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Speaking from Stormont this afternoon Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O’Neill welcomed the breakthrough between London and Brussels in securing agreement. She said that most people’s minds will now turn to the need to restore the political institutions without delay. Michelle O’Neill said: “I welcome today’s joint announcement from the European Commission President and the British Prime […]
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “We will study what has been released in detail with the attention and careful consideration that it deserves. We will be reflecting on whether the proposals take into consideration the concerns that we have raised and whether it truly provides long-lasting solutions. “Let me be clear. We are not here to […]
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD this afternoon welcomed the conclusion of negotiations between London and Brussels and the fact that a deal has been struck. She said the party will meet this evening to carefully assess the detail of the deal. Teachta McDonald said: “I welcome today’s announcement that negotiations between London and […]
TUV Leader Jim Allister MLA has called on the unionist parties to reaffirm the joint unionist declaration when approaching the Windsor Framework and its affect on the NI Protocol. Mr Allister said: “Among all the spin a critical consideration is how far, if at all, the existing Protocol has been superseded. A ‘framework’ will not […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has encouraged political leaders to approach the terms of a deal between the European Commission and the British Government in good faith and with a determination to restore the democratic institutions in Northern Ireland. Colum Eastwood MP said: “The SDLP will study the legal text of the agreement between the […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that an attack on a police officer in Omagh this evening is a chilling attack on an individual serving his community and must be treated as an attack on the people of Ireland who have long rejected this kind of senseless violence. Colum Eastwood MP said: “The brutal […]
TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed any potential Protocol deal. Statement by TUV leader:- “When all is said and done the critical test of any Sunak deal with the EU will be constitutional, not economic. “It is the imposition and supremacy of EU law and subjection to the EU Customs Code which have Art 6 […]
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has expressed his support for teachers who are set to go on strike for the first time in five years in a dispute over pay. Pat Sheehan said: “The teaching workforce play an invaluable role in the education of our children. “Teachers are entitled to fair pay and conditions. “Teachers shouldn’t have to […]
The House of Lords is scheduled to debate the Minimum Service Levels Bill at its second reading this afternoon. Trade unions from across the UK and Europe have condemned the bill as an attack on workers’ right to strike. Fire Brigades Union General Secretary Matt Wrack said: “When firefighters and public service workers are put […]
The Social Democratic and Labour Party will support Dáithí’s Law when it comes before the House of Commons on Wednesday. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the passing of the legislation is the result of a long campaign from the MacGabhann family and praised their determination and resilience to make their Bill a reality. Foyle MP […]
Ulster Unionist East Belfast MLA and Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE has raised concern at the announcement of a 7% increase in rent charges for NIHE tenants and challenged the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to ensure they deliver value for money. Speaking as the increase was announced, Mr. Allen said: “This will come as another […]
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson has said the rise in Housing Executive rents will pile more pressure on families who are already struggling. The party’s housing spokesperson said an Executive is needed now to protect people. Ciara Ferguson said: “Confirmation that Housing Executive rents will be increased by 7% is deeply concerning and will add […]
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