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Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP says he pressed the Prime Minister in the Commons to urge Dublin to establish an inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, arguing the Irish government's refusal leaves questions unanswered for victims' families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing inquiry call directed at Dublin government Original release: Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing (opens in a new tab)
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‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly.
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA calls on the Health Minister to keep funding for the NIAS control‑room mental health specialist pilot, which cuts 40% of mental‑health calls and eases ambulance pressure, after the Department said funding ends at the end of the 2025 financial year.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NIAS mental health specialist pilot funding deadline Original release: ‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage.
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Finance Minister's assurance that Executive agreement has been secured to extend the forced marriage offence to arranging marriages of under-18s. She calls for the related legislation to be brought before the Assembly in coming months.
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister's assurance on forced marriage offence extension in Assembly Original release: Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage. (opens in a new tab)
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Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign.
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the PSNI, Department of Justice and Executive Office 'Power to Change' campaign, saying society must change its culture to end gender-based violence. She says men and boys have a crucial role in challenging harmful attitudes and intervening…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI 'Power to Change' gender-based violence campaign launch Original release: Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive parties saying one thing and doing another on gambling
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Executive parties of contradicting themselves on gambling harm, citing a regulation raising betting stakes and prizes in registered clubs passed the same day as a motion on tackling gambling harm. He calls for a commitment to legislation…
Health Issue: Gaming (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 approval Original release: O’Toole: Executive parties saying one thing and doing another on gambling (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan offers support to Omagh bombing families
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan pledges full support for the Omagh bombing families, saying he attended the opening day of the public inquiry on Tuesday to stand with them ahead of the 30th anniversary of the attack.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry opening of initial stage Original release: McCrossan offers support to Omagh bombing families (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes passing of motion calling for gambling addiction services
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes a cross-party Assembly motion on a health-led approach to gambling harm and urges the health department to draw up a plan for gambling support services, integrated into mental health and suicide prevention strategies.
Health Issue: Assembly motion calling for health-led approach to gambling harm Original release: McGuigan welcomes passing of motion calling for gambling addiction services (opens in a new tab)
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Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, newly appointed spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, says she will hold the Government to account and calls for immediate examination of business losses from Storm Éowyn and supports for affected firms.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin enterprise spokesperson Original release: Rose Conway-Walsh appointed Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister levels the playing field in housing allocation
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' decision to scrap intimidation points in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Housing Selection Scheme, arguing victims of domestic abuse have been unfairly scored lower.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Communities Minister levels the playing field in housing allocation (opens in a new tab)
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Removal of Housing Executive Intimidation Points will put lives at risk
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Communities Minister's decision to remove Housing Executive intimidation points will put lives at risk, arguing it leaves victims of threats and sectarian, racist or homophobic attacks without priority for permanent homes. He instead calls for…
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Removal of Housing Executive Intimidation Points will put lives at risk (opens in a new tab)
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‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan offers continued support and solidarity to victims and families of the Omagh bomb as the Omagh Bombing Inquiry opens its initial stage. She calls for full transparency and disclosure for grieving families and says she hopes the inquiry will deliver truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry opening of initial stage Original release: ‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes pay deal for resident doctors
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the pay deal reached between the health department and the British Medical Association for resident doctors, calling it recognition of their work and urging joint effort on wider health service pressures.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Resident doctors pay deal with BMA welcomed by Sinn Féin Original release: Kimmins welcomes pay deal for resident doctors (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds calls for further details on tens of millions for professional…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA calls for further details after revealing over £29 million has been paid in professional fees for the Children's Hospital before construction has begun, noting this is over three times the fees for the completed Maternity Hospital.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Children's Hospital professional fees spending figures Original release: Dodds calls for further details on tens of millions for professional… (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt calls on Irish Government to address legacy failings.
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA says he told the Irish Tánaiste the Government of Ireland must step up on legacy and that political agreement is needed on the meaning of reconciliation. He also calls for full disclosure of information to the Omagh bomb inquiry, which he says the Tánaiste assured him…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bomb inquiry victims' stories hearings and Irish Government cooperation Original release: Nesbitt calls on Irish Government to address legacy failings. (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone's thoughts with victims and survivors of Omagh bomb, says Donnelly, as inquiry opens.
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly says residents are thinking of the Omagh bomb victims and survivors as the inquiry's first stage opens. He hopes the hearings, which will run for four weeks, bring some relief to the bereaved and let them share their accounts.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry opening of initial stage Original release: Everyone's thoughts with victims and survivors of Omagh bomb, says Donnelly, as inquiry opens. (opens in a new tab)
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Classroom Assistants deserve proper recognition and support, says Alliance Education representatives.
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy call on the Education Minister to set out a clear plan to support, develop and reward Classroom Assistants, following an Ulster University report into the workforce. They raise concerns about temporary recruitment and incomplete Access NI checks.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University report on Classroom Assistants in Northern Ireland Original release: Classroom Assistants deserve proper recognition and support, says Alliance Education representatives. (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes removal of intimidation points and planned review of Primary Social Needs.
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes the Communities Minister's plan to scrap intimidation points in social housing applications and review the Primary Social Needs section. She says moving away Troubles-era measures aids peacebuilding and urges action against perpetrators of violence.
Housing Community relations and legacy Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Armstrong welcomes removal of intimidation points and planned review of Primary Social Needs. (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes publication of Police Ombudsman report into 2021 Ormeau Road commemoration
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the Police Ombudsman's report into a 2021 memorial service for victims of the 1992 Sean Graham's bookmakers attack. She calls on the PSNI to accept and fully implement all three of the report's recommendations.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman report on officer conduct at Ormeau Road event Original release: Hargey welcomes publication of Police Ombudsman report into 2021 Ormeau Road commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Never Again: Why We Remember The Holocaust
People Before Profit marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, warning that fascism grows from racism and antisemitism. It cites the AfD in Germany, Elon Musk's rally appearance and online conspiracy theories in Ireland, and urges socialists to oppose all racism, including…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: Never Again: Why We Remember The Holocaust (opens in a new tab)
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Commemorating the Lives of Sergeant Gilgunn & Constable Montgomery
DUP MP Gregory Campbell and MLA Gary Middleton mark the 1972 IRA killing of two RUC officers on Creggan Hill, Londonderry, with a wreath-laying at the Cenotaph. Campbell says the men must not be forgotten and warns against attempts to rewrite the Troubles' history.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Commemorating the Lives of Sergeant Gilgunn & Constable Montgomery (opens in a new tab)