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The IRA and the US assassin sought to derail democracy
The DUP's Lord Dodds of Duncairn says Sinn Féin has not condemned the PIRA's 1996 attempt on his life, contrasting this with its silence after the attempted shooting of Donald Trump. He argues the attacks on Trump and on himself both sought to undermine democracy and warns Sinn Féin's stance…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Attempted shooting of Donald Trump and Sinn Féin's response Original release: The IRA and the US assassin sought to derail democracy (opens in a new tab)
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British government delay on Pat Finucane inquiry must end – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes a Court of Appeal ruling dismissing the British government's appeal in the Pat Finucane case, and urges the incoming administration to engage with the family and launch a public inquiry meeting human rights standards without delay.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on Pat Finucane inquiry appeal Original release: British government delay on Pat Finucane inquiry must end – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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A day for 'expressing our faith, our culture and our heritage' -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP, ahead of the Twelfth of July demonstrations, says the parades mark the 1688 Glorious Revolution and its principles of civil and religious liberty. He describes Orange culture as needing positive celebration and respect in a diverse Northern Ireland, and pledges to…
Community relations and legacy Original release: A day for 'expressing our faith, our culture and our heritage' -… (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the new Live Better initiative aimed at improving health and wellbeing in communities. She calls for it to also improve patient health services and expand preventative and early intervention, and says community and voluntary groups have a key role in delivering it.
Health Issue: Live Better health and wellbeing initiative announcement Original release: Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme (opens in a new tab)
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EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows
TUV leader Jim Allister MP warns that an amended EU regulation banning dental amalgam, due from 1 January 2025, could threaten NHS dentistry in Northern Ireland, and calls for urgent reassurance from Stormont and Westminster to the profession.
Health International affairs Issue: EU mercury regulation ban on dental amalgam publication in Official Journal Original release: EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows (opens in a new tab)
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‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says newly released cancer waiting times figures for the north show the need to implement the cancer strategy without delay. She calls for action to cut waiting lists and says families cannot wait any longer.
Health Issue: Cancer waiting time statistics for July 2024 Original release: ‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillor Roofe calls for the removal of dangerous and offensive items from Tyrone bonfire
Alliance Councillor Eddie Roofe calls for managers of a Moygashel bonfire in County Tyrone to immediately remove a vehicle made to look like a police cruiser and other offensive items. He says the display is intimidating, sectarian and a health and safety risk.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Moygashel bonfire offensive display removal call Original release: Alliance Councillor Roofe calls for the removal of dangerous and offensive items from Tyrone bonfire (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes Professor Bengoa return for Autumn Conference on Health Transformation
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the announced return of Professor Rafael Bengoa to Northern Ireland in the autumn for a conference on health reform. She urges faster implementation of the Bengoa Report recommendations and asks for the Health Minister's three-year…
Health Issue: Professor Bengoa autumn return and health conference announcement Original release: Alliance welcomes Professor Bengoa return for Autumn Conference on Health Transformation (opens in a new tab)
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McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans
Sinn Féin councillor Clare McConville-Walker welcomes the reversal of a planning approval for a landfill extension at Maghery, saying key details were missing from the application. She says the community and Lough Neagh will continue to be defended.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Maghery landfill extension planning decision overturned Original release: McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer waiting times reinforce need for health service reform: Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds says latest cancer waiting time statistics underline the need for urgent health service reform, noting fewer than 30% of patients begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral. She calls on the Health Minister to bring forward long-promised reform…
Health Issue: Cancer waiting time statistics for July 2024 Original release: Cancer waiting times reinforce need for health service reform: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly has expressed concern at latest cancer figures
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly expresses concern at Department of Health figures showing only 34.1% of urgent suspected breast cancer referrals seen within 14 days in January to March 2023. He welcomes Minister Nesbitt's inclusion of cancer as a priority but calls for transformation…
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer waiting times statistics January to March 2023 Original release: Donnelly has expressed concern at latest cancer figures (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Walkers Plinth reflective of cultural intolerance –…
DUP MLA for Foyle Gary Middleton condemns a recent paint attack on the Walkers Plinth in Derry as sectarian and a hate crime. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI and calls on political representatives to back that appeal.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Walkers Plinth paint attack in Derry Original release: Attack on Walkers Plinth reflective of cultural intolerance –… (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP meets Labour Secretary of State
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says he and Claire Hanna MP held a constructive first meeting with new Secretary of State Hilary Benn, pressing for emergency health funding, repeal of the Legacy Act and questions on Casement Park investment.
Health Issue: SDLP meeting with new Labour Secretary of State Hilary Benn Original release: SDLP meets Labour Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for robust police operations and prosecutions to end racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town, including targeting of ethnic minority families in Ballycraigy and flags placed across the town centre.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town Ballycraigy estate Original release: Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald thanks voters after the party won seven seats and 27 per cent of the vote in the Westminster election, and says it will seek a constructive relationship with the incoming Labour government, including on the Good Friday Agreement, Stormont House Agreement repeal…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: 2024 Westminster election – Sinn Féin becomes largest party in the north Original release: Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes welcomes A1 safety upgrade progression
Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes welcomes the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to start safety upgrades on the A1 Newry Bypass, saying the work will save lives and boost all‑island business, retail and tourism, and pledges to keep working for Newry and Armagh.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces A1 Newry Bypass safety upgrades Original release: Hughes welcomes A1 safety upgrade progression (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes positive A5 development
Sinn Féin MLA Órfhlaith Begley welcomes plans for Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to put a recommendation to the Executive on building the A5, saying the road would save lives, create jobs and cut journey times to Dublin.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's A5 proposal to Executive Original release: Begley welcomes positive A5 development (opens in a new tab)
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UUP reaffirm position against ‘below needs’ budget
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA says the party opposed the second stage of the Budget Bill because the budget is not fit for purpose and puts Health first. He says the party will call on the incoming UK Government for urgent extra funding to cover in-year deficits across all Executive departments.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland Budget Bill second stage vote 2024 Original release: UUP reaffirm position against ‘below needs’ budget (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes decision to proceed with A1 improvements.
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's decision to lift the hold on the second phase of A1 road safety works between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland, which will proceed as a single package. He says the upgrades will include a continuous central safety barrier.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister lifts A1 Phase 2 road safety improvements hold Original release: Tennyson welcomes decision to proceed with A1 improvements. (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin says the party has published an easy read version of its Westminster election manifesto, making it accessible to people with disabilities and learning difficulties. She says it was produced with disabled people.
Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Féin easy read Westminster election manifesto publication Original release: Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto (opens in a new tab)