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A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says the UK Government's Legacy Act coming into force is a dark day for justice that will halt Troubles-era inquests and leave victims devastated. He calls for suspension and, failing that, repeal and replacement by a new law designed with local parties and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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More must be done to tackle inequalities facing people with disabilities, following report, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says more must be done at Westminster and Stormont to tackle inequalities facing disabled people after a UN committee report on UK compliance with the UNCRPD. He calls on the Executive Office and Department for Communities to act and urges Assembly action on…
Disability and equality Social security and welfare Issue: UN UNCRPD committee report on rights of persons with disabilities in the UK Original release: More must be done to tackle inequalities facing people with disabilities, following report, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Campaign for justice is ‘far from over’
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says the campaign for truth, justice and accountability for Troubles victims is far from over as the British Government's Legacy Act takes effect. He calls for the act to be repealed and replaced, and welcomes Labour's commitment to repeal it if elected.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: Eastwood: Campaign for justice is ‘far from over’ (opens in a new tab)
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‘Families will not give up on truth and justice for loved ones’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's Legacy Act, becoming law, is a day of great shame that will shut down inquests and legacy investigations and deny families truth and justice. She calls for the Act to be repealed and the Stormont House mechanisms implemented without delay.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: ‘Families will not give up on truth and justice for loved ones’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Irwin welcomes action on Crossmaglen parade
Newry and Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin welcomes confirmation from the Police that an active policing operation was in place during a parade in Crossmaglen on 18 April, and that footage is being reviewed for suspected offences. He calls for anyone involved in glorifying a proscribed organisation to…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Crossmaglen parade honouring a republican terrorist on 18 April Original release: Irwin welcomes action on Crossmaglen parade (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes the education minister's announcement of £500 million to prioritise building special educational needs facilities. He says children with additional needs deserve first-class facilities and calls for every child with special educational needs to have a school…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational…
East Antrim DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes Education Minister Paul Givan's announcement of a Special Educational Needs Capital Investment Programme, saying the four‑strand plan on maintenance, equipment, specialist provisions and new schools will create a fairer, more inclusive environment for SEN
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational… (opens in a new tab)
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Investment programme in school facilities will support children with…
Education Minister Paul Givan announces a SEN Capital Programme for special schools, including up to eight new special schools over 10 years, new builds, extensions, specialist classes and £5million a year in maintenance plus £4million in equipment grants.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Investment programme in school facilities will support children with… (opens in a new tab)
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Mason welcomes planning green light for Knockevin Special School
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes the education minister's announcement that planning for a replacement Knockevin school in Downpatrick will start immediately. She says the project will transform provision for pupils with special educational needs across South Down.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Knockevin Special School planning go-ahead announced by education minister Original release: Mason welcomes planning green light for Knockevin Special School (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
Derry People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns racist and divisive abuse aimed at Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr after her selection as incoming mayor of Derry City and Strabane, and says the party stands in solidarity with black and minoritised communities.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Lilian Seenoi-Barr Derry Mayor appointment Original release: Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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‘Difficult day for McGavigan and McGreanary families’ – Delargy
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says the decision not to charge former soldiers over the 1971 killings of Annette McGavigan and William McGreanary is a bitter blow to their families, and calls for the Legacy Act to be repealed and Stormont House mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Decision not to prosecute soldiers over McGavigan and McGreanary killings Original release: ‘Difficult day for McGavigan and McGreanary families’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot continue to allow people to be held to ransom by flags and emblems in public spaces, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance's Bradshaw and Egan say communities should no longer be held to ransom by certain flags, emblems and banners in public spaces. Ahead of an Assembly motion, they urge the First Minister and deputy First Minister to act quickly on the issue.
Community relations and legacy Original release: We cannot continue to allow people to be held to ransom by flags and emblems in public spaces, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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First redress payments welcome, but urgent work still to be done, say Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan welcome the First Minister's Assembly announcement that the first institutional payment towards redress for victims and survivors of historical child abuse has been received, but say it highlights the urgency of work still outstanding.
Community relations and legacy Issue: First Minister announces first institutional payment towards historical child abuse redress Original release: First redress payments welcome, but urgent work still to be done, say Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP makes history selecting Barr as next Mayor of Derry and Strabane
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says he is proud the party has chosen Councillor Lilian Barr as its nominee for Mayor of Derry and Strabane, which would make her the first black Mayor in the North. Eastwood praises her community work with migrants and her role in the council.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Lilian Seenoi-Barr Derry Mayor appointment Original release: SDLP makes history selecting Barr as next Mayor of Derry and Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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Change starts here at the local and European elections – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have been in power too long and that the upcoming local and European elections are the first step to remove the ‘failed government’, announcing Sinn Féin’s record slate of 335 local candidates – the most ever and in every electoral‑by
Housing Health Issue: Sinn Féin Local and European elections campaign launch in Dublin Original release: Change starts here at the local and European elections – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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‘Sinn Féin ready to lead Government of change north and south’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas Uachtarán, tells activists in Dublin the party is ready to lead a positive change agenda in government north and south, pitching this at its Local and European election campaign launch. She cites a northern budget set against a decade of Tory cuts, and lists…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Sinn Féin Local and European elections campaign launch in Dublin Original release: ‘Sinn Féin ready to lead Government of change north and south’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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British government involvement in McKearney and Fox inquest ‘outrageous and disgraceful’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns the British government's intervention that halted the inquest into the 1992 McKearney and Fox family killings, calling it outrageous and saying the Secretary of State's power over public inquiries is deeply concerning. He also says the Legacy Act has encouraged…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: McKearney and Fox inquest halted by British government intervention Original release: British government involvement in McKearney and Fox inquest ‘outrageous and disgraceful’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Families of McGurk’s Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes the announcement of new inquests into the McGurk's Bar bombing victims and calls again for the Legacy Act to be repealed before it takes effect in days. She urges implementation of the Stormont House legacy mechanisms in a human rights-compliant manner.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: McGurk's Bar bombing new inquests announcement Original release: Families of McGurk’s Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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‘Women must be supported and assured throughout smear test review’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the Department of Health and relevant trusts to keep affected women informed and supported during the review of thousands of smear tests, and to clear the backlog quickly.
Health Issue: Review of thousands of cervical smear tests backlog Original release: ‘Women must be supported and assured throughout smear test review’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)