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Sinn Fein should stop blaming 1609 for A5 failure
West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan says Sinn Fein's claim that the Plantation of Ulster caused A5 delays is an attempt to avoid responsibility. He blames net zero targets and the Department's handling of landowners and compulsory purchase, and asks whether the First Minister agrees with Francie…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Sinn Fein blaming Plantation of Ulster for A5 delays Original release: Sinn Fein should stop blaming 1609 for A5 failure (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein “Brits Out” mantra now applies to farmers
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Sinn Féin's former MP Francie Molloy of sectarian remarks after Molloy reportedly blamed historic plantation for road upgrade delays on a radio show. Allister also links the comments to IRA attacks on Protestant farmers and points to a recording online.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein blaming Plantation of Ulster for A5 delays Original release: Sinn Fein “Brits Out” mantra now applies to farmers (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín urges British Secretary of State to reconsider closing applications to Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she is disappointed by the British government's plan to end applications to the Troubles permanent disability scheme at the close of August. She has written to the Secretary of State asking him to reconsider, arguing the deadline leaves many applicants at a…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Fein request to reopen Troubles Disablement Payment scheme Original release: Ní Chuilín urges British Secretary of State to reconsider closing applications to Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Will activist groups distance themselves from ‘coloniser’ comments
DUP MLA David Brooks challenges Irish language campaign groups, including Conradh na Gaeilge, to say whether they agree that erecting bilingual signs is "decolonisation" and who the colonisers are, after an activist's remarks at a Féile an Phobail concert.
Disability and equality Issue: Féile an Phobail concert remarks on bilingual signs as decolonisation Original release: Will activist groups distance themselves from ‘coloniser’ comments (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes Minister’s plans to pedestrianise Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plans to expand pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre, including a consultation on the Eastern transport plan. He says the Fleadh showed public support for the change.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Eastern transport plan consultation on Belfast city centre pedestrianisation Original release: Finucane welcomes Minister’s plans to pedestrianise Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes active travel scheme for Stiles Way, Antrim
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the start of site works on a £550,000 active travel scheme on Stiles Way, Antrim, providing a shared footway and cycleway from Junction One to the Springfarm Footbridge. He says the works, lasting 18 weeks from 10 August, will bring new toucan crossings and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Stiles Way, Antrim active travel scheme site works Original release: Kearney welcomes active travel scheme for Stiles Way, Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Opportunity to build on legacy of Fleadh can’t be squandered
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA urges the First Minister and deputy First Minister to act on proposals for Belfast after the 2026 Fleadh, including a car-free city centre, licensing reform, better transport, good relations funding and an annual music festival.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: 2026 Belfast Fleadh legacy proposals Original release: O’Toole: Opportunity to build on legacy of Fleadh can’t be squandered (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows: "we should honour the victims, not the victim makers"
UUP leader Jon Burrows condemns First Minister Michelle O'Neill for attending a commemoration of IRA hunger strikers, including Thomas McElwee, convicted over the 1976 Ballymena firebombing that killed Yvonne Dunlop. He says it hurts the Dunlop family and criticises Emma Sheerin MLA's praise of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at IRA hunger striker commemoration Original release: Burrows: "we should honour the victims, not the victim makers" (opens in a new tab)
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Rasharkin must not be surrendered to lawless elements
TUV MP Jim Allister says the PSNI failed to prepare for a predictable event in Rasharkin, where a returning Apprentice Boys club and its band were harassed, and that inadequate measures left a lawful parade without proper protection. He says the village must not be handed over to lawless elements.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin Apprentice Boys parade disorder and policing Original release: Rasharkin must not be surrendered to lawless elements (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey raises repeated sectarian attacks with PSNI
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she has raised a latest sectarian attack on a memorial in Belfast's Short Strand with the PSNI, the sixth on memorials in south and east Belfast in a week. She calls the damage, paint and a stolen Irish flag hate crimes and urges those involved to stop.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Short Strand memorial sectarian attacks raised with PSNI Original release: Hargey raises repeated sectarian attacks with PSNI (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald encourages people to attend National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD urges people across Ireland to join the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina on 30 August, marking the 45th anniversary of the 1981 strike and honouring the hunger strikers.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: National Hunger Strike Commemoration, Ballina (30 August) Original release: Mary Lou McDonald encourages people to attend National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina (opens in a new tab)
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Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps
Alliance representatives across Belfast call on Belfast City Council, the Department for Infrastructure, the Department for Communities and Translink to commission a comprehensive review of city centre pedestrianisation, building on the Fleadh Cheoil. South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl says…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Fleadh Cheoil pedestrianisation of Belfast city centre review call Original release: Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll Demands Recognition Payment for Fleadh Workers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls for a gratitude payment for workers who kept the Fleadh running, including bar, retail, council and Translink staff. He argues the week showed transport changes and pedestrianisation were possible, and says the city needs multi-year cultural investment…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Fleadh 2026 workers recognition payment Original release: Carroll Demands Recognition Payment for Fleadh Workers (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton looks forward to weekend celebrations in Londonderry
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton says the Apprentice Boys Relief of Derry parade and Maiden City Festival should be promoted as a key annual attraction, and will write to Tourism NI about plans. She also calls on Translink to add services to and from Londonderry for the event.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: Middleton looks forward to weekend celebrations in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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New Road Maintenance Strategy a game changer for motorists – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the new Road Maintenance Strategy announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, saying it will resurface whole patches with potholes, use a digital AI survey to predict deterioration, and boost funding and recruitment.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister publication of new road maintenance strategy Original release: New Road Maintenance Strategy a game changer for motorists – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Binning Derry Air Dome Sports Facility is Premature and Reckless
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls the scrapping of the Ulster University Air Dome sports facility in Derry premature and reckless. He urges Economy Minister intervention and Executive support to deliver Magee expansion projects, and calls for accountability from the university and…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University Magee air dome project scrapped over funding pressures Original release: Binning Derry Air Dome Sports Facility is Premature and Reckless (opens in a new tab)
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IRA band on Royal Avenue – scene of double IRA murder – is the last straw in exposing Fleadh propaganda
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says Unionists who engaged with the Fleadh have been let down after an IRA-linked band performed on Royal Avenue, which he says was the last straw. He says the event is not cross-community and warns next year's opposition could be more disruptive if concerns are not…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: IRA-linked band performance on Royal Avenue during Fleadh Original release: IRA band on Royal Avenue – scene of double IRA murder – is the last straw in exposing Fleadh propaganda (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap
TUV leader Jim Allister MP accuses BBC Northern Ireland of sycophantic promotion of Kneecap after an unbylined article on the group's Féile concert. He says it omits the context of the Glastonbury controversy and the IRA victims, and breaches the BBC's impartiality guidelines.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC Northern Ireland article on Kneecap's Féile concert Original release: TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap (opens in a new tab)
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Need for unreserved apology for hurt done to victims – Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds condemns reports that a food trader with a Banbridge branch played music glorifying the IRA at the Fleadh in Belfast. She calls for a full, unreserved apology to victims' families and says Sinn Féin's refusal to condemn pro-IRA songs at events has added to the hurt.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Fleadh Belfast pro-IRA songs played by food trader Original release: Need for unreserved apology for hurt done to victims – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Parades Commission on Newry Royal Black Parade
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says a party delegation, including MP Dáire Hughes, met the Parades Commission to present residents' concerns ahead of its determination on the Royal Black Institution parade in Newry on 29 August. Concerns raised include access for residents, carers and emergency…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission determination on Royal Black parade in Newry Original release: Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Parades Commission on Newry Royal Black Parade (opens in a new tab)