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Use of PII in Noah Donohoe case ‘shameful’ – Finucane tells rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the PSNI's request and the Secretary of State's approval of a Public Interest Immunity certificate in the Noah Donohoe case wrong and shameful, and says the family needs transparency through an inquest.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Use of PII in Noah Donohoe case ‘shameful’ – Finucane tells rally (opens in a new tab)
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Kingston raises Wolfe Tones pro-IRA chanting
DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston writes to Féile an Phobail organisers asking for details of measures to prevent pro‑IRA chanting at the Wolfe Tones concert in Falls Park, urging mitigation steps, communication with attendees and assurance public funds are not used to support sectarian behaviour
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Wolfe Tones concert pro‑IRA chanting at Féile an Phobail Original release: Kingston raises Wolfe Tones pro-IRA chanting (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises concerns following illegal Republican parade in Dunclug
TUV leader Jim Allister says he wrote to the PSNI about a Dunclug republican parade held without a submitted 11/1 notice, citing anti-social behaviour and linking Sinn Fein leaders' glorification of murder to such events. Councillor Matthew Armstrong calls for a swift and robust police response.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dunclug republican parade held without 11/1 notice Original release: TUV raises concerns following illegal Republican parade in Dunclug (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey hails all who worked to achieve bonfire-free Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey praises youth workers, community groups and Féile an Phobail for diversionary events that meant no organised bonfires were lit across Belfast on Monday night. She also hails the Falls Park dance night, attended by around 10,000 young people.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast diversionary events and Féile an Phobail dance night, August 2022 Original release: Hargey hails all who worked to achieve bonfire-free Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Glorification of IRA killer sick
TUV councillor Timothy Gaston condemns Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy and MLA Emma Sheerin for glorifying the IRA killer of Yvonne Dunlop, and calls on Unionists not to facilitate Michelle O'Neill becoming First Minister.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Glorification of IRA killer sick (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein 'doubling down' on rewriting history and celebrating…
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan says Sinn Fein is 'doubling down' on rewriting history and normalising terrorism after Mid Ulster MP Francie Molloy eulogised IRA member Thomas McElwee. He calls on Michelle O'Neill to be challenged specifically over her claim that IRA violence had no alternative.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Francie Molloy eulogy of Thomas McElwee Original release: Sinn Fein 'doubling down' on rewriting history and celebrating… (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton encourages applications to Victims Pension Scheme
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton urges eligible victims to apply to the Victims Pension Scheme, noting only 10% of eligible applicants have applied. He calls on the Department of Justice to analyse why take-up is low ahead of the scheme's first anniversary.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Issue: Low uptake of Victims Pension Scheme applications, August 2022 Original release: Middleton encourages applications to Victims Pension Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Human Rights Commission challenged to give view on O'Neill terrorism…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Human Rights Commission challenged to give view on O'Neill terrorism… (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent intervention needed for adult ADHD provision – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls on Health Minister Robin Swann to intervene urgently for adult ADHD services after a constituent was refused NHS medication following a private diagnosis and the Northern Trust reportedly refuses adult referrals.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Urgent intervention needed for adult ADHD provision – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Investigation into Scots Guards reunion ridiculous and disturbing:…
DUP MPs Gregory Campbell and Ian Paisley call a referral of a Scots Guards reunion to police over alleged 50-year-old wrongdoing ridiculous and disturbing. Campbell says the PPS must explain the referral, while Paisley calls it a fishing expedition and questions the PPS's approach to republican…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PPS referral of Scots Guards reunion to police Original release: Investigation into Scots Guards reunion ridiculous and disturbing:… (opens in a new tab)
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No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane expresses dismay at attempts to stop children and young people playing Gaelic Games at Victoria Park in East Belfast. He calls for work on a playing surface there to continue, saying discrimination based on choice of sport has no place in society.
Disability and equality Issue: Victoria Park East Belfast Gaelic Games pitch works halted Original release: No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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There were always alternatives to IRA murder – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says Michelle O'Neill's remarks rejecting alternatives to IRA violence attempt to justify the indefensible, and argues dialogue and democracy were always available. He calls on Sinn Féin to acknowledge that murder was wrong, noting the comments came days after the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: There were always alternatives to IRA murder – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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O'Neill wrong to say no alternative to IRA violence, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill is wrong to claim the IRA's violence during the Troubles had no alternative, pointing to peaceful nationalists and Alliance's own non-violent approach. She warns that justifying past violence could affect people still involved in it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O'Neill wrong to say no alternative to IRA violence, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions
TUV councillor Stephen Cooper criticises Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill's remark that IRA violence had no viable substitute, saying it insults Claudy bombing victims. He warns unionists against backing her as First Minister.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions (opens in a new tab)
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A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP rejects Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill's claim, made in a BBC interview, that armed campaigns lacked any other option. He says the Enniskillen, La Mon and Kingsmill attacks were unjustifiable and calls on Sinn Fein to honour its St Andrew's commitment to the rule…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl encourages people to take part in the Belfast Mela festival, running August 21-28, highlighting its carnival procession, food market and Botanic Gardens finale as a showcase of the city's diversity.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says former UUP leader and First Minister David Trimble will be remembered for his vision and leadership in reaching the 1998 peace deal, and that his place in history is secure. He offers sympathy to the family ahead of Monday's funeral.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson pays tribute to families and survivors on Claudy bombs anniversary
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson pays tribute to the families and survivors of the 1972 Claudy bombings, recalling the 50‑year anniversary, condemning the IRA’s role and urging continued pursuit of truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 50th anniversary of the 1972 Claudy bombings Original release: Ferguson pays tribute to families and survivors on Claudy bombs anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Use of PII certificate in Noah Donohoe case ‘totally unacceptable’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister-Designate, has written to the Secretary of State over the approval of a certificate that would withhold information on the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, calling its use unacceptable and demanding its withdrawal.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Use of PII certificate in Noah Donohoe case ‘totally unacceptable’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Will leadership from Ulster Fleadh organisers be followed by…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the Ulster Fleadh Executive Committee's condemnation of IRA chanting recorded in Dromore during the festival week and its pledge to act against members involved. She urges political representatives who have glorified IRA members to follow that leadership and…
Community relations and legacy Issue: IRA‑glorifying video at Ulster Fleadh Original release: Will leadership from Ulster Fleadh organisers be followed by… (opens in a new tab)