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Questions for PSNI & Sinn Fein at Covid Inquiry
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson says the PSNI should face scrutiny at the UK Covid Inquiry over its handling of the Bobby Storey funeral compared with Black Lives Matter protests. He claims police gave Sinn Fein a defence against prosecution and says both the PSNI and Sinn Fein have significant…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI evidence to UK Covid Inquiry on Bobby Storey funeral Original release: Questions for PSNI & Sinn Fein at Covid Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Rebuilding confidence in policing with the community the number one priority – McDonald
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald says rebuilding trust and confidence in policing must be the new PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's top priority, after a party delegation met him. She also raises concerns about PSNI delays in releasing information that hold up inquests, citing the Sean…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher Original release: Rebuilding confidence in policing with the community the number one priority – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to tighten legal safeguards for existing trees and woodland. Speaking at a Woodland Trust report launch, he cites stronger protection for the oldest trees, tree protection orders, and ancient woodland affected by permitted…
Environment and climate Issue: Woodland Trust report on trees and nature's recovery in Northern Ireland Original release: McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the commencement of new northern laws criminalising upskirting and cyber-flashing, and says enhanced offences on online child impersonation and sharing intimate images without consent will also take effect.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland Original release: Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect (opens in a new tab)
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Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls for any future tourism strategy to be sustainable and environmentally compliant, citing a National Trust Climate Adaptation Report that projects 70% of its land at risk by 2060. She also urges the restoration of an Executive so parties can work together on climate…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: National Trust Climate Adaptation Report publication Original release: Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Condemnation of pro-IRA graffiti close to Enniskillen bomb memorial
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine and Enniskillen councillor Keith Elliott condemn IRA graffiti sprayed on the Clinton Centre wall near the Enniskillen Bomb Memorial, saying it is criminal damage. Erskine says she has reported it to police, and Elliott asks anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: IRA graffiti on Clinton Centre wall near Enniskillen Bomb Memorial Original release: Condemnation of pro-IRA graffiti close to Enniskillen bomb memorial (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says victims of sexual offences are being failed by the DUP's boycott of the Assembly, which is blocking outstanding Gillen Review recommendations and delaying the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic and Sexual Abuse strategies. She calls for a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Trusts lack the budget and political direction to commission ADHD diagnosis and support services, calling for a health minister, Health Committee and Assembly budget to be in place.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell marks Ulster Scots Language Week with a Commons motion, saying the language is widespread across Northern Ireland and border counties and that the week should be inclusive and not politicised.
Disability and equality Original release: Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government must take interstate case against ‘cynical & cruel’ Legacy Act – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the Irish government to bring an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Act, arguing it could have spared families from taking individual legal action now launched in court.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act legal challenge launched by families Original release: Irish government must take interstate case against ‘cynical & cruel’ Legacy Act – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists criticise one week timeline for victims' proposals
The Ulster Unionist Party criticises the Commission for Victims & Survivors for setting a one-week deadline to respond to its policy paper proposing a payment scheme for those bereaved by Troubles-related incidents. A spokesperson says a week is unrealistic, questions the Commission's view on…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commission for Victims & Survivors one-week deadline on bereavement payment scheme proposals Original release: Ulster Unionists criticise one week timeline for victims' proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the next phase of the peace process requires tackling sectarianism, repurposing institutions and preparing for Irish unity, urging a Citizens Assembly on reunification and calling self‑determination and unity referenda in the national interest, as outlined in the ‘A
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Publication of ‘A New Ireland for All’ policy Original release: Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on people lost to violence or suicide and pledging to end discrimination and targeted violence against trans and gender-diverse people, while calling for action after attending a Belfast City Hall event.
Disability and equality Original release: Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard calls for interstate case against Legacy Act after murder appeal
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the Irish government to bring an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Act, citing a PSNI appeal for information on the 1992 murder of Peter McCormack in south Down and a pending legal challenge by a Thierafurth attack survivor.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI appeal for information on Peter McCormack murder 1992 Original release: Hazzard calls for interstate case against Legacy Act after murder appeal (opens in a new tab)
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Darkley stands as one of most horrific atrocities: Irwin
DUP MLA William Irwin says the Darkley massacre, in which three worshippers were killed at Mountain Lodge Pentecostal Church in 1983, stands among the most horrific Troubles atrocities, ahead of its 40th anniversary. He criticises those who still celebrate the perpetrators and says Sinn Féin's…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Darkley massacre 40th anniversary Original release: Darkley stands as one of most horrific atrocities: Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane calls on Irish government to take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the Irish government to launch a cross‑border lawsuit against the UK over the controversial Legacy Act, which he says blocks families from obtaining justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill letters to 26 families on uninvestigated conflict killings Original release: Finucane calls on Irish government to take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane criticises ‘cold and impersonal’ legacy letters
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane criticises letters sent to 26 families saying complaints over conflict-related killings will not be investigated under the Legacy Bill, calling them generic and impersonal. He calls on the Irish government to pursue an interstate case against the British government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill letters to 26 families on uninvestigated conflict killings Original release: Finucane criticises ‘cold and impersonal’ legacy letters (opens in a new tab)
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£27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the release of £27million to victims and survivors so far through the Victims Pension Scheme and urges all eligible people to apply. She says about 300 applications lack a psychological injury, pointing to lasting mental health burdens from the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Original release: £27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly (opens in a new tab)