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First and foremost, it is the commission that decides on sanctions on Russia. We have had 20 rounds of sanctions on Russia.

Sinn Féin firmly believes that Government action is needed to end the exports from Aughinish Alumina to Russia. The workers of Aughnish don't make export decisions and their jobs need to be protected.

That report is intended to examine the scale of the issue," Ms Carroll MacNeill said, adding she wants health, transport and road policy to align on addressing the situation and that if young people saw "the impact of an acquired brain…

Official figures I have received show that, of this overall group, some patients are waiting more than 709 weeks for an outpatient appointment.

More than 200,000 people are currently waiting for some form of outpatient appointment in hospitals across Ireland.

It obviously won't be easy. There are very different views around the table, both about how we raise our money, and how we spend it.

We need to be economically competitive in order to sustain the European way of life.

Purchasing this key strategic site by agreement ensures that the risk of delays and increased costs arising from the Compulsory Purchase Order process are significantly reduced.

While I welcome the Garda Commissioner's decision to order a review, a review alone is not enough. The question is what changes because of it. What accountability will there be? What will change within An Garda Síochána to ensure another…

The handling of this case raises deeply troubling questions. The scene was not properly preserved, Kelly's clothing was returned to her family without forensic testing, and despite Kelly suffering 93 injuries, her death was quickly treated…

An Garda Síochána will continue to take strong action against drug dealing, drug-related intimidation and organised criminal activity.

This scheme offers people a helping hand, lessens stigma and will offer a second chance.

Solicitors were resigning from the criminal legal aid panel....others with no legal expertise are representing themselves

Our Government has never asked for sanction not to be put on Aughinish Alumina, we never asked for leeway or lobbied on their behalf.

I expect my department's report into Aughinish Alumina will be completed within the next 10 days.

We are stepping up our support for Ukraine. Strengthening its defences, increasing the pressure on Russia and building the security guarantees of tomorrow.

Protecting children online will be one of my key priorities at this summit.

The British-Irish Council offers an opportunity to meet with our nearest neighbours to exchange ideas and discuss issues that affect us all, a core component of the Good Friday Agreement.