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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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Cut the Gorse, Not the Grazing – Butler Calls for Cooperative Fire Prevention Plan
UUP MLA Robbie Butler calls for a co-designed approach to wildfire risk on upland and designated land, arguing that unmanaged gorse rather than sheep grazing is the main danger to the environment and rural safety. He cites talks with the National Sheep Association and repeated fires, and urges…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Cut the Gorse, Not the Grazing – Butler Calls for Cooperative Fire Prevention Plan (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)
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TUV welcome victory for women in Supreme Court judgement
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes the UK Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of sex in equality law, and calls on Stormont to withdraw the Finance Department's Inclusive Language Guide, end Stonewall funding and revisit prison housing policy for men.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition in law Original release: TUV welcome victory for women in Supreme Court judgement (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland cannot be the outlier in Equality Legislation – Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex has major implications for Northern Ireland equality law. He asks the Justice Minister whether women prisoners could sue over transgender prisoner placements, and calls on the Equality Commission to advise…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition in law Original release: Northern Ireland cannot be the outlier in Equality Legislation – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives express anger at spate of racist and sectarian graffiti
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Michelle Guy and Killultagh Councillor Claire Kemp express anger at multiple racist and sectarian graffiti incidents in Glenavy and near Moira. Guy says the incidents have been reported to the PSNI, Council and Translink so they can be cleared and perpetrators caught.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Racist and sectarian graffiti incidents in Glenavy and Moira Original release: Alliance representatives express anger at spate of racist and sectarian graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Shared Island Investment is transformative moment for communities across Ireland
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty welcomes the Taoiseach's new €1 billion for the Shared Island Fund, calling it a boost for cooperation across the island and arguing Newry and Armagh is well placed to show what the fund can deliver in education, health, infrastructure and heritage.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Taoiseach's €1 billion Shared Island Fund investment announcement Original release: Shared Island Investment is transformative moment for communities across Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes Memorandum of Understanding between Irish Government and Omagh Bomb Inquiry
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McCrossan welcomes Memorandum of Understanding between Irish Government and Omagh Bomb Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for urgency in addressing crisis at Lough Neagh
SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone says the AERA Minister is delaying key water quality plans, including the River Basin Management Plan and Nutrient Action Plan, as blue-green algae appears in Lough Neagh for 2025. He calls for urgent action rather than what he describes as PR-driven responses.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae confirmed in Lough Neagh for 2025 Original release: McGlone calls for urgency in addressing crisis at Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh families deserve transparency and disclosure – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan urges that all relevant material be given to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry team promptly, and calls for Irish government representatives to meet the families soon after agreeing a memorandum of understanding on co-operation with the inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Omagh families deserve transparency and disclosure – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh Bomb MOU
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the new memorandum between the Omagh Inquiry chair and the Dublin Government highlights a structural imbalance, noting the inquiry’s remit is limited to the north, the Republic refuses a public probe and the agreement lacks binding duties or full disclosure, and he
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Omagh Bomb MOU (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh families deserve more than a contortion of state control
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the recent Memorandum of Understanding on the Omagh Bombing Inquiry is a token gesture that lacks statutory powers, cannot compel witnesses and fails to ensure full disclosure, and calls for a full independent inquiry in the Republic of Ireland to meet the families’
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Omagh families deserve more than a contortion of state control (opens in a new tab)
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ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin's Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes an ESRI economic overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland, saying it shows an all-island approach to public health would improve care, and calls on the Irish government to resource Irish unity planning and establish a citizens' assembly.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: ESRI 'Economic Overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland' report launch Original release: ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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More support needed for jurors after trials – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for more support for jurors after trials, following a BBC interview in which a former juror described developing PTSD after a traumatic case. She urges the Justice and Health Ministers to work together on continuous support and asks the Justice Minister to review…
Justice and policing Health Issue: Juror PTSD claims after traumatic court case BBC interview Original release: More support needed for jurors after trials – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government continues to fail Omagh Bomb victims – Beattie
UUP MLA Doug Beattie says the Irish Government has failed Omagh bombing victims, criticising a Memorandum of Understanding for lacking witness provisions, access to unredacted material and a legal duty to provide evidence. He notes the Irish Justice Minister has not replied to his letter.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Irish Government continues to fail Omagh Bomb victims – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Time for full reconsideration of Gondola project viability, says Alliance representatives
Alliance's South Down representatives, MLA Andrew McMurray and Councillor Jill Truesdale, say the National Trust's halting of talks with Newry, Mourne and Down Council over Thomas's Quarry land means the Gondola project's viability should be fully reconsidered.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: National Trust halts Newry, Mourne and Down Council Gondola talks over Thomas's Quarry Original release: Time for full reconsideration of Gondola project viability, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)