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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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Sinn Féin publishes Report of Irish Unity and the all island Economy
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland's report on Irish Unity and the all-island economy, arguing partition is costly and that reunification would unlock economic gains, and calls on the Irish government to begin pro-active planning for unity…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin Commission report on Irish Unity and the all-island economy Original release: Sinn Féin publishes Report of Irish Unity and the all island Economy (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government must act on growing support for Irish unity – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin's Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes an Irish Times/ARINS poll showing growing support for Irish unity, particularly in the North, and urges the Irish government to move to proactive planning for unity referendums under the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Irish Times/ARINS poll on support for Irish unity Original release: Irish government must act on growing support for Irish unity – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach’s failure to appoint anyone from the North a missed opportunity – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy says the Taoiseach's failure to nominate anyone from the North to the Seanad is a missed opportunity to show unionist and Protestant people they are welcome in a united Ireland. He notes the Seanad has had no Northern unionist voice since 2020.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's Seanad nominations exclude anyone from Northern Ireland Original release: Taoiseach’s failure to appoint anyone from the North a missed opportunity – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)