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McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone condemns the British government's legal action over the Sean Brown inquest, calling it a further insult to the family and saying it will delay a decision on a fresh inquiry into the killing. He urges that the move be resisted firmly.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legal action over Sean Brown inquest Original release: McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Authority's leadership to listen to parents and prioritise children with special educational needs, ensuring those placed in September are placed on time. He calls for the education department to work with the health minister to overhaul SEN services…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN (opens in a new tab)
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‘Need for step change to tackle sectarianism and build better future’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill says a real step change is needed to confront sectarianism, urging housing and education to foster shared communities and build a reconciled, inclusive future for all.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Launch of Sinn Féin policy on ending sectarian segregation Original release: ‘Need for step change to tackle sectarianism and build better future’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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British government involvement in Fergal McCusker inquest ‘concerning and disgraceful’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the British Secretary of State's recent intervention in the inquest into Fergal McCusker's 1998 murder, calling it unprecedented and a cynical attempt to delay the Legacy Act. He calls for the Act to be repealed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Secretary of State intervention in Fergal McCusker inquest Original release: British government involvement in Fergal McCusker inquest ‘concerning and disgraceful’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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FM/dFM need to ensure institutions contribute to redress for victims of Historical Institutional Child Abuse, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw (Committee Chair) and Connie Egan (Deputy Chair) call on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to urgently ensure institutions contribute to historical child abuse redress, citing the lack of contributions and no formal Executive Office response to the Hart…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Hart Inquiry redress contributions from institutions Executive Office Committee Original release: FM/dFM need to ensure institutions contribute to redress for victims of Historical Institutional Child Abuse, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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GB and NI face separate carbon tax because of Sea Border
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says a Politico report on separate UK and EU carbon taxes shows the Sea Border's consequences, warning Northern Ireland goods could face EU carbon paperwork and costs. He criticises the DUP's silence on the issue.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Politico report on separate UK and EU carbon taxes Original release: GB and NI face separate carbon tax because of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes a €165 million investment in Belfast-Dublin cross-border rail services, linked to the PEACEPLUS programme, and calls on a Northern Ireland Transport Minister to match Dublin's shift of spending towards public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)
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Time to tackle cost of keeping NI segregated, says Bradshaw, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA urges the First and deputy First Ministers to introduce a cross-departmental framework for a shared society, citing an estimated £800 million yearly cost of division ahead of an Assembly motion on the issue.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Original release: Time to tackle cost of keeping NI segregated, says Bradshaw, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds calls on the Department of Health to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to develop a comprehensive ADHD strategy, after launching a public petition to be presented to the Assembly’s Speaker.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition to commission adult ADHD services in NI Original release: Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls for urgent halt to Milltown Cemetery work
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for an urgent halt to ongoing work at Milltown Cemetery over fears that unmarked graves, including baby graves, may be disturbed. She urges the Catholic Church and the Department for Communities to pause the work for independent analysis of the…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Milltown Cemetery ongoing work and unmarked graves concerns Original release: McAllister calls for urgent halt to Milltown Cemetery work (opens in a new tab)
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British government should repeal cruel Legacy Act – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to repeal the Legacy Act, citing a UN Human Rights Committee finding that its conditional immunity scheme and procedural barriers breach victims' rights, and urges a rights-compliant alternative to the Stormont House mechanisms.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UN Human Rights Committee concerns over the Legacy Act 2023 Original release: British government should repeal cruel Legacy Act – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit opposes congestion charges, which it says would create class barriers to city centres, and calls for free, frequent public transport in urban centres instead. It responds to a proposal by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan that councils prepare traffic plans by 2026 and consider…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Eamon Ryan congestion charges proposal Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport (opens in a new tab)
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BBC documentary on IRA film will outrage innocent victims
TUV Braid Councillor Matthew Warwick says innocent IRA victims will be outraged by a BBC documentary on the film Secret Army, citing Des Long's boasts about procuring money and weapons. He says TUV will write to the PSNI and Garda asking what action is being taken, and criticises the BBC for…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC documentary on IRA film Secret Army broadcast Original release: BBC documentary on IRA film will outrage innocent victims (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein eulogising of terrorist shows they remain unfit for office
TUV councillor and party treasurer Timothy Gaston says Sinn Fein members' tributes to Rose Dugdale show they are unfit for office, citing her past IRA weapons work and questioning Michelle O'Neill's position on a tricolour at Pearse McAuley's funeral.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein tributes to Rose Dugdale following her death Original release: Sinn Fein eulogising of terrorist shows they remain unfit for office (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan calls for an urgent review of how water quality is addressed across the north, following an Audit Office report finding no improvement in water quality over almost a decade. She urges full implementation of the report's recommendations by the Department of Agriculture…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on water quality in rivers and lakes Original release: Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Successive Chief Constables still fighting disclosure of truth to victims’ families – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing Spokesperson Gerry Kelly calls on the PSNI Chief Constable to explain why he continues to obstruct disclosure to victims' families, after a coroner dismissed a bid to block a gist of a state intelligence file in the inquest of Paul 'Topper' Thompson.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coroner dismisses bid to block gist of intelligence file in Paul Thompson inquest Original release: Successive Chief Constables still fighting disclosure of truth to victims’ families – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad
The Green Party welcomes news that party leader Mal O'Hara is likely to be elected unopposed to the Seanad, making him its fifth sitting Senator. O'Hara says a Northern Ireland voice must remain in the Seanad and pledges to amplify voices from across the north.
Other Environment and climate Issue: Mal O'Hara likely unopposed Seanad by-election win Original release: Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad (opens in a new tab)