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"murder was always wrong" - Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has complained to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner asking for an investigation into Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy over an 8 August 2022 social media post she says glorified IRA member Thomas McElwee, linked to a 1976 Ballymena firebombing.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Francie Molloy social media post on Thomas McElwee complaint to Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Original release: "murder was always wrong" - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Use of PII in Noah Donohoe case ‘shameful’ – Finucane tells rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the PSNI's request and the Secretary of State's approval of a Public Interest Immunity certificate in the Noah Donohoe case wrong and shameful, and says the family needs transparency through an inquest.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Use of PII in Noah Donohoe case ‘shameful’ – Finucane tells rally (opens in a new tab)
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Kingston raises Wolfe Tones pro-IRA chanting
DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston writes to Féile an Phobail organisers asking for details of measures to prevent pro‑IRA chanting at the Wolfe Tones concert in Falls Park, urging mitigation steps, communication with attendees and assurance public funds are not used to support sectarian behaviour
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Wolfe Tones concert pro‑IRA chanting at Féile an Phobail Original release: Kingston raises Wolfe Tones pro-IRA chanting (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises concerns following illegal Republican parade in Dunclug
TUV leader Jim Allister says he wrote to the PSNI about a Dunclug republican parade held without a submitted 11/1 notice, citing anti-social behaviour and linking Sinn Fein leaders' glorification of murder to such events. Councillor Matthew Armstrong calls for a swift and robust police response.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dunclug republican parade held without 11/1 notice Original release: TUV raises concerns following illegal Republican parade in Dunclug (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey hails all who worked to achieve bonfire-free Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey praises youth workers, community groups and Féile an Phobail for diversionary events that meant no organised bonfires were lit across Belfast on Monday night. She also hails the Falls Park dance night, attended by around 10,000 young people.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast diversionary events and Féile an Phobail dance night, August 2022 Original release: Hargey hails all who worked to achieve bonfire-free Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Glorification of IRA killer sick
TUV councillor Timothy Gaston condemns Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy and MLA Emma Sheerin for glorifying the IRA killer of Yvonne Dunlop, and calls on Unionists not to facilitate Michelle O'Neill becoming First Minister.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Glorification of IRA killer sick (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein 'doubling down' on rewriting history and celebrating…
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan says Sinn Fein is 'doubling down' on rewriting history and normalising terrorism after Mid Ulster MP Francie Molloy eulogised IRA member Thomas McElwee. He calls on Michelle O'Neill to be challenged specifically over her claim that IRA violence had no alternative.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Francie Molloy eulogy of Thomas McElwee Original release: Sinn Fein 'doubling down' on rewriting history and celebrating… (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton encourages applications to Victims Pension Scheme
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton urges eligible victims to apply to the Victims Pension Scheme, noting only 10% of eligible applicants have applied. He calls on the Department of Justice to analyse why take-up is low ahead of the scheme's first anniversary.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Issue: Low uptake of Victims Pension Scheme applications, August 2022 Original release: Middleton encourages applications to Victims Pension Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Human Rights Commission challenged to give view on O'Neill terrorism…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Human Rights Commission challenged to give view on O'Neill terrorism… (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent intervention needed for adult ADHD provision – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls on Health Minister Robin Swann to intervene urgently for adult ADHD services after a constituent was refused NHS medication following a private diagnosis and the Northern Trust reportedly refuses adult referrals.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Urgent intervention needed for adult ADHD provision – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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McKee calls for plan to finally end plastic pollution this Marine Week
Green Party councillor Barry McKee calls on DAERA Minister Edwin Poots to produce a plan to end plastic pollution during Marine Week, noting no plan has followed a 2021 call for evidence. He also points to Ards and North Down council's single-use plastic ban and refill scheme and urges a shift to…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKee calls for plan to finally end plastic pollution this Marine Week (opens in a new tab)
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Woodland restoration vital if Northern Ireland serious about a green recovery, says Burbank
Alliance Councillor Jay Burbank says investment in woodland restoration is essential for a credible green recovery. He welcomes Antrim & Newtownabbey council's talks with Forest Service NI on improving public access to three local forests, and calls for large-scale protection, restoration and…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Woodland restoration vital if Northern Ireland serious about a green recovery, says Burbank (opens in a new tab)
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Investigation into Scots Guards reunion ridiculous and disturbing:…
DUP MPs Gregory Campbell and Ian Paisley call a referral of a Scots Guards reunion to police over alleged 50-year-old wrongdoing ridiculous and disturbing. Campbell says the PPS must explain the referral, while Paisley calls it a fishing expedition and questions the PPS's approach to republican…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PPS referral of Scots Guards reunion to police Original release: Investigation into Scots Guards reunion ridiculous and disturbing:… (opens in a new tab)
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No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane expresses dismay at attempts to stop children and young people playing Gaelic Games at Victoria Park in East Belfast. He calls for work on a playing surface there to continue, saying discrimination based on choice of sport has no place in society.
Disability and equality Issue: Victoria Park East Belfast Gaelic Games pitch works halted Original release: No place for discrimination against children because of choice of sport – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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There were always alternatives to IRA murder – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says Michelle O'Neill's remarks rejecting alternatives to IRA violence attempt to justify the indefensible, and argues dialogue and democracy were always available. He calls on Sinn Féin to acknowledge that murder was wrong, noting the comments came days after the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: There were always alternatives to IRA murder – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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O'Neill wrong to say no alternative to IRA violence, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill is wrong to claim the IRA's violence during the Troubles had no alternative, pointing to peaceful nationalists and Alliance's own non-violent approach. She warns that justifying past violence could affect people still involved in it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O'Neill wrong to say no alternative to IRA violence, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions
TUV councillor Stephen Cooper criticises Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill's remark that IRA violence had no viable substitute, saying it insults Claudy bombing victims. He warns unionists against backing her as First Minister.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions (opens in a new tab)
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A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP rejects Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill's claim, made in a BBC interview, that armed campaigns lacked any other option. He says the Enniskillen, La Mon and Kingsmill attacks were unjustifiable and calls on Sinn Fein to honour its St Andrew's commitment to the rule…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years.
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara calls for the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and for emergency action on energy bills, after BP reported its biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. He urges restoring the Universal Credit uplift and expanding renewable energy.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: BP biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years Original release: Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl encourages people to take part in the Belfast Mela festival, running August 21-28, highlighting its carnival procession, food market and Botanic Gardens finale as a showcase of the city's diversity.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival (opens in a new tab)