Latest releases
Searching a long passage? Find similar statements.
2,562 releases
-
Hyland condemns sectarian defacement of posters
Alliance Ballymena Councillor John Hyland says his campaign posters will not deter him after several were defaced with sectarian slogans on Parkway, Ballymena, between 12 and 15 April. He has reported the incident to the PSNI and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian defacement of Alliance posters on Parkway, Ballymena Original release: Hyland condemns sectarian defacement of posters (opens in a new tab)
-
Statement On Intimidation Of Activists In West Belfast
People Before Profit condemns a masked gang's threats against its activists and the theft of election materials on Lanark Way in West Belfast, which it links to suspected loyalist paramilitaries. It urges voters to reject sectarianism at the May election and calls on the DUP to stop engaging with…
Justice and policing Economy and employment Issue: Intimidation of People Before Profit activists on Lanark Way, West Belfast Original release: Statement On Intimidation Of Activists In West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
-
GAA Reversal on Cashless Policy Needs to Be Repeated All Over Ireland. – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly welcomes reports that Cork GAA is looking at ways to allow turnstile cash payments at county matches this summer. She calls for cash turnstile access at every match in all 32 counties, arguing the cashless policy excludes older people and those without internet…
Disability and equality Issue: Cork GAA consideration of turnstile cash payments at county matches Original release: GAA Reversal on Cashless Policy Needs to Be Repeated All Over Ireland. – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
-
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald’s speech on the 100th anniversary of the death of Liam Lynch
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers her address at the 100th anniversary commemoration for Liam Lynch in Anglesboro, Co Limerick, recalling his life, his final stand in the Knockmealdowns and his death in 1923.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Liam Lynch centenary commemoration in Anglesboro, Co Limerick Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald’s speech on the 100th anniversary of the death of Liam Lynch (opens in a new tab)
-
Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns petrol bombs and other missiles thrown at police during an illegal republican parade in Creggan, Derry-Londonderry, and says young people are being drawn into the rioting. She also expresses support for officers and local residents.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Petrol bomb attack on police at Creggan republican parade, Derry-Londonderry Original release: Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs (opens in a new tab)
-
Ferguson hits out at those behind sectarian assault
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns a sectarian attack on a young girl in Derry, and urges anyone with information to contact police immediately. She describes the assault as vicious and says there is no place for sectarian attitudes.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian assault on girl in Derry city centre Original release: Ferguson hits out at those behind sectarian assault (opens in a new tab)
-
People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden
People Before Profit condemns Biden as a warmonger, arguing his arms supplies to Israel and Saudi Arabia contradict his support for Ukraine and his claimed peace role in Ireland. The release also announces Dublin, Cork and Galway public meetings on 12 to 14 April with speakers including Gerry…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Joe Biden visit to Ireland April 2023 Original release: People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden (opens in a new tab)
-
Adams welcomes President Clinton’s call for the re-establishment of the institutions
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, speaking in New York at a 25th anniversary event for the Good Friday Agreement, welcomes Bill Clinton's call for the Executive and Assembly to be restored. He accuses the DUP of intransigence, urges the Irish government to set up citizens' assemblies on…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary New York event Original release: Adams welcomes President Clinton’s call for the re-establishment of the institutions (opens in a new tab)
-
Regional solution for adult ADHD must be delivered – Kearney
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney calls for a regional solution and a time-framed timetable for adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment, after meeting the Department of Health Permanent Secretary about gaps in provision in the Northern Trust area.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Regional solution for adult ADHD must be delivered – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
-
Urgency needed on commissioning of ADHD services, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw calls for greater urgency on commissioning ADHD services, saying people face costs for diagnosis and that a single-system approach across Northern Ireland would help.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Urgency needed on commissioning of ADHD services, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
-
Dodds tables amendments to outlaw glorification of terrorism
DUP peer Lord Dodds has tabled amendments in the Lords to the Legacy Bill to create an offence of glorifying terrorism, citing rising glorification of IRA violence and criticising Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill over remarks on the IRA campaign.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dodds Lords amendments on glorification of terrorism in Legacy Bill Original release: Dodds tables amendments to outlaw glorification of terrorism (opens in a new tab)
-
TUV blasts Nationalism’s little helpers following Ards and North Down decision on Union Flag
TUV candidate Peter Wilson accuses a council majority of overturning a vote on flying the Union Flag at Ards and North Down war memorials and civic buildings, and says the Alliance Party's call-in is questionable. He asks Edwin Poots to answer questions about the legislation.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Ards and North Down council Union Flag decision called in Original release: TUV blasts Nationalism’s little helpers following Ards and North Down decision on Union Flag (opens in a new tab)
-
North Down Greens hit out at latest protests in Bangor
North Down Greens criticise protests against asylum seekers in Bangor, with Councillor Stephen Dunlop calling them appalling and Councillor Barry McKee blaming the Home Office's inaction for endangering people. Councillor Rachel Woods labels the demonstrations intimidating and thanks a local…
Immigration Local government Issue: Bangor protests against asylum seekers housing Original release: North Down Greens hit out at latest protests in Bangor (opens in a new tab)
-
Chris MacManus MEP marks 25 years of European support for the Good Friday Agreement
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus marks 25 years of European support for the Good Friday Agreement at a European Parliament event with fellow Irish MEPs, saying EU institutions have kept it at the centre of Brexit negotiations and will protect it in the next 25 years.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary conference in European Parliament Original release: Chris MacManus MEP marks 25 years of European support for the Good Friday Agreement (opens in a new tab)
-
DUP MPs press MOD for recognition of pre-2015 War Widows
DUP Defence Spokesman Gavin Robinson and Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart say they met Defence Minister Andrew Murrison to press for recognition of around 300 War Widows who remarried before 2015 and lost their pension entitlement. They say a solution now rests with the Treasury.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: DUP MPs press MOD for recognition of pre-2015 War Widows (opens in a new tab)
-
SF must take responsibility for IRA glorification
DUP MLA William Irwin writes to Newry, Mourne and Down Council reporting a video from Nan Rices Bar where patrons sing a chant praising the IRA, and calls on Sinn Fein leader Michelle O’Neill to take responsibility for misleading youth about the group’s violent past.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Nan Rices Bar IRA chant video Original release: SF must take responsibility for IRA glorification (opens in a new tab)
-
Loss of European Social Fund will turn people’s lives upside down - Butler
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA warns that the loss of European Social Fund money, combined with the lack of a functioning Executive, could put lives at risk. He calls on the Secretary of State to step in immediately and urges the DUP to return to Stormont and form an Executive.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Loss of European Social Fund funding for community and voluntary services Original release: Loss of European Social Fund will turn people’s lives upside down - Butler (opens in a new tab)
-
Alliance proposal for Council to participate in Pride blocked by DUP and UUP
Alliance Councillor Peter Lavery says a party motion to have Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council join other employers in Belfast Pride and explore a local Pride event was voted down by the DUP and UUP. He accuses the UUP of blocking it and pledges to keep pushing for inclusive council events.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Armagh Banbridge Craigavon council Pride motion defeated by DUP and UUP Original release: Alliance proposal for Council to participate in Pride blocked by DUP and UUP (opens in a new tab)
-
SDLP: More must be done to tackle violence against women
SDLP councillor Declan McAlinden says more must be done to combat violence against women as he prepares to table a motion at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council calling for better victim services, awareness campaigns, a modern anti‑harassment policy and training for councillors and
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council motion on violence against women Original release: SDLP: More must be done to tackle violence against women (opens in a new tab)
-
Mid Ulster Council need to wise up when it comes to Irish signage
TUV candidate Glenn Moore says the removal of Irish-language signs at Mill Park in Tobermore was predictable, arguing the signs were unwanted and divisive. He calls on Mid Ulster Council to stop spending ratepayers' money on such signage and focus on local priorities.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Irish language signage erected at Mill Park, Tobermore Original release: Mid Ulster Council need to wise up when it comes to Irish signage (opens in a new tab)