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Deputy First Minister represents NI at National D-Day Commemoration
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly attends a national ceremony in Portsmouth marking the 80th anniversary of the D‑Day invasion, before heading to Normandy to honour those who took part in the historic seaborne operation.
Other International affairs Issue: 80th anniversary D-Day Landings commemoration Original release: Deputy First Minister represents NI at National D-Day Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on another stunning victory.
DUP MP Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on becoming the most successful rider in TT history after his Super Twin TT race win on the Isle of Man. Paisley says he has asked the government to recognise the achievement.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop Super Twin TT race win Original release: Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on another stunning victory. (opens in a new tab)
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Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background
Alliance Councillor David Lee-Surginor says he is honoured to be installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and pledges to prioritise tourism, support flood-affected businesses and voluntary groups facing funding cuts, and promote equality.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: David Lee-Surginor installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council Original release: Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background (opens in a new tab)
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Major breaches of environmental law "obscene and deeply disturbing" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party Councillor for Lisnasharragh Brian Smyth says it is obscene that Moy Park has breached environmental laws in Northern Ireland more than 500 times without prosecution, following a BBC investigation. He blames the Going for Growth strategy and a broken planning system, and calls on the…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: BBC investigation into Moy Park environmental law breaches Original release: Major breaches of environmental law "obscene and deeply disturbing" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex
TUV Lagan Valley candidate Lorna Smyth calls on local parties to set out their own position on a legal definition of sex, after the Conservatives announced a clarification in law. She says the Tories have been in power for over a decade and questions whether they are serious about it.
Disability and equality Issue: Conservative announcement on legal definition of sex Original release: TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop on record-equalling Isle of Man TT…
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop in the Assembly on equalling Joey Dunlop's 26 Isle of Man TT wins, and says the record is a truly phenomenal achievement.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop equals Joey Dunlop's Isle of Man TT record Original release: Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop on record-equalling Isle of Man TT… (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew thanks public for support following family tragedy
Sinn Féin EU candidate for Midlands North West Michelle Gildernew thanks people across Ireland and beyond for their condolences after the death of her 21-year-old nephew in Carrick Lough, and says she will step back from campaigning.
Other Original release: Gildernew thanks public for support following family tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he has been installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast, the eighth Alliance councillor to hold the office, and thanks outgoing Lord Mayor Ryan for his term. He pledges to connect with homelessness workers, community groups, sports clubs and artists.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Micky Murray installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell pays tribute to Fire Service after Limavady blaze
DUP East Londonderry representative Gregory Campbell says Limavady is mostly operating as normal after a major fire the previous evening, with no injuries reported. He credits Fire Service crews for bringing the blaze under control and hopes remaining disruption is quickly resolved.
Other Issue: Limavady fire disruption and Fire Service response Original release: Campbell pays tribute to Fire Service after Limavady blaze (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Pat Cullen of the Royal College of Nursing must answer questions over his past remarks on Northern Ireland leaving the UK, a recent RCN video featuring a candidate, and the 1989 Royal Victoria Hospital attack targeting Nigel and Diane Dodds.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Royal College of Nursing general election video featuring Pat Cullen Original release: Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN (opens in a new tab)
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Election an opportunity to vote for strong leadership and positive change – Murphy
Sinn Féin Director of Elections Conor Murphy urges voters to back strong leadership and positive change in the Westminster election on 4 July. He announces Sinn Féin will not contest East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley, and encourages voters there to back progressive parties.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin not contesting four Northern Ireland constituencies at Westminster election Original release: Election an opportunity to vote for strong leadership and positive change – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Nursing Chief Pat Cullen seeking nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Fermanagh South Tyrone
Sinn Féin says former Royal College of Nursing chief executive Pat Cullen will seek nomination as its candidate in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster election, with a selection convention held this week. Cullen calls for better funding for public services and rejection of Tory cuts to…
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Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy condemns racist vandalism in Cookstown over the weekend, including swastika displays and derogatory graffiti, saying such behaviour has no place in the community and hoping those responsible are found.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Cookstown racist vandalism including swastikas and graffiti Original release: Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says his party is voting against the budget to stand up for health services, will not voluntarily leave the Executive, and calls on other parties to honour their commitments to health. He says the health challenges ahead will take decades to address.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland Budget vote and opposition to it Original release: Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces the first eight party candidates for the Westminster election on 4 July, including Sandra Duffy in Foyle and Chris Hazzard in South Down, with more selection conventions ongoing. She urges voters to endorse strong leadership and positive change.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin first Westminster candidates announced for 4 July election Original release: Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Representing the people of Midlands-North-West my sole focus – Gildernew
Sinn Féin candidate Michelle Gildernew confirms that representing Midlands-North-West in the European Parliament is her sole focus and that she will not stand in the Westminster election on 4 July. She hopes voters will support her at the 7 June ballot.
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Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says rising CAMHS waiting times, with 52% of children waiting over nine weeks for assessment, show a further crisis in children's health. She calls for early intervention, restoration of the axed Healthy Happy Minds pilot and clarity on Mental…
Health Issue: Latest quarterly CAMHS waiting time statistics for Northern Ireland Original release: Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate
SDLP selects Colin McGrath MLA as its South Down candidate for the July Westminster election, saying the campaign will fight for the constituency and against the Tory government’s austerity and policies.
Other Issue: SDLP selects South Down Westminster candidate Original release: SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate (opens in a new tab)
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‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a £36 million funding announcement for local football clubs, saying it will improve facilities, support women's football and grassroots development. He calls on the Executive to keep driving the work and says hosting Euro 2028 at Casement Park would transform…
Other Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons £36.2m football stadia funding announcement Original release: ‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley deserves better
TUV spokesperson says Sir Jeffery Donaldson is unfit to be MP for Lagan Valley and should resign now rather than wait for a general election. The party questions whether he will keep drawing salary and expenses in the interim and says the constituency should not be left unrepresented.
Other Issue: Sir Jeffery Donaldson MP resignation calls over charges Original release: Lagan Valley deserves better (opens in a new tab)