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Language positively impacts life here in the North – Reilly/Tá tionchar dearfach ag an teanga ar an saol anseo sa tuaisceart – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the Life and Times 2025 survey, with 56% agreeing Irish adds richness and diversity to life in the North, shows its positive impact. She calls on the DUP and Gordon Lyons to end the delay and publish the Irish language strategy.
Disability and equality Issue: Life and Times 2025 survey on Irish language impact Original release: Language positively impacts life here in the North – Reilly/Tá tionchar dearfach ag an teanga ar an saol anseo sa tuaisceart – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes removal of racist banner erected to sow hate
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the removal of a racist banner displayed at a play park in Moygashel, which he says was put up solely to stir hate and division. He says racism has no place in society and calls on all representatives and community leaders to oppose it.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: Gildernew welcomes removal of racist banner erected to sow hate (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh fishermen must be properly supported by DAERA – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for appropriate financial support for Lough Neagh fishermen after DAERA announced further measures, including closing the yellow eel fishery for up to three years. He says fishermen should not bear the cost of the lough's ecological crisis.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: DAERA Lough Neagh yellow eel fishery closure measures Original release: Lough Neagh fishermen must be properly supported by DAERA – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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McQuade welcomes removal of Moygashel play park banner
SDLP Dungannon Councillor Karol McQuade welcomes the removal of a hateful banner at a Moygashel play park, which police are treating as a hate crime. He urges those responsible to stop intimidating families and let people live in peace.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: McQuade welcomes removal of Moygashel play park banner (opens in a new tab)
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Today my thoughts are with family and loved ones of Sarah Montgomery and baby Liam, says Egan
Alliance VAWG spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says her thoughts are with the family of Sarah Montgomery and her unborn baby Liam after Zak Hughes was sentenced to life for their murder in Donaghadee. She calls for prevention and a whole-society approach to tackling violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Zak Hughes life sentence for murder of Sarah Montgomery Original release: Today my thoughts are with family and loved ones of Sarah Montgomery and baby Liam, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY: “Life should mean life for the murderer of pregnant Natalie McNally.”
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says a 31-year sentence for Stephen McCullagh, who killed pregnant Natalie McNally in 2022, is not enough and calls for life to mean life. She argues the justice system is flawed and must be improved to protect women.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Sentencing of Stephen McCullagh for murder of Natalie McNally Original release: BROLLY: “Life should mean life for the murderer of pregnant Natalie McNally.” (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon writes to Health Minister seeking clarity on availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine in north
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon writes to the Health Minister seeking clarity on whether mirvetuximab soravtansine, a drug that reduces side effects and extends life for terminal ovarian cancer, is available in the north, and urges a delivery timetable for women’s health.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine for ovarian cancer in the north Original release: Dillon writes to Health Minister seeking clarity on availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine in north (opens in a new tab)
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Refusal to fund respite care despite left over budget diabolical, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA criticises the Department of Health for refusing to fund extra respite beds at the NI Children's Hospice while over a quarter of the £13.1m children's respite budget went unspent. She calls on the Health Minister to work with the hospice to secure…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Health refusal to fund NI Children's Hospice respite care Original release: Refusal to fund respite care despite left over budget diabolical, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance
Alliance Belfast Councillor Christine Bower welcomes council's passing of her motion urging support for public remembrance acts that are safe and environmentally mindful, including designated memorial spaces in parks and greener events. Officers will research feasibility.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on environmentally mindful public remembrance acts Original release: Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes a legal challenge brought by the Women's Rights Network NI against the Equality Commission's guidance, saying it raises whether the commission reflected the Supreme Court's clarification on sex in law.
Disability and equality Issue: Legal challenge against ECNI guidance on sex and women's rights Original release: TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights (opens in a new tab)
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SF Tying Itself in Knots on Climate Laws
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Sinn Fein is struggling with contradictions over amending the Climate Change Act to allow major infrastructure, arguing Michelle O'Neill's remarks on road projects were a kite-flying exercise. She says the Infrastructure Minister gave no answer on the A5 Court of…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Sinn Fein stance on amending climate change legislation for infrastructure Original release: SF Tying Itself in Knots on Climate Laws (opens in a new tab)
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Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for free health checks offered through Kingsbridge Private Hospital's GAA-focused Health Check Roadshow to be extended to football, rugby, cricket and other sports clubs. He says he wrote to the hospital in April and again last week without a reply.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Kingsbridge Private Hospital GAA Health Check Roadshow Original release: Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK and Irish Governments must respond to Stormont reform momentum
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the British and Irish Governments to engage seriously and open a focused negotiation process on Stormont reform, pointing to Sinn Féin's public endorsement and broad agreement on electing a Speaker, ending Executive vetoes and preventing paralysis.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin public endorsement of Stormont institutional reform Original release: Hanna: UK and Irish Governments must respond to Stormont reform momentum (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns an Islamophobic mural unveiled in the Tulleevin Walk area of Newtownabbey, which police are investigating as a hate incident and possible criminal damage. She says she will keep liaising with the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Islamophobic mural unveiled in Tulleevin Walk, Newtownabbey Original release: McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a racist banner erected in Moygashel, calling for its immediate removal. He says it was put up to sow division and targets part of the community, and notes it was placed at a children's play park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: ‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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‘A New Ireland is Possible’ event a positive discussion – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a well-attended public event in north Belfast on the vision for a progressive, equal new Ireland, praising its panel and audience engagement. He says constitutional change conversations need detailed planning, support and resourcing.
Constitutional affairs Issue: A New Ireland is Possible event, Lansdowne Hotel, north Belfast Original release: ‘A New Ireland is Possible’ event a positive discussion – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Just Transition Commission must be led by those who live and work in our industries not just talk about them
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA urges DAERA to fill the three agriculture seats on the new Just Transition Commission with people who understand farming and food production, not just academics and advocates. He says food and energy security must shape its terms of reference.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA appointments to the Just Transition Commission Original release: Just Transition Commission must be led by those who live and work in our industries not just talk about them (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP announces panellists for cross-party event examining future of these islands
SDLP announces the panellists for the cross‑party event “Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change” at The MAC in Belfast on 25 June, featuring figures such as Leo Varadkar, Jim O’Callaghan, Stephen Gethins, Liz Saville Roberts, Adam Jogee and others, with leader Claire Hanna set to deliver an
Constitutional affairs Issue: Future of these Islands event panel announcement Original release: SDLP announces panellists for cross-party event examining future of these islands (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland consumers face new parcel charges as Windsor Framework bites
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE says the Government has been silent on new parcel duty and a €2 administrative charge that will hit Northern Ireland consumers from July under the Windsor Framework. He questions why it is being introduced now rather than derogated and where the revenue goes.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework low-value parcel duty charges for Northern Ireland from July Original release: Northern Ireland consumers face new parcel charges as Windsor Framework bites (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns racist graffiti spotted in Newtownabbey’s Abbots Cross, saying there is no place for hate‑filled markings, urging all leaders to denounce it and asking anyone with information to contact police so perpetrators can be brought to justice.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti in Newtownabbey Abbots Cross Original release: Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)