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Forsythe - give respect - allow people to mourn
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says she has contacted the PSNI to investigate several weekend incidents in South Down, including videos from Quinn's Bar in Newcastle showing people celebrating the death of the Queen, and calls for nationalist and republican representatives to show leadership.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: South Down pro-IRA chanting and celebration of Queen's death incidents Original release: Forsythe - give respect - allow people to mourn (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill MLA, speaking as First Minister Designate, expresses deep regret at the death of Queen Elizabeth II and offers sympathies to her children and extended family. She acknowledges unionist grief and credits the Queen's efforts towards peace and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen, describing her as a steadfast Head of State and recalling her 2011 remarks on forgiveness and reconciliation. He pledges to build on her example in Northern Ireland and prays for the Royal Family.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín criticises the appointment of Chris Heaton Harris and Steve Baker to the North's ministerial posts, arguing the new British administration is pursuing a damaging policy toward the North and that London-Dublin relations are at their lowest in generations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to stand with Bloody Sunday families
Sinn Féin MLA Padráig Delargy says the party will keep supporting the Bloody Sunday families after they were refused permission to take their bid to prosecute three more former soldiers to the Supreme Court. He calls on the British government to drop its amnesty bill and implement the Stormont…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court refusal in Bloody Sunday soldier prosecution bid Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to stand with Bloody Sunday families (opens in a new tab)
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McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime
Alliance Waterside Councillor Philip McKinney condemns the weekend theft of several wreaths from the Diamond war memorial in Derry, which police are investigating as a hate crime. He says such acts raise community tension and appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry Diamond war memorial wreaths theft hate crime Original release: McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes plan for two new special schools
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes Education Authority plans to build two new special schools, citing a rise of about 500 pupils in special schools in a year to around 7,150 in September 2022.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority plan to build two new special schools Original release: Brogan welcomes plan for two new special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Remember victims and accept that all terrorism was wrong
DUP Lagan Valley MLA Emma Little Pengelly calls on those glorifying the PIRA, including Joe Brolly, Michelle O'Neill and Francie Molloy, to consider victims of IRA attacks such as La Mon and Enniskillen, and says there was never any justification for terrorism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Remember victims and accept that all terrorism was wrong (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe comments on abuse directed at Royal Black in Armagh
TUV spokesman Keith Ratcliffe condemns abuse aimed at Royal Black members parading in Armagh on Saturday evening, linking it to what he calls a sectarian campaign. He calls on Sinn Féin to condemn the attack and urges the police to pursue those responsible for repeated provocations.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Royal Black Preceptory feeder parade abuse in Armagh Original release: Ratcliffe comments on abuse directed at Royal Black in Armagh (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes plan to increase Irish medium schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes Education Authority plans to expand Irish-medium post-primary provision across the north, citing rising enrolments. He calls on the EA to deliver the plan and secure new first-class facilities for Irish-language pupils.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority Irish-medium post-primary expansion plan Original release: Sheehan welcomes plan to increase Irish medium schools (opens in a new tab)
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Exhibition reminds us terrorism was always wrong – Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson commends the Orange Order leadership for launching the "Moving Tributes" exhibition at Brownlow House, Lurgan, on Orange Victims Day. He urges people to visit and says Sinn Fein is trying to rewrite the history of the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order Moving Tributes exhibition launch at Brownlow House Original release: Exhibition reminds us terrorism was always wrong – Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of Moving Tributes exhibition to mark Orange Victims’ Day
TUV leader Jim Allister says he attended the Orange Order's Moving Tributes exhibition launch to mark Orange Victims' Day, describing the banners as a tribute to Orangemen killed during the Troubles, and encourages the public to visit before it closes on Saturday.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order Moving Tributes exhibition launch at Brownlow House Original release: Launch of Moving Tributes exhibition to mark Orange Victims’ Day (opens in a new tab)
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Tories should listen to families and bin amnesty bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the incoming British Prime Minister to drop the legacy legislation, which he says would grant amnesty to British state forces and remove victims' rights to inquests and civil actions, ahead of a 11 September rally at Belfast City Hall.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Tories should listen to families and bin amnesty bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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All political leaders must condemn Armagh abuse - Irwin
DUP MLA William Irwin says people who hurled abuse at a Royal Black Preceptory feeder parade in Armagh should be condemned by all political leaders, and says he will report the incident to police. He blames Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill's leadership for division.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Royal Black Preceptory feeder parade abuse in Armagh Original release: All political leaders must condemn Armagh abuse - Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson launches new All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he is launching an All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality to make LGBTQIA+ rights a priority this Assembly term. It will examine healthcare inequalities, school bullying, hate crime, the long-delayed LGBTQI+ strategy and banning conversion therapy.
Disability and equality Issue: Launch of All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality Original release: Tennyson launches new All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality (opens in a new tab)
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Moore congratulates Loyal Orders and bands on successful marching season
TUV Mid Ulster spokesperson Glenn Moore congratulates the Loyal Orders and bands on the end of the marching season, citing money raised for good causes, young musicians, and the Centenary Parade as highlights.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Moore congratulates Loyal Orders and bands on successful marching season (opens in a new tab)
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Acute Transport Crisis Affecting Children with Special Needs - Brolly
Aontú's education spokesperson Gemma Brolly has asked the Infrastructure Minister to urgently review school transport arrangements, especially for children with special educational needs, citing a shortage of licensed taxi drivers and operators. She urges reinstating earlier support measures that…
Education Infrastructure and transport Original release: Acute Transport Crisis Affecting Children with Special Needs - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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PIRA killing could never be justified – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell rejects a Lucid Talk poll finding that nearly 70% of nationalists agree with Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill that paramilitary violence was unavoidable. He says peaceful alternatives always existed and that killings cannot be justified.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lucid Talk poll on nationalist views of IRA violence Original release: PIRA killing could never be justified – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Arts Council’s £600,000 to West Belfast Festival challenged
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Arts Council cannot distance itself from sectarian chanting and a mural at the West Belfast Festival, after disclosing £685,850 in public funding over five years. He calls on all funders to make clear that public money will dry up unless the festival changes.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Arts Council funding of West Belfast Festival after sectarian chanting and mural Original release: Arts Council’s £600,000 to West Belfast Festival challenged (opens in a new tab)