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Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Economy Caoimhe Archibald criticises the Department of the Economy's award of mineral licences to Dalradian Gold, saying local concerns about environmental and health impacts were not addressed. She calls for a public inquiry, an urgent review of the mineral licensing…
Environment and climate Issue: Dalradian Gold mineral licences awarded by Department of the Economy Original release: Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Bomber’s re-appointment to Education Authority reminds us of Alliance and SDLP culpability
TUV leader Jim Allister criticises the re-appointment of Paul Kavanagh, a convicted bomber, to the Education Authority board. He says his Bill to remove Kavanagh was defeated by Sinn Fein, the SDLP and Alliance, and accuses Alliance and the SDLP of blocking it.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Paul Kavanagh re-appointment to Education Authority board Original release: Bomber’s re-appointment to Education Authority reminds us of Alliance and SDLP culpability (opens in a new tab)
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Further vindication for Ballymurphy families- Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes a civil action verdict awarding significant damages to Ballymurphy families from the British Ministry of Defence. She urges the British government to implement the 2014 Stormont House Agreement in full rather than pursue its legacy plans, which she says are an…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballymurphy civil action verdict and damages award to families Original release: Further vindication for Ballymurphy families- Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says excluding trans people from a planned ban on so-called conversion therapy has no justification and calls on the UK Government to extend any ban to Northern Ireland while the Executive is not functioning, ahead of a Westminster debate on a petition with over 145,000…
Disability and equality Health Issue: Westminster debate on excluding trans people from conversion therapy ban Original release: No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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BBC axing coverage a signal of importance it places on 12th July…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell criticises BBC Northern Ireland for dropping live coverage of 12th July celebrations, saying it signals weak regard for the event and that fewer programme minutes will be devoted to it this year.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: BBC axing coverage a signal of importance it places on 12th July… (opens in a new tab)
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Our carers must be visible & valued: Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says carers must be more visible and valued in society, marking Carers Week 2022. She commits to taking forward Private Members Legislation on carers' rights, initiated earlier by colleague Mervyn Storey, to bring Northern Ireland level with England, Scotland and Wales.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Our carers must be visible & valued: Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein revelling in IRA evil – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart condemns Mid-Ulster Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy over a tweet paying tribute to IRA member Thomas McElwee, and urges Michelle O'Neill to have it deleted and to issue an apology.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Francie Molloy tweet tribute to Thomas McElwee Original release: Sinn Fein revelling in IRA evil – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Whitters Family deserve truth and justice- Ferguson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says the Whitters family deserve truth and justice over the 1981 death of 15-year-old Paul Whitters, welcoming newly released files while warning UK government legacy plans would deny them answers. She calls for the Stormont House legacy mechanisms to be implemented…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Release of further files on Paul Whitters case Original release: Whitters Family deserve truth and justice- Ferguson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Binning live coverage of the Twelfth symptomatic of anti-Unionist BBC culture
TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong accuses the BBC of anti-Unionist bias after it dropped live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations, while GAA and Irish language output continues. He calls the decision a slap in the face for elderly and infirm viewers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: Binning live coverage of the Twelfth symptomatic of anti-Unionist BBC culture (opens in a new tab)
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BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA
Ulster Unionist MLA John Stewart calls on BBC Northern Ireland management, including interim director Adam Smyth, to reverse their decision to end live television coverage of the Belfast Twelfth of July parade. He says the broadcast serves housebound and elderly viewers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe – SF hypocritical on hate crime
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over hate crime, saying it condemns online abuse of politicians while defending past attacks on elected representatives, including the IRA killing of Edgar Graham. She calls for a consistent approach and for Sinn Fein, including Chris Hazzard…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Forsythe – SF hypocritical on hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Western Trust's plan to restart early abortion services in July after their April 2021 suspension, but says the service should never have been suspended. She blames the Health Minister's inaction on commissioning and calls for a fully…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Western Trust early abortion services resumption announcement Original release: ‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara
Green Party NI Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara says Northern Ireland still has a long way to go to cut greenhouse gas emissions, citing 2020 statistics showing a 23.9% fall since 1990 that lags behind England, Scotland and Wales. He calls for implementation of the Climate Change Act and changes to…
Environment and climate Issue: Northern Ireland greenhouse gas emissions statistics 2020 publication Original release: Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes exploration of reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish
South Belfast Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes the Department of Finance considering reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish or bilingual English and Irish, following a written question. She urges the Finance Minister to make new certificates available as soon as possible.
Disability and equality Issue: Department of Finance consideration of reissuing birth certificates in Irish Original release: Bradshaw welcomes exploration of reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance secures steps towards inclusive play parks across Belfast
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan welcomes Belfast City Council's agreement to begin work on inclusive play, with officers tasked to produce a full report, while saying the delay is disappointing. He cites PlayBoard NI and Mae Murray Foundation research on families excluded from play parks and…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on inclusive play parks Original release: Alliance secures steps towards inclusive play parks across Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action?
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting questions whether Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard's anti-sectarianism pledge will lead to action, urging him to rename his constituency office and the local Sinn Féin branch, both named after IRA members.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action? (opens in a new tab)
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British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the Victims Commission's criticism of British government legacy plans reinforces the case for scrapping the legislation. She calls on the British government to listen to victims, families, parties and the Irish government, and urges full implementation of the 2014…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Victims Commission verdict on British government legacy plans Original release: British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the family of Internee Hugh Coney, shot at Long Kesh in 1974, should not wait longer for truth and justice, after a UK legal office failed to release related papers. She accuses the Tory government of cover-up, opposing its proposed amnesty, and calls for Stormont…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General's office fails to release papers in Hugh Coney killing Original release: Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín
Aontú's Peadar Tóibín expresses disgust at a viral video of a group mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey and calls for scrutiny of state and council funding to the Orange Order and loyalist flute bands. He says Aontú is submitting questions to Stormont, councils, the EU and the southern…
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder at centenary event Original release: Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed
The Green Party Northern Ireland welcomes the Ards and North Down sustainability policy, according to the release, which also includes lines criticising the Department for the Economy over its treatment of Ulster University staff and calling for urgent action on greyhound racing.
Environment and climate Original release: Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed (opens in a new tab)