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Louise O’Reilly TD visits Belfast Harbour to discuss offshore wind energy
Sinn Féin spokesperson Louise O'Reilly TD says she is visiting Belfast Harbour with an Oireachtas delegation to examine skills, labour, infrastructure and investment needed for a wind energy base. She cites the National Port Study finding that Belfast Harbour alone is ready for offshore wind…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Wind Energy Ireland report on Irish ports' offshore wind readiness Original release: Louise O’Reilly TD visits Belfast Harbour to discuss offshore wind energy (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council
Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces that Rachel Woods has been co-opted to fill the Holywood and Clandeboye seat on Ards and North Down Borough Council, succeeding Lauren Kendall. Woods says she will push for community energy projects, warmer homes and youth representation.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods co-option to Ards and North Down Borough Council Original release: Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the 2021 census figures showing a greater proportion of Catholics in Northern Ireland mark a seminal moment that should not be downplayed. He urges sincere reflection on the scale of change and a conversation about a social democratic new Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
Gerry Carroll MLA welcomes the news that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North as a historic milestone, but says it will not by itself bring substantive change. He calls for a socialist, united Ireland built on working-class movements that tackles wages, homelessness, health and climate.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North (opens in a new tab)
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Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD
Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan, who chairs the Oireachtas enterprise committee, urges the government to boost investment and planning reform for offshore wind, ahead of a committee visit to Belfast Harbour, the only one of 13 major Irish ports ready for offshore wind construction.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Wind Energy Ireland report on Irish ports' offshore wind readiness Original release: Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew expresses condolences on death of John McAnespie
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew expresses condolences on the death of John McAnespie, saying his family and friends are in her thoughts and describing his long campaign for truth and justice over his son Aidan's death in Aughnacloy in 1988.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Gildernew expresses condolences on death of John McAnespie (opens in a new tab)
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Settlement to family of Loughlin Maginn clear indication of failures in police investigation- Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says an undisclosed settlement by the PSNI and the Ministry of Defence to the family of Loughlin Maginn shows serious failures in the original police investigation of his 1989 murder. He calls for a fresh inquest and urges the UK government to scrap its legacy Bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Undisclosed PSNI and MoD settlement to Loughlin Maginn's family Original release: Settlement to family of Loughlin Maginn clear indication of failures in police investigation- Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin urges the Health Minister to tackle staffing gaps at the Brackenburn gender identity clinic, where over 500 people were reportedly waiting as of April. She links the problem to a need for an Executive to fund extra health recruitment.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Brackenburn gender identity clinic waiting list and staffing shortages Original release: Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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“Legacy Bill Amounts to Get Out Of Jail Free Card” – Cllr Denise Mullen
Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen says the Legacy Bill is an affront to transparency and the rule of law, accusing Westminster of offering soldiers accused of killings an amnesty. She calls instead for an all-Ireland investigation into British collusion during the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: “Legacy Bill Amounts to Get Out Of Jail Free Card” – Cllr Denise Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's welcome events, citing his estate's inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, and past controversies, and says it refuses to join the praise of him and the monarchy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles? (opens in a new tab)
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Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the royal family and many across the community on the death of the Queen, praising her role in advancing peace and reconciliation during the peace process and recalling meetings with her.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA pays tribute in the Assembly to Queen Elizabeth II, offering condolences to the royal family and recalling her seventy-year reign, her 2011 visit to Ireland and her handshake with Martin McGuinness.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Beattie pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to drop the Legacy Bill without delay, claiming it provides an amnesty for state forces and denies families inquests and civil proceedings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe - give respect - allow people to mourn
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says she has contacted the PSNI to investigate several weekend incidents in South Down, including videos from Quinn's Bar in Newcastle showing people celebrating the death of the Queen, and calls for nationalist and republican representatives to show leadership.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: South Down pro-IRA chanting and celebration of Queen's death incidents Original release: Forsythe - give respect - allow people to mourn (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill MLA, speaking as First Minister Designate, expresses deep regret at the death of Queen Elizabeth II and offers sympathies to her children and extended family. She acknowledges unionist grief and credits the Queen's efforts towards peace and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen, describing her as a steadfast Head of State and recalling her 2011 remarks on forgiveness and reconciliation. He pledges to build on her example in Northern Ireland and prays for the Royal Family.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín criticises the appointment of Chris Heaton Harris and Steve Baker to the North's ministerial posts, arguing the new British administration is pursuing a damaging policy toward the North and that London-Dublin relations are at their lowest in generations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader reacts to new Conservative Prime Minister’s proposals.
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara criticises the new Conservative Prime Minister's proposals as light on detail, calling the return of fracking a dereliction of duty and saying little detail covers Northern Ireland's separate energy market. He calls for an immediate returned Executive and says the DUP…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: New Conservative Prime Minister's energy and cost-of-living proposals Original release: Green Party Leader reacts to new Conservative Prime Minister’s proposals. (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee urges careful disposal of fishing equipment
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee urges anglers and the public to dispose of fishing lines and equipment properly, after helping free a young herring gull tangled in line at Millisle. He commends a council Parks worker for his efforts.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Cllr Barry McKee urges careful disposal of fishing equipment (opens in a new tab)