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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)
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Reform UK – TUV Rally to draw speakers from across UK
TUV leader Jim Allister, alongside Reform UK, announces an anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Orange Hall on 26 April featuring speakers including Ann Widdecombe, Ben Habib and Baroness Kate Hoey. Allister says the event will press for removal of the Sea Border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Reform UK and TUV anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Original release: Reform UK – TUV Rally to draw speakers from across UK (opens in a new tab)
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CIA Land boundaries post showing “de facto” border in Irish Sea should make Unionists note our perilous constitutional position
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says a CIA World Factbook entry describing the border as the Irish Sea shows Unionists must recognise the perilous constitutional position created by the Protocol. He calls on the DUP to acknowledge the Sea Border and urges Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to admit…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: CIA land boundaries entry describing Irish Sea border Original release: CIA Land boundaries post showing “de facto” border in Irish Sea should make Unionists note our perilous constitutional position (opens in a new tab)
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DUP has switched sides in Protocol battle
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP's continued fight against the Protocol is a sham after its return to Stormont, claiming the party now implements the Protocol it pledged to oppose. He says TUV will keep opposing the Protocol and calling out its implementers.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal and DUP return to Stormont Executive Original release: DUP has switched sides in Protocol battle (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds calls on the Department of Health to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to develop a comprehensive ADHD strategy, after launching a public petition to be presented to the Assembly’s Speaker.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition to commission adult ADHD services in NI Original release: Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition (opens in a new tab)
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Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson says it is disappointing that new DUP leader Mr Robinson chose maintaining devolution over Unionist unity, and points to the DUP's United Unionist Declaration opposing the Protocol still on its website. He says the DUP is responsible for the division it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership choice to maintain devolution despite Protocol opposition Original release: Finding Unionist Unity Should be the Focus (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says an Institute of International and European Affairs report on the costs of a united Ireland shows Northern Ireland is better off in the UK, citing projected annual costs and lower living standards. He argues against Irish reunification, pointing to…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Institute of International and European Affairs report on costs of Irish unification Original release: All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality (opens in a new tab)
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Business as normal under tainted Donaldson Deal is a road to an all-Ireland
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says calls for the Executive to carry on as normal under the Donaldson deal are not motivated by concern for Northern Ireland. He claims the deal wrongly promised the Sea Border would be abolished and argues instability is preferable until it is addressed.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson deal and Executive restoration under the Sea Border Original release: Business as normal under tainted Donaldson Deal is a road to an all-Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Continuity Jeffrey won’t change the tainted Donaldson Deal
TUV leader Jim Allister says Gavin Robinson, a candidate for DUP leader, will not change the Donaldson Deal, which he claims enthrones Sinn Féin, accepts EU law and an Irish Sea border. He urges DUP members unhappy with the deal to act and pledges TUV opposition.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Deal DUP leadership contest Gavin Robinson Original release: Continuity Jeffrey won’t change the tainted Donaldson Deal (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy remarks at Belfast Easter Commemoration 2024
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the Irish Government to set up a Citizens' Assembly now to plan for constitutional change and Irish unity, saying referenda could happen before the decade ends. Speaking at a Belfast Easter Rising commemoration, he also calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Belfast Easter Rising commemoration 2024 Conor Murphy speech Original release: Conor Murphy remarks at Belfast Easter Commemoration 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comments on DUP bombshell
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's departure in concerning circumstances has wide ramifications for unionism, stressing innocent-until-proven-guilty and the family involved. He urges unionism to steady itself and reject the Donaldson Deal's Irish Sea border and EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation as DUP leader after charges Original release: TUV comments on DUP bombshell (opens in a new tab)
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TUV comments on DUP honours
TUV leader Jim Allister says honours given to DUP figures, including Gregory Campbell's CBE and the deputy leader's Privy Council membership, reward backing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's deal and show how easily some are pacified.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP honours for figures backing Donaldson's deal Original release: TUV comments on DUP honours (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation
The DUP reports that the Department of Education has released an external review of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot, which delivered counselling and therapeutic support in primary schools from November 2021 to March 2023. Education Minister Paul Givan says he will weigh its findings alongside wider…
Education Health Issue: Healthy Happy Minds pilot evaluation publication Original release: Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation (opens in a new tab)
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Rates refund for Victoria Square apartments welcomed
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes the decision that owners of Victoria Square apartments will no longer be liable for rates, with refunds for rates paid since 2019. She calls for refunds to be processed quickly and for the wider problems facing owners to be resolved.
Public finance and taxation Local government Issue: Victoria Square apartments rates liability decision and refunds Original release: Rates refund for Victoria Square apartments welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Over £7 million spent on asylum seekers and immigrant support in Northern Ireland in 2022/2023 and 2023/24
TUV leader Jim Allister says Northern Ireland departments received over £7 million for asylum seekers, £4,324,250 in 2022/2023 and £2,863,750 in 2023/24, citing a Stormont answer. He links the figure to Reform UK's policy on stopping small boat crossings.
Immigration Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont departments' asylum seeker funding figures for 2022/23 and 2023/24 Original release: Over £7 million spent on asylum seekers and immigrant support in Northern Ireland in 2022/2023 and 2023/24 (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry
Ulster Unionist MLA Alan Chambers welcomes the £9 million targeted support package for health‑service dentistry, saying the three measures will aid general dental practitioners and improve patient access after pandemic‑related pressures.
Health Issue: £9m health service dentistry support package Original release: Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry (opens in a new tab)
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Meaningful East/West connectivity welcome but reality of Protocol cannot be ignored
TUV deputy leader councillor Ron McDowell says meaningful East/West connectivity is welcome but the Protocol creates a partitioning border that cannot be ignored, and the new East/West Council lacks statutory powers, limiting its substance.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Meaningful East/West connectivity welcome but reality of Protocol cannot be ignored (opens in a new tab)
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Boosting our East-West linkages
The DUP welcomes the inaugural UK East-West Council meeting in London, saying it will strengthen internal UK trade, transport links and school exchanges, and calls for it to become a forum for future cooperation across the UK.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Establishment of the new East/West Council Original release: Boosting our East-West linkages (opens in a new tab)