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Ulster University challenged on Sinn Fein councillor’s post as “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor”
TUV leader Jim Allister challenges Ulster University over its employment of Sinn Fein councillor Cara McShane as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, citing her social media posts on IRA commemorations. He asks whether the university has a social media policy and how it can have confidence in…
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Sinn Fein councillor as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor Original release: Ulster University challenged on Sinn Fein councillor’s post as “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor” (opens in a new tab)
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Why are Loyalist Paramilitaries, armouries intact, are allowed exist at all? – Herdman
Aontú West Belfast Rep Gerard Herdman calls for a public inquiry into why loyalist paramilitaries are being tolerated, questioning whether this reflects incompetence or deliberate policy. He also urges all parties, especially the DUP, to condemn threats from the Loyalist Communities Council and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Why are Loyalist Paramilitaries, armouries intact, are allowed exist at all? – Herdman (opens in a new tab)
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“FOI Reveals Extent Of Dysfunction in Provision of ADHD Assessments” – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for urgent action on failures in assessing children for ASD and ADHD, citing FOI figures showing waiting numbers and times have risen sharply across Health Trusts. Aontú has written to the Education and Health Ministers seeking a cross-body task force.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Freedom of Information figures on ASD and ADHD assessment waiting times Original release: “FOI Reveals Extent Of Dysfunction in Provision of ADHD Assessments” – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan calls on all Mid Ulster representatives to take a clear public stand against the arson attack on Ballynougher Orange Hall and sectarianism, blaming republican leadership failures for fuelling such attacks.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns attack on Orange Hall
Alliance Policing Board Spokesperson John Blair condemns the fire set at an Orange Hall in Magherafelt, calling it a hate crime, expressing disappointment, thanking those who contained it and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Blair condemns attack on Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone condemns an arson attack on Ballynougher Orange hall near Magherafelt, which police are treating as a hate crime. He urges anyone with information to contact police and says such attacks will not be tolerated.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Orange Hall just the latest manifestation of Republican hatred
TUV Mid Ulster spokesperson Glen Moore condemns the destruction of Ballynougher Orange Hall near Magherafelt as a deliberate attack on the Protestant and Unionist community. He links it to recent intimidation in Innishrush and criticises Michelle O'Neill for not condemning IRA-glorifying songs…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Attack on Orange Hall just the latest manifestation of Republican hatred (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan condemns Orange Hall blaze
DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan and Councillor Anne Forde urge leaders across Mid Ulster to speak out after a fire seriously damaged Ballynougher Orange Hall near Magherafelt, with the roof collapsed. Buchanan calls on anyone with information to contact police and condemns repeated attacks on…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Buchanan condemns Orange Hall blaze (opens in a new tab)
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Savita Halappanavar: 10 Years On The Struggle Continues
People Before Profit marks ten years since Savita Halappanavar's death, arguing that reproductive justice is still unmet. It lists remaining barriers in the Republic, including a 3-day wait, a 12-week limit, and maternity hospitals not providing abortion, and says much of the North has no access.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Savita Halappanavar 10‑year anniversary Original release: Savita Halappanavar: 10 Years On The Struggle Continues (opens in a new tab)
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Republicans cause more trouble at Innishrush
TUV Mid Ulster representative Glenn Moore condemns a further attack on Innishrush, a small mostly Protestant village in South Londonderry, involving fireworks and pro-IRA chanting. He says the PSNI must improve its response and that local residents have blocked routes into the area.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Innishrush fireworks and chanting incident, October 2022 Original release: Republicans cause more trouble at Innishrush (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill calls for Legacy Bill to be scrapped as Committee delivers damning verdict
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, welcomes a Westminster Joint Committee on Human Rights view that the British government's Legacy Bill risks breaching human rights law, and calls for the bill to be withdrawn.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster Joint Committee on Human Rights report on legacy bill Original release: O’Neill calls for Legacy Bill to be scrapped as Committee delivers damning verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Historic day as legislation passes to give official recognition to the Irish language – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill welcomes legislation passing to give official recognition to the Irish language, saying it secures Irish speakers' rights to public services and court use. She credits grassroots activists and points to a planned Irish language commissioner with statutory powers.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish Language Act legislation passes Original release: Historic day as legislation passes to give official recognition to the Irish language – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Damning report should end Troubles amnesty plan
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP urges new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to scrap the legacy bill after a Westminster committee judged it likely to breach human rights standards. He says victims' groups and all Northern parties oppose the legislation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster Joint Committee on Human Rights report on legacy bill Original release: Eastwood: Damning report should end Troubles amnesty plan (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK Government must ensure no further blockage of language rights
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna urges the UK Government to guarantee no further obstruction of Irish language protections after an SDLP amendment on the Identity and Language Bill was defeated in the Commons. She says the bill passed its final reading.
Disability and equality Issue: Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill final Commons reading and defeated SDLP amendment Original release: Hanna: UK Government must ensure no further blockage of language rights (opens in a new tab)
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Endometriosis sufferers still require urgent action: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says urgent action is still needed on endometriosis healthcare, calling for reinstatement of specialist care in the Western Trust and full accreditation for the Belfast centre. She also urges access to care across the UK for local patients, citing APPG and RCOG reports.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Endometriosis sufferers still require urgent action: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Storey marks centenary of RUCR
DUP Ballymoney councillor Mervyn Storey commends those behind the centenary events marking 100 years of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve, paying tribute to RUC officers and their families. He cites 312 officers murdered and 1,183 families forced to move during the Troubles, and says the DUP…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: RUCR centenary commemoration events October 2022 Original release: Storey marks centenary of RUCR (opens in a new tab)
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Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan welcome the Secretary of State's confirmation that the UK Government will commission abortion services in Northern Ireland, but Bradshaw says no funding plan has yet been provided and calls for a clear roadmap.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland announced by Secretary of State Original release: Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Republican attack on Innishrush
TUV Mid Ulster representative Glenn Moore condemns a group of young republicans who, he says, attacked the mostly Protestant village of Innishrush with fireworks and chants on Halloween weekend. He urges the PSNI to step up patrols and bring those responsible to justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Innishrush fireworks and chanting incident, October 2022 Original release: Republican attack on Innishrush (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences following the death of May Blood, describing her as a community and trade union activist who campaigned for equality, fair pay and integrated education.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood
The DUP's leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died, calling her a fearless and tireless campaigner for a better, more peaceful Northern Ireland. East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson also remembers her work on social justice and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood (opens in a new tab)