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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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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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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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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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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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Never Again: Why We Remember The Holocaust
People Before Profit marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, warning that fascism grows from racism and antisemitism. It cites the AfD in Germany, Elon Musk's rally appearance and online conspiracy theories in Ireland, and urges socialists to oppose all racism, including…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: Never Again: Why We Remember The Holocaust (opens in a new tab)
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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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‘No Dignity in Lying’: Carla Lockhart
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart argues that the 'dignity' language used by assisted suicide campaigners, such as Dignity in Dying, is a misleading framing. She says legalising assisted suicide would lower the perceived worth of disabled, poor and homeless people, citing a Canadian poll on MAID eligibility.
Disability and equality Health Original release: ‘No Dignity in Lying’: Carla Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Cheryl Brownlee MLA
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee, addressing the 2024 party conference, says she is proud to represent East Antrim and pledges to press for better school funding, childcare support and local investment, drawing on her experience as a mother.
Education Original release: Conference 2024 - Cheryl Brownlee MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous"
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn to Lagan Valley and urges focus on prosperity, citing fibre broadband rollout, the lowest UK unemployment rate and a rejection of a border poll.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous" (opens in a new tab)
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Transformation of Special Educational Needs essential – Givan
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan reaffirms his commitment to transform the Special Educational Needs system in Northern Ireland, following a visit to Fleming Fulton School. He says children with SEN do not always achieve the same outcomes as peers and will press Executive colleagues for…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Transformation of Special Educational Needs essential – Givan (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy meets with Student Union President to discuss vision for students
Sinn Féin higher and further education spokesperson Pádraig Delargy met NUS‑USI President Chloe Ferguson to discuss rising rents, energy and food costs and their impact on students’ studies and mental health, saying the party will champion financial support for university, further‑education, Apprent
Education Economy and employment Original release: Delargy meets with Student Union President to discuss vision for students (opens in a new tab)
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Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says better transport links are essential to tackle regional disadvantage in the Northwest. Following Donegal engagements with colleagues, he backs an Derry–Dublin air link, welcomes progress on TEN-T road schemes and calls for a Letterkenny–Derry rail link.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History
People Before Profit publishes a special report on the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on its 25th anniversary. Councillor Shaun Harkin says the agreement failed to deliver prosperity or end sectarianism, citing poverty, food bank reliance and run-down public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement Original release: 25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History (opens in a new tab)
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International Women’s Day
People Before Profit marks International Women's Day by arguing that housing, cost of living and health service pressures disproportionately affect women, and that women still earn 14% less than men on average. It calls for a broader fight for women's rights, including full bodily autonomy North…
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: International Women’s Day (opens in a new tab)
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A restored Assembly must deliver for women – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin tells a Glasgow event marking March 8th that a restored Assembly and Executive must act to advance equality and deliver better for women, including those from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBT+ women and women with disabilities.
Disability and equality Original release: A restored Assembly must deliver for women – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)