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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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Burrows: More money must come with greater responsibility
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA urges the Assembly's final session of this mandate to focus on quality over volume, passing fewer, better Bills with proper committee scrutiny, and calls for any extra budget funding to come with wiser spending and waste reduction.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Original release: Burrows: More money must come with greater responsibility (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he spoke by phone with Taoiseach Michael Martin, his first engagement since becoming leader, and raised legacy, the Windsor Framework and explosive material taken by the Provisional IRA from a Republic of Ireland factory.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin (opens in a new tab)
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‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney accuses world powers that helped write international law of now dismantling it, and says the party will keep rejecting militarism. He points to the Palestinian and Cuban peoples as the focus of his concern.
International affairs Original release: ‘We will continue to reject the tide of militarism and fight for a peaceful world’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland must ‘be at the table’: Burrows concludes high impact Washington trip
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA hails his recent Washington DC trip as a chance to promote Northern Ireland's skilled workforce, tourism, investment and strategic partnership with the US, citing meetings with business groups and Invest NI.
International affairs Economy and employment Original release: Northern Ireland must ‘be at the table’: Burrows concludes high impact Washington trip (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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SDLP Leader’s New Year Message
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says attention must return to Northern Ireland's challenges in 2026, criticising Executive infighting and unmet promises in 2025 and calling on the Executive to deliver for people. The release also urges the UK and Irish Governments to begin preparation ahead of any…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: SDLP Leader’s New Year Message (opens in a new tab)
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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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Opportunity for peace shouldn’t be overlooked – Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says the Middle East conflict must be ended and urges backing the 21-point plan, which he says sets out a route to a ceasefire, hostage and prisoner releases, aid, and a stabilisation force for Gaza. He also flags risks including Hamas's response and…
International affairs Original release: Opportunity for peace shouldn’t be overlooked – Beattie (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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Northern Ireland is a place of transformation, ambition and…
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly tells the NI Bureau Breakfast in Washington that US economic ties are vital, citing over 1,500 international firms in Northern Ireland with more than 70% reinvesting. She also outlines Executive plans for skills, infrastructure and export-focused…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: NI Bureau Breakfast Washington US economic ties Original release: Northern Ireland is a place of transformation, ambition and… (opens in a new tab)
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Ukraine: 3 YEARS
People Before Profit marks three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, condemning the war as a proxy conflict between imperialist powers. It cites around 200,000 deaths, €200 billion in Western funding, Russian conscription, and US-led talks with Putin, and says Ukrainian freedom cannot come…
International affairs Original release: Ukraine: 3 YEARS (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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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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Gregory Campbell - Happy New Year
DUP MP Gregory Campbell uses his New Year message to urge Northern Ireland to concentrate on building a better future instead of debating a divisive border poll. He also presses the Starmer government to open talks on post-Brexit trading arrangements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Gregory Campbell - Happy New Year (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)
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We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day.
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, marks International Day of Peace by urging a renewed commitment to peace at home and abroad, pointing to racist and xenophobic attacks in Northern Ireland and conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and sub-Saharan Africa.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day. (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)