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Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch
Green Party Northern Ireland Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica says the party fully supports a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, calling it a missed Good Friday Agreement promise and a post‑Brexit necessity, and welcomes the NIHRC annual report and recent Windsor Framework court rulings while applaud
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: NIHRC annual report launch Original release: Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch (opens in a new tab)
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Honesty required over health spending – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers accuses DUP MLA Phillip Brett of inaccurately claiming an extra £76m was given to tackle waiting lists, saying the money is not additional, comprises £34m from UK Government and £42m from internal Department of Health prioritisation.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP claim of extra £76m for health waiting lists Original release: Honesty required over health spending – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about identifying those who broke the law and bringing them before the courts
TUV chairman Keith Radcliffe says the PSNI hate crime probe into abuse aimed at a Black Saturday parade in Newry should focus on tracing those involved and taking them to court. He says the PSNI told him the investigation has begun and that officers will speak to Royal Black District officers…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Abuse directed at Royal Black Institution parade in Newry Original release: Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about identifying those who broke the law and bringing them before the courts (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government’s ‘careless hypocrisy’ on legacy challenged
DUP MLA Diane Dodds accuses the Irish Government of 'careless hypocrisy' on legacy and inquiries, arguing Dublin is failing the family of Ian Sproule, murdered in Castlederg in 1991, and that the UK Government is backing this by focusing on exceptional treatment for some victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government response to UK legacy approach and Ian Sproule case Original release: Irish Government’s ‘careless hypocrisy’ on legacy challenged (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she attended a Westminster event with WASPI campaigners and will keep pressing for fair, fast compensation for 1950s-born women affected by State Pension age changes, citing a March 2024 Parliamentary Ombudsman call for an apology and compensation.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event (opens in a new tab)
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We Must Oppose Orwellian Public Health Powers - Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly opposes proposed powers in a Department of Health consultation on a new Public Health Bill, including forced entry to premises, compulsory vaccination and detention in hospital. She calls on the Health Minister to rescind the consultation document immediately.
Health Issue: Department of Health consultation on new Public Health Bill powers Original release: We Must Oppose Orwellian Public Health Powers - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald welcomes commitment to establish public inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the British Government's announcement of an independent statutory public inquiry into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, saying it is the only way to reach the full truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Mary Lou McDonald welcomes commitment to establish public inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Government creating odious hierarchy of victims
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, says the Government is creating an odious hierarchy of victims by giving the Finucane family preferential treatment, including a Prime Ministerial apology and an uncapped public inquiry. He contrasts this with other victims of terrorism, for whom legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Government creating odious hierarchy of victims (opens in a new tab)
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Government perpetuates hierarchy of victims
DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP says the decision to grant a Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane’s murder will add further hurt to his family and creates a hierarchy of victims, urging equal truth and justice for all families affected by the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Government perpetuates hierarchy of victims (opens in a new tab)
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“Secretary of State has created a two-tier approach to victims” – Lord Elliott
UUP legacy spokesperson Lord Elliott says the Secretary of State's decision to order an inquiry into the Pat Finucane killing creates a two-tier approach to victims, asking why others would pursue ICRIR and whether victims of Enniskillen, Kingsmill and other attacks will also get inquiries.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: “Secretary of State has created a two-tier approach to victims” – Lord Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry into Finucane murder will hopefully bring accountability for those involved, says McAllister.
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes the UK Government's announcement of an independent public inquiry into the 1989 killing of Pat Finucane, hoping it delivers accountability and clarity on witness and evidence powers. She also urges the Secretary of State to set out how the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Public inquiry into Finucane murder will hopefully bring accountability for those involved, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Public Inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the British Government's decision to establish a public inquiry into the 1989 killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, calling it long overdue. He says the family has waited decades for an Article 2 compliant investigation and urges that this mark a turning…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Eastwood welcomes Public Inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA welcomes the Justice Minister's plan to bring in hate crime legislation this mandate, citing recent racially motivated disorder and backing a statutory aggravation model in a forthcoming Sentencing Bill plus victim support in a Victims Bill.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's written statement on hate crime legislation Original release: Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie welcomes further expansion of kerb side glass recycling services.
Alliance Ormiston Councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to extend kerbside glass recycling to over 6,000 more homes in Greater Belfast, with collections due to begin by March 2025. She says Alliance proposed the extra funding and pledges to push for citywide expansion.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council kerbside glass recycling expansion decision Original release: Maghie welcomes further expansion of kerb side glass recycling services. (opens in a new tab)
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It’s time to end austerity and invest in public services, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA urges the UK Government to abandon austerity and reprioritise investment, ahead of an Alliance Assembly motion on the issue. He also calls on the Finance Minister to produce an overdue Sustainability Plan with a new funding formula.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Alliance Assembly motion on austerity and public service funding Original release: It’s time to end austerity and invest in public services, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long sets out hate crime measures she plans to introduce before the mandate ends, including a statutory aggravation model in a Sentencing Bill and enhanced victim protections in a Victims Bill. She says a standalone Hate Crime Bill is not feasible given the reduced…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's written statement on hate crime legislation Original release: Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions (opens in a new tab)
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PfG short on clear commitments: O’Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says the draft Programme for Government contains few specific targets, citing no clear waiting list reduction target and no measures on Lough Neagh or Special Educational Needs backlogs. He calls for binding targets.
Health Issue: Draft Programme for Government launch Original release: PfG short on clear commitments: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says a Dublin forum of United Against Racism, attended by around 150 people, heard speakers on far-right attacks on people of colour, deprivation on Dublin's Northside, and anti-Islamophobia campaigning. Workshops covered unions, countering the far right and social media.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum (opens in a new tab)
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Renewed call for Baby Loss Certificates to be introduced in Northern…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart renews her call for baby loss certificates to be introduced in Northern Ireland, following a Westminster Hall debate and an online petition. She urges the Health Minister to prioritise an optional scheme, which she says would align with England's rollout.
Health Issue: Westminster Hall debate on baby loss certificates Original release: Renewed call for Baby Loss Certificates to be introduced in Northern… (opens in a new tab)
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TB and critical industry issues on agenda for DUP and UFU
DUP MP Carla Lockhart and MLA Michelle McIlveen, after meeting the Ulster Farmers' Union, call for Stormont and DAERA to implement the bTB eradication strategy outlined by former minister Edwin Poots, and for urgent action on the freeze on farm building planning applications.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: TB and critical industry issues on agenda for DUP and UFU (opens in a new tab)