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‘GAA is flourishing and we must do everything we can to continue supporting it’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan praises the GAA's economic and social contribution, citing a new study presented to the Assembly sport group estimating €2.87 billion in value across the island. She urges the British Government to fund Casement Park's reconstruction.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: GAA economic and social impact study presented to Assembly sport group Original release: ‘GAA is flourishing and we must do everything we can to continue supporting it’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the removal of the requirement for a High Court judge to scrutinise assisted dying cases exposes the weakness of the Assisted Dying Bill's safeguards and should concern MPs who initially supported it.
Health Issue: Removal of High Court judge scrutiny from Assisted Dying Bill Original release: Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns racist graffiti that has appeared in west Belfast in recent days, calling it repugnant and urging that racism be opposed and challenged. He says the majority of local people reject such hatred and pledges continued support for diversity.
Disability and equality Issue: West Belfast racist graffiti condemnation Original release: ‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly expresses condolences following passing of John Cooney
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly offers sympathy to the family, partner and friends of boxer John Cooney, 28, after his death following a brain haemorrhage during a title defence in the Ulster Hall. She also pays tribute to staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital who tried to save him.
Other Original release: Reilly expresses condolences following passing of John Cooney (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin select Aoife Finnegan as new Newry & Armagh MLA
Sinn Féin has selected Slieve Gullion councillor Aoife Finnegan to fill the Newry and Armagh Assembly seat vacated after Conor Murphy was elected to the Seanad. Finnegan pledges to work on local services and to strengthen public services, and pays tribute to Murphy.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin selection of Aoife Finnegan for Newry and Armagh Assembly seat Original release: Sinn Féin select Aoife Finnegan as new Newry & Armagh MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Improved occupational health services vital for welfare of police…
DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke MLA urges the Chief Constable to act swiftly on improving occupational health provision for PSNI officers, highlighting long waits, mental‑health crises and the need for a preventative in‑work support model.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Delays in PSNI occupational health services Original release: Improved occupational health services vital for welfare of police… (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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More must be done to improve suicide prevention services, training and awareness – Flynn Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says more must be done on suicide prevention after NISRA's 2023 suicide statistics, and says she intends to bring legislation requiring suicide prevention training for all frontline public sector workers.
Health Issue: NISRA suicide statistics for 2023 release Original release: More must be done to improve suicide prevention services, training and awareness – Flynn Flynn (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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Communities Minister drives safety with £187,000 motorsports…
The DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces £187,000 in funding for the motorsports sector, distributed through Sport NI, to buy shared safety bales and other safety equipment for road races, rallies, karting and track days.
Other Issue: Communities Minister £187,000 motorsports safety equipment funding Original release: Communities Minister drives safety with £187,000 motorsports… (opens in a new tab)
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Each abortion represents a life lost – Lockhart
DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart, Chair of the All-Party Pro-Life Group, expresses deep concern at Northern Ireland abortion statistics showing 2,792 abortions in 2023/24, a 28.8% rise, and calls for work to repeal Westminster's abortion laws.
Health Issue: Department of Health abortion statistics for 2023/24 published Original release: Each abortion represents a life lost – Lockhart (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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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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Gildernew expresses thoughts with family affected by Dungannon house fire
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew expresses sympathy for those affected by a house fire in Dungannon the previous night. He commends frontline responders for evacuating all residents and pays tribute to police officers who entered the burning home to rescue people.
Other Issue: Dungannon house fire evacuation of residents Original release: Gildernew expresses thoughts with family affected by Dungannon house fire (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists pay tribute to former Councillor Jim Montgomery
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt, South Antrim MP Robin Swann and South Antrim MLA Steve Aiken pay tribute to Jim Montgomery, a former local councillor and mayor, describing him as fair, selfless and a highly respected figure in Antrim. They extend condolences to his family.
Other Local government Original release: Ulster Unionists pay tribute to former Councillor Jim Montgomery (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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Fully implementing Cancer Strategy must be prioritised by DoH, says Donnelly, marking World Cancer Day.
Alliance Health spokesperson and East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly calls for the Department of Health to fully implement the Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland, marking World Cancer Day 2025. He says many recommendations, including extending bowel screening to those aged 50 to 59, remain unactioned.
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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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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)