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Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the commencement of new northern laws criminalising upskirting and cyber-flashing, and says enhanced offences on online child impersonation and sharing intimate images without consent will also take effect.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland Original release: Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect (opens in a new tab)
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Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls for any future tourism strategy to be sustainable and environmentally compliant, citing a National Trust Climate Adaptation Report that projects 70% of its land at risk by 2060. She also urges the restoration of an Executive so parties can work together on climate…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: National Trust Climate Adaptation Report publication Original release: Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Condemnation of pro-IRA graffiti close to Enniskillen bomb memorial
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine and Enniskillen councillor Keith Elliott condemn IRA graffiti sprayed on the Clinton Centre wall near the Enniskillen Bomb Memorial, saying it is criminal damage. Erskine says she has reported it to police, and Elliott asks anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: IRA graffiti on Clinton Centre wall near Enniskillen Bomb Memorial Original release: Condemnation of pro-IRA graffiti close to Enniskillen bomb memorial (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash
Alliance Councillors Michael Long and Eric Hanvey offer condolences after a man died in a single-vehicle road collision in South Belfast. They urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the PSNI as its investigation continues.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: South Belfast single road collision death, November 2023 Original release: Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash (opens in a new tab)
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‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says finding a solution to get contractors on site and start building Casement Park before Euro 2028 is a top priority, urging the Irish and British governments to work with football bodies and the GAA to deliver the project on time.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: ‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says the withdrawal of Heron Bros from the Casement Park works is hugely disappointing but insists work must stay on schedule, urging a swift replacement contractor and rapid funding commitments from the UK and Irish governments to keep the stadium ready for Euro 2028.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says victims of sexual offences are being failed by the DUP's boycott of the Assembly, which is blocking outstanding Gillen Review recommendations and delaying the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic and Sexual Abuse strategies. She calls for a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Trusts lack the budget and political direction to commission ADHD diagnosis and support services, calling for a health minister, Health Committee and Assembly budget to be in place.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell marks Ulster Scots Language Week with a Commons motion, saying the language is widespread across Northern Ireland and border counties and that the week should be inclusive and not politicised.
Disability and equality Original release: Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government must take interstate case against ‘cynical & cruel’ Legacy Act – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the Irish government to bring an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Act, arguing it could have spared families from taking individual legal action now launched in court.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act legal challenge launched by families Original release: Irish government must take interstate case against ‘cynical & cruel’ Legacy Act – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists criticise one week timeline for victims' proposals
The Ulster Unionist Party criticises the Commission for Victims & Survivors for setting a one-week deadline to respond to its policy paper proposing a payment scheme for those bereaved by Troubles-related incidents. A spokesperson says a week is unrealistic, questions the Commission's view on…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commission for Victims & Survivors one-week deadline on bereavement payment scheme proposals Original release: Ulster Unionists criticise one week timeline for victims' proposals (opens in a new tab)
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20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir
Alliance North Down MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Cycling Andrew Muir calls for a restored Executive to consider a 20mph default speed limit in residential areas, citing fewer collisions and more active travel, following Wales's move to lower limits in built-up areas.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wales 20mph built-up area speed limit reduction Original release: 20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths
Alliance Transport spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls on road users to curb dangerous driving after 58 road deaths so far this year, against 55 for all of 2022. He urges prioritising A1 and A5 road improvements and a multi-agency approach.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the next phase of the peace process requires tackling sectarianism, repurposing institutions and preparing for Irish unity, urging a Citizens Assembly on reunification and calling self‑determination and unity referenda in the national interest, as outlined in the ‘A
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Publication of ‘A New Ireland for All’ policy Original release: Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on people lost to violence or suicide and pledging to end discrimination and targeted violence against trans and gender-diverse people, while calling for action after attending a Belfast City Hall event.
Disability and equality Original release: Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard calls for interstate case against Legacy Act after murder appeal
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the Irish government to bring an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Act, citing a PSNI appeal for information on the 1992 murder of Peter McCormack in south Down and a pending legal challenge by a Thierafurth attack survivor.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI appeal for information on Peter McCormack murder 1992 Original release: Hazzard calls for interstate case against Legacy Act after murder appeal (opens in a new tab)
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‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says regional balance and transforming the north west's economy will be priorities in a new Executive, calling for fresh leadership at the Department for Economy and a stronger local Invest NI presence. He lists completing the A5, expanding Magee University, supporting…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: ‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Darkley stands as one of most horrific atrocities: Irwin
DUP MLA William Irwin says the Darkley massacre, in which three worshippers were killed at Mountain Lodge Pentecostal Church in 1983, stands among the most horrific Troubles atrocities, ahead of its 40th anniversary. He criticises those who still celebrate the perpetrators and says Sinn Féin's…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Darkley massacre 40th anniversary Original release: Darkley stands as one of most horrific atrocities: Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage
Green Party councillor Barry McKee welcomes Translink's notice that refurbishment of the sand chimney and outbuildings beside Bangor railway station starts on 1 November, after a campaign to save the last remnant of the original station.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bangor railway station sand chimney refurbishment by Translink Original release: Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane calls on Irish government to take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the Irish government to launch a cross‑border lawsuit against the UK over the controversial Legacy Act, which he says blocks families from obtaining justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill letters to 26 families on uninvestigated conflict killings Original release: Finucane calls on Irish government to take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act (opens in a new tab)