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Mary Lou McDonald encourages people to attend National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD urges people across Ireland to join the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina on 30 August, marking the 45th anniversary of the 1981 strike and honouring the hunger strikers.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: National Hunger Strike Commemoration, Ballina (30 August) Original release: Mary Lou McDonald encourages people to attend National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina (opens in a new tab)
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Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps
Alliance representatives across Belfast call on Belfast City Council, the Department for Infrastructure, the Department for Communities and Translink to commission a comprehensive review of city centre pedestrianisation, building on the Fleadh Cheoil. South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl says…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Fleadh Cheoil pedestrianisation of Belfast city centre review call Original release: Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton looks forward to weekend celebrations in Londonderry
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton says the Apprentice Boys Relief of Derry parade and Maiden City Festival should be promoted as a key annual attraction, and will write to Tourism NI about plans. She also calls on Translink to add services to and from Londonderry for the event.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: Middleton looks forward to weekend celebrations in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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IRA band on Royal Avenue – scene of double IRA murder – is the last straw in exposing Fleadh propaganda
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says Unionists who engaged with the Fleadh have been let down after an IRA-linked band performed on Royal Avenue, which he says was the last straw. He says the event is not cross-community and warns next year's opposition could be more disruptive if concerns are not…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: IRA-linked band performance on Royal Avenue during Fleadh Original release: IRA band on Royal Avenue – scene of double IRA murder – is the last straw in exposing Fleadh propaganda (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap
TUV leader Jim Allister MP accuses BBC Northern Ireland of sycophantic promotion of Kneecap after an unbylined article on the group's Féile concert. He says it omits the context of the Glastonbury controversy and the IRA victims, and breaches the BBC's impartiality guidelines.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC Northern Ireland article on Kneecap's Féile concert Original release: TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap (opens in a new tab)
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Need for unreserved apology for hurt done to victims – Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds condemns reports that a food trader with a Banbridge branch played music glorifying the IRA at the Fleadh in Belfast. She calls for a full, unreserved apology to victims' families and says Sinn Féin's refusal to condemn pro-IRA songs at events has added to the hurt.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Fleadh Belfast pro-IRA songs played by food trader Original release: Need for unreserved apology for hurt done to victims – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Parades Commission on Newry Royal Black Parade
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says a party delegation, including MP Dáire Hughes, met the Parades Commission to present residents' concerns ahead of its determination on the Royal Black Institution parade in Newry on 29 August. Concerns raised include access for residents, carers and emergency…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission determination on Royal Black parade in Newry Original release: Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Parades Commission on Newry Royal Black Parade (opens in a new tab)
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Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein?
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns a second attack on the Belfast memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians killed by the IRA in 1970, and asks why Sinn Fein and others have not condemned it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims Original release: Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein? (opens in a new tab)
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Anderson interview a window into an evil mind
TUV party secretary Ann McClure condemns a BBC interview with former Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson, calling it an insight into an evil mind, and accuses Dublin of hypocrisy over legacy while sheltering IRA figures who fled across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Martina Anderson BBC interview on terrorism and abortion remarks Original release: Anderson interview a window into an evil mind (opens in a new tab)
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McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway
Alliance councillor Gillian McCollum condemns sectarian and racist graffiti at the Strand Avenue subway in Holywood, says Alliance has asked agencies for its immediate removal and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Holywood Strand Avenue subway sectarian and racist graffiti Original release: McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns vandalism of three memorials in east Belfast over three days, including a republican memorial garden in the Short Strand and a mural of hunger striker Mickey Devine. She urges young people involved to stop, blaming provocation on social media.
Community relations and legacy Issue: East Belfast memorial vandalism attacks in the Short Strand Original release: Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display
TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell says the Post Office must explain and withdraw the prominent Irish Tricolour display and merchandise at the Belfast City branch, arguing it politicises a public service, especially ahead of the upcoming Fleadh and its association with republican activi
Community relations and legacy Issue: Irish Tricolour display at Belfast City Post Office Original release: TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)
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Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill
TUV Deputy Leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns an attack on a memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians he says were murdered by the IRA in 1970. He appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill Original release: Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill (opens in a new tab)
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TUV meet PSNI to discuss concerns about Gaza march
TUV branch secretary Richard Ferguson says an Upper Bann delegation met senior PSNI officers about the 6 June pro-Gaza march, raising policing concerns, unwelcome route impacts in rural Unionist areas and offensive banners. He says the PSNI assured them the matter remains under investigation.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Upper Bann pro-Gaza march of 6 June policing concerns Original release: TUV meet PSNI to discuss concerns about Gaza march (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein cannot condemn today's republican terrorism while…
DUP East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee says a revelation about former Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson prioritising an IRA operation over her pregnancy is shocking, and calls on Sinn Fein to stop eulogising past terrorism and glorifying IRA figures to young republicans.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Martina Anderson revelation about IRA operation and pregnancy Original release: Sinn Fein cannot condemn today's republican terrorism while… (opens in a new tab)
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Executive Office finally comes clean on £800 cost to taxpayer of First Minister jolly to Easter Commemoration
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says Executive Office answers show First Minister Michelle O'Neill's Easter Rising commemoration trip to Dublin cost the public £785.15, including a photographer, special adviser, private secretary and information officer. He criticises the cost and the use of…
Public finance and taxation Community relations and legacy Issue: Executive Office costs of First Minister's Easter Rising commemoration trip to Dublin Original release: Executive Office finally comes clean on £800 cost to taxpayer of First Minister jolly to Easter Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Portrush Hate March Organised by Fascists Doing Bidding of Billionaires, Landlords and Warmongers - Harkin
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin condemns a planned far-right demonstration in Portrush, claiming its organisers do not represent the area and criticising the Parades Commission for approving it. He calls for working-class unity and a focus on housing, rents, poverty and waiting lists.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Planned far-right demonstration in Portrush Original release: Portrush Hate March Organised by Fascists Doing Bidding of Billionaires, Landlords and Warmongers - Harkin (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan challenges Education Minister Paul Givan for redirecting £5 million of a £6 million allocation sought for Irish-medium accommodation, questioning the basis for the move and whether it was political.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Diversion of £5 million Irish-medium accommodation funding Original release: Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding (opens in a new tab)