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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)
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Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan call for urgent commissioning of abortion services on the third anniversary of decriminalisation in Northern Ireland, saying women face a postcode lottery in access. Egan urges the Secretary of State to step in and commission full services under UN…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Third anniversary of abortion decriminalisation in Northern Ireland Original release: Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died aged 84, praising her community work in west Belfast and her role in the peace process. He describes her as epitomising the Labour movement's ethos, having started as a worker at 14 and campaigned for women.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Enniskillen bomb memorial welcomed
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the erection of a memorial on the Enniskillen site of the IRA Poppy Day bombing, commending the victims' families for their persistence and saying TUV gave them some small assistance. He also criticises Sinn Féin's position on the bombing.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Enniskillen Poppy Day bombing memorial erected on site Original release: Enniskillen bomb memorial welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Online abuse and the harm it causes must be rooted out of our society, says Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Connie Egan and Patricia O’Lynn call for the eradication of targeted cyber abuse, welcome Justice Minister Naomi Long’s proactive steps and PSNI involvement, and pledge continued work to stamp out online intimidation of women in public life.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister Naomi Long meeting on online abuse of women Original release: Online abuse and the harm it causes must be rooted out of our society, says Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Threats to James Nesbitt an attack on freedom of expression – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns threatening and sectarian graffiti directed at actor James Nesbitt in Portrush, calling it an attack on freedom of expression. She urges political leaders to stand together against the threats and asks anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Threatening graffiti directed at James Nesbitt in Portrush Original release: Threats to James Nesbitt an attack on freedom of expression – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Casual celebration of murder becoming mainstream
TUV leader Jim Allister says the repeated public chanting of "up the Ra" shows contempt for IRA victims and amounts to casual glorification of murder. He links it to the attack on Finnis Orange hall and calls on Sinn Féin to take ownership and end what he calls abuse of victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Casual celebration of murder becoming mainstream (opens in a new tab)
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Amendment to Criminalise Care and Support Around Abortion Clinics Must be defeated - Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly urges defeat of a proposed amendment by British MP Rupa Huq that would establish buffer zones restricting volunteers outside abortion clinics, arguing it threatens free assembly and support for pregnant women.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Rupa Huq amendment on buffer zones around abortion clinics Original release: Amendment to Criminalise Care and Support Around Abortion Clinics Must be defeated - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes national report on police-perpetrated violence against women and girls
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the NPCC and College of Policing review of police-perpetrated violence against women, and says he wants the PSNI to set out reforms targeting lower-level sexual offending. He cites the Sarah Everard and Libby Squires cases to argue the police must prevent officers…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: NPCC and College of Policing review of police-perpetrated VAWG Original release: Blair welcomes national report on police-perpetrated violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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‘Need for greater awareness of challenges facing women during menopause’ – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for greater awareness of the challenges women face during menopause, particularly in the workplace, after attending a Menopause Conference. She urges the DUP to end its boycott and restore the Executive so women can get support.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ‘Need for greater awareness of challenges facing women during menopause’ – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Finnis Orange Hall
Lagan Valley TUV condemns the smashing of a memorial window at Finnis Orange Hall, the first attack on the hall in over fifty years, and links it to what it calls glorification of IRA violence within nationalism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Finnis Orange Hall memorial window Original release: Attack on Finnis Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe - menace to women should be in jail for longer
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes the Lady Chief Justice's response to her complaint about Judge Sherrard's comments in Dungannon, which led to further judicial guidance and training. She says the comments were ill-judged and will write to Justice Minister Naomi Long on whether…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Judge Sherrard's comments in Dungannon court case Original release: Forsythe - menace to women should be in jail for longer (opens in a new tab)
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Adoption of Brexit report at Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ‘welcome’ – Senator Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan welcomes the adoption of a Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly report on Brexit's impact on human rights in Ireland, which criticises the British Government over the Protocol and its Legacy Bill, and calls for a Citizens Assembly on Irish Unity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: PACE report on Brexit and human rights in Ireland debate Original release: Adoption of Brexit report at Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ‘welcome’ – Senator Gavan (opens in a new tab)
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£330,000 budget to pander to 10 English-speaking MLAs who might occasionally wish to speak in Irish
TUV leader Jim Allister criticises a £330,000 translation and interpretation service for Irish use in the Assembly, noting only 10 MLAs want to use it, and warns of further costs from Irish language legislation and an Irish Language Commissioner.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly Irish language translation and interpretation service costs Original release: £330,000 budget to pander to 10 English-speaking MLAs who might occasionally wish to speak in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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Language and Identity Bill another example of contempt for devolution…
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the Government's decision to proceed with the Language and Identity Bill is another case of disregarding devolution to push through legislation lacking cross-community support. The DUP says it will oppose the bill unless Unionist concerns are addressed.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill second reading at Westminster Original release: Language and Identity Bill another example of contempt for devolution… (opens in a new tab)
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Brexit and Human Rights report to be debated at PACE – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan says a PACE report on Brexit's impact on human rights in Ireland, drafted by rapporteur George Katrougalos, will be debated and voted on the next day. He highlights calls for no loss of rights in the North, smooth Protocol implementation, and firm rejection of the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: PACE report on Brexit and human rights in Ireland debate Original release: Brexit and Human Rights report to be debated at PACE – Senator Paul Gavan (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon writes to Lady Chief Justice about remarks in Tyrone sexual assault case
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says she has lodged a formal complaint with the Lady Chief Justice over a judge's remarks in a Tyrone sexual assault hearing, including encouraging the defendant to settle down and refusing to bar him from contacting women online. She calls for judges to be trained on…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Tyrone sexual assault hearing judge's remarks complaint to Lady Chief Justice Original release: Dillon writes to Lady Chief Justice about remarks in Tyrone sexual assault case (opens in a new tab)
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Hilditch lodges police complaint following IRA chanting
East Antrim DUP MLA David Hilditch writes to Police Scotland, UEFA and the FAI to complain about a video showing the Republic of Ireland women’s team chanting “up the IRA” after their 1‑0 win over Scotland, urging the FAI to withhold match fees and donate them to a victims’ charity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland women's team pro-IRA song apology Original release: Hilditch lodges police complaint following IRA chanting (opens in a new tab)
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Apology doesn’t go far enough following IRA song
TUV spokesperson Lorna Smyth says an apology from the FAI and Republic of Ireland women's players over a pro-IRA song does not go far enough. She asks whether disciplinary action is being taken and calls for them to acknowledge the IRA as a murderous terrorist organisation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland women's team pro-IRA song apology Original release: Apology doesn’t go far enough following IRA song (opens in a new tab)