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Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on other parties, and nationalist and republican leaders in particular, to publicly condemn recent criminal damage at Moy War Memorial, saying the latest attack followed an earlier incident for which three people were arrested. She urges anyone with information to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Moy War Memorial criminal damage attacks Original release: Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Fitzpatrick, a quiet diplomat who advanced peace and reconciliation – O’Neill - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the family of Jim Fitzpatrick, late owner of the Irish News, whom she describes as a quiet diplomat who worked for peace and reconciliation.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Jim Fitzpatrick, a quiet diplomat who advanced peace and reconciliation – O’Neill - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Day of reflection entrenches flawed notions about victims
TUV South Belfast spokesperson Andrew Girvin says Belfast City Council's shared day of reflection on 21 June, marking 30 years of violence, is not apolitical and is inappropriate. He argues it fails to distinguish innocent victims from terrorists and calls for the victims definition in the Victims…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council shared day of reflection on the Troubles Original release: Day of reflection entrenches flawed notions about victims (opens in a new tab)
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Fitting commemoration of Sir Henry Wilson set to take place at Brownlow House
TUV leader Jim Allister commends the Ancre Somme Association for commissioning a painting of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, unveiled in Brownlow House, Lurgan, and urges people to attend the free event. He also notes a portrait he long pressed for is now displayed at Stormont.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Henry Wilson portrait unveiling at Brownlow House, Lurgan Original release: Fitting commemoration of Sir Henry Wilson set to take place at Brownlow House (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Allister appeals for information about murder of Glenn Quinn
TUV leader Jim Allister appeals for anyone with information about the murder of Glenn Quinn, who was beaten to death at his Carrickfergus home, to come forward to police. He says the Quinn family's efforts to secure justice are impressive and that those responsible should face justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Allister appeals for information about murder of Glenn Quinn (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey calls for information about the murder of Glenn Quinn
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP appeals to anyone with knowledge of the 2020 killing of Glenn Quinn to come forward to police, saying he has pledged full support to the family in seeking justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Glenn Quinn killing police appeal for information Original release: Sir Jeffrey calls for information about the murder of Glenn Quinn (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes US support for Good Friday Agreement, truth and justice and the Protocol - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes comments from US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer backing the Good Friday Agreement, the Protocol and Stormont House truth and justice mechanisms. He says the British government must drop its amnesty legislation and its attempts to breach the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: US Senate Majority Leader comments on Good Friday Agreement and Protocol Original release: Finucane welcomes US support for Good Friday Agreement, truth and justice and the Protocol - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Dereliction of Exec Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy Leader
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Malachai O'Hara accuses the Executive parties of neglecting air quality by not producing a Clean Air Strategy, as Clean Air Day passes. He calls for the adoption of WHO air pollution limits, a ban on polluting fuels, and enabling legislation for clean air zones.
Environment and climate Health Original release: Dereliction of Exec Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Dereliction of Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy
Green Party Deputy Leader Mal O'Hara accuses the Executive parties of neglecting their responsibilities by not producing a Clean Air Strategy for Northern Ireland, and calls for one that bans polluting fuels, enables clean air zones and adopts WHO pollution limits.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Clean Air Day and absence of a Northern Ireland Clean Air Strategy Original release: Dereliction of Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes GB News 12th Live Coverage
Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds welcomes GB News’ decision to broadcast live coverage of the 2022 Twelfth, saying it benefits those unable to attend and praising the outlet for recognising the event, while condemning the BBC’s reduced coverage.
Community relations and legacy Issue: GB News live coverage of the 2022 Twelfth Original release: Dodds welcomes GB News 12th Live Coverage (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes GB News live Twelfth coverage
TUV Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe welcomes GB News's decision to broadcast the Twelfth live UK-wide after the BBC dropped its live coverage, and questions why licence fee payers fund the BBC.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: TUV welcomes GB News live Twelfth coverage (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Economy Caoimhe Archibald criticises the Department of the Economy's award of mineral licences to Dalradian Gold, saying local concerns about environmental and health impacts were not addressed. She calls for a public inquiry, an urgent review of the mineral licensing…
Environment and climate Issue: Dalradian Gold mineral licences awarded by Department of the Economy Original release: Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Bomber’s re-appointment to Education Authority reminds us of Alliance and SDLP culpability
TUV leader Jim Allister criticises the re-appointment of Paul Kavanagh, a convicted bomber, to the Education Authority board. He says his Bill to remove Kavanagh was defeated by Sinn Fein, the SDLP and Alliance, and accuses Alliance and the SDLP of blocking it.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Paul Kavanagh re-appointment to Education Authority board Original release: Bomber’s re-appointment to Education Authority reminds us of Alliance and SDLP culpability (opens in a new tab)
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Further vindication for Ballymurphy families- Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes a civil action verdict awarding significant damages to Ballymurphy families from the British Ministry of Defence. She urges the British government to implement the 2014 Stormont House Agreement in full rather than pursue its legacy plans, which she says are an…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballymurphy civil action verdict and damages award to families Original release: Further vindication for Ballymurphy families- Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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BBC axing coverage a signal of importance it places on 12th July…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell criticises BBC Northern Ireland for dropping live coverage of 12th July celebrations, saying it signals weak regard for the event and that fewer programme minutes will be devoted to it this year.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: BBC axing coverage a signal of importance it places on 12th July… (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein revelling in IRA evil – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart condemns Mid-Ulster Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy over a tweet paying tribute to IRA member Thomas McElwee, and urges Michelle O'Neill to have it deleted and to issue an apology.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Francie Molloy tweet tribute to Thomas McElwee Original release: Sinn Fein revelling in IRA evil – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Whitters Family deserve truth and justice- Ferguson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says the Whitters family deserve truth and justice over the 1981 death of 15-year-old Paul Whitters, welcoming newly released files while warning UK government legacy plans would deny them answers. She calls for the Stormont House legacy mechanisms to be implemented…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Release of further files on Paul Whitters case Original release: Whitters Family deserve truth and justice- Ferguson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Binning live coverage of the Twelfth symptomatic of anti-Unionist BBC culture
TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong accuses the BBC of anti-Unionist bias after it dropped live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations, while GAA and Irish language output continues. He calls the decision a slap in the face for elderly and infirm viewers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: Binning live coverage of the Twelfth symptomatic of anti-Unionist BBC culture (opens in a new tab)
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BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA
Ulster Unionist MLA John Stewart calls on BBC Northern Ireland management, including interim director Adam Smyth, to reverse their decision to end live television coverage of the Belfast Twelfth of July parade. He says the broadcast serves housebound and elderly viewers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA (opens in a new tab)