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Eastwood: City Deal ‘pause’ shocking days before signing
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls the British Government's decision to pause City Deal funding for Northern Ireland's growth deals an enormous shock, days before the Derry deal signing. He says he will raise it urgently with ministers and urges all parties to unite to save the deals.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood: City Deal ‘pause’ shocking days before signing (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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Givan marks construction phase of Strule Shared Education Campus
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of construction on the £375 million Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh, saying it will be Northern Ireland's largest education construction project and bring together six schools.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus construction phase begins Original release: Givan marks construction phase of Strule Shared Education Campus (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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Durkan: Failure to seize opportunities of public transport will limit NI’s growth
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan welcomes rising bus and rail use in the North, citing 2023-24 statistics, but urges the Executive to invest in public transport, arguing that per-head spending lags behind other UK jurisdictions.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Public Transport Statistics Northern Ireland 2023-24 report Original release: Durkan: Failure to seize opportunities of public transport will limit NI’s growth (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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Belfast Cllrs welcome Grand Central Station opening
Green Party Councillors Áine Groogan and Anthony Flynn welcome the opening of Belfast's new Grand Central Station, calling it a historic moment for the city. Flynn calls for much greater public transport spending in Northern Ireland compared with Great Britain and the South.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Grand Central Station opening Original release: Belfast Cllrs welcome Grand Central Station opening (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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McReynolds urges the Executive to work together to finance public transport, following the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA urges the Executive to pool efforts on better funding for public transport after attending the partial opening of Belfast Grand Central Station. He says Northern Ireland's per-head public transport spending trails England by £272 and calls…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Grand Central Station opening Original release: McReynolds urges the Executive to work together to finance public transport, following the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station (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)