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Just what is preserved at the Maze and why?
TUV says it is republishing a 2007 statement by leader Jim Allister, then an MEP, criticising the DOE's decision to list buildings at the Maze and refusing to delist them. The party claims the listing was politically motivated and that the DUP is again promoting the project after an agreement with…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Maze prison buildings listing and delisting refusal Original release: Just what is preserved at the Maze and why? (opens in a new tab)
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‘Burning of flags in stark contrast to positive work being done to showcase Derry’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy praises Féile Derry and other community festivals for a run of events in the Bogside, Creggan and nearby areas, and condemns the burning of flags on bonfires as unacceptable and disrespectful.
Community relations and legacy Original release: ‘Burning of flags in stark contrast to positive work being done to showcase Derry’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes compensation for victims of UK contaminated blood scandal
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the UK Government's announcement that contaminated blood scandal victims will begin receiving compensation before year end. He calls for more detail on the Infected Blood Compensation Authority and engagement with local campaign groups.
Health Issue: UK Government announcement on contaminated blood scandal compensation Original release: Donnelly welcomes compensation for victims of UK contaminated blood scandal (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
People Before Profit's Matt Collins responds to an Irish News column by Brian Feeney, which compared the party to the far right, and says Feeney's assertions are nonsense. He notes the column appeared on the eve of a large anti-racism demonstration in Belfast that the party helped build.
Disability and equality Issue: Brian Feeney column likening People Before Profit to far right Original release: People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says she has sought further clarity from the Health Minister on plans to re-establish emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital, asking whether recruiting 11 whole time equivalent general surgeons is part of a wider reinstatement plan. She calls on the…
Health Issue: SWAH emergency general surgery reinstatement plans and surgeon recruitment Original release: Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity (opens in a new tab)
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‘Omagh families entitled to full truth and disclosure’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says families bereaved in the Omagh bomb, marking 26 years since the attack, deserve full truth and disclosure. She pledges her party's continued support for them as a public inquiry gets under way.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry first hearing Original release: ‘Omagh families entitled to full truth and disclosure’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston welcomes correspondence from Health Minister on puberty blockers
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's reply to his letter on puberty blockers and says the Executive must now act swiftly on the minister's proposal to extend the UK emergency ban to Northern Ireland.
Health Issue: Health Minister's response on puberty blockers ban for Northern Ireland Original release: Gaston welcomes correspondence from Health Minister on puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated hate crime attack on a home in south Belfast the previous night, which police are investigating. She says a small minority does not speak for the city and urges witnesses or anyone with CCTV to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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TUV oppose retention of IRA shrine at the Maze
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell opposes any museum or retention of the Maze H-Block cells and hospital wing linked to Bobby Sands, calling it an insult to victims. He says the buildings should be levelled and criticises DUP figures on the issue.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Maze prison H-Blocks retention and museum proposal Original release: TUV oppose retention of IRA shrine at the Maze (opens in a new tab)
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Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says his proposed Assembly bill to incorporate the UN disability convention, UNCRPD, into public authority duties is a needed initial move, requiring regular reports on compliance and tackling disability discrimination.
Disability and equality Issue: Danny Donnelly Private Members' Bill on incorporating UNCRPD in public authorities Original release: Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Shannon reassures those who are concerned that this is your home
DUP MP Jim Shannon says he met nurses, care workers and hospitality staff from Christian, Hindu and Muslim backgrounds to reassure them they are part of the community after fears following unrest in Belfast and an attack on the Greenwell Street Prayer Centre in Newtownards.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Newtownards Prayer Centre attack and Belfast unrest, August 2024 Original release: Shannon reassures those who are concerned that this is your home (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA expresses concern at a significant rise in emergency department waiting times, citing a fall in patients discharged or admitted within four hours to 46.8% for April to June 2024. He calls for urgent Department of Health action, safe staffing…
Health Issue: Department of Health emergency care waiting times publication April to June 2024 Original release: Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises pro terror chanting with Olympic Federation of Ireland and BBC
Traditional Unionist Voice Carrick Councillor David Clarke writes to OFI President Sarah Keane and BBC NI director Adam Smyth, urging OFI to publicly distance itself from a school‑children chant of “Ooh ah up the ’Ra” at a Team Ireland homecoming event and asking the BBC to apologise for not condemn
Community relations and legacy Issue: Team Ireland homecoming chant incident Original release: TUV raises pro terror chanting with Olympic Federation of Ireland and BBC (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns racist attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated attack on a man walking through a park in the Castlereagh area, which police are treating as a hate crime. She says the man was not injured and calls for information from the public.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Castlereagh park racially motivated attack on man Original release: Hargey condemns racist attack (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks do not represent Carrickfergus – Stewart
UUP MLA for East Antrim John Stewart says he met senior PSNI officers after a series of race-hate attacks in Carrickfergus, condemns them as despicable, and appeals to the public to share information with police on 101.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Carrickfergus race-hate attacks PSNI meeting Original release: Attacks do not represent Carrickfergus – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – “this is a time for careful language”
DUP MP Gregory Campbell condemns all violence and says there is no place for violence or its threat in a democracy. He calls for careful language and de-escalation, and says Palestinian flags and a 'Don't wound a snake – kill it' banner at recent protests are divisive and unhelpful.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Recent violence and disorder following protests across Northern Ireland Original release: Campbell – “this is a time for careful language” (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey hails positive and successful community events
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey praises west Belfast communities and organisers for a year without bonfires, citing Féile an Phobail's dance night and local diversionary events as positive, safe and inclusive celebrations.
Community relations and legacy Issue: West Belfast August 2024 diversionary events and bonfire-free night Original release: Maskey hails positive and successful community events (opens in a new tab)
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Butler calls for common sense to prevail
UUP Deputy Leader and Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler calls on those organising or joining planned Belfast protests to end the disruption, after the Belfast Trust cancelled community services. He says the failings are political, not the fault of migrants.
Health Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust cancels community services due to planned city centre protests Original release: Butler calls for common sense to prevail (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast
Green Party Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica and Cllr Áine Groogan say they met the PSNI amid disorder after racist attacks in Belfast, and call for the Justice Minister to invest in frontline policing and restore community policing. Groogan urges political leaders to stop scapegoating migrant…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast racist attacks and ensuing disorder, August 2024 Original release: Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Swann condemns the attacks on health care workers
UUP MP Robin Swann condemns a recent attack on a healthcare worker in Ballyclare, calling it an attack on society and on patients waiting for care, and says those responsible must be held to account.
Health Issue: Attack on healthcare worker in Ballyclare Original release: Swann condemns the attacks on health care workers (opens in a new tab)