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Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly welcomes the unanimous council vote to nominate 'Derry Girls' creator Lisa McGee for the Freedom of the City of Derry, making her the first woman to receive the honour. He says a special meeting will now be arranged to confer it.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Lisa McGee Freedom of the City of Derry council vote Original release: Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls for continued government support for the hydrogen sector, particularly to drive innovation and keep Northern Ireland ahead in the industry, after attending the Hydrogen for Life conference in London.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector (opens in a new tab)
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‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's legacy legislation should be scrapped after two recent court rulings on the McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings. She accuses the government of seeking an amnesty for state forces and of disregarding the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Two recent court rulings on McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings Original release: ‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a sectarian assault on a Catholic couple in East Belfast, saying it left them homeless and could have caused serious injury or death. He criticises the police for taking nearly an hour to arrive, says he will raise the issue with the Policing Board and urges anyone
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian attack on Catholic couple in East Belfast Original release: Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to act over loyalist flags erected on the Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street in South Belfast, which she says are an attempt to raise community tensions and should be removed immediately.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Loyalist flags erected on Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street Original release: Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says the Government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would grant amnesty for Troubles-related crimes, and the DUP will table amendments on early release, immunity and fines. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the party will vote against…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says families of the McGurk's Bar bombing victims deserve truth and justice after a High Court ruling quashed the HET report into the attack in its entirety. She says state agency involvement remains unanswered and pledges continued party support for the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court quashes HET report on McGurk's Bar bombing Original release: Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes an inquest ruling that the 1971 shooting of Derry mother Kathleen Thompson in Creggan was unjustified, calling it a victory for the family's long campaign and pledging continued support.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls the British government's legacy bill a 'slap in the face' to victims and families, writing to Secretary of State Brandon Lewis to urge the bill be scrapped and the Stormont House Agreement implemented instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Government's Legacy Bill is a charter for abandoning justice, arguing its amnesty in Clause 18 and bar on criminal investigations in Clause 33 favour terrorists over victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the Inquest verdict into the 1971 killing of Kathleen Thompson in Derry as a vindication for her family. He calls on the British Government to withdraw the Legacy Bill, which he says would end legacy inquests and investigations.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America
People Before Profit councillor Fiona Ferguson, who organised a Belfast rally at City Hall tonight, says it shows solidarity with the US rollback of Roe v Wade and demands local abortion services. She accuses Health Minister Robin Swann of an abject failure over women still travelling to England.
Disability and equality International affairs Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin call on Health Minister to act on waiting lists at Gender Identity Clinic - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin calls on the Department of Health to speed up care for trans people at the Brackenburn Clinic, citing 566 people waiting after a minister's update on the list. She says some are self-medicating from the internet.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Brackenburn Clinic gender identity waiting list figures Original release: Sheerin call on Health Minister to act on waiting lists at Gender Identity Clinic - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says carers are being left out of the UK government's £650 cost of living payments, because carers' allowance is not a qualifying benefit. She calls on the Communities Minister to find ways to support carers facing the ongoing financial crisis.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: UK government £650 cost of living payments for benefit recipients Original release: Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith urges the Taoiseach in the Dáil to complete the ongoing review of the Termination of Pregnancy Act, citing the US Roe v Wade ruling as a warning against complacency on abortion rights.
Disability and equality Health Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on other parties, and nationalist and republican leaders in particular, to publicly condemn recent criminal damage at Moy War Memorial, saying the latest attack followed an earlier incident for which three people were arrested. She urges anyone with information to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Moy War Memorial criminal damage attacks Original release: Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Fitzpatrick, a quiet diplomat who advanced peace and reconciliation – O’Neill - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the family of Jim Fitzpatrick, late owner of the Irish News, whom she describes as a quiet diplomat who worked for peace and reconciliation.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Jim Fitzpatrick, a quiet diplomat who advanced peace and reconciliation – O’Neill - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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‘Children with no school places need certainty from education minister’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Minister and Education Authority to give pupils with special educational needs and their families clarity on school placements for September, after reports that 300 such children lack a place. He also blames the DUP's boycott for stalling an Executive.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 300 SEN pupils without school places for September Original release: ‘Children with no school places need certainty from education minister’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of Fuel could leave some motability car users housebound - Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle says rising fuel and maintenance costs are pushing some disabled Motability car users in Derry to consider handing back their vehicles, and calls on Motability to extend its fuel-price payment to existing customers with long-term agreements.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Original release: Cost of Fuel could leave some motability car users housebound - Doyle (opens in a new tab)