original release: Introduction of developer contributions will help unlock more new properties – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon expresses condolences at tragedy in Ardboe
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon expresses shock and sadness after a man's death in Ardboe, offering condolences to his family and saying the community will rally round them through their grief.
Other Original release: Dillon expresses condolences at tragedy in Ardboe (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd congratulates Woodside Hill residents following ‘significant’ bilingual signage court case
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd congratulates Woodside Hill residents in Portadown after their High Court win over Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council's refusal of bilingual street signage. He says unionist councillors blocked a proposal backed by most residents and that the council wasted public…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Hill bilingual signage High Court ruling against council Original release: O’Dowd congratulates Woodside Hill residents following ‘significant’ bilingual signage court case (opens in a new tab)
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Planned Seagate expansion another positive step for Derry – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Seagate Technology's planned Derry expansion, which is expected to bring around 80 skilled positions to the city. He says the company's investment in the north west is strengthening the local economy and that Sinn Féin will keep building on this progress.
Economy and employment Issue: Seagate Technology planned Derry expansion announcement Original release: Planned Seagate expansion another positive step for Derry – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Givan’s ‘reckless’ changes to how youth services are funded must be stopped – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on Education Minister Paul Givan to step back from changes to youth services funding, which will move a separate departmental pot into the Education Authority's wider budget. He says this leaves no guarantee current funding will be kept and notes funding guarantees…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Department youth services funding allocation change Original release: Paul Givan’s ‘reckless’ changes to how youth services are funded must be stopped – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams, speaking on the final day of the London civil case, says he is limited in what he can discuss but came to reject the allegations against him. He calls for Irish unity under the Good Friday Agreement and accuses the Taoiseach of refusing to honour a referendum on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister welcomes recognition for Wrightbus
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes Wrightbus being ranked the top supplier on a major UK public sector bus and coach procurement framework. He says this backs UK manufacturers and urges government to push public purchasing towards UK-made buses.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus ranked top supplier on UK public sector bus framework Original release: Jim Allister welcomes recognition for Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter concerned at youth club funding cliff-edge
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA expresses concern after the Department of Education confirmed youth club funding only until June, with around £37m no longer ring-fenced. She urges the Education Minister to clarify his position and says the Executive's budget failures put…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Department youth services funding allocation change Original release: Hunter concerned at youth club funding cliff-edge (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Minister’s tinkering won’t solve wastewater crisis
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says Infrastructure Minister Kimmins's decision to make developer contributions to wastewater infrastructure voluntary is a piecemeal step that will not solve the wastewater crisis. He calls for mandatory contributions, which he says would help…
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister announcement on developer contributions for wastewater upgrades Original release: McNulty: Minister’s tinkering won’t solve wastewater crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland must ‘be at the table’: Burrows concludes high impact Washington trip
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA hails his recent Washington DC trip as a chance to promote Northern Ireland's skilled workforce, tourism, investment and strategic partnership with the US, citing meetings with business groups and Invest NI.
International affairs Economy and employment Original release: Northern Ireland must ‘be at the table’: Burrows concludes high impact Washington trip (opens in a new tab)