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Roofe condemns deeply offensive display on County Tyrone bonfire and calls for immediate removal
Alliance Councillor Eddie Roofe condemns a model mosque placed on top of a bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, calling it hateful and deeply offensive and demanding its immediate removal. He says such annual displays must end and urges others to speak out against them.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Roofe condemns deeply offensive display on County Tyrone bonfire and calls for immediate removal (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald welcomes High Court judgment on UVF attack on Thierafurth Inn
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the High Court’s ruling on the 1992 UVF assault on the Thierafurth Inn, praises the survivors’ long campaign, notes compensation has been paid but perpetrators remain unaccountable, and expresses solidarity with the victims and Peter McCormack’s family.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: High Court judgment on Thierafurth Inn UVF attack Original release: Mary Lou McDonald welcomes High Court judgment on UVF attack on Thierafurth Inn (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the Thierafurth Inn attack victims after a multi-million pound Ministry of Defence settlement over alleged British state collusion with loyalist paramilitaries. He says the settlement is a victory for truth and that the evidence of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Thierafurth Inn attack Ministry of Defence settlement Original release: Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror
TUV South Antrim candidate Mel Lucas condemns Mary Lou McDonald for evoking Gerry Adams's "they haven't gone away" remarks about the IRA in describing her vision for the future, saying it insults IRA victims and exposes the sham of an agreed Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Mary Lou McDonald invoking Gerry Adams's IRA remarks in future vision speech Original release: Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Secretary of State to press the Irish Government for legislative changes giving the ICRIR access to unredacted material, citing Sir Declan Morgan's evidence and missed legacy legislation timetables.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: ICRIR access to Irish Government material and legacy legislation timetable Original release: Robinson: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government… (opens in a new tab)
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Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the Government to direct funding towards North Sea energy and practical help for families and businesses facing high energy bills, rather than solar geoengineering projects, after a government-funded agency allocated £50m in grants for them.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Government-funded agency £50m solar geoengineering grants Original release: Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth'
DUP MP Gavin Robinson, speaking at the Glasgow Twelfth, says Scotland and Northern Ireland share a bond rooted in history and the Union. He argues that constitutional debate distracts from public services and that the Union is strengthened by success, and defends Orange Institution traditions…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Speech by Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP at 'Glasgow Twelfth' (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton Appeals for Information on Lyra McKee’s murder
DUP Foyle MLA Julie Middleton expresses sympathy to Lyra McKee's family following the Belfast Crown Court verdict and calls for anyone nearby on the night of the murder to come forward with information to police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Crown Court verdict in Lyra McKee murder case Original release: Middleton Appeals for Information on Lyra McKee’s murder (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton welcomes return of stolen wreaths
DUP MLA Julie Middleton welcomes the return of wreaths stolen from the War Memorial in Londonderry and pays tribute to those who helped secure their return. She calls for education about the names commemorated on the memorial, saying they are not confined to people from a unionist tradition.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Middleton welcomes return of stolen wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration Launched in Mayo
Sinn Féin announces the 45th anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration, launched in Castlebar, and invites people from around the country to Ballina on 30 August to honour the 1981 hunger strikers and earlier Irish hunger strikers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: 45th anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration launch in Castlebar Original release: 45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration Launched in Mayo (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton condemns theft of Cenotaph wreaths
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns the theft of four wreaths from Londonderry's Cenotaph after a Battle of the Somme remembrance service, calling the act contempt for the war dead and hoping those responsible are held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Middleton condemns theft of Cenotaph wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw’s flags Bill is an assault on unionist culture dressed up as “balance”
TUV's Jonathan Jackson, Strangford candidate, says Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw's flags Bill is a one-sided measure aimed at Unionist culture, warning it would let officials remove Union Flags and Loyalist emblems and that TUV will oppose it at every stage.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Introduction of Assembly flags and emblems Bill by Paula Bradshaw Original release: Bradshaw’s flags Bill is an assault on unionist culture dressed up as “balance” (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood appeals for return of Cenotaph wreaths
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood appeals for wreaths stolen from Derry's Cenotaph to be returned immediately, after police said they are treating the Wednesday night incident as a sectarian hate crime. He urges young people and parents to avoid sectarian or anti-social disorder over the summer.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Eastwood appeals for return of Cenotaph wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's establishment of a Strategic Group for the Mournes, chaired by the Minister with cross-departmental representatives and a Forever Mournes Partnership observer. He says a coordinated approach is needed to address parking…
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Strategic Group established for the Mournes Original release: McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the final passage of the redress scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses. She says she secured an amendment raising the standard payment to £12,000 and backs a wider posthumous eligibility date, while urging…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Redress Scheme Bill final stage passage Original release: McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Endorse Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham
People Before Profit endorses Sharon Graham in the Unite general secretary election, citing her record on disputes and workplace organising, while criticising her stance on war, climate and Gaza. It urges members to back her over Simon Dubbins, whom it says would revive Unite's ties with Labour.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Unite general secretary election ballot Original release: People Before Profit Endorse Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton: Royal Navy Deserves a Warm Welcome in Londonderry
DUP Foyle MLA Julie Middleton praises this year's Maritime Festival for drawing thousands of visitors and backing local businesses, and condemns a small group who protested a Royal Navy vessel's visit to Londonderry. She says the navy has every right to visit and deserves a warm welcome, pointing…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Royal Navy vessel visit to Londonderry Maritime Festival protest Original release: Middleton: Royal Navy Deserves a Warm Welcome in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA cautiously welcomes the revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation, but says delivery now rests with Minister Muir. He calls for the economic impact assessment to be published in full and says Northern Ireland Water, wastewater and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation Original release: Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir (opens in a new tab)
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‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch condemns sectarian abuse aimed at his mother, wife and party activists at a Lisburn filling station on Saturday morning, saying it will not deter him from working across Lagan Valley. He says the matter has been reported to police.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian abuse of Sinn Féin activists in Lisburn Original release: ‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, speaking at a future of these islands event, argues political leaders must shape change rather than react to it and says the SDLP wants a New and agreed Ireland. She calls for cross-party working and principles to plan for a New Ireland, and invites unionist…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: SDLP "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change (opens in a new tab)