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Armstrong congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of service across NI
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of providing affordable, accessible transport across Northern Ireland, recalling her earlier work with local community transport groups and the role minibuses play for people with limited mobility.
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong congratulates Community Transport on 25 years of service across NI (opens in a new tab)
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Special Olympians congratulated following summer success
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne congratulates Special Olympics Ulster athletes on 31 medals won at the World Summer Games in Berlin and says he hosted a recognition reception for them at Parliament Buildings.
Other Disability and equality Issue: Special Olympics Ulster athletes World Summer Games Berlin success Original release: Special Olympians congratulated following summer success (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony
Alliance MLA David Honeyford, sport and community development spokesperson, congratulated Special Olympics Ulster athletes for securing 22 medals at the 2023 Berlin summer games, praised their dedication and the vital role of families and volunteers, and stressed sport’s inclusive benefits for all.
Disability and equality Issue: Special Olympics Ulster success at 2023 Berlin summer games Original release: Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony (opens in a new tab)
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New East Antrim DUP MLA announced
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announced that Cheryl Brownlee is the new DUP MLA for East Antrim, taking over from David Hilditch, and highlighted her decade of council service and community involvement.
Other Local government Issue: Appointment of Cheryl Brownlee as East Antrim MLA Original release: New East Antrim DUP MLA announced (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates latest Coleraine rowing success
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell congratulates Coleraine rower Hannah Scott on Great Britain's World Cup gold in the women's quadruple sculls. He says he has raised her achievement and that of other Coleraine rowers in a Commons motion.
Other Issue: Hannah Scott Great Britain women's quadruple sculls World Cup gold Original release: Campbell celebrates latest Coleraine rowing success (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from the Northern Ireland Assembly today, citing his service since 1998 across Carrickfergus, East Antrim and Northern Ireland, and wishing him well amid illness.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures
UUP education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA marks the new school year by praising classroom assistants who support children with special educational needs. He blames the lack of an Executive for vacant posts and funding gaps, and says a returned Assembly will push for a review of their pay and…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley tables Parliamentary motion celebrating Rory McIlroy success
DUP MP Ian Paisley has tabled a Commons motion congratulating Rory McIlroy on his Scottish Open win, noting he is the only player to have won the Open, Irish Open and Scottish Open. He says the motion marks McIlroy's continued success and his promotion of Northern Ireland golf.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy Scottish Open victory Commons motion Original release: Paisley tables Parliamentary motion celebrating Rory McIlroy success (opens in a new tab)
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Essential people with learning disabilities are leaders of conversations around their lives, says Armstrong, marking Learning Disabilities Week
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes people with learning disabilities, families and support groups to Parliament Buildings to mark Learning Disability Week 2023. She says the event aims to challenge stigma and myths, and that people with learning disabilities should…
Disability and equality Original release: Essential people with learning disabilities are leaders of conversations around their lives, says Armstrong, marking Learning Disabilities Week (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill extends sympathies on death of former Sinn Féin representative Claire McGill
Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill offers sympathy and solidarity to the family and friends of former MLA Claire McGill, who died, recalling her years as West Tyrone MLA and Strabane councillor.
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Omagh Pride a crucial platform for LGBTQ people in rural communities west of the Bann, says Donnelly, ahead of event
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly praises the organisers of Omagh Pride and says the event matters for LGBTQ+ people in rural areas west of the Bann, ahead of Saturday's event. He argues more progress is needed across Northern Ireland and says isolation is felt in West Tyrone.
Disability and equality Issue: Omagh Pride event 2023 Original release: Omagh Pride a crucial platform for LGBTQ people in rural communities west of the Bann, says Donnelly, ahead of event (opens in a new tab)
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5 years of Gamstop marked in Parliament
The DUP says Lord Browne of Belmont sponsored a House of Lords event marking five years of Gamstop, the scheme letting gamblers self-exclude from online gambling sites, and welcomes that over 348,000 people have used it.
Other Issue: Gamstop five-year anniversary event in House of Lords Original release: 5 years of Gamstop marked in Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Passing of William King
TUV Causeway councillor Allister Kyle expresses deep sorrow at the sudden death of William King, a former Coleraine mayor he remembers for his agricultural, sporting and community work. Kyle also sends condolences to the family and to the Ulster Unionist Party.
Other Local government Original release: Passing of William King (opens in a new tab)
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Irwin vows to showcase progressive and vibrant nature of Ards and North Down as she becomes Deputy Mayor
Alliance Councillor Hannah Irwin, newly selected Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council, says she wants to showcase the borough's progressive and vibrant nature during her term. She thanks voters and pays tribute to outgoing Mayor Karen Douglas.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Irwin vows to showcase progressive and vibrant nature of Ards and North Down as she becomes Deputy Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrations come early for Lisburn South TUV candidate with birth of baby boy
TUV candidate Stewart McEvoy announces the birth of his son Peter in Lisburn South, weighing 8lb 5oz, with mother and baby doing well. He says he will step back from campaigning to prioritise family, and thanks well-wishers.
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Beattie looks ahead to historic Coronation of King Charles III
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be a historic weekend, noting it is 70 years since Elizabeth II's crowning and that many will watch it live worldwide, and encourages communities to join local street parties.
Other Issue: King Charles III coronation attendance and cost criticism Original release: Beattie looks ahead to historic Coronation of King Charles III (opens in a new tab)
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Long sends congratulations to Their Majesties for coronation
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA sends congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of their coronation, calling it an historic occasion and praising the King's commitment to duty and service.
Other Original release: Long sends congratulations to Their Majesties for coronation (opens in a new tab)
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This is a moment of great significance for Alliance, says Ferguson, marking historic opening of Foyle office
Derry City and Strabane Councillor Rachael Ferguson says Alliance's opening of its first North West office in Derry-Londonderry, west of the Bann, marks a historically significant moment. She says it reflects party momentum and a commitment to serve all communities.
Other Issue: Alliance opening of North West office in Derry-Londonderry Original release: This is a moment of great significance for Alliance, says Ferguson, marking historic opening of Foyle office (opens in a new tab)
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Lady Daphne Trimble appointed UUP Honorary President
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA announces Lady Daphne Trimble as the Ulster Unionist Party’s Honorary President, praising her support during the Belfast Agreement and saying the party will seek her guidance. Lady Trimble says the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive is untenable and must be reinst
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Lady Daphne Trimble appointed UUP Honorary President Original release: Lady Daphne Trimble appointed UUP Honorary President (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader pays tribute to Sam Hanna
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP pays tribute to Sam Hanna, a former Ballymena councillor who has died, recalling his two decades of service to the Braid area and his years as Bannside DUP chair.
Other Original release: DUP Leader pays tribute to Sam Hanna (opens in a new tab)