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Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says Sinn Fein's separate Somme wreath-laying should not be given undue weight, and hopes the party will join the collective Belfast City Hall commemoration attended by Irish Government representatives.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein separate Battle of the Somme wreath-laying 2022 Original release: Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill lays a wreath at Belfast City Hall with Mayor Tina Black to remember those killed at the Somme 106 years ago. She says acknowledging wartime losses is part of healing past wounds and building a better future.
Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance
Community relations and legacy Original release: It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist cultural expression will defy Nationalist Alliance in Lurgan
TUV Upper Bann spokesman Darrin Foster criticises Alliance for reporting loyalists to the PSNI over red, white and blue bunting in Lurgan ahead of the Twelfth, saying the complaint will inflame community tensions and that PSNI found no offence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Alliance complaint to PSNI over Lurgan loyalist bunting Original release: Unionist cultural expression will defy Nationalist Alliance in Lurgan (opens in a new tab)
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Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the Government's U-turn excluding sexual offences from Troubles immunity, but calls it a limited victory and says the DUP will vote against the Legacy Bill. He announces amendments on immunity sentencing and on defining victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill sexual offences immunity amendment Original release: Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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“Queen’s Jubilee School Books are a Waste of Money” - Gemma Brolly
Aontú's Gemma Brolly, MLA for East Derry, criticises the UK government's decision to send a free Queen's Jubilee commemorative book to every child in the North, claiming it wastes around £12 million that could fund health and education, and calls for an opt-in approach like Scotland and Wales.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: UK government Queen's Jubilee book distribution to schools in Northern Ireland Original release: “Queen’s Jubilee School Books are a Waste of Money” - Gemma Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls for continued government support for the hydrogen sector, particularly to drive innovation and keep Northern Ireland ahead in the industry, after attending the Hydrogen for Life conference in London.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector (opens in a new tab)
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‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's legacy legislation should be scrapped after two recent court rulings on the McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings. She accuses the government of seeking an amnesty for state forces and of disregarding the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Two recent court rulings on McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings Original release: ‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a sectarian assault on a Catholic couple in East Belfast, saying it left them homeless and could have caused serious injury or death. He criticises the police for taking nearly an hour to arrive, says he will raise the issue with the Policing Board and urges anyone
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian attack on Catholic couple in East Belfast Original release: Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to act over loyalist flags erected on the Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street in South Belfast, which she says are an attempt to raise community tensions and should be removed immediately.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Loyalist flags erected on Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street Original release: Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says the Government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would grant amnesty for Troubles-related crimes, and the DUP will table amendments on early release, immunity and fines. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the party will vote against…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says families of the McGurk's Bar bombing victims deserve truth and justice after a High Court ruling quashed the HET report into the attack in its entirety. She says state agency involvement remains unanswered and pledges continued party support for the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court quashes HET report on McGurk's Bar bombing Original release: Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes an inquest ruling that the 1971 shooting of Derry mother Kathleen Thompson in Creggan was unjustified, calling it a victory for the family's long campaign and pledging continued support.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls the British government's legacy bill a 'slap in the face' to victims and families, writing to Secretary of State Brandon Lewis to urge the bill be scrapped and the Stormont House Agreement implemented instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Government's Legacy Bill is a charter for abandoning justice, arguing its amnesty in Clause 18 and bar on criminal investigations in Clause 33 favour terrorists over victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the Inquest verdict into the 1971 killing of Kathleen Thompson in Derry as a vindication for her family. He calls on the British Government to withdraw the Legacy Bill, which he says would end legacy inquests and investigations.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth (opens in a new tab)
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MOT waiting situation a complete shambles, says Muir
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says people face waits of up to five months for an MOT appointment and calls on the Infrastructure Minister to extend the reminder letter notification period and resource test centres.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: MOT waiting situation a complete shambles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on other parties, and nationalist and republican leaders in particular, to publicly condemn recent criminal damage at Moy War Memorial, saying the latest attack followed an earlier incident for which three people were arrested. She urges anyone with information to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Moy War Memorial criminal damage attacks Original release: Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth”
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Infrastructure Minister figures show regionally significant planning applications averaged 172.5 weeks to process between April 2016 and December 2021, against a 30-week target. He calls on the minister to act to restore confidence in the planning system.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Regionally significant planning application processing times figures released Original release: Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth” (opens in a new tab)