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Thoughts with victims who haven’t received apologies
TUV Braid Councillor Christopher Jamieson says victims are re-traumatised by recent events and that the Government appears uninterested in protecting the reputation of the security services. He suggests the apology to the hooded men will bring significant compensation payouts while innocent…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public apology to the Hooded Men Original release: Thoughts with victims who haven’t received apologies (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein inconsistency only outshone by arrogance
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Sinn Féin's inconsistency on commemorations is matched by arrogance towards IRA victims, questioning Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on attending IRA commemorations and Michelle O'Neill's past attendance and speeches at such events.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald comments on attending IRA commemorations Original release: Sinn Fein inconsistency only outshone by arrogance (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Hooded Men apology another step towards justice
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the PSNI’s apology to the Hooded Men and urges the British Government and Army to issue a formal apology as well, saying the SDLP will keep supporting the victims’ campaign for a full acknowledgement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public apology to the Hooded Men Original release: Eastwood: Hooded Men apology another step towards justice (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Family of Sean Brown cannot be denied justice
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone says the Brown family deserves justice over the killing of Sean Brown, warning the British government's Legacy Bill could stop the inquest. He welcomes the coroner's call for sensitive material to be disclosed and urges the PSNI to cooperate fully.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Brown inquest and Legacy Bill delay concerns Original release: McGlone: Family of Sean Brown cannot be denied justice (opens in a new tab)
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Inquiry announcement a step towards truth and justice for Omagh…
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson says the announcement of a chair for the Omagh bombing inquiry is another step towards truth and justice, and calls for victims to have buy-in on its terms of reference. West Tyrone MLA Tom Buchanan urges the Irish Government to help uncover the truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lord Turnbull named chair of Omagh bombing inquiry Original release: Inquiry announcement a step towards truth and justice for Omagh… (opens in a new tab)
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Coleraine memorial a reminder that victims and terrorists cannot be…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says a Coleraine memorial to six people killed in the 1973 bomb shows victims cannot be equated with terrorists, criticising Michelle O'Neill's remark that the IRA had "no alternative" as an attempt to excuse perpetrators.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coleraine bombing 50th anniversary memorial unveiling Original release: Coleraine memorial a reminder that victims and terrorists cannot be… (opens in a new tab)
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TUV at dedication and unveiling of Coleraine memorial
TUV leader Jim Allister says he attended the dedication and unveiling of a memorial in Coleraine to innocent victims of a 1973 IRA bombing, alongside TUV President William Ross and councillors Allister Kyle and Jonathan McAuley. He contrasts this with what he calls the glorification of IRA…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Coleraine bombing 50th anniversary memorial unveiling Original release: TUV at dedication and unveiling of Coleraine memorial (opens in a new tab)
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Did Mary Lou get it wrong on RIC?
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says Sinn Féin is inconsistent, contrasting its criticism of an Irish government RIC centenary event with John Finucane's speech at a South Armagh IRA commemoration. She asks the party leadership to explain what has changed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin speech at South Armagh IRA commemoration event Original release: Did Mary Lou get it wrong on RIC? (opens in a new tab)
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Two days; two very different commemorations
TUV says a South Armagh republican commemoration and family fun day is an attempt to glorify terrorism and rewrite history, criticises Sinn Féin's First Minister statement and senior MP attendance, and marks the 50th anniversary of the Coleraine bombing with councillors attending a memorial.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coleraine bombing 50th anniversary memorial unveiling Original release: Two days; two very different commemorations (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes appointment of Omagh bombing Inquiry chair
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the naming of Lord Turnbull to lead the Omagh bombing inquiry, and urges him to meet victims and families before it begins.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lord Turnbull named chair of Omagh bombing inquiry Original release: McCrossan welcomes appointment of Omagh bombing Inquiry chair (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood disappointed after Finucane addresses IRA commemoration
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood says she is disappointed that Sinn Féin MP John Finucane spoke at an event in Mullaghbawn advertised as commemorating 'South Armagh volunteers', arguing that commemorating the IRA risks glorifying terrorism and hurting victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Eastwood disappointed after Finucane addresses IRA commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s terror fest
TUV leader Jim Allister condemns a Sinn Féin event on Sunday that he says celebrates IRA terrorists, arguing the party is unfit for government and should not hold the First Minister post.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Sinn Féin’s terror fest (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Coleraine bombings, ahead of memorial service
Alliance councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of the 1973 Coleraine bombings ahead of a memorial service marking the 50th anniversary, which will include a permanent memorial unveiling. Alderman Yvonne Boyle says those affected remain in her thoughts and calls for unity against…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Coleraine bombings 50th anniversary memorial service Original release: Alliance Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Coleraine bombings, ahead of memorial service (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: No amendments can fix Legacy Bill
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP says new British government amendments to the Legacy Bill cannot fix it, calling them an attempt to cover up flaws. He vows to oppose the legislation and cites Tánaiste Micheál Martin's support for possible European action and Keir Starmer's pledge to repeal it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendments to Legacy Bill following European Committee of Ministers critique Original release: Eastwood: No amendments can fix Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy Bill a travesty aimed at ending citizens’ rights to due process – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the British government's amendments to its Legacy Bill are cynical and would close off due process for conflict victims, setting a May 2024 deadline for inquests and transferring cases to the ICRIR. He calls on the Irish government to challenge the bill and push for…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendments to Legacy Bill following European Committee of Ministers critique Original release: Legacy Bill a travesty aimed at ending citizens’ rights to due process – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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British Government should scrap flawed legacy bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the British government to scrap its Legacy Bill, citing a Council of Europe Committee of Ministers interim resolution expressing serious concern about its compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Council of Europe interim resolution on British Legacy Bill Original release: British Government should scrap flawed legacy bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Fundamentally this is about leadership
The DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson calls on Sinn Féin to review its approach to legacy issues in Northern Ireland, speaking outside Stormont Castle about a South Armagh Volunteers commemoration.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Fundamentally this is about leadership (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin participates in global summit on women, peace and security
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin, Chair of the All-Party Group on Women, Peace and Security, reports attending a US State Department summit in Washington on the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network. She calls for a restored Executive to publicly commit to implementing UN Resolution 1325…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: McLaughlin participates in global summit on women, peace and security (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy comments highlight why Stormont shouldn’t return
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe says Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy's comments after meeting the Republic's Prime Minister show why Stormont should not return. He criticises Sinn Fein for organising a South Armagh commemoration event and questions whether a Sinn Fein First Minister could represent victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Conor Murphy comments on South Armagh republican commemoration event Original release: Murphy comments highlight why Stormont shouldn’t return (opens in a new tab)
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Romanticising the past offers justification to terrorists today:…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says those who eulogise or romanticise past terrorism offer tacit justification to people copying such tactics today. She cites a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session on the Belfast Agreement and calls for frank discussion of commemorations glorifying terrorists.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session on Belfast Agreement institutions Original release: Romanticising the past offers justification to terrorists today:… (opens in a new tab)