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Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the PSNI's Tis' the Season Christmas campaign on domestic abuse, citing holiday-period call and crime figures, and calls for the Executive to be restored so parties can take forward violence-against-women measures.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI Tis' the Season Christmas domestic abuse awareness campaign Original release: Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin
DUP Newry and Armagh MLA William Irwin condemns sectarian graffiti sprayed over Crosskeys Orange Hall in County Armagh, calling the attack sickening and urging the perpetrators to desist and face the courts. He also calls on Sinn Fein leadership to challenge its glorification of the IRA and asks…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe condemns over-night attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall and calls out Republican leadership
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe condemns overnight spray-painting of sectarian and IRA slogans on the Crosskeys Orange Hall in South Armagh. He blames Sinn Féin for glorifying the IRA and calls for Republicans to be challenged more clearly, and urges police to act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Ratcliffe condemns over-night attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall and calls out Republican leadership (opens in a new tab)
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“British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland” – Cllr Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle criticises a British Court of Appeal ruling that allows abortion on grounds of Down syndrome up to birth, saying it will apply in Northern Ireland. He calls on Stormont to oppose abortion in the North and accuses Sinn Féin and the SDLP of supporting the change.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Court of Appeal rejects Heidi Crowter challenge on Down's syndrome abortion law Original release: “British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland” – Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholson slams 'disgusting’ attack on local Orange hall
Armagh UUP councillor Sam Nicholson condemns sectarian graffiti sprayed on the front of Crosskeys LOL 88's Orange hall in Keady, calling it bigotry and an attack on Unionists. He calls on all political leaders to condemn attacks on Orange halls and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Nicholson slams 'disgusting’ attack on local Orange hall (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, calling for enhanced protections for women human rights defenders, especially those at risk in migration contexts, from violence, discrimination and harassment.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (opens in a new tab)
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Newry and Armagh SDLP condemns attack on Keady Orange Hall
SDLP Newry and Armagh elected representatives condemn pro-IRA graffiti daubed on the Orange Hall on the Crosskeys Road in Keady. MLA Justin McNulty calls it a disgraceful, sectarian attack and urges political leaders to be mindful of their words.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Newry and Armagh SDLP condemns attack on Keady Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Call for investigation into “replica AK47"
The DUP's East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson calls for the PSNI to interview Sinead Murtagh about the provenance of a weapon described as a "replica AK47" in photographs she posted online. He says no evidence was published showing the newspaper was satisfied it was a replica.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinead Murtagh photographs with "replica AK47" weapon Original release: Call for investigation into “replica AK47" (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrate Agreement’s anniversary by replacing Protocol: Brett
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says that if the Northern Ireland Protocol is not swapped for arrangements backed by all communities, the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement will pass without a functioning Stormont government, power‑sharing Assembly or active North‑South bodies, urging an im‑
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement Original release: Celebrate Agreement’s anniversary by replacing Protocol: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs endorse “Never Cross the Line” campaign
Alliance MLAs endorse Ulster GAA's "Never Cross the Line" campaign on violence against women, which aims to teach young people about consent. Sports Spokesperson David Honeyford calls for similar campaigns across other sports, and Connie Egan urges sporting bodies to host workshops.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Alliance MLAs endorse “Never Cross the Line” campaign (opens in a new tab)
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A sad day for rights of the disabled – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, who chairs the All-Party Pro-Life Group at Westminster, says the Court of Appeal's rejection of Heidi Crowter's challenge to allow abortion up to birth for babies with Down's syndrome is a sad day for disabled people's rights. She hopes Crowter will take the case to the…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal rejects Heidi Crowter challenge on Down's syndrome abortion law Original release: A sad day for rights of the disabled – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Saoradh office display “a sickening insult” : Middleton
Foyle MLA Gary Middleton condemns a Christmas window display at the Saoradh offices in Londonderry, calling it offensive to victims and says he has asked police to investigate and demands its immediate removal.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Saoradh Londonderry office window Christmas display Original release: Saoradh office display “a sickening insult” : Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon commends ‘steadfastness and resilience’ of McAnespie family
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon commends the family of Aidan McAnespie for their persistence after a former British soldier was found guilty of his manslaughter in the High Court. She calls for the Legacy Bill to be scrapped and the Stormont House 2014 mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Former British soldier found guilty of Aidan McAnespie manslaughter Original release: Dillon commends ‘steadfastness and resilience’ of McAnespie family (opens in a new tab)
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Education Authority proposes huge unnecessary expense on Irish – but includes no costings
TUV leader Jim Allister urges the public to respond to the Education Authority's interim Irish-language services policy, arguing its proposals, such as Irish voicemail options and translator meetings, carry vast unCosted expense amid budget pressures.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Education Authority interim policy on Irish-language services consultation Original release: Education Authority proposes huge unnecessary expense on Irish – but includes no costings (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods reiterates calls for Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
Green Party Councillor Rachel Woods calls for a Northern Ireland Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, saying the lack of an Executive has stalled delivery despite promises, and urges mandatory relationship and sexuality education alongside recent abuse legislation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods reiterates calls for Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Violence against women and girls must be eliminated from our society, says Egan
Alliance Spokesperson for Violence Against Women & Girls Connie Egan MLA says targeted gender-based violence must be eliminated, citing 32,000 PSNI domestic abuse incidents in 2021 and calling for the stalled Executive Office VAWG strategy to move forward without ministerial sign-off.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Violence against women and girls must be eliminated from our society, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes verdict in Aidan McAnespie case
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the court verdict in the Aidan McAnespie case, saying it shows victims can still get truth and justice, and calls on the British government to drop its legacy bill and end any amnesty.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Former British soldier found guilty of Aidan McAnespie manslaughter Original release: McCrossan welcomes verdict in Aidan McAnespie case (opens in a new tab)
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TUV spells out the case against Sinn Fein rule
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA argues in a News Letter platform piece that unionists should not serve under a Sinn Fein First Minister, citing PSNI assessments that Sinn Fein is controlled by the IRA Army Council and criticising Michelle O'Neill's remarks on IRA violence. He also dismisses joint…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: TUV spells out the case against Sinn Fein rule (opens in a new tab)
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Unpaid carers among the hardest hit groups by the cost of living crisis in NI, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says unpaid carers are among those worst affected by rising living costs, citing higher energy, heating, food and transport bills. She points to new figures showing 27% of carers struggling to make ends meet and 23% cutting back on essentials, and blames the DUP's…
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Carers NI cost of living statistics on carers' financial struggles Original release: Unpaid carers among the hardest hit groups by the cost of living crisis in NI, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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British government should bin its cruel and callous Legacy Bill – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to scrap its Legacy Bill, which he says would block families' access to truth and justice, after protests in Belfast, Derry and London. He welcomes church leaders' view that the Bill will not meet its objectives and urges implementation of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster Legacy Bill protests and church leaders' criticism Original release: British government should bin its cruel and callous Legacy Bill – Finucane (opens in a new tab)