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Public inquiry into Finucane murder will hopefully bring accountability for those involved, says McAllister.
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes the UK Government's announcement of an independent public inquiry into the 1989 killing of Pat Finucane, hoping it delivers accountability and clarity on witness and evidence powers. She also urges the Secretary of State to set out how the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Public inquiry into Finucane murder will hopefully bring accountability for those involved, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Public Inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the British Government's decision to establish a public inquiry into the 1989 killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, calling it long overdue. He says the family has waited decades for an Article 2 compliant investigation and urges that this mark a turning…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Eastwood welcomes Public Inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA welcomes the Justice Minister's plan to bring in hate crime legislation this mandate, citing recent racially motivated disorder and backing a statutory aggravation model in a forthcoming Sentencing Bill plus victim support in a Victims Bill.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's written statement on hate crime legislation Original release: Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie welcomes further expansion of kerb side glass recycling services.
Alliance Ormiston Councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to extend kerbside glass recycling to over 6,000 more homes in Greater Belfast, with collections due to begin by March 2025. She says Alliance proposed the extra funding and pledges to push for citywide expansion.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council kerbside glass recycling expansion decision Original release: Maghie welcomes further expansion of kerb side glass recycling services. (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Cllrs welcome Grand Central Station opening
Green Party Councillors Áine Groogan and Anthony Flynn welcome the opening of Belfast's new Grand Central Station, calling it a historic moment for the city. Flynn calls for much greater public transport spending in Northern Ireland compared with Great Britain and the South.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Grand Central Station opening Original release: Belfast Cllrs welcome Grand Central Station opening (opens in a new tab)
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It’s time to end austerity and invest in public services, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA urges the UK Government to abandon austerity and reprioritise investment, ahead of an Alliance Assembly motion on the issue. He also calls on the Finance Minister to produce an overdue Sustainability Plan with a new funding formula.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Alliance Assembly motion on austerity and public service funding Original release: It’s time to end austerity and invest in public services, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long sets out hate crime measures she plans to introduce before the mandate ends, including a statutory aggravation model in a Sentencing Bill and enhanced victim protections in a Victims Bill. She says a standalone Hate Crime Bill is not feasible given the reduced…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's written statement on hate crime legislation Original release: Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds urges the Executive to work together to finance public transport, following the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA urges the Executive to pool efforts on better funding for public transport after attending the partial opening of Belfast Grand Central Station. He says Northern Ireland's per-head public transport spending trails England by £272 and calls…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Grand Central Station opening Original release: McReynolds urges the Executive to work together to finance public transport, following the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab)
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PfG short on clear commitments: O’Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says the draft Programme for Government contains few specific targets, citing no clear waiting list reduction target and no measures on Lough Neagh or Special Educational Needs backlogs. He calls for binding targets.
Health Issue: Draft Programme for Government launch Original release: PfG short on clear commitments: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says a Dublin forum of United Against Racism, attended by around 150 people, heard speakers on far-right attacks on people of colour, deprivation on Dublin's Northside, and anti-Islamophobia campaigning. Workshops covered unions, countering the far right and social media.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum (opens in a new tab)
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Renewed call for Baby Loss Certificates to be introduced in Northern…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart renews her call for baby loss certificates to be introduced in Northern Ireland, following a Westminster Hall debate and an online petition. She urges the Health Minister to prioritise an optional scheme, which she says would align with England's rollout.
Health Issue: Westminster Hall debate on baby loss certificates Original release: Renewed call for Baby Loss Certificates to be introduced in Northern… (opens in a new tab)
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TB and critical industry issues on agenda for DUP and UFU
DUP MP Carla Lockhart and MLA Michelle McIlveen, after meeting the Ulster Farmers' Union, call for Stormont and DAERA to implement the bTB eradication strategy outlined by former minister Edwin Poots, and for urgent action on the freeze on farm building planning applications.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: TB and critical industry issues on agenda for DUP and UFU (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Government to get serious about Veterans’ Commissioner
TUV MP Jim Allister thanks outgoing Veterans' Commissioner Danny Kinahan and calls on the UK Government to put the role on a statutory footing with proper resources before appointing a successor. He notes it is currently part-time with two staff, compared with a full-time Victims' Commissioner…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Time for Government to get serious about Veterans’ Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes opening of Belfast Grand Central Station
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station, saying it will boost the regional economy and help tackle climate change. He calls for sustained investment in public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Belfast Grand Central Station opening Original release: McReynolds welcomes opening of Belfast Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab)
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Veterans’ Commissioner resignation should be a wake up call
TUV's East Belfast spokesperson John Ross says Danny Kinahan's departure as Veterans' Commissioner should prompt the Government to act on ex-service concerns, arguing the post lacked budget and a statutory footing and that veterans in Northern Ireland have been let down.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Danny Kinahan steps down as Veterans' Commissioner Original release: Veterans’ Commissioner resignation should be a wake up call (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls for public inquiry into cervical cancer in the Southern Trust
TUV chairman and Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe calls for a statutory public inquiry into cervical cancer screening in the Southern Trust, after meeting the Health Minister with the Ladies with Letters group. He says questions put to the trust about the RC Path report went unanswered.
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical cancer screening RC Path consulting report Original release: TUV calls for public inquiry into cervical cancer in the Southern Trust (opens in a new tab)
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Services will suffer until Mental Health Strategy taken seriously
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2024-25 lacks ambition, with few concrete actions set out, and says services such as ADHD and autism assessment are under strain. She will urge the Health Minister and Department to prioritise the strategy at…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan 2024-25 publication Original release: Services will suffer until Mental Health Strategy taken seriously (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes PSNI climb down on LGBT training
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes the PSNI's reversal of planned LGBT-only training for promotion examinations, and asks why the plan was permitted and whether the Equality Commission or the PSNI first raised the issue. He says the episode should end special treatment for the LGBT Network.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI LGBT Network promotion exam revision support email Original release: Allister welcomes PSNI climb down on LGBT training (opens in a new tab)
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Now is the time to establish Pat Finucane inquiry – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the British government to establish an independent public inquiry into the 1989 murder of lawyer Pat Finucane, citing US Congressman Richie Neal's letter backing repeal of the Legacy Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: US Congressman Richie Neal letter on Pat Finucane inquiry Original release: Now is the time to establish Pat Finucane inquiry – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Progress welcome but still long way to go in embracing renewable energy, says Honeyford.
Alliance energy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes 46% renewable electricity in the Department for the Economy's consumption and generation report but says progress has practically stopped. He calls for urgent planning reform to stop investment being lost to delays.
Environment and climate Issue: Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation of Northern Ireland report 2024 Original release: Progress welcome but still long way to go in embracing renewable energy, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)