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Assurances in dud Safeguarding the Union deal prove worthless
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the UK Government's decision to drop UK-wide "Not for EU" labelling leaves Northern Ireland-only labelling in place from 1 October, and calls the DUP's promised UK-wide legislation worthless.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government decision to drop UK-wide "Not for EU" labelling Original release: Assurances in dud Safeguarding the Union deal prove worthless (opens in a new tab)
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Sub-regional balance will be key to unlocking full economic potential of NI, say Alliance Economy representatives.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Sub-regional balance will be key to unlocking full economic potential of NI, say Alliance Economy representatives. (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Dan Bouncher on the impact of the Protocol on Northern Ireland’s economy
TUV's Dr Boucher argues the Windsor Framework does not provide the 'Dual Market Access' promised for Northern Ireland, claiming it creates a customs and SPS border with Great Britain. He says it leaves manufacturing underperforming relative to services and calls it the worst of both worlds.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Dan Bouncher on the impact of the Protocol on Northern Ireland’s economy (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister, gives her Ard Fheis keynote, listing the Executive's first eight months of work and calling for further financial powers and all-Ireland decision-making. She criticises the new British Government's Winter Fuel Payment cuts and calls for city and growth…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Michelle O’Neill Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy President of Republic of South Africa to address Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin announces that Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of the ANC and of South Africa, will address its 2024 Ard Fheis in Athlone, with a live-streamed speech and a keynote, and says his attendance reflects the parties' long relationship. Mary Lou McDonald also backs South Africa's ICJ genocide…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Paul Mashatile address to Sinn Féin 2024 Ard Fheis Original release: Deputy President of Republic of South Africa to address Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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City Deal Pause a Test of Trust - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson calls for the pause on some City Deals to be lifted, citing the Mid and South West City and Growth Deal and the Causeway Coast and Glens deal. He accuses the Government of breaking its July commitment and urges Labour to fully commit to all agreed deals.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: City Deal Pause a Test of Trust - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish government's commitment of over €800,000 to support two Irish-speaking GAA clubs, Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga, to employ full-time development officers. He says the funding will support Irish classes, youth projects and community events.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish government funding for Irish-speaking GAA clubs Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga Original release: Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Oakwood School Saintfield delayed opening for SEN pupils Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Unblocking water issues key to unlocking housing opportunities for all
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan asks Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd for clarity on plans to make housebuilders fund water infrastructure upgrades, after a committee briefing he calls vague and underwhelming. He warns the charges could raise housing costs and drive developers…
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Minister O'Dowd's briefing to Infrastructure Committee on water infrastructure funding Original release: Durkan: Unblocking water issues key to unlocking housing opportunities for all (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: A5 must be delivered in full
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to deliver the A5 upgrade in full, saying work should start on multiple sections. He has written to the Minister asking that the Strabane to Omagh and Omagh to Ballygawley upgrades proceed at the same time, warning…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade work proceeding subject to Executive approval Original release: McCrossan: A5 must be delivered in full (opens in a new tab)
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Government should move urgently to repeal misguided legislation and instead press for mutual enforcement
TUV says government should urgently repeal the Windsor Framework legislation it calls misguided and instead press for mutual enforcement, arguing the Stormont cross-community vote renounces constituents' democratic representation and risks UK democracy's integrity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: Government should move urgently to repeal misguided legislation and instead press for mutual enforcement (opens in a new tab)
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TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston opposes the Assembly motion on votes at 16, arguing 18 matches international practice and that Sinn Féin is poorly placed to lecture on democracy given Gerry Kelly's seat on its benches. He also says supporters of the motion ignore the Windsor Framework's 300 areas of law…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law (opens in a new tab)
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Action needed to address rural mobile coverage - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Assembly has backed her motion calling on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to support mobile network roll-out and speed up planning for mobile infrastructure. She cites seven planning applications withdrawn by investors by July 2024, slowing the Shared Rural…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Assembly motion on rural mobile network coverage and planning delays Original release: Action needed to address rural mobile coverage - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the British government to honour the Assembly's motion backing votes at 16 and 17, either by legislating or transferring the powers to the Assembly. He cites Labour's manifesto commitment to votes at 16.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: ‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Border poll conjuring trick fooling no one - Frew
DUP MLA Paul Frew says Mary Lou McDonald's recent comments on a future border poll are a distraction by Sinn Fein from its declining support in the Republic and confusion over immigration policy. He lists past shifting border poll timeframes and urges Sinn Fein to pressure Labour on school and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mary Lou McDonald border poll comments September 2024 Original release: Border poll conjuring trick fooling no one - Frew (opens in a new tab)
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DUP signal capitulation on the Protocol
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry says the DUP has abandoned its Protocol opposition after Gavin Robinson ruled out pulling down Stormont or boycotting North/South Ministerial Council meetings. She accuses the party of rolling over to Sinn Féin and vows TUV will stay committed to rejecting the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Gavin Robinson Radio Ulster comments ruling out Stormont boycott over Protocol Original release: DUP signal capitulation on the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Leader's Speech
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, in his first leader's speech to the 2024 party conference, pledges service and a plan for a stronger future, and thanks members and MPs after the General Election results.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Conference 2024 - Leader's Speech (opens in a new tab)