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Allister backs reunification
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol is pushing Northern Ireland towards Irish unity by aligning its goods and agri-food rules with EU law, and criticises the DUP and UUP for implementing it and the DUP leader for dismissing the 'Red Lane' concerns.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Allister backs reunification (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland’s colonial masters in the EU impose two new laws – without any oversight from Stormont
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says Stormont's supposed oversight of two new EU laws imposed on Northern Ireland is absent, citing a DUP vice-chair who called MLAs "impotent" and a partly private Windsor Framework Committee meeting.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Two new EU laws and Stormont oversight under the Windsor Framework Committee Original release: Northern Ireland’s colonial masters in the EU impose two new laws – without any oversight from Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to ensure victims and survivors not left behind
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Executive Office Committee Deputy Chair, says urgent action is needed so victims are not left behind, calling for a trauma-focused Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme process, a backdated payments deadline extension, and a bereavement payment scheme.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Urgent action needed to ensure victims and survivors not left behind (opens in a new tab)
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Legislation on British Citizenship rights reaches another milestone
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says his Private Members Bill, which passed a Committee stage today, would let Irish citizens with UK residency hold British citizenship and passports without naturalisation, and he calls for it to cover the whole UK. He cites 2021 Census figures for people born in the…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Private Members Bill on British citizenship for Irish citizens committee stage Original release: Legislation on British Citizenship rights reaches another milestone (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley deserves better than absentee MP
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on Jeffrey Donaldson to resign as Lagan Valley MP and allow a by-election, arguing the constituency currently has no representation in the Commons. He also points to Donaldson's refusal to take up his Stormont seat as an MLA.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson absence from Commons and call for Lagan Valley by-election Original release: Lagan Valley deserves better than absentee MP (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference (opens in a new tab)
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Simon Harris doesn’t speak for ‘his generation’ on Irish unity – Michelle Gildernew MP
Sinn Féin's Michelle Gildernew MP, a European election candidate for Midlands/North West, says Taoiseach Simon Harris does not represent young people's views on Irish unity. She calls on the Irish government to establish a Citizens' Assembly to plan for unity.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Simon Harris doesn’t speak for ‘his generation’ on Irish unity – Michelle Gildernew MP (opens in a new tab)
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Sad to see DUP double down on tainted Donaldson Deal
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP has doubled down on the "tainted" Donaldson Deal under its new leadership, criticising Gavin Robinson's stance on the Irish Sea border, EU customs rules and Stormont's power-sharing with Sinn Fein.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP defence of the Donaldson Deal under new leadership Original release: Sad to see DUP double down on tainted Donaldson Deal (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes opening of opt-in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Alliance Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the launch of online sign-up for the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme, a payment support scheme that encourages beef farms to cut the slaughter age of finished cattle. He urges farmers to engage with his Department.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme online sign-up launch Original release: Muir welcomes opening of opt-in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, says emergency crisis management in special educational needs placements has become the norm, after officials said almost 7,000 children need new placements and only 80 of 291 schools agreed to specialist provisions.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee briefing on SEN placements and specialist provisions in mainstream schools Original release: Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Authority's leadership to listen to parents and prioritise children with special educational needs, ensuring those placed in September are placed on time. He calls for the education department to work with the health minister to overhaul SEN services…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN (opens in a new tab)
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GB and NI face separate carbon tax because of Sea Border
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says a Politico report on separate UK and EU carbon taxes shows the Sea Border's consequences, warning Northern Ireland goods could face EU carbon paperwork and costs. He criticises the DUP's silence on the issue.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Politico report on separate UK and EU carbon taxes Original release: GB and NI face separate carbon tax because of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Allister responds to Lord Godson comments
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to Lord Godson's remarks at the David Brewster lecture, disputing his view that the DUP and UUP could merge and rejecting his view that the battle against the Northern Ireland Protocol is lost. He says the Protocol remains in place and that TUV will keep fighting…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lord Godson remarks at David Brewster lecture on DUP and UUP Original release: Allister responds to Lord Godson comments (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes a €165 million investment in Belfast-Dublin cross-border rail services, linked to the PEACEPLUS programme, and calls on a Northern Ireland Transport Minister to match Dublin's shift of spending towards public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Harris on becoming the new Taoiseach
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Fine Gael Leader Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach and says she looks forward to working with him to strengthen cross-island co-operation. She expresses confidence he will build on the North-South partnership developed under Leo Varadkar.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Original release: Long congratulates Harris on becoming the new Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood congratulates Simon Harris on nomination as Taoiseach
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP congratulates Simon Harris TD on his nomination as Taoiseach and says he looks forward to working with him to strengthen North South cooperation and build on the Shared Island Unit's work.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Original release: Eastwood congratulates Simon Harris on nomination as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Dividers of Unionism go back to business as usual at North-South Ministerial Council while Sea Border remains
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell accuses the DUP of abandoning its opposition to the Protocol by resuming business as usual at the North-South Ministerial Council while the Sea Border remains in place. He says the DUP's Seven Tests have been discarded and that its ministers are sharing…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP resumes engagement at North-South Ministerial Council Original release: Dividers of Unionism go back to business as usual at North-South Ministerial Council while Sea Border remains (opens in a new tab)
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Gavin Robinson interview – TUV and Reform don’t believe in an Irish Sea Border for politicians
TUV Lagan Valley vice chairman Samuel Morrison responds to Gavin Robinson's radio comments dismissing rally attendees as "flying in from England", saying TUV and Reform value the Union and that DUP and UUP MLAs were invited to the Dromore rally but declined.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Reform UK and TUV anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Original release: Gavin Robinson interview – TUV and Reform don’t believe in an Irish Sea Border for politicians (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)