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65 releases
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Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, addressing the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School, recounts Sinn Féin's role in securing repeal of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 during the Good Friday Agreement talks, crediting Desmond Greaves's writings and arguing the peace strategy aimed at…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School (opens in a new tab)
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Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth'
DUP MP Gavin Robinson, speaking at the Glasgow Twelfth, says Scotland and Northern Ireland share a bond rooted in history and the Union. He argues that constitutional debate distracts from public services and that the Union is strengthened by success, and defends Orange Institution traditions…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth' (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, speaking at a future of these islands event, argues political leaders must shape change rather than react to it and says the SDLP wants a New and agreed Ireland. She calls for cross-party working and principles to plan for a New Ireland, and invites unionist…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald introductory comments at Robert Tressell Festival
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, speaking at the Robert Tressell Festival, calls for a left-wing government beyond Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and urges the left to hear working-class concerns about housing and services without shouting them down. She also condemns racism and argues for Irish…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald introductory comments at Robert Tressell Festival (opens in a new tab)
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The Aontú Week That Was..
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says the government could offset Electric Ireland's 8% electricity and 7.7% gas price rises using ESB's profits, and calls for Re-turn bosses to appear before an Oireachtas committee, saying the scheme must reform or end.
Economy and employment Immigration Original release: The Aontú Week That Was.. (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT?
People Before Profit says it supports the Irish language movement and the right of people across Ireland, North and South, to live fully through Irish. It argues partition divides Irish speakers and calls for uniting Gaeltacht, non-Gaeltacht, urban and rural communities into one movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT? (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Single Irish state can unlock our economic potential
The SDLP says a single Irish state could unlock Northern Ireland's economic potential, arguing for Irish unification as a route to stronger growth. The release is brief and gives no further detail on policy or figures.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: SDLP: Single Irish state can unlock our economic potential (opens in a new tab)
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A united Ireland must be shared, inclusive, and welcoming – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen says he hosted a Westminster panel on the fracturing of the Union from Irish, Scottish and Welsh perspectives, arguing London is out of touch and calling for informed debate ahead of any referendum on a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Original release: A united Ireland must be shared, inclusive, and welcoming – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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‘Delivery is challenging but progress being made’
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O'Neill says delivery in the Executive is challenging due to British government underfunding, and points to a multi-year budget and progress on public services, Lough Neagh and the Irish language while calling for Irish and British governments to plan a unity…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: ‘Delivery is challenging but progress being made’ (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Reforms must have buy-in from education sector
SDLP's Hunter says planned education changes need the support of those working across the sector if they are to succeed, stressing that the sector's backing is essential to reform.
Education Original release: Hunter: Reforms must have buy-in from education sector (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly: New emergency department key to relieving pressure on health service
SDLP's Reilly says a new emergency department is key to relieving pressure on the health service. The release gives no further detail on the location, timeline or funding of the department.
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New Year Message from DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls for less rhetoric and more delivery in 2026, prioritising working families, the economy and public services over a border poll and what he describes as ideology on climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: New Year Message from DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP (opens in a new tab)
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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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Tá sé soiléir domsa go mbeidh reifreann againn sa todhchaí ar Éire Aontaithe – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion says it is clear a referendum on Irish unity will be held in the future, and that a united Ireland would remain inside the EU. She calls on the EU to state what support will be available as the island moves from a border island to a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Tá sé soiléir domsa go mbeidh reifreann againn sa todhchaí ar Éire Aontaithe – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Conor Murphy to lead Sinn Féin delegation to Australia
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy says he will lead a two-week delegation to Australia from 18 October, meeting politicians, diplomats, business, unions and cultural groups in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. He calls for diaspora voting rights to be extended in future Presidential elections.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Senator Conor Murphy to lead Sinn Féin delegation to Australia (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald in Malta for discussions on role of neutral states as voices for peace and justice
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says she held meetings in Valletta with Maltese government ministers, Malta Labour Party leadership and trade union leaders on co-operation among neutral states for peace and international law. She also says the visit covered Irish reunification referenda and…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald in Malta for discussions on role of neutral states as voices for peace and justice (opens in a new tab)
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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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The Chill Factor and Irish Signage
TUV says a LucidTalk survey commissioned by Analogical Research shows a "chill factor" among Unionists and Protestants towards Irish language street signs, with 88% of Unionist voters less likely to move to such a road. It claims the signs could drive ethnic cleansing and cut Unionist use of…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: The Chill Factor and Irish Signage (opens in a new tab)
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Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary.
Alliance Leader Naomi Long, East Belfast MLA, says a year of functioning institutions is welcome but should be the norm, not a notable occasion. She says Alliance will keep pushing for reform to end cycles of crisis and collapse.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Functioning political institutions should be the norm, not the exception, says Long, ahead of restoration anniversary. (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.