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45 releases
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2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address
The DUP publishes the text of its leader's address to the 2026 party conference, but the release provides only the title and no substance of what was said.
Other Original release: 2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again
UUP Windsor Framework spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA warns that repeated delays to EU-UK reset talks, with the timetable slipping from July to October and now late November, leave agribusiness and manufacturing firms without needed certainty.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again (opens in a new tab)
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Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for the education debate to shift from the transfer test to tackling brain drain and creating properly funded vocational pathways into apprenticeships, while defending parents' right to choose a child's school.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Planning for the future is only responsible course
SDLP's Hanna argues that forward planning is the only responsible approach, but the release text supplied contains only a headline and names no specific policy, decision or development.
Other Original release: Hanna: Planning for the future is only responsible course (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Social media restrictions must be considered to keep children safe online
SDLP's Hunter says limits on young people's use of social media should be weighed up to better protect children online, calling for safety on these platforms to be taken seriously.
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Hunter: Reforms must have buy-in from education sector
SDLP's Hunter says education reforms must have buy-in from the education sector to succeed. The release gives no detail on which reforms or proposals are meant, or what action is being called for.
Education Original release: Hunter: Reforms must have buy-in from education sector (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward
SDLP MLA Colin McNulty welcomes the introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing, calling it an important step forward for road safety for newly qualified drivers in Northern Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly: New emergency department key to relieving pressure on health service
SDLP MLA Reilly says the new emergency department is key to relieving pressure on the health service. The release gives no further detail on the facility's location or opening timeline.
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Alliance focused on building better, brighter, shared future for everyone as Assembly returns for 2026, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says the party is committed to creating a better, shared future for all of Northern Ireland as the Assembly reconvenes for 2026, pledging improved public services, health system reform, integrated education, a sustainable economy and institutional change.
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SDLP Leader’s New Year Message
SDLP leader issues a New Year message to supporters and the public, looking ahead to 2026. The release is a general seasonal statement with no specific development, decision or announcement identified.
Other Original release: SDLP Leader’s New Year Message (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Delivery of rail review could transform island
SDLP MLA Colum McNulty says delivery of the rail review could transform the island, though the release text provided contains only the headline, so further specifics cannot be confirmed from it.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McNulty: Delivery of rail review could transform island (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath expresses concern about health service funding
SDLP expresses concern about health service funding, according to a release titled McGrath expresses concern about health service funding. The release provides no further detail on the specific funding decision, figures or pressures involved.
Health Original release: McGrath expresses concern about health service funding (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister: Small steps can make a big difference this winter
The Department of Health, speaking through Health Minister Mike Nesbitt during National Self-Care Week, urges the public to manage their physical health and mental wellbeing this winter, check on older neighbours, and use community pharmacies via the Pharmacy First service for minor illnesses.
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Focus should be on realistic solutions to health service challenges
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says Northern Ireland's health service needs practical investment and reform, and calls proposals for an all-Ireland healthcare system unnecessary and unrealistic. She says General Practice pressures should be tackled locally through workforce stability and…
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All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan calls for an all-island approach to tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day, arguing it harms health, worsens health inequalities and contributes to hundreds of deaths each year. She pledges support for the Executive and the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and…
Environment and climate Health Original release: All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives emphasise importance of regular cervical screenings during Cervical Screening Awareness Week.
Alliance MLAs Nuala McAllister and Michelle Guy urge women to attend regular cervical screening appointments, saying the tests are vital for preventing cervical cancer and calling for adequate healthcare provision during Cervical Screening Awareness Week.
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Executive’s investment in childcare is bringing down costs for workers and families – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says important progress has been made on childcare costs since the Executive was restored, citing a 15% cut in bills from the childcare subsidy scheme and a doubled childcare budget. She urges the education minister to publish the childcare strategy.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Executive’s investment in childcare is bringing down costs for workers and families – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - we call a spade a spade
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP, in his New Year message, sets out 2025 priorities including the childcare subsidy scheme and broadband completion, and rejects new taxes to fix health pressures, calling instead for accountability and better management in the health service.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Robinson - we call a spade a spade (opens in a new tab)
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New Year Message from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Mike Nesbitt
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt, now Health Minister, uses his New Year message to call for change in health and social care and for every Executive party to commit to never collapsing the institutions again.
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Hope and change: Left republican cooperation is the way forward – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA writes in An Phoblacht that the 2024 Irish general election has realigned Dáil politics, ending the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael duopoly, and argues left republican and progressive parties should cooperate as an opposition.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Hope and change: Left republican cooperation is the way forward – Kearney (opens in a new tab)