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Urgent restoration of the Assembly and Executive needed to facilitate public inquiry for victims of mother and baby homes in NI, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for urgent restoration of the Stormont institutions so a public inquiry into mother and baby homes can proceed, after a Dáil-passed redress scheme in the Republic. She blames the DUP's boycott and says draft inquiry legislation should be progressed…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Dáil passes mother and baby homes redress scheme Original release: Urgent restoration of the Assembly and Executive needed to facilitate public inquiry for victims of mother and baby homes in NI, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol: No Concessions To Sectarianism
People Before Profit says the new EU‑UK deal must not deepen communal divisions at Stormont and rejects any further Protocol compromises that empower the DUP’s sectarian veto, urging workers to keep striking for fair pay and services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: EU-UK Windsor Framework deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Protocol: No Concessions To Sectarianism (opens in a new tab)
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Carers to face further stress with end of Learning Disability Support says Armstrong
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA warns exhausted carers will face more pressure when Mencap's Employment Support Service for people with learning disabilities closes on 31 March 2023. She blames a lack of budget following the end of European Social Fund money and calls for…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Mencap NI employment services redundancy notices over funding uncertainty Original release: Carers to face further stress with end of Learning Disability Support says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to support family of Gerard Coney in campaign for truth and justice
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the party will keep supporting the family of Gerard Coney, who was shot at Long Kesh in 1974, in their campaign for truth and justice. She points to the opening day of the inquest and the family's near 50-year campaign for the truth about his death.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gerard Coney inquest opening day Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to support family of Gerard Coney in campaign for truth and justice (opens in a new tab)
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TUV West Tyrone chair expressed sympathy with Caldwell family
TUV West Tyrone branch chairman Charlie Chittick expresses sympathy and prayers for the Caldwell family after a murder bid, and says Omagh remembers Republican terrorism. He criticises Sinn Fein's condemnation of the attack, citing its leader's past comments on PIRA violence.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: TUV West Tyrone chair expressed sympathy with Caldwell family (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent clarification needed on budgets, says Armstrong, after charity announces redundancy notices
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for urgent clarity on budgets after Mencap NI issued 30-day redundancy notices to staff running its employment support services, citing a lack of funding information from Departments and the UK Government.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: Mencap NI employment services redundancy notices over funding uncertainty Original release: Urgent clarification needed on budgets, says Armstrong, after charity announces redundancy notices (opens in a new tab)
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Horrific attack on PSNI officer straight from Provo playbook
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy, saying it condemns the attempted murder of off-duty PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell while defending past killings, including the La Mon firebombing and the murder of RUC Sergeant Gordon Wilson.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Horrific attack on PSNI officer straight from Provo playbook (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Review of education presents major opportunity says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says the Independent Review of Education is a major opportunity to reform the system, after meeting the Review Panel. She raises concerns about Special Educational Needs provision and the statementing process, and calls for a single integrated system…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Independent Review of Education interim report and Review Panel meeting Original release: Independent Review of education presents major opportunity says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on political parties to work together rather than put party first on World Social Justice Day, and welcomes the Independent Panel's Review of Welfare Mitigations recommendations on a Carers payment and family support.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay (opens in a new tab)
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‘€1 billion peace funding transformative for communities’ – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson urges community groups to apply for the €1 billion EU Peace Plus funding due to open this summer, and to attend advice sessions run by the SEUPB next month.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: EU Peace Plus funding opening for community group applications Original release: ‘€1 billion peace funding transformative for communities’ – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont
TUV, alongside the DUP and UUP leaders, welcomes Assembly Commission approval for a Northern Ireland Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings after an earlier refusal. The joint statement says the map-shaped stone will be privately funded by unionist MLAs and criticises Sinn Féin for blocking the…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly Commission approval of Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings Original release: Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont
The DUP, UUP and TUV leaders welcome the Assembly Commission's approval of a Centenary Stone at Stormont, a map-shaped monument on a Portland stone base to be sited west of Parliament Buildings. They say it was funded privately by unionist MLAs and criticise Sinn Féin for blocking the earlier…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly Commission approval of Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings Original release: Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year
UUP Alderman Glenn Barr calls on councils to recognise the Greenfinches of the Ulster Defence Regiment ahead of the 50th anniversary of their formation in July. He says he tabled a motion at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council and that UUP motions will follow across Northern Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year (opens in a new tab)
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Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont
The UUP, DUP and TUV joint statement welcomes the Assembly Commission's approval of a Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, after a renewed request, saying it will be funded by unionist MLAs rather than the public purse. The parties say Sinn Féin previously blocked the proposal.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly Commission approval of Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings Original release: Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says it is disgraceful the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association has had to sell its Donegall Pass home after continued racist attacks. She calls for more action from the PSNI to pursue those responsible and pledges to help the BMCA find a new home.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Multi-Cultural Association sale of Donegall Pass home after racist attacks Original release: Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Bill to Create a Commission of Investigation into British State Collusion Passes 1st Stage in the Dáil
Aontú’s leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín says the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2022 has cleared the Dáil’s first stage, urging a full all‑Ireland inquiry into British‑state collusion from 1968‑1998 and calling on the Irish, US and EU governments to press
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Commission of Investigation Bill first stage passed in Dáil Original release: Aontú Bill to Create a Commission of Investigation into British State Collusion Passes 1st Stage in the Dáil (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, the Meath West TD, calls on the GAA to reverse its move away from cash ticket sales at matches, saying it excludes older fans. He welcomes the Taoiseach's support in the Dáil and urges at least one cash turnstile per match.
Disability and equality Issue: GAA cash ticket purchase ban at matches Original release: Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches (opens in a new tab)
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Extension of bereavement benefits is welcomed says Armstrong
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong welcomes new legislation extending bereavement benefit to parents of dependent children whose cohabiting partner has died, including backdated payments and a 12-month application window. She urges anyone needing help with applications to contact…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Bereavement benefit extension to cohabiting parents legislation Original release: Extension of bereavement benefits is welcomed says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin expresses concern at potential delay of Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin voices concern that the Executive Office has warned work on the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy may stall without a functioning Executive, blaming the DUP boycott for putting it at risk.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Executive Office warning on delayed Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy Original release: McLaughlin expresses concern at potential delay of Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader welcomes Royal Assent for Clare Bailey’s Buffer Zones Bill.
Green Party leader Councillor Mal O'Hara welcomes Royal Assent for the Buffer Zones Bill, which he says will be enforceable from 7 May 2023 and end intimidation of people accessing abortion services. He credits former MLA Clare Bailey and campaigners.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Safe Access Zones Act receiving Royal Assent and becoming law Original release: Green Party Leader welcomes Royal Assent for Clare Bailey’s Buffer Zones Bill. (opens in a new tab)