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Court of Appeal ruling should give new urgency to UK Government to repeal and replace Legacy Act, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says a Court of Appeal ruling on the Legacy Act should give the UK Government new urgency to repeal and replace it. She calls for a new process with victims and survivors at its heart and says Alliance will keep arguing for the Stormont House Agreement proposals.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on ICRIR final say disclosure powers Original release: Court of Appeal ruling should give new urgency to UK Government to repeal and replace Legacy Act, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day.
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, marks International Day of Peace by urging a renewed commitment to peace at home and abroad, pointing to racist and xenophobic attacks in Northern Ireland and conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and sub-Saharan Africa.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day. (opens in a new tab)
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Denial of public inquiry to McKearney and Fox families ‘disgraceful’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns the British government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the killings of the McKearney and Fox families, saying Bernie McKearney still lacks a death certificate. He calls on London to repeal the Legacy Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government refusal of public inquiry into McKearney and Fox killings Original release: Denial of public inquiry to McKearney and Fox families ‘disgraceful’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane
DUP release announcing Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has approved almost £7million for a Public Realm Scheme in Strabane Town Centre, delivered with Derry City and Strabane District Council. The scheme covers streets, junction changes, planting and public art, and is framed as the first…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane Town Centre Public Realm Scheme funding announcement Original release: Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racial Equality Indicators publication and Race Relations Panel testimony to Stormont committee Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit urges supporters to join a United Against Racism counter-demonstration on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm, opposing a planned far-right march at the bottom of Grafton Street in Dublin. It says recent pushback against the far right in Belfast and Dundalk should be repeated in…
Disability and equality Issue: Planned far‑right march on Grafton Street, Dublin Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Waiting List Crisis Requires New Approach – Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to implement the Bengoa report and press the Treasury for more funding, after a 9.4% rise in people awaiting first consultant-led outpatient appointments. She has tabled an Assembly motion calling for additional…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Rise in first consultant-led outpatient waiting lists in NI trusts Original release: Waiting List Crisis Requires New Approach – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Government has acted in bad faith by pausing City Deal work in the Mid South West and urges it to reaffirm its backing. She warns the Enniskillen Bypass, funded through the region's growth deal, is now in jeopardy and invites officials to visit Fermanagh and South…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome for Ardoyne parade decision
TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell welcomes the Parades Commission's decision on the Ardoyne parade, saying it is a sensible outcome. He says the three lodges involved will behave well and that any disruption from the short Saturday morning parade is a myth.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission decision on Ardoyne parade Original release: Welcome for Ardoyne parade decision (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan.
Alliance MLA Connie Egan welcomes the introduction of the new Strategic Framework and Action Plan to end violence against women and girls, but says it must be matched with concrete action, commitment and funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Launch of Ending Violence against Women and Girls Strategic Framework Original release: Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Rugby Foundation is great example of sport working for entire community, says Honeyford
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford praises the Ulster Rugby Foundation at its official launch, saying its first year of work across the province will benefit individuals and communities. He says sport can build a shared and integrated community.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ulster Rugby Foundation official launch at Stormont Original release: Ulster Rugby Foundation is great example of sport working for entire community, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a初 initial British Government commitment to continue funding the Derry City Deal after City Deal funding was reported as paused. He says the party will keep pressing Ministers to maintain investment under all four agreed plans.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan calls the £2.2m underspend by the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership over three years unforgivable, arguing the funds went unused as serious road injuries and deaths rose. He questions how the newly launched road safety strategy to 2030 will be delivered and funded.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NIRSP £2.2m road safety underspend and Road Safety Strategy launch Original release: Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’ (opens in a new tab)
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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Original release: Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says it is a dereliction of duty that Executive Ministers did not raise Casement Park during last week's meeting with Chancellor Rachael Reeves. He says Finance Minister Archibald confirmed the stadium was not discussed and could not say what officials…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding not raised at Executive meeting with Chancellor Original release: O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding
DUP councillors on Causeway Coast and Glens Council seek an urgent full council meeting over the Labour Government's pause of NI City Deals, which they say has removed over £36m from local plans. They also want the Secretary of State to attend a council meeting to explain the decision.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone Councillor Adam Gannon says regional balance must give local communities a fair share of investment, infrastructure and opportunity, and backs Sinéad McLaughlin's Regional Balance Bill, which passed Second Stage. He calls for MLAs from every party to support it.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Regional Balance Bill passes Second Stage in the Assembly Original release: Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Casement Euro 2028 decision a wasted opportunity
SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty calls the UK Government's decision not to fund Casement Park for Euro 2028 a wasted opportunity, criticising its Friday-night announcement and urging construction to proceed. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty blames government for delays and says…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Doherty: Casement Euro 2028 decision a wasted opportunity (opens in a new tab)
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Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill says the failure to have Casement Park ready for UEFA Euro 2028 is a disappointing missed opportunity for sport and the economy, but affirms the stadium will be built and urges the British government to honour its commitment.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)