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Foyle Pride highlight incompatibility of public bodies participating…
Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton says a Foyle Pride statement backs up the DUP's long-standing view that police, the BBC and other public bodies are incompatible with taking part in the Pride Parade, which he calls a protest. He also calls for health services to focus on helping young people harmed by…
Disability and equality Health Issue: Foyle Pride statement on public sector involvement in Pride Parade Original release: Foyle Pride highlight incompatibility of public bodies participating… (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Renewed efforts needed to build representative police service
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says renewed effort is needed to make the PSNI representative, after Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said Catholic officer applications to the latest recruitment drive fell short. He links the shortfall to the 2023 data leak and unresolved legacy issues, and calls for strong…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI recruitment drive applications from Catholic officers lower than hoped Original release: Durkan: Renewed efforts needed to build representative police service (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter questions Minister’s top marks on Irish language
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA questions Education Minister Paul Givan's self-assessed 'A' grade on Irish language education, citing mobile classrooms, unimplemented 2008 review recommendations, Foras na Gaelige funding cuts and a lack of Irish language representation on a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Minister Givan's Irish language education performance grade in Assembly Original release: Hunter questions Minister’s top marks on Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly attacks a recent report costing legacy of the Troubles, calling it a financial price placed on truth and justice for victims' families. She urges the Secretary of State to reverse redaction or meet families, and questions the think-tank behind the figures over its…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Cost of Legacy report on Troubles legacy costs Original release: Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict
Jim Allister, who leads Traditional Unionist Voice and is MP for North Antrim, has tabled a Commons motion criticising a coroner's ruling on the deaths of four IRA members killed after attacking a police station, and urges the Government to back those who fought terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney commends the efforts of frontline workers during response to Storm Éowyn
Sinn Féin's workers' rights spokesperson Declan Kearney MLA commends frontline staff, including NIE engineers, Infrastructure Department and NI Water workers, police and health carers, for restoring power and water after Storm Éowyn.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn power and water restoration response Original release: Kearney commends the efforts of frontline workers during response to Storm Éowyn (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background”
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke says recruitment should be based on merit, rejects proposals for a 50 % Catholic quota in the PSNI, and calls for a school‑wide campaign to attract more Catholic officers, citing lack of political leadership.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI Catholic recruitment quota proposal Original release: Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background” (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes Minister’s ‘innovative thinking’ to deliver better wastewater infrastructure
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's commitment to better water and wastewater infrastructure, and says ageing wastewater systems must be a top priority. He blames austerity and British Government underfunding and points to an extra £19.5 million for NI Water…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Assembly statement on water and wastewater infrastructure Original release: Boylan welcomes Minister’s ‘innovative thinking’ to deliver better wastewater infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes medical and dental pay deals
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes approval of the medical and dental pay deals, which are to be backdated to April 2024. He says the party will continue to stand in solidarity with resident doctors and dentists in training, whose pay negotiations are ongoing.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Medical and dental pay deals approved and backdated to April 2024 Original release: McGuigan welcomes medical and dental pay deals (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to publicly back SAS soldiers involved in the 1992 Clonoe incident, defending their actions and criticising compensation paid to an IRA getaway driver.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Urgent Question on SAS soldiers and Clonoe 1992 shooting Original release: Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers (opens in a new tab)
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‘GAA is flourishing and we must do everything we can to continue supporting it’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan praises the GAA's economic and social contribution, citing a new study presented to the Assembly sport group estimating €2.87 billion in value across the island. She urges the British Government to fund Casement Park's reconstruction.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: GAA economic and social impact study presented to Assembly sport group Original release: ‘GAA is flourishing and we must do everything we can to continue supporting it’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the removal of the requirement for a High Court judge to scrutinise assisted dying cases exposes the weakness of the Assisted Dying Bill's safeguards and should concern MPs who initially supported it.
Health Issue: Removal of High Court judge scrutiny from Assisted Dying Bill Original release: Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed (opens in a new tab)
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Government must stand foursquare with Clonoe SAS personnel – Robinson
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says he pressed the Defence Secretary in the Commons to make clear the Government stands behind SAS personnel present at Clonoe, after an inquest ruling he calls unbelievable and says undermines those who served.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Government must stand foursquare with Clonoe SAS personnel – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns racist graffiti that has appeared in west Belfast in recent days, calling it repugnant and urging that racism be opposed and challenged. He says the majority of local people reject such hatred and pledges continued support for diversity.
Disability and equality Issue: West Belfast racist graffiti condemnation Original release: ‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Improved occupational health services vital for welfare of police…
DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke MLA urges the Chief Constable to act swiftly on improving occupational health provision for PSNI officers, highlighting long waits, mental‑health crises and the need for a preventative in‑work support model.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Delays in PSNI occupational health services Original release: Improved occupational health services vital for welfare of police… (opens in a new tab)
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SAS entitled to take whatever action necessary to eliminate threat -…
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan responds to the inquest ruling into the killing of four IRA members at Clonoe, arguing that the SAS were justified in using lethal force against an armed group who had just attacked Coalisland police station.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: SAS entitled to take whatever action necessary to eliminate threat -… (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes findings into SAS execution of four men in Clonoe
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes a coroner’s ruling that the 1992 SAS killings of four men in Clonoe were unjustified, praises the families’ long campaign and urges the British Government to repeal the Legacy Act and restore full inquests.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Mallaghan welcomes findings into SAS execution of four men in Clonoe (opens in a new tab)
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AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the party will re‑introduce its Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill in the new Dáil, urging all parties to pass the legislation swiftly to investigate alleged British state collusion from 1968‑1998.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Re‑introduction of Collusion Inquiry Bill in Dáil Original release: AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Comments on Clonoe Coroners Ruling
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says it is ludicrous to call the 1992 Clonoe shooting of four PIRA members unjustified, following the coroner's judgement. He argues a split-second decision without a warning was justified given the attack on a police station and the weapons carried.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Beattie Comments on Clonoe Coroners Ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says communities in worst-hit areas such as Monaghan and Cavan feel let down after Storm Éowyn, and calls for investment in the electricity grid, water services and storm planning. He also urges ESB compensation for prolonged power cuts and underground routing for the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Storm Éowyn aftermath and Dáil statements on government response Original release: Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)