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TUV lodge formal complaint against chair of Ulster Council
TUV's Mid Ulster branch says it has lodged a formal complaint with the Local Government Ombudsman against Mid Ulster Council chairman Councillor Eugene McConnell over attending an Easter event commemorating Jim Lynagh and using the chair to stop debate on it. The complaint alleges breaches of the…
Local government Community relations and legacy Issue: Mid Ulster Council Chairman Eugene McConnell Jim Lynagh commemoration banner Original release: TUV lodge formal complaint against chair of Ulster Council (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Councillor Debbie Coyle
Sinn Féin councillor Debbie Coyle says statements issued by Fermanagh and Omagh council officials on the UK Supreme Court ruling were not authorised by elected councillors. She says the party will raise it at the next council meeting and urges public bodies to await Equality and Human Rights…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council officials' comments on UK Supreme Court ruling Original release: Statement from Councillor Debbie Coyle (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Slams Irish Hypocrisy
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses the Republic of Ireland of a double standard on legacy issues, citing its refusal to extradite Rita O'Hare and its treatment of Omagh bombing families, and says Dublin must confront its own past before being taken seriously.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Tánaiste's remarks alongside Secretary of State on UK legacy handling Original release: Robinson Slams Irish Hypocrisy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Challenges Council Chairman Over Glorification of Paramilitarism
The DUP's Mid Ulster Council group leader Paul McLean says Council Chairman Eugene McConnell's appearance behind a firearms banner at an event commemorating Jim Lynagh was offensive to IRA victims. The DUP says it will refer the matter to the Local Government Commissioner for Standards.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Mid Ulster Council Chairman Eugene McConnell Jim Lynagh commemoration banner Original release: DUP Challenges Council Chairman Over Glorification of Paramilitarism (opens in a new tab)
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EU Law Blocks UK Tobacco Ban
DUP Peer Lord Dodds warns that the proposed generational smoking ban cannot apply in Northern Ireland because the EU Tobacco Products Directive still governs it under the Windsor Framework. He calls on the Government to clarify whether it will override the Directive.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Generational smoking ban and EU Tobacco Products Directive in Northern Ireland Original release: EU Law Blocks UK Tobacco Ban (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive must recognise opportunities of investment in public transport
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA welcomes Translink's reported rise of three million passenger journeys to about 81.2 million in 2024/25 and urges the Executive to invest in public transport. He claims per-head spending in the North is the lowest in the UK.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Translink passenger journeys increase for 2024/25 Original release: Durkan: Executive must recognise opportunities of investment in public transport (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit support the Counter Demo
People Before Profit says it will join UNITED AGAINST RACISM's counter-demonstrations against far-right groups marching on Remigration in Dublin, Belfast and Derry this weekend, arguing that housing and public service failures are a government problem, not a migration one.
Disability and equality Housing Issue: United Against Racism counter-demonstrations against far-right Remigration march Original release: People Before Profit support the Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Baroness O’Loan backs call for RoI Answers on Omagh Bomb
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP, using a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session, asked Baroness Nuala O'Loan to assess the Irish Government's inaction over an Omagh bombing inquiry covering the southern state's actions. He says the Memorandum of Understanding falls short and calls on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Baroness O’Loan backs call for RoI Answers on Omagh Bomb (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tabled motions on Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman and Omagh Bomb Inquiry
TUV leader Jim Allister says he has tabled Commons motions welcoming the Supreme Court ruling that a woman's legal definition rests on biological sex, urging public bodies to align their guidance. A second motion calls for a parallel Dublin inquiry into the Omagh bombing and criticises the Omagh…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition and Omagh Bomb Inquiry motions Original release: Allister tabled motions on Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman and Omagh Bomb Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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DUP - “police action must now follow Londonderry parade”
DUP MLA for Foyle Gary Middleton calls for swift police action and prosecutions over a republican parade in Londonderry that he says breached a Parades Commission determination through paramilitary-style uniforms and proscribed flags.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Londonderry republican parade breaching Parades Commission determination Original release: DUP - “police action must now follow Londonderry parade” (opens in a new tab)
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While the world remembers the sacrifice of Calvary O’Neill commemorates would be killers
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sinn Féin's Easter commemoration of IRA members killed at Clonoe in 1992, attended by Michelle O'Neill, shows Republicanism's moral bankruptcy and Sinn Féin's unfitness for government. He urges Unionists to reconsider working with them in the Executive.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at Clonoe 1992 IRA commemoration Original release: While the world remembers the sacrifice of Calvary O’Neill commemorates would be killers (opens in a new tab)
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Young condemns racist attack in Newry
Alliance Councillor Helena Young condemns a racist attack in Newry on international doctors and their families at a park on 12 April, saying those responsible should be ashamed and the abuse must stop immediately.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attack on international doctors in Newry park Original release: Young condemns racist attack in Newry (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald’s address at Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald addressed the Easter Rising commemoration in Carrickmore, condemned the government’s support for a British developer’s Moore Street redevelopment plan and urged backing for the Moore Street Preservation Trust’s fight to protect the site.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Moore Street redevelopment plan Original release: Mary Lou McDonald’s address at Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Our community belongs to everyone, says Honeyford, condemning intimidation in Lisburn
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford condemns threats against a Lisburn resident after union flags were put up on nearby lamp-posts, saying he has contacted the PSNI and wants those responsible dealt with urgently.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn intimidation of resident over union flags Original release: Our community belongs to everyone, says Honeyford, condemning intimidation in Lisburn (opens in a new tab)
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If Secretary of State doesn’t understand the “fuss” about Irish signs he should speak to the people of Sandy Row
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says Secretary of State Hilary Benn is wrong to dismiss the row over Irish signage at Grand Central and should visit Sandy Row to hear residents. He urges unionist MLAs to back TUV's Timothy Gaston's petition to halt the signage.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: If Secretary of State doesn’t understand the “fuss” about Irish signs he should speak to the people of Sandy Row (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt seeking clarification from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following his extraordinary interview on BBC Radio Ulster this morning
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA seeks clarification from Secretary of State Hilary Benn after a BBC Radio Ulster interview, disputing his praise of Ian Paisley over the 1998 Agreement and his remarks on Irish language signage at Grand Central Station.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Hilary Benn BBC Radio Ulster interview on the 1998 Agreement Original release: Nesbitt seeking clarification from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following his extraordinary interview on BBC Radio Ulster this morning (opens in a new tab)
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Deeply concerning so many SEN children remain without a school place ahead of new academic year, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says it is deeply concerning that around 400 children with SEN statements still lack a school place before September, citing Education Minister Paul Givan's confirmation. She calls for delivery of the SEN reform plan's high-level actions and…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Around 400 SEN pupils without school places ahead of September Original release: Deeply concerning so many SEN children remain without a school place ahead of new academic year, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown welcomes major step forward on Lagan Bridge
SDLP councillor Gary McKeown welcomes the Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge moving to the next stage of procurement, saying it will ease cross-river travel for cyclists and pedestrians. He notes the Belfast Region City Deal is substantially funding it and calls for no further delays, as a…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge moves to next procurement stage Original release: McKeown welcomes major step forward on Lagan Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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DUP - “A victory for commonsense and biological reality”
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes the UK Supreme Court judgment, brought by For Women Scotland, holding that legal womanhood rests on biological sex. She says it restores clarity in law and criticises the Alliance Party for avoiding the question.
Disability and equality Issue: UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition in law Original release: DUP - “A victory for commonsense and biological reality” (opens in a new tab)
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When ducks take to the potholes it’s long past time for action
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a Cusher councillor, says the Department of Infrastructure has taken no action on potholes on Marlacoo Road despite several reminders, with craters now flooding into ponds after heavy rain.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Marlacoo Road potholes and Department of Infrastructure inaction Original release: When ducks take to the potholes it’s long past time for action (opens in a new tab)