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Farry welcomes UK-EU deal on data sharing
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says trust is essential to reaching a sustainable, mutually agreed Northern Ireland Protocol solution, welcoming the UK-EU data-sharing deal as a basis for further talks. He argues the Protocol Bill's unilateral option undermines that trust.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK agreement on sharing trade data Original release: Farry welcomes UK-EU deal on data sharing (opens in a new tab)
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Agreement on sharing trade data welcome – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes an agreement between the EU and British government on sharing trade data. He calls for continued work towards a pragmatic, durable Protocol solution and an early resolution giving certainty to local businesses.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK agreement on sharing trade data Original release: Agreement on sharing trade data welcome – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Intertrade UK is a step forward
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the first meeting of Intertrade UK in Enniskillen, saying it is an important step forward for Northern Ireland and that Great Britain is its most important market. She calls for greater urgency from the UK Government on long-term problems stemming from the NI…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Intertrade UK first meeting in Enniskillen Original release: Intertrade UK is a step forward (opens in a new tab)
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Data sharing agreement entrenches the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA argues that the UK-EU agreement on EU access to UK IT systems entrenches the Protocol, by committing UK trade data such as customs declarations and manifests to one-way sharing with the EU. He says the UK government has moved to the EU position and calls for radical…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Joint UK-EU statement on EU access to UK IT systems Original release: Data sharing agreement entrenches the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Removal of barriers between UK and EU markets essential for economic growth and stability, says Nicholl
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA welcomes the UK Government's plan to legislate to remove red tape on adopting EU single market rules, arguing greater regulatory alignment with the EU benefits Northern Ireland businesses. She calls for a stronger UK voice early in drafting, via…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to ease adoption of EU single market rules Original release: Removal of barriers between UK and EU markets essential for economic growth and stability, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Trade data debunks false claims around the Protocol – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says newly released trade data shows the Protocol is having a positive impact on the local economy, citing increased trade from Britain to the north. She calls for an early negotiated settlement between the British government and the EU to give businesses certainty.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Trade data release on Northern Ireland Protocol impact Original release: Trade data debunks false claims around the Protocol – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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A UK-EU Deal must deliver stability and certainty, says Long
Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long MLA broadly welcomes the UK-EU agreement on the Protocol and says her party will assess the details of the Windsor Framework. She calls for scrutiny of the proposed Stormont Brake, warning against new instability and disadvantage for non-aligned MLAs.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Windsor Framework deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: A UK-EU Deal must deliver stability and certainty, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Enhancement of Protocol related infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports is unacceptable - Elliott
UUP DAERA spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA says the UK government is giving ground to the EU by enhancing checks at Northern Ireland ports on goods moving onward to the EU, while the Westminster Protocol Bill offers nothing positive. He calls for progress information on UK-EU talks.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Enhanced checks at Northern Ports on onward EU-bound goods Original release: Enhancement of Protocol related infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports is unacceptable - Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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NI open for business - Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says a visit by a US business delegation signals that Northern Ireland is open for business, noting US investment and over $1billion in annual exports to the United States. He says the visit sits outside efforts to secure an outcome respecting Northern Ireland's…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: NI open for business - Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Latest reports on progress in protocol talks very encouraging – Kearney
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Brexit Declan Kearney welcomes reports of possible new progress in EU-UK talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol, citing British government movement on sharing goods-flow data. He calls for the Assembly to be restored immediately and urges the DUP to end its blocking of…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Reports of new EU-UK progress in Northern Ireland Protocol talks Original release: Latest reports on progress in protocol talks very encouraging – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Government must accept realities of Northern Ireland’s finances:…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says the Labour Government must recognise Northern Ireland's fiscal realities and accept that its actions, including higher employers' National Insurance contributions, have made delivering public services harder. He made the point after questioning NIO Minister Fleur…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Employers' National Insurance increase impact on Northern Ireland public finances Original release: Government must accept realities of Northern Ireland’s finances:… (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader has welcomed that a deal in principle has been reached
Green Party leader Councillor Mal O'Hara welcomes the reported deal in principle between the UK and EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol, but says it was outside local influence. He urges the DUP to end its blockade of the Assembly so public services and climate action can move forward.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Windsor Framework deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Green Party leader has welcomed that a deal in principle has been reached (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan calls for EU ETS agreement with British government to prioritise clarity for the north of Ireland
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan welcomes a preliminary EU-UK deal linking their two Emissions Trading Systems and calls for the final text to prioritise clarity for the north, address overlap and provide guidance for Irish business.
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: EU-UK preliminary deal linking Emissions Trading Systems Original release: Boylan calls for EU ETS agreement with British government to prioritise clarity for the north of Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government action on NI Protocol welcome – Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie welcomes the UK Government's move to act unilaterally to protect Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market, but says the EU must change its mandate. He says the stand-off must end, warning of no functioning government amid the cost of living crisis.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to set aside aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: UK Government action on NI Protocol welcome – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government must work with EU in good faith’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes the European Parliament's International Trade Committee's commitment to resolve issues around the Protocol and calls on the British government to negotiate in good faith with the EU. He says the Protocol must be protected rather than…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Parliament International Trade Committee meeting on the Protocol Original release: ‘British government must work with EU in good faith’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he looks forward to meeting the Prime Minister at Parliament Buildings, welcomes Hilary Benn as Secretary of State and calls for working with the new government on investment and fair funding for public services. He also urges the Prime Minister to set out plans…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister's visit to Northern Ireland July 2024 Original release: Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on flexible working rights welcome and positive for all with caring responsibilities, says Nicholl
Alliance's Kate Nicholl MLA welcomes the Economy Minister's signal that he will consider strengthening flexible working rights in Northern Ireland within a wider employment rights bill. She calls for quicker, smoother request processes, citing a UNISON survey on women in public services who were…
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister's response on strengthening flexible working rights Original release: Progress on flexible working rights welcome and positive for all with caring responsibilities, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes announcement of US trade delegation
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, welcomes the announcement of a US business leaders' delegation visiting the north later in October, led by Special Envoy Joe Kennedy. She calls for the Assembly and Executive to be restored within weeks.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: US business delegation visit to the north led by Joe Kennedy Original release: O’Neill welcomes announcement of US trade delegation (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President calls for restoration of Executive without delay
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald calls for the northern Executive to be restored without delay, welcoming the EU-UK agreement on the Protocol and urging the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and Assembly.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol announced Original release: Sinn Féin President calls for restoration of Executive without delay (opens in a new tab)
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Time to move forward as deal between EU and Britain is ratified – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says it is time to move forward as the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee ratifies the EU-British deal, and calls for an Executive to be restored. She urges the British Government to end cuts and invest in public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee ratification of the Windsor Framework deal Original release: Time to move forward as deal between EU and Britain is ratified – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes Assembly endorsement of all-island economic trends report
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the Assembly's endorsement of a recent ESRI report on all-island economic trends. He says the motion urges Executive ministers to use the report in policy and calls on the British government to devolve greater revenue-raising powers.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly endorsement of ESRI all-island economic trends report Original release: Delargy welcomes Assembly endorsement of all-island economic trends report (opens in a new tab)
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Progress, but more to do – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes the Secretary of State's appointments to the Independent Monitoring Panel under the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper and progress towards establishing Intertrade UK. He says more work remains and calls for the removal of EU law and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Independent Monitoring Panel appointments and Intertrade UK progress Original release: Progress, but more to do – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin welcomes today’s EU-UK agreement to reduce trade barriers to the benefit of business, workers and consumers – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the EU-UK summit agreement to reduce trade barriers, calling for the Windsor Framework and dual market access to be safeguarded and the North treated as a full participant. She also criticises the summit for offering no concrete action on Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: Sinn Féin welcomes today’s EU-UK agreement to reduce trade barriers to the benefit of business, workers and consumers – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth, calling on the UK Government and NI Executive to remove barriers for business. He urges a broader overarching hub for SME support, a GB representative on the Intertrade UK Board, a clearer NIO economic…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth in Northern Ireland Original release: Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest (opens in a new tab)
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Boosting our East-West linkages
The DUP welcomes the inaugural UK East-West Council meeting in London, saying it will strengthen internal UK trade, transport links and school exchanges, and calls for it to become a forum for future cooperation across the UK.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Boosting our East-West linkages (opens in a new tab)
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US business leaders welcomed to Northern Ireland
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes a visit by senior US business leaders to Northern Ireland, saying American investment supports thousands of jobs. He calls for growth in cybersecurity and financial services and for cross-community consensus to underpin economic stability.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: US business delegation visit to the north led by Joe Kennedy Original release: US business leaders welcomed to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol Bill passes welcome milestone
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes the Commons passage of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by a majority of 72, arguing the Protocol has eroded confidence in local institutions. He says the Lords now face a choice in September and calls for restoring the UK internal market and remedying…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Commons passage Original release: Protocol Bill passes welcome milestone (opens in a new tab)
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Government must honour UK internal market commitments to NI hauliers
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett urges the Government to honour its UK internal market commitments by removing east-west trade barriers, after meeting Logistics UK about haulage concerns over the NI Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Government must honour UK internal market commitments to NI hauliers (opens in a new tab)
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We will study the detail of new Protocol deal – Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the party will study the newly released Windsor Framework proposals in detail, testing whether they address its raised concerns and offer long-lasting solutions, and whether they protect Northern Ireland's place in the UK Internal Market.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Windsor Framework deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: We will study the detail of new Protocol deal – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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We need a solution that unionists can support - Brett
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett, speaking from London at the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, says the Northern Ireland Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists can support. He claims it caused the Executive's collapse and calls for its replacement to restore Northern…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Parliamentary Partnership Assembly meeting at Westminster on Protocol talks Original release: We need a solution that unionists can support - Brett (opens in a new tab)