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Government must act to end unfair block on northern athletes representing Ireland – Chris Andrews TD and Ruairí Ó Murchú TD
Sinn Féin's Chris Andrews TD and Ruairí Ó Murchú TD urge the Irish government to push for an island-wide derogation from World Athletics' 1934 Political Boundary Rule, which bars Northern athletes from representing Ireland at European and World championships. Andrews calls on Sport Minister Thomas…
Disability and equality Issue: World Athletics 1934 Political Boundary Rule derogation for Ireland Original release: Government must act to end unfair block on northern athletes representing Ireland – Chris Andrews TD and Ruairí Ó Murchú TD (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI must not participate in political activity whilst in uniform
DUP Policing Board representative and South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke welcomes the PSNI decision to bar uniformed officers from Belfast Pride, saying political events risk damaging public confidence. He calls for equal treatment of officers from unionist backgrounds regarding Loyal Order membership.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: PSNI must not participate in political activity whilst in uniform (opens in a new tab)
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Discussions on our island’s economic performance “key in preparing for unity referendum” – Rose Conway Walsh TD
Sinn Féin's Rose Conway Walsh TD says a Good Friday Agreement Committee discussion on the economies of both parts of Ireland, ahead of a possible Irish unity referendum, raised issues including partition's cost, foreign investment gaps and Northern skills and infrastructure deficits.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Good Friday Agreement Committee meeting on the island's economic future Original release: Discussions on our island’s economic performance “key in preparing for unity referendum” – Rose Conway Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride
Green Party councillor Flynn says the PSNI should not have taken part in Belfast Pride at all, arguing the event is a political protest and that police pulling support over the "Stand by your Trans" campaign shows their involvement was superficial.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI decision over Belfast Pride has set clock back on relations with LGBTQ+ community, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister criticises the PSNI decision to bar officers from wearing uniform at the Belfast Pride parade, saying it sets back years of work on relations with the LGBTQ+ community. She urges police to reverse the decision before the parade.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: PSNI decision over Belfast Pride has set clock back on relations with LGBTQ+ community, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Allister at Broughshane Twelfth – Stormont sticking plaster will not mend our fractured Union
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking as guest at the Broughshane Twelfth, says the Protocol has fractured the Union and that restoring Stormont under it would facilitate Northern Ireland's exit from the UK. He calls for unionism to return to demands for equal citizenship and British laws and courts.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Allister at Broughshane Twelfth – Stormont sticking plaster will not mend our fractured Union (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan requests urgent meeting with EA on school places
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says he has sought an urgent meeting with the Education Authority over continuing uncertainty about school placements for children with special educational needs. He argues the EA must give parents clarity quickly on next steps before pupils return in September.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan requests urgent meeting with EA on school places (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should end blockade of Executive and get back to work – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and return to work immediately, and calls on the British Government to halt its spending cuts, saying restoring devolved government is the only protection against austerity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Response to Secretary of State comments on restoring Stormont Executive Original release: DUP should end blockade of Executive and get back to work – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Must be recognition of need for solid foundations: Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson comments on President Biden's visit to the UK, welcoming any Presidential visit while saying any discussion of Northern Ireland must recognise the need to move forward on solid foundations through political arrangements both unionists and nationalists support.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Biden London visit and Good Friday Agreement support Original release: Must be recognition of need for solid foundations: Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Unconditional return to power-sharing only rational decision for DUP – Kearney
Sinn Féin national chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says an unconditional return to Stormont's Executive and Assembly is the only rational option for the DUP as a worsening public finance crisis hits services. He urges that an Executive and financial package be in place by September, before the…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: DUP blocking of power-sharing and regional public finance crisis Original release: Unconditional return to power-sharing only rational decision for DUP – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes Biden’s continued support for restoring political institutions and agreements
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, named First Minister Designate, welcomes US President Biden's ongoing backing for the Good Friday Agreement ahead of his London meeting and urges the UK government to make reinstating the Executive and Assembly a priority.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Biden London visit and Good Friday Agreement support Original release: O’Neill welcomes Biden’s continued support for restoring political institutions and agreements (opens in a new tab)
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‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Authority to give families urgent certainty over preparations for school places in September for children with special educational needs, citing reports that almost 400 remain without a placement. He also calls for the Executive to be formed now.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Almost 400 SEN children without September school places reports Original release: ‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Action to end violence against women and girls must be a priority for all — Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, welcomes the release of a draft strategy and action plan on tackling violence against women and girls and urges the public to respond to the consultation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Draft ending violence against women and girls strategy published for consultation Original release: Action to end violence against women and girls must be a priority for all — Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Consultation important step in delivering Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the launch of a public consultation on the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework and Action Plan, which runs until 3 October, and urges people and community groups to take part. She says a restored Executive is needed to agree…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Draft ending violence against women and girls strategy published for consultation Original release: McLaughlin: Consultation important step in delivering Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly reminded of need for consensus
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP tells the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly that progress in Northern Ireland has only come through agreements unionists can back. He says the Windsor Framework falls short of commitments made to unionists and calls for a deal acceptable to all sides…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly question session on the Windsor Framework Original release: EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly reminded of need for consensus (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no slippage in Unionist demands on restoration of full two-way trade with GB
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's remarks to the NI Committee on the Windsor Framework's internal market access leave room for ambiguity, arguing that current restrictions on trade from Great Britain into Northern Ireland must be removed entirely for Article 6 of the Acts of…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's remarks to the NI Committee on internal market access Original release: There can be no slippage in Unionist demands on restoration of full two-way trade with GB (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says the finalised Department for Infrastructure budget paints a grim picture, citing cuts to road safety, cycling proficiency, Translink and NI Water, and calls on the Secretary of State to act to restore Stormont with a financial package.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Reform of the Assembly and Executive the only way to ensure the survival of the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA argues that altering the Assembly and Executive is essential to safeguard the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions over the long term.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Reform of the Assembly and Executive the only way to ensure the survival of the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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DUP’s Assembly boycott in direct opposition to the wishes of the majority – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the DUP's continued refusal to take part in the Assembly goes against what most people want. He cites Queen's University polling and recent economic data, and calls for the boycott to end immediately so the Windsor Framework's benefits can be realised.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP Assembly boycott over Windsor Framework Original release: DUP’s Assembly boycott in direct opposition to the wishes of the majority – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban
SDLP councillor Doire Finn urges progress on banning conversion therapy in Northern Ireland, proposing a Newry, Mourne and Down council motion reaffirming opposition and asking Stormont departments to outline preparations for a ban once the Executive returns.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban (opens in a new tab)