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Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence
Alliance calls for the Assembly to be recalled after racially motivated criminal damage to Belfast business premises, submitting a recall petition and urging other parties to sign. Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls on the First and deputy First Minister to reverse cuts to good relations work…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racially motivated criminal damage to businesses, Assembly recall call Original release: Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence (opens in a new tab)
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Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan
Green Party Councillor Áine Groogan for Botanic DEA condemns racist attacks and intimidation in South Belfast, calls for urgent practical support for those affected and a special council meeting for a cross-party response, and says political leaders, press and social media must be held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder following weekend rallies, August 2024 Original release: Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan (opens in a new tab)
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‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she offered ongoing support and solidarity to representatives of Northern Ireland's ethnic minority community, pledging that all residents should feel welcome, safe and respected in society.
Disability and equality Original release: ‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges the Education Minister to engage with affected organisations and protect funding for the Belfast-wide early years pilot, which supports disadvantaged children with special educational needs, amid uncertainty over its continuation.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast wide early years pilot programme funding uncertainty Original release: Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government’s merry-go-round of delays must end’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly urges the British government to stop further postponements and establish a public inquiry into the killing of Pat Finucane, after it sought more time from the Court of Appeal to respond to a ruling.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government request for more time in Finucane inquiry case Original release: ‘British government’s merry-go-round of delays must end’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Professionalism and impartiality of PSNI must be upheld – Buchanan
DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan welcomes the Chief Constable's acknowledgement that officers at GAA celebrations in Camlough lacked professionalism and impartiality, and calls for action if laws or the PSNI Code of Ethics were breached. He also calls for a robust investigation into GAA flags…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Camlough PSNI officers conduct after GAA final Original release: Professionalism and impartiality of PSNI must be upheld – Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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TUV speaks up for female sport
TUV Bannside councillor Anna Henry says a male boxer's win over a female opponent in the women's boxing at the Paris Olympics is destructive and dangerous for female sport. She claims the woke agenda has damaged the Games.
Disability and equality Issue: Paris Olympics women's boxing bout involving a male-born competitor Original release: TUV speaks up for female sport (opens in a new tab)
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Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, chair of the Assembly's Justice Committee, welcomes the Government's decision to extend the application deadline for the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme to August 2026. She says slow administration has frustrated applicants and calls for continued support for…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme deadline extended to August 2026 Original release: Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Early wins can be gained from the All-Island Rail Review – Swann & Butler
UUP MP Robin Swann and MLA Robbie Butler urge Louise Haigh to press ahead quickly with the Executive and Irish Government on early gains from the All-Island Rail Review, prioritising reopening the Antrim–Lisburn line with a Belfast International Airport station.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Early wins can be gained from the All-Island Rail Review – Swann & Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
Alliance welcomes the UK Government's decision to extend the deadline for backdated applications to the Troubles disablement payment scheme until August 2026, and says the review report due later this month must now be considered.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme deadline extended to August 2026 Original release: Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds calls for urgent reform of the Northern Ireland planning system, saying the latest planning statistics show record low decisions and missed processing targets, and urging streamlined Local Development Plans and statutory timeframes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Annual Planning Statistics release Original release: McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty urges response to Belfast deaths
SDLP councillor Paul Doherty calls for a swift, multi-agency response after five deaths in Belfast, linked to homelessness, addiction and mental health, and urges the Executive to reverse budget cuts to homelessness groups. He says he is helping the Welcome Organisation find a new premises after…
Housing Health Issue: Belfast deaths linked to Welcome Organisation headquarters closure Original release: Doherty urges response to Belfast deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Rail review vital to improving rural development – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Martin Kenny TD calls on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to rethink excluding the Claremorris to Collooney route from the Western Rail Corridor in the final All Island Rail Review report, published today. He says the omission harms tourism, rural development and northwest…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Rail review vital to improving rural development – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Government must ensure major expansion of Rail Service is delivered ‘without delays and overspends’ – John Brady TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson John Brady TD welcomes the final All-Island Strategic Rail Review report but warns the government must avoid repeating past overspends and delays, calling for clear timelines, action plans and value-for-money oversight, and a Garda transport unit.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Government must ensure major expansion of Rail Service is delivered ‘without delays and overspends’ – John Brady TD (opens in a new tab)
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Rail review a missed opportunity to include all of Northern Ireland:…
DUP infrastructure spokesperson and Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine says the All-Island Strategic Rail Review missed a chance by leaving out County Fermanagh, which would be the only county without rail links. She notes the omission was raised during consultation and says Fermanagh…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Rail review a missed opportunity to include all of Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)
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All-island rail review "A transformative vision for the Island of Ireland" - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the All-Island Rail Review, saying its proposed nearly 700km of new rail would bring around 700,000 people within reach of a station. He cites Strabane, Omagh and Dungannon being reconnected, links to Belfast, Dublin and Shannon airports, and urges the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: All-island rail review "A transformative vision for the Island of Ireland" - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Rail review must be start of plan to connect island
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says the All Island Strategic Rail Review must be only the first step towards wider cross-island transport links, warning that the north west and Enniskillen would still lack rail provision under the published proposals.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Durkan: Rail review must be start of plan to connect island (opens in a new tab)
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Translink acknowledges it got it wrong on the Loyal Orders
TUV party secretary Ann McClure welcomes Translink's acknowledgement that it should have referenced the Loyal Orders on its social media alongside a GAA semi-final post, and says it will address this in future. She says publicly funded bodies should be challenged when they get things wrong.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Translink social media posts on 13th July Loyal Orders and GAA semi-final Original release: Translink acknowledges it got it wrong on the Loyal Orders (opens in a new tab)
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‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan expresses solidarity with families bereaved in the Omagh bomb as the public inquiry opens its first hearing, calling for full transparency and disclosure about the events that led to their relatives' deaths.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry first hearing Original release: ‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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British government must scrap Legacy Act and deliver on the Stormont House Agreement – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the British government should withdraw the Legacy Act and adopt the Stormont House Agreement’s legacy mechanisms, praising the decision to drop its appeal against the High Court ruling and urging a human‑rights‑compliant approach.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government drops appeal over Legacy Act incompatibility Original release: British government must scrap Legacy Act and deliver on the Stormont House Agreement – Kelly (opens in a new tab)